Tourist Attractions in Northern Ireland - Lurgan Public Park, Brownlow House, Lurgan Lake, Lough Neagh, Edenmore Golf & Country Club

Newforge House is well positioned to act as a base for touring Northern Ireland.
Key tourist attractions in the local area include:

Lurgan Public Park, Brownlow House and Lurgan Lake

Lurgan Park is the second largest public park in Ireland, the biggest being Phoenix Park in Dublin, and is enjoyed by as many as 2000 people every day. The beautifully landscaped parkland contains a number of well maintained paths which provide excellent walking and running ground.

brownlowhouse.jpg (brownlowhouse) Brownlow House was built in 1836 to the design by Scottish architect William Henry Playfair, replacing the earlier house which had been built in the early 1600s. The new house was built in the Elizabethan style and stood in an estate of some 259 acres, including a 59-acre man made lake. It is reputed to have 365 rooms and was built for Charles Brownlow. www.brownlowhouse.com

lurganlake.jpg (lurganlake) This 59-acres man-made lake was dug during the Famine as a means of creating jobs for the local people At the time of its construction the lake was one of the largest hand dug lakes in Ireland.

Lough Neagh

loughneagh.jpg (loughneagh) offers a host of watersports and birdwatching activities. The Lough Neagh Discovery Centre www.oxfordisland.com is one of Northern Ireland’s most innovative visitor attractions. Kinnego Marina, the largest marina on the Lough, offers a range of boating and retail facilities.

Edenmore Golf & Country Club

edenmore_290.jpg (Edenmore_290) Edenmore Golf & Country Club is just over one mile away.

The historic City of Armagh

stpatricks.jpg (stpatricks) www.armagh.gov.uk with its twin cathedrals and other facilities based around an ecclesiastical theme.

Ballydougan Pottery

Visitors can buy the pottery and other crafts and watch the potters at work. www.ballydouganpottery.co.uk

Thomas Ferguson Irish Linen Banbridge

A visit to Thomas Ferguson Irish Linen offers visitors a rare opportunity to see Irish Linen at its various stages of production. www.fergusonsirishlinen.com

Craigavon Golf/Ski Centre

offers Northern Ireland’s only outdoor artificial Ski Slope plus three Golf Courses, a floodlit driving range and two putting greens. Tel: 028 3832 6606. Two other 18-hole parkland courses are available at Portadown Golf Club and Lurgan Golf Club.

Two other 18-hole parkland courses are available at Portadown Golf Club and Lurgan Golf Club.

Superdrive offers several forms of motorsports. www.superdriveni.com

Tannaghmore Gardens & Barn Museum

offers close encounters with rare breeds of animal found in Ulster farms 100 years ago. Tannaghmore also features rose gardens, picnic areas and a children’s play area. Tel: 028 3834 3244. www.craigavon.gov.uk

The Outlet Banbridge

theoutlet.jpg (theoutlet) 66 stores offering savings of up to 70%. The Euro is widely accepted. www.the-outlet.co.uk

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

hillsboroughcastle_290.jpg (hillsboroughcastle_2) is open to the public each Saturday during May and June. Tours of the impressive late Georgian Mansion and landscaped park are available. Information, including a virtual tour and opening times, can be found at www.nio.gov.uk

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