Visitor Attractions in the Cookstown District
Ballyronan Marina
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The picturesque boating and tourist facility incorporates a picnic area, play park and beach area. To compliment these facilities there is also a special Woodland Nature Trail 'Ballyronan Wood' with a variety of pathways, viewpoints and information signage, highlighting the natural beauty of the area. Contact details: 135a Shore Road, Ballyronan Tel: 028 7941 8399 or 028 867 62205 |
Coyles Cottage
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Coyles Cottage is a 250 year old fisherman's cottage. Listed in 1991, restored and officially opened in May 1993. Muintirevlin Historical Society presently maintain the cottage and use it as a meeting place. It is open to visitors each Sunday, May - September from 3pm-6pm (or by request). Contact details: 028 867 37564 or 867 37968 |
Drum Manor Forest Park
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Drum Manor is a colourful all year round with shrub, butterfly and Japenese gardens, arbortetum, ponds and mixed woodlands. Waymarked trails of varying length commence at the car park and form a circular route. A gentle trail has been adapted for the less able bodied visitor in mind. Contact details 028 877 59311 or 867 62774 |
Killymoon Castle
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The present castle is sited on a raised north terrace slope overlooking the Ballinderry River. It is mainly quadrangular in design incorporating the rare early instance of the use of round headed, sub-romanesque openings. The castle and grounds are private, arrangements to view the castle can be made by appointment. Contact Cookstown TIC Tel : 028 867 69949 option 2 |
Kinturk Cultural Centre
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This attraction highlights the history of Lough Neagh fishing and the eel industry. The centre incorporates an audio visual show, exhibition, restaurant and has displays of old traditional boats and equipment. Boat trips and guided tours by arrangement. Contact details: Tel: 028 867 36512 |
Lough Fea
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Covering 180 acres this natural beauty spot is an anglers dream and also supplies the entire area and beyond with fresh water. The 4.15km (approx 1 hour) walkway around Lough Fea is a haven for local walkers and tourists alike. Children's play area and toilet facilities are provided onsite. Contact : Cookstown Tourist Information Centre 028867 69949 option 2 |
Moneymore Model Village
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A Victorian walled garden behind the Manor House, Moneymore forms the location of the 1622 Model Village showing Moneymore in 1/12 scale exactly as it was at that time. The Model Village complete with figurines, is set in landscaped surroundings depicting life in rural Ulster at the time of the plantation. Contact details: 30 High Street, Moneymore Tel: 028 867 48910 |
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Video Tours and 17 Audio Tours available from our Visit Cookstown Smartphone Guide |
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Springhill House
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This beautiful 17th Century manor house, built in 1680 was home to ten generations of the influential Lennox-Conyngham family. Considered to be the 'prettiest house in Ulster' this National Trust property with woodland walks and award winning Costume Museum offers visitors entertaining and informative guided tours. Contact details: Tel: 028 867 48210 Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Video Tour available from our Visit Cookstown Smartphone Guide |
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Wellbrook Beetling Mill
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Wellbrook Beetling Mill is situated in a picturesque wooded glen on the banks of the Ballinderry River. Beetling was the last stage in the manufacturing of linen, and Wellbrook is the last working Beetling Mill in Ireland. The Mill has a 16ft water wheel which is powered by the adjacent Ballinderry River. Contact details : 028 867 51735 / 867 48210 Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk Take a Virtual Visit to Wellbrook Beetling Mill |
