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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Letterkenny to Tullamore?
The direct drive from Letterkenny to Tullamore is 150 mi (241 km), and should have a drive time of 3 hrs 22 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Letterkenny to Tullamore, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Derry and Enniskillen, as well as top places to visit like Glenevin Waterfall and Ards Forest Park, or the ever-popular Doagh Famine Village.
The top cities between Letterkenny and Tullamore are Derry and Enniskillen. Derry is the most popular city on the route. It's less than an hour from Letterkenny and 3 hours from Tullamore.
Londonderry, also known as Derry, is a Northern Irish city situated on the River Foyle. The city is renowned for its well-preserved 17th-century walls, complete with seven gates. St. Columb's Cathedral within the walls exhibits artefacts from the Siege of Derry in 1688–9 while the neo-Gothic red sandstone Guildhall boasts huge stained-glass windows.
Most popular city on this route
15 minutes off the main route, 12% of way to Tullamore
Enniskillen, situated in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, is the most populous town with a population of 13,823 as per the 2011 Census. Located between Lough Erne's Upper and Lower parts, it is centrally positioned in the county.
31% as popular as Derry
4 minutes off the main route, 36% of way to Tullamore
Best stops along Letterkenny to Tullamore drive
The top stops along the way from Letterkenny to Tullamore (with short detours) are Ferryquay Gate Derry City Walls, Glenveagh Castle, and Doagh Famine Village. Other popular stops include Ulster American Folk Park, The Peace Bridge, and Kilbeggan Distillery Visitor Centre.
The Doagh Famine Village is a rustic destination that showcases Irish history and culture from the 1800s. It highlights the struggles of a Donegal family and community, who lived on the edge to survive during the famine times in Ireland until present day. The village has played an important role in promoting peace in Northern Ireland and reflects its Celtic Tiger era. Visitors are guided through animated exhibits that offer epic stories of survival and resilience.
Great place. Friendly staff and well laid out informative village with some surprises. Lovely tour. Great cafe and drink n cake free with ticket. Beautiful scenery nearby. A very good day out
Liz Wenham — Google review
This was so much more than we had been expecting.
It was thought provoking and informative.
We learned a lot from our guide.
The tea and scone and tea and cake were delicious and homemade.
The hike along the beach was beautiful.
Well worth going!
Michele Wilson — Google review
We had a wonderful tour guide and just lucked out that we arrived when they were getting ready to start the next tour. Very realistic and brings one back to a different time and place. Truly felt authentic. So happy we incorporated this stop on our itinerary! Tasting Irish potato whiskey was a bonus! I liked it! The gift shop was great too! Highly recommend.
Eileen Emmerling — Google review
Went here for the first time yesterday and honestly it was the Best wee Day out.. the staff are fantastic and welcoming the tour was awesome and very informative on the history.. both adults & kids loved it. Its a beautiful place with a beautiful beach will defo be back.. thanks for a fantastic day out
Tanya Reid — Google review
An excellent and informative tour of pure Irish heritage for all ages.. different rooms/houses all laid out with all kinds of back stories.
With a fantastic cafe and excellent gift shop on site. Staff are extremely friendly. Plenty of parking.
Amy Maloney — Google review
Good experience and great insight into life in the local area during "An Gorta Mór"
gerrydunne91 — Google review
I couldn’t recommend a visit to the Doagh Famine village enough - honestly the guided tour at the beginning by Pat was so interesting and the self guided part with the special rooms and sections was just first class. The gift shop was great and your admission even included a coffee & scone overlooking the beach! If you haven’t been here you need to go!!
Joanna Bell — Google review
The gentleman who gave the tour had personal experience of growing up there. His stories and explanations were amazing. The kids in the tour were captivated by him. The shot of poteen was unexpected but a welcome surprise. I would definitely recommend a visit and just FYI a cuppa and cake are included in the price.
Lisa McGann — Google review
From the moment you entered the carpark to being greeted by such friendly staff, to the guided tour which is a MUST & very informative, this place has great friendly vibes and such history entailed all in one location, highly recommended and you can relax by the beach cove after or have a nice hot cuppa and homemade baked scones or pastries all inclusive of the tour ticket. All i can say is go visit and enjoy it very well worth it 👏👏👏
Kim Turner — Google review
Wasn't expecting much if I'm honest but actually very surprised. Plenty of parking with spectacular views. Price was actually very good. We skipped the tour after the first house because it was very busy and just went on our own. The displays were very good all the signs with sayings and quotes were very good. Hands down the "haunted house" topped it for us. It's well worth a visit and the coffee was nice. Also the gift shop had lovely hats for €15 great value.
Ian — Google review
Such an interesting tour! I had a phenomenal time with my boyfriend and his mum. With our tickets we got a free ticket for a drink and cake which is a lovely touch. You can have that before or after your tour and can enjoy the views!
Gemma Wilton — Google review
Really enjoyed it. There is so much to see and not just about the famine. Make sure you take the tour with Pat and you will get a lot more out of it. Great cup of tea and a scone after. All included! Oh and a shot of Poitin as well😀
K Burns — Google review
Guided tour of around 30 mins, then left to explore the rest of the exhibition on own. Excellent info and tales. The guide used to live in one of the cottages! Shop has some lovely things too, as well as the usual tourist stuff. Free coffee and cake with entry ticket - and that was good too! Well worth a visit.
Diana Bond-Smith — Google review
I done this tour this morning.3 of us.
Top class from start to finish well worth the drive.
Make sure to do the tour and you get a coffee and cake included.
I can't praise this highly enough.
Braniff Properties — Google review
An beautiful place! The tour guide for our group actually lived in one of the homes here..! It was really interesting, feels like almost all of Ireland’s recent history of the past 100-300 years is on display!
The woman who we purchased our tour tickets from was also very kind and also gave us coupons to redeem at the cafe nextdoor.
There’s plenty of parking, but its also really out of the way. I’d say it’s worth it, but you should also plan to enjoy it on a nice clear day so you can enjoy the amazing views here too!! Wow!!! What a view.
I would say, its not exactly a “village” but theres a LOT of history here and really awesome employees. I hope that they get more funding to improve the museum, expand it, and more! :) I hope to come back one day. Thank you for the awesome tour!
Morgan Pabst — Google review
The Doagh Family Village is a must visit for anyone local or visiting. We learned so much about sayings you would hear every day and where they originated from. Everyone will learn aomething from this visit. Tea and coffee and a scone thrown in as part of the tour is a nice touch. The most amazing beach is seconds walk away!
Glenevin Waterfall is a popular tourist destination in Ireland, situated near Glen House and about 15 kilometers away from Donegal Town Centre. It is surrounded by woodland and can be accessed via a gentle riverside trail with picnic spots. The waterfall, which stands at 30 feet, is formed by mountain water and leads to a water basin called Pohlan-eas, known for its foamy texture.
This is a great spot for getting out and letting the family stretch their legs. The path to the waterfall is made from very nice pavement so almost anyone can make their way to it.
The park is enclosed so you'll feel safe letting your kids run alongside you. But do note that the banks of the creek are steep in areas and there are sheep running about so watch for those. If taken into consideration, both of these factors are positive attributes to this site.
So, I think everyone should go here and at least walk to the waterfall and enjoy some time out of doors with their family. If the weather is nice, bring a snack to enjoy at the picnic tables, but do clean-up afterwards.
Note: Dogs are not allowed!
Shaleena Quinlan — Google review
Lovely, short (10 minutes approx) walkway that’s very nicely finished up to the waterfall. Glenevin is a great waterfall with sitting area to listen, look & relax.
The car park is small with seating/picnic areas, toilets and an ice cream shop.
Sarah McGrath — Google review
Definitely worth a trip. The easy walk to the waterfall is lovely and doesn't take long. Fairly flat the whole way, and a few places to sit and look around you.
Photos don't do the waterfall justice at all. Much better to go and see for yourself!
Free parking. Free to view. Fantastic!
Kathy McCandless — Google review
Enjoy a very nice waterfall with a splendid walk up to the main event. Enjoy the small houses and little fairy doors. There's sheep to greet you on the way too. If you fancy a quick wash too, you are more then welcome to have a wash at the base of the waterfall.
Life Of Silence — Google review
This is a beautiful waterfall park. It contains a picnic area, seating along the pathway, a couple of shelters should it rain, nest boxes & miniture houses to keep children amused. The high level banks each side of the valley park contain various trees & ferns leading to the waterfall. At the main entrance, a small car park exists. There is a small craft shop & refreshments can be purchased. Toilets are available at Glen House B&B. Visitors take note that no dogs are permitted. Credit is due to all the volunteers in maintaining this park and American Doris Russo whom had the concept in its development. Visitors are requested to leave a donation for the upkeep of the park. Well worth a visit for nature lovers.
paul dowling — Google review
My oh my, I've never experienced something like this. I've been to many many water falls and for me this takes the to spot. There's a few minutes walk up from the car park but it's not too steep. there's a step climb half way up on the left of your up for it as there is an epic view from your. other than that the walk is a moderate one. took my time walking up as it is truly amazing. please please go take a visit you will not be disapointed.
Daithi Aye — Google review
Fantastic place to see this free natural wonder. It’s amazing that Doris Russo gave this to the community to enjoy. Lovely miniature houses on the way up and a great way to spend some time there.
I’ve added no photos of the waterfall as you have to see it for yourselves.
You can imagine this in England. The national trust would steal it and then charge a fortune to view it. This is why you have to love Ireland for having no rip off national trust.
Darren — Google review
Spectacular place! It's a short walk from the car park (about a km) through lush greenery. There are plenty of picnic tables on the way that are all well maintained. There's a small souvenir/ice cream shop near the car park. Must visit if you're around.
Sneha Shashidhar — Google review
What a magical place, Donegal never fails to deliver and having Nancys Barn on site is just a bonus! Park at the carpark and walk 1k up a pebbled path twisting and turning with loads to see (for the kids) and loads of places to sit an picnic. Even today we started in the rain and finished basking in the sun, glorious.
Noel Maguire — Google review
Beautifully maintained path through a beech forest to a lovely scenic waterfall. The path follows the stream up the valley and there are great picnic areas by the water dotted along the path. An easy 1km walk (each way). There's toilets at the car park at the start and an outdoor coffee and ice cream kiosk (closed when we visited on a Monday in July). We were surprised that no dogs are allowed on the path so our Lab had to stay in the car. This is possibly as they use sheep to keep the grass down at the main picnic area. Otherwise an easy and enjoyable walk for all ages.
Niall Urquhart — Google review
Nice walk especially with the great weather recently. It's a pebble path with no incline. Very easy walk to see a beautiful waterfall! You may even see some wildlife like we did on the way. There were some areas for a picnic. Just be sure to clean up and carry out your trash to keep this place looking great!
Sandra Lane — Google review
Little pit stop on the way to ballyliffin. Carpark is free but there is a donation box on the way in. Toilets on site. It's a 1k walk to waterfalls there also picnic benches if you fancy staying longer.
Ards Forest Park is a 481-hectare natural wonderland that offers something for everyone throughout the year. The park boasts diverse landscapes including sandy beaches, rocky shorelines, woodlands, and more. Visitors can explore ring forts and megalithic tombs while enjoying various trails of different lengths and difficulty levels. Families will appreciate the playground near the car park, while those seeking relaxation can take in stunning views from viewpoints or enjoy a leisurely walk through this picturesque setting.
Beautiful setting along the beach. Lots of safe trails. Clean public toilets. Lovely way to spend a day
Brigid O Donnell — Google review
Perfect forest park for a picnic. Very well maintained with toilets, car park, picnic benches, walking trails, kids play area.
Unmanned barrier gate at entry, it was 5 euros entry fee.
Easy, moderate and strenuous trails to suit your need. There was a coffee shop and it was nice.
Arun Nethrasigamani — Google review
What a beautiful place to walk! Many trails and beautiful scenery.
Nicole McCabe — Google review
Beautiful forest, with sandy beach,rocky shoreline and many different habitats.Natural Heritage areas and special area of conservation.Archaeological features and national monuments. Children's play area close to car park. Entry is 5€ and in Summer it is open from 8a.m-9p.m. There is a cafe and toilets are clean. We brought our dogs and did a relatively short walk. The signposting is poor and confusing,but a beautiful place for walking along trails of differing difficulty and length.
jen bawtree — Google review
Nice for a walk. As not from the area didn't know how long the avenue in was.
Sarah Wilson — Google review
Good variety of walking routes for various abilities and an excellent kids play area!
Ellie Horrigan — Google review
The park is a lovely day out for all ages. Beautiful walking paths, a nice playground for the kids and a spectacular beach. So amazing to see this slice of heaven. The walks are excellent and really well sign posted. You have to see it for yourself!!
Leqaa Shbair — Google review
If you are visiting Donegal, spending half a day here must be in your list. Diverse environment with thick forest and beautiful vast sandy beaches, this is a piece of heaven on earth. Be careful, some part of the walk is tick infested, you will see a sign, keep away from the long grass off the trail. We did a 13km trail around the whole park in around 2.5 hours. Highly recommended place to visit with the family.
Gokhan Gultoprak — Google review
We were totally blown away by this park. It's much more than just a forest park. The beaches are stunning. It cost €5 to enter and you can pay by contactless. Toilets beside the car park are great. Well worth a visit.
David McAdam — Google review
Plenty of scenic walks. Newly Renovated play area for kids. Beach for everyone. Abundant parking space. No overnight camping Allowed. Trails needs more frequently displayed Guidance signs .
There is usually 5€ entry fee. Now a days its free.
Abdul Basit Rafi — Google review
Great place to go with the kids. Lovely beach with a great playground as well for them to play in
Ravi Ahluwalia — Google review
What can I say, truly stunning. One of the best forest park walks you can do in all of Ireland.
So many different trails. One moment you are on one of the many secret little beaches and sand dunes, the next you are in bog area, then dense forest, then grassy farming land. Amazing from start to finish. There is a little coffee van in the main car park.
The drive in itself is breathtaking from the road to the car park. The views are exceptional.
And the toilet facilities are top class also , very clean and well kept.
Glenveagh Castle, a remote mansion constructed between 1867 and 1873, was designed to resemble the Highland retreats of Scotland during the Victorian era. The castle offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area and visitors can take a lovely walk to the castle and back. The grounds are perfect for walking with fabulous gardens and there is even a bus service to and from the castle. The staff is friendly and welcoming with a must-see tour of the castle available.
Amazing place to visit. Fabulous walks around the grounds and in the walled gardens. Bus service too and from the castle. Fabulous cafe in the castle. Very friendly staff. Arrive early because you will need a few hours to see the entire place. Castle tour is a must.
Pat Mc — Google review
Our tour stopped here. This was a very nice stop. The castle is both accessible as the contents have to be inventoried and accommodation made for visitors. However there is a nice restaurant and gift shop, some gorgeous gardens and lots of pretty sites and walking trails. I particularly enjoyed the strenuous walk up the steep hill to the beautiful viewing point.
Blaise Vitale — Google review
The castle was good, but it is the beauty of the nature and walking trail that one would cherish the most. Next to a lake with clear water and mesmerising mountains, one feels amazed at the sight. The national park is a must visit for sure. The fresh air with the smell of flowers blooming. Mix it with the sounds of nature and birds chirping as you walk. Blissful indeed.
Vibhu Singh — Google review
Even though the castle was closed when we visited, we still had a wonderful time walking to the castle along the lough, and strolling through the gardens and visiting the tearooms for a pot of tea. Great baked goods available too
Juandr? Scheepers — Google review
This castle is not open in the inside to public since Covid. When is open which they told me probably it will be October 2022 it will cost 7€ the entrance.
The bus to get there is 2€ per person and is a 4km ride. They run all the time & is a one way road so it can be scary to run in it since in the curves they don’t see each other. It happened to us & the drivers stopped just on time but we were all scared for one second.
You can also go walking in a 4km trail where you can take bicycles & park them at the castle (outside near the cafeteria)
The gardens & the lake are amazingly beautiful & well worth the drive & visit.
The parking to the castle is free & there is a lot of parking and people flowing in & out so even if it says the parking is full Is not really full.
In the cafeteria they sell food & snacks.
There is a gift shop as well.
We drove 5h round trip to get here & stop at a gas station to get food
The E's and J's Life — Google review
Grounds are beautiful and so well maintained. Unfortunately we couldn't go inside the castle because we had dogs but that didn't bother us because we had food outside in the gorgeous cafe. You could spend a whole day on the grounds exploring and walking. 10/10
Mo Chara — Google review
Great day out for the family. Picturesque walks available to and around the castle. Regular buses to the castle (€1.50pp) are available from the welcome centre.
Plenty of snack options from the castle cafe and a wider range from the welcome centre restaurant.
Tom Keatings — Google review
Absolutely loved it here... my husband and I went to Letterkenny for the weekend and went out to explore the surrounding areas. Lovely walk to the castle and back... the views were nothing but outstanding... definitely worked up a thirst for some alcoholic beverages that evening... a must see if in the area.
Andrea Murphy — Google review
The Glenveagh Castle gives a viewpoint into the lives of the rich. The home is decorated with the actual furniture, bedding, books, wallpaper, paintings, etc. Well worth paying for the self-guided tour (€7 - €5 for seniors). The grounds are gorgeous and free to walk about if the tour doesn't interest you. A wonderful place to visit.
Todd B — Google review
Great place if you want to get out for some fresh air. Plenty of scenery, flora & fauna. There are many trails to choose from that cater for pretty much all abilities.
The most popular trail runs from the main car park / information centre to Glenveagh Castle. It's roughly an 8km round trip and the trail is pretty much flat all the way, but 9f you don't fancy the hike 5here is also a regular shuttle service that runs to and from the castle. You buy the tickets in the Information Centre.
Apart from the trails & scenery there is a restaurant and exhibition centre at the entrance and if you venture to the castle you can avail of a tour of the castle, cafe, gardens and a craft shop.Depending on the time of the year you can also hire bikes to cycle the trails.
Entry to the park and the castle grounds is free, so a visit can be very budget friendly. I would highly recommend a visit here.
Fergal O'Mahony — Google review
For me it’s a top 5 place to see if you go to Ireland or Northern Ireland. It has a beautiful history and the places and the castle are stunning. 3 weeks ago, in our 6 days trip around Ireland and Northern Ireland, we had to make a stop here. We were the first customers to arrive at 9 in the morning when it opened. We bought the tickets from the Visitors Center where we paid 3€ for the bus (Visitor Center - Castle and return) and 7€ for the Castle. Next to the Castle you can find a restaurant/coffee shop and toilets as well. Enjoy!
The Romanian Guy — Google review
We toured the castle and enjoyed it. It was well worth the admission fee.
We also ate in the restaurant and the food was very good and extremely delicious 😋
All the staff inside the castle, in the amazing gardens, the restaurant and gift shop were very friendly and helpful.
Pat Whitman — Google review
Beautiful grounds, keep up very well. We took the bus up to the castle, you can walk on the trail that follows the same way the bus drives. Bus is 3 euro round trip or 1.50 1 way. Nice parking lot and restrooms by parking, in visitor center and by the castle. My husband and I had a Mocha and latte in the visitor center, didn't care for it much. Worth a visit.
Janet Almendinger — Google review
The Castle is now Self-Guided with poster cards in each of the rooms. Still a very beautiful place to visit. Most of the furniture inside is older than the castle itself.
There is a tea room, coffee shop, gift shop, and interpretation centre. You can walk from the car park (about 4km) and tour the castle gardens and trails at no charge.
They now allow photography and videos inside the castle! However, there is a strict no-fly zone for drones in the Glenveagh Castle Grounds and Gardens.
Saoirse Ní Cheandaill — Google review
I enjoyed looking around this small castle although it seems more like a stately home & the views from the turret were great. I had a walk around the gardens & in the summer I think they would be great as I was there late September
Ann Phipps — Google review
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Glenveagh National Park, Gartan Mountain, Church Hill, Co. Donegal, F92 HR77, Ireland
Worth a couple of hours visit with the kids. Lots of unique animals from various parts of the world. Kids enjoyed the day seeing and learning about all of them. Recommend to take the green route last, especially if you are with toddlers, as that's where the kids play area is and it's a great break free after all the walking. Doing it first may mean kids will lose interest in the rest of the attractions! 😃 The dinosaur section, butterflies and aviary were the best in my opinion. With Thyme Out Cafe also at the entrance where we could have great lunch it was a great day out and kids enjoyed it.
Ajai Govind Govindan — Google review
We had a lovely day. Great selection of well tended animals, birds etc. Lovely lunch. Reasonable entry price. Would be lovely to see it expanding and giving the inhabitants some more room but lovely to see the work that has been done. Great sustainability info too.
j m — Google review
Great family day out. Way bigger than i expected. Large variety of animals inc. monkeys, tropical birds, lemurs, slots, snakes, lizards etc.
Great soft play and cafe too.
Would definitely recommend.
L14m88 — Google review
A very enjoyable couple of hours spent looking at the animals. Very well thought out planning and the animals are very well looked after. Lots of interesting facts dotted about the place and people on hand to ask questions.
As an added bonus lunch at the "thyme out" cafe was lovely also.
Rebecca Lee — Google review
Fantastic place for kids. Perfect place for a family day. Small gift shop, cafe with hot and cold food. Wheelchair accessible. Also a nice garden shop at the entrance
Saqib Salahuddin — Google review
Good selection of different animals, all look really healthy and we'll looked after. My kids enjoyed it.
Eric Neill — Google review
Great value Zoo, animals are happy, the staff go the extra mile. I was trying to get a photo of the Sloth, so a member of staff opened the door so I could get a clear picture. Another staff member let my family hold the Snake called Max.
We will come back next year, thank you.
Mark Cliffe — Google review
Bigger and better, the best news is all the animals look in amazing condition and are clearly well looked after.
The butterfly section is just wonderful, my daughter's favourite were the monkeys. But the huge Grey Owl is magical to see!
A brilliant attraction to have in the area.
The route around is carefully planned for social distancing.
At time of writing you must book in advance.
Jes St. Clare — Google review
Myself and family had a brilliant time at Tropical world. If your looking for a day out during the school holiday's this is deffinetley a must. So much to see and experience,my Son is 1 and a half and he loved seeing all the animals. The Butterfly garden is so wonderful to see.
Rachel Gallagher — Google review
There is so much to see, bugs, monkeys, lemurs, birds, and a butterfly area. It's a brilliant day out for all the family. I enjoyed it as much as the Grandchildren, we definitely will be back.
Luisa Carlin — Google review
This place is amazing! We loved it, so much to see, staff where super friendly, great place to visit and not badly priced
Angela Vance — Google review
This is a great place to bring the children, with a huge variety of animals, lots of space to run and play and even to get a cup of coffee. Lots of fun to have around! The lemur would deserve the Star status. 🤣
A bit understaffed on the day, but this can happen.
Bogdan Serbanescu — Google review
Our family love it here, I’ve prob made the 1hr trip about 10 times. Loads of offer, exotics, birds, walk through butterfly enclosure.. even a play area and gift shop. Loads to see and great value! Highly recommend
Del Smith — Google review
Lovely place for all ages not to expensive to be in. All animals seem well looked and happy. Large car park and coffee shop. It was very popular with no seats available.
RUTH BROWNE — Google review
Very good wee day out most of it under a wee sheltered roof, great day out with kids I wish they took more time to look around more but they have definitely enjoyed the wee play area at the end of the park. The animals looked very well cared for and the staff are very friendly and kind. Plenty of spaces to make a picnic and have a wee sit down before exploring further
patricia m. — Google review
Wonderful day out for the whole family. From butterfly's to tortoise and many exotic animals it was an amazing day for me and my 3 children. We had a lovely picnic I brought with us on the benchs in the centre then the kids had fun in the soft play area.
The Museum of Free Derry is a small museum dedicated to documenting the civil rights movement and early conflict era in Northern Ireland. The museum is located in Glenfada Park, which was once a housing estate that came under heavy attack during Bloody Sunday (1972). The museum provides a great overview of the political history of the city, as well as artefacts from Bloody Sunday and its aftermath. It's an amazing experience that should be visited if you're in Derry.
Outstanding. Chilling and educational. An absolute must if you are in Northern Ireland.
Mark Fischl — Google review
Don't deny yourself the chance to experience this museum and see Derry's history through the eyes of the locals that lived through these events. The content within is extremely engaging and tells the story of the people and Derry well with people who have experienced these events working there the day I visited.
Shyamal Singh — Google review
I really appreciate that when you enter the doors to this unbelievable building, you are always made to feel comfortable with the help of the staff guiding you around what you are interested in. I have attended a lot of events from poetry night singers, and more importantly, in my opinion, all the events helping the people in Gaza. I would highly recommend looking at Eventbrite to see what is happening.
Elizabeth Burns — Google review
Freedom is never simple. History will make us cherish it more. I stayed here for a long time and I think if you come to the island of Ireland, you must visit it, including the streets and museums.
Fion Tung — Google review
Visited the museum today 8th April 2022. Was very moved by the artfacts on display. I think a everybody should pay a visit to the museum. I feel very proud of the Derry people, who still fight for their civil rights to this day. Well worth a visit.
Thomas Mulholland — Google review
This small but fantastic museum, exploring the Irish struggle for civil rights in Derry and run by the Bloody Sunday Trust, was the highlight of my trip. Make sure not to miss the explanatory video at the beginning of the exhibition that helps frame the Troubles in context. Staff are very knowledgeable and helpful, and happy to help with any questions.
Muhamed Mesic — Google review
A very interesting museum showing the freedom and civil rights fight in Derry. If you are interested in newer history this is a must see in Derry.
Ilja-Otis Godau — Google review
Pretty moving exhibits with the added emotion provided by having the older brother of one of the slain protesters, as a tour guide.
DnD_Beyond_Is_Bad — Google review
Very informative on a sensitive chapter of Irish history, delivered by the community with passion & an understanding no text can match.
Lorcan Scott — Google review
Overall informative for such an affordable admission.
I wish it had more about post Bloody Sunday events. It focused very specifically on this in intricate details and not other events after or anything else. My only other negative comment is you spend about 3-5 minutes getting a “host” to sort of tell you about what the museum is about and how to walk through. He was practically whispering while the automatic doors open and closed. Colleague about 15 feet away was speaking louder than him as they answered questions about Entry fees.
Worth it for anyone visiting Derry and wanting to learn about the history of this area. We went here first and it gave us the perspective to understand other tours we were given and the sports we visited.
Morgan Crockett — Google review
Very educational and informative of historical events in Derry. Within the NI education curriculum, it's a very one sided account of history. However, the museum has shown (with a plethora of evidence and first hand accounts) what really happened 50+ years ago. Highly recommend a visit.
K C — Google review
The museum itself is small don't be deceived it is well worth a visit and the reasonable entrance fee. Staff are friendly, make sure to book the free Derry walking tour at the same time. The museum itself gives a history of the bogside, free Derry, civil rights and bloody Sunday. Laid out chronologically including a mix of video and physical exhibits. Packed with information.
Highly recommend.
Rachel Richards — Google review
Very interesting to get an insight into the history of the Bogside and Free Derry. The video and audio of Bloody Sunday are harrowing. It's a very moving experience.
Audrey Hayes — Google review
Such a powerful and emotional experience. Shed a few tears but an absolute must-visit to learn more about the experiences of those living in the area between 1968-1972. Really well laid out.
Tinyboots — Google review
Very interesting Museum, quite small but very informative, great collection of historical items and the staff are so so friendly and helpful.
Megan sanderson — Google review
Great museum. Very approachable staff that will answer any questions you may have. Recommend visiting to show respect for the victims and the families
Sue Snowden — Google review
I was here in October with my girlfriend a very interesting place with loads to see and learn
Paul Hand — Google review
The people working at the Museum are incredibly friendly and informative, more than happy to have a yarn. The museum for a modest price presents the unfiltered truth of the area, and in my opinion is the most important thing you can do in Derry.
To everyone involved with the museum, keep up the great work!
Jacob Cummins — Google review
It's one thing to know about events in other countries but it's quite another to see the impact those events have. One of the volunteers spoke to our group about his personal experiences during the The Troubles and people he lost. This was a moving experience
Audrey A. — Google review
Visited the museum today. Highly recommend to get the history and background of what happened. There’s a path you follow with some artifacts, pictures, and videos. I would also recommend combining with a tour with John McKinney whose older brother was murdered on Bloody Sunday. If you do both, you get a discount.
Erica NH — Google review
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55 Glenfada Park, Londonderry, BT48 9DR, United Kingdom
The Guildhall is a beautiful neo-Gothic town hall with stained glass windows and a local history exhibit. It is the civic and cultural centre for the people of Derry, and it houses many concerts and exhibitions during the year.
Very pleasantly surprised by the staff of the guildhall. It is free of charge as we walked in. We were greeted well. We were asked to take our time and go around and see the place. The history of dairy city is very well. Depicted photography is not allowed. We were allowed to take pictures of The strained glass work.
Very rich with history. It is right outside the row of canyons of the walled City. It is opposite to the peace bridge. Huge row of fountains outside was definitely a good amusement for the kids
badri nair — Google review
Nice history of Londonderry on the first floor but don’t miss the upper floor guild hall meeting room. The Stainglass windows are really great.
Kirk Wilson — Google review
AMAZING GUILDHALL - AND IT'S FREE!
I'm always tetchy about going into administrative buildings, but I was told it was free to go inside and worth visiting by the tourist office. And they weren't wrong!
Really friendly greeting at the door by a lovely lady, she told me what to see (the exhibit is good) and you get to see cool stuff like the grand hall with the cool blue & gold pipe organ, the committee hall and even a Nobel Peace Prize.
And given that IT'S FREE, it's totally worth going inside to have a look around and take pictures and stuff.
Ninh Ly — Google review
Very interesting place,a lot of history.Amazing blond hair lady ( sorry can't remember her name,),a woman who loves her city and share her knowledge with visitors.
Katarzyna — Google review
Gorgeous building facade with beautiful organ pipes. I loved the two-tone blue with the gold; I've never seen anything like it! Amazing stained glass windows showing a multidude of different things in a artistic fashion. I had a concert here and the acoustics of the hall were impressive. The whole building radiated a historic and feeling. Definitely a thing to visit while in Derry.
Birtie Pie — Google review
The most amazing stained glass windows throughout this building. Many historical displays. The pipe organ is a must see with over 3000 pipes. Well worth the visit....and its free😉
Sean Brady — Google review
Worth visiting due to history and interior - and one the way between peace bridge and derry walls - entry free, check out also tourists info shop
Kamil NOWAK — Google review
Beautiful building, went while Craft fair was on absolutely lovely with live carol singers , and all types of Craft , although some prices were just silly had a wonderful day,
Esther Upritchard — Google review
Beautiful architecture with exceptional pipe organs. I hope to come back for a concert here at some point. It must be amazing
Daniel Nowak — Google review
I really appreciated being able to see John Hume's Nobel Peace Prize! It's the second Nobel Prize I've been able to see.
Michael Greer — Google review
The building and especially the windows is gorgeous, the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reading about the history was interesting and seeing John Hume's peace exhibits was just great.
Thank you guildhall for time well spent.
Mary Woods — Google review
Amazing place. Free admission
Very courteous staff.
Christopher Premraj — Google review
Historic building that is a must visit in the city.Full of history and beautiful inside and out.Perfect place for a Derry selfie.
Declan Dillon — Google review
Love the Guildhall. The staff are amazing and the interior and exterior is beautiful.
Derek O'Keeffe — Google review
A beautiful Hall with amazing architecture and awesome decorations on the inside. The most amazing item is the pipe organ on the 2nd floor. It has over 3,132 pipes.
C Neon — Google review
Great experience this morning, very educational in such a historic building. Its a must visit attraction whilst visiting Derry
Marty Clements — Google review
We had a brilliant time at the Guildhall in Derry. The day before, we popped in and booked a guided tour for £4pp which was extremely reasonable. Nicola and the whole team were very welcoming and we throughly enjoyed our visit. Would recommend!
M B — Google review
Great experience at the Guildhall. Carol,who was very friendly, gave me and my friend a wonderful tour of the place from explaining the details of the stained glass windows to showing us the council room. Also amazing to see the peace awards in the John Hume exhibition there. Didn't plan to go to the Guildhall but I'm glad I did and it was all free!
Anthony — Google review
Lovely building with good exhibitions
Andy Clark — Google review
Beautiful historic building in Derry city, beside the river Foyle and the city walls. It was built in 1890 and is free to visit every day. It's got stunning stained glass windows and a magnificent main hall. There's an exhibition of the city's history, toilet facilities, a lift, disabled ramps and a lovely cafe.
The bridge was built in 2011 as an attempt to improve relations between the 2 communities on either side of the river. It is a beautiful and s-shaped bridge, with a great view of the building in between the pillars.
Beautiful "S" shaped walking and cycling bridge that crosses the River Foyle. It's purpose is to unite Derry and the curved shape indicates that the road to peace isn't a straight one. It's a beautiful structure and has great views of the city. Definitely recommend when in Derry.
Deirdre Magner — Google review
The iconic Derry Peace Bridge was opened in 2011 and curves 235 metres long. It's a foot bridge and cycle path that crosses the River Foyle, connecting Guild Hall Square on the city side to Ebrington Square and St Columb's Park on the other side. It also links into walks along both sides of the river front.
John Bashford — Google review
Cool looking bridge! And love the symbolism behind it.
Jakub Zeman — Google review
Lovely little bridge offering beautiful views, and can certainly feel peaceful while having a walk through or sitting down on a bench.
S S — Google review
Very unique bridge that was built with The EU Commission. From the Walled side, the bridge looks like a V. The most interesting thing about the bridge is that it leads to a British fort. Regardless, it is a beautiful bridge.
C Neon — Google review
Very scenic bridge a lovely walk no matter the weather. A very good bridge to photograph. Photos by me storyteller ofthestreet.
Declan Dillon — Google review
Beautiful walk roughly 1 mile from sainsburys carpark. If you want to go further head out to the old railway line or over the Peace Bridge and get a wonderful view of Derry city
Trish — Google review
Nice spot for a walk, a bike ride or a run. Quite and relaxing
Semmi Valv — Google review
Love the Peace Bridge, it's a lovely, useful feature in our beautiful city. We like to walk over it and along the quay by the Foyle with our dogs🐾
Elma Fulton — Google review
Lovely bridge. Have walked across it many times and plan to walk it many more! There's a cycling lane too, and the bridge is nice and wide so can easily accommodate this. There are also two large benches on the bridge.
Shane — Google review
Lovely walk and definitely must have if u are visiting Derry!
Diana D — Google review
Must walk in the evening. Beautiful setting especially with all the festive lights this time of year
connell doherty — Google review
This is one of the breathtaking places in the Derry..
Darshana Arunapriya — Google review
Beautifully done, and great pub in the square x
Catherine Todd — Google review
Wonderful bridge, lovely scale and flow reflecting the character of the river and some nice engineering variety introduced. Well worth visiting and easy to enjoy whilst exploring other parts of the city - both sides of the river. 👍
Murray Bell — Google review
We parked our motorhome on the street as it was too big for the car parks, and unfortunately only had an hour to see the bridge, murals and walled city. The bridge is a modern and lasting design that symbolises the joining of two sets of people and hopefully the end of the historic struggles.
Ferryquay Gate Derry City Walls is a must-see attraction, being the last walled city built in Europe and the only remaining one in Ireland. The walls are remarkably well-preserved and boast the largest collection of cannons on the continent. To make the most of your visit, it's recommended to take a guided tour.
Climbed the steps to walls of maiden city.never breached. Ice cream purveyors,coffee shops.tresspass .anchor,pound land,charity shops. Great area
James Simpson — Google review
Our first view of the Derry city walls. Cool history. Walk into the walled section of the city and take a right to get to stairs so you can get on top of the walls for a nice walk around!
Emma Clarke — Google review
Fabulous part of the world
Gerard Gormley — Google review
(Translated by Google) A good walk of more than an hour on the walls of Derry.
(Original)
Une bonne balade de plus d'une heure sur l'enceinte de Derry.
Philip Maigrot — Google review
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38 Ferryquay St, Londonderry, BT48 6JB, United Kingdom
Stylish yet laid-back 1-bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens, free WiFi and living rooms.
We stayed in apartment 2 on the second floor. The unit is well appointed with a kitchen, living room, and bedroom. The kitchen has a stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, and hot water kettle. The landlord is incredibly nice and will accommodate most needs. The apartment has a great location within easy walking distance of the most interesting part of the city. We loved it here!
Patrick Fletcher — Google review
Clean, comfortable apartment in great, central location. However Apartment 1 is above a bar and the noise is very audible form early morning until after closing late at night. There is no welcome pack so bring milk, bread etc. Felt a little expensive for what it is. feel paying for location.
Nuala Yetman — Google review
Nice appartment but they promised a sofa bed when there was none so one person had to sleep on the floor. No elevator.
Ebeth E — Google review
Stayed here before and delighted to be back , love this apartment ! 10 / 10 . Many thanks , hoping to return again .
John Watson — Google review
The apartment is huge and clean, it was a more I expected and would recommend to everyone looking for accommodation to try these first
Wullie Marshall — Google review
Great apartment. Central for everything, shops,bars,sightseeing. First class service!!!
Stuart Maclaren — Google review
Great location central for everything all you could need to make your stay great
susan Gannon — Google review
(Translated by Google) Spacious and clean, however the noise is a disaster. Between the neighbor above, the restaurant just below and the beep beep of the zebra crossing, don't forget your earplugs.
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Spacieux et propre, cependant le bruit est une catastrophe. Entre le voisin du dessus, le restaurant juste en dessous et le bip bip du passage clouté, n'oubliez pas vos boules quies.
A E — Google review
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3 Carlisle Rd, Londonderry, BT48 6JN, United Kingdom
Oakfield Park is an impressive eighteenth-century Georgian Deanery that has received numerous national awards for its garden and building restoration. Nestled in a picturesque setting of parklands and mature woodlands with views of Croaghan Mountain, the estate features a traditional walled garden and kitchen garden. Visitors can enjoy a delightful train ride around the grounds and explore various attractions such as Christmas installations, animal encounters, and charming encounters with Santa's helpers.
Fantastic jewel of a location. Beautiful gardens and superbly maintained. It is beautifully presented with wonderful facilities and staff. The railway is a gem and so much fun. The restaurant has good value food and great coffee. So much to see in the grounds. Do not miss a visit to Oakfield.
John Hayes — Google review
Highly recommended. A great time was had by the 14 month old and 63 year old children in our group! From friendliness of the young lady at the gate entrance, the zany cheerfulness of the elves at the train station and the elves at Santa's grotto, the charm of Santa and his two welcoming helpers, the smiling elves at the hot drinks stand - all added to the great atmosphere created by the lighting, the Christmas and animal installations. This will definitely be on our family calendar for the foreseeable!
Happy Christmas.
Tom Egan — Google review
Where is the option for 6 stars. From the moment we arrived everything was perfect. The weather was fantastic for a start, always ahead at that point The kiosk operator couldn't be more helpful and polite. There is so much to see you need at least 4 hours to properly appreciate it. Plenty for the kids to get excited about and very well laid out so you can follow the walking trail and not feel like you are missing anything.
We got the train and the kids were about to explode with excitement. We stopped for a while at the restaurant and the food was fantastic and we are hard to please and my wife has quite a few dietary demands. There is a full extra menu for gluten and dairy allergies... Perfect. The staff again were so helpful and friendly.
Unfortunately we ran out off time and had to leave but we have our Christmas Santa Express booked so December can't come fast enough for the kids. I think we will be back before then...
Tony — Google review
Top class experience for young and old. Beautiful space with so much to see at every turn. Train ride is exceptional.
This place is not to be missed. Family ticket is great value. Magical day out.
Brian Donovan — Google review
We had the loveliest day at Oakfield Park. Such a lovely walk around the grounds so much to see. You could spend hours walking around enjoying the breath taking scenery. Deffinetley a day out to accommodate all needs and ages. Park and picnic area,you can also purchase food and drinks (alcoholic)in the Restaurant.The facilities and grounds are immaculate. Staff are well mannered and welcoming. I hope to come visit again very soon. Wonderful experience all around!
Rachel Gallagher — Google review
Nice place.It's more for those who just want to walk in nature and have a ride with the children on a train there.Would be great if they could make more entertainments there, similar to a maze(it was really exciting),because the territory is huge and gives a lot of possibilities to make something interesting there.The Cafe is good.The chocolate cake is tasty. The entrance to the park is € 6 for a child and €8 for an adult.
Liliia — Google review
The admission is expensive, even without the train ride. The restaurant is also expensive. That being said, it was a lovely place to go for a walk and there was plenty to keep the little one entertained, including a well kept play area.
hollie stinson — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyed this park today with its lovely walks, maze garden, interesting sculptures and train that takes you around the park. There is also a lovely picnic area along with a very nice cafe/restaurant serving very appetising food. Glad we got to spend a few hours here and highly recommend it if visiting in the area. We'll signposted!
Deirdre M — Google review
Such a great place! Well kept, clean and beautiful. So many things to see, the train is a must to see the grounds. the 2 km walk is also a great way to get around and see most things although the ground was a bit wet in some places and it's a bit too rough for a push chair but it can be done. Small things to see and enjoy in every corner.
Only minus was the food especially the vegetarian options. I'd rather they had made a veggie pasta than "pad Thai" that had none of the expected flavours. It was just overcooked noodles with veggies. The cake and pastry selection was a big plus though! Very yummy.
Linn Vidalve — Google review
Oakfield Park…what an amazing place, and a beautiful hidden gem in Ireland. I have been here 5 times now over the last few years with my now 4 year old and wife, mostly to events like Christmas, Teddy Bear Picnic etc. The entire setup is creative and fun, the grounds/facilities are immaculate, theres no other word to describe it. The staff are amazing, who clearly love what they do. The Food/Restaurant is fabulous, the walks are delightful with so much to see, and then the 2.5 mile miniature train which operates on occasions is just so so good … especially Christmas at night, which is in one word… Magical! This is no ordinary place… definitely not, its got so much heart to it and creates so many lasting memories. Every Adult and child deserves this experience. Long may it last!
Nigel Campbell — Google review
Can't understand why we never knew about this place. If you have young children, it's definitely the place to visit.
We went without children but still really enjoyed the place.
The chap on the entrance to the car park deserves some extra pay . He really made a great impact from we arrived!!
So welcoming!!!
The restaurant was spotless and the food we got was spot on.
We walked around some of the park and it's amazing how much there is to see
Too much to list
It's also best to download the app Oakfield Park App
This way you have the map .
If this place had camping facilities and pods to stay in ,it would be brilliant
So. If you haven't been,get off your bums and give it a visit!!!!!!
Rich Hunt (Uncle Herb) — Google review
This is a hidden gem in Ireland. The moment we arrived the lady at the entrance was extremely helpful and very friendly. The gardens are beautiful with amazing scenery. There's a upper garden that would be more formal and a lower garden that is full of exciting things. Our kids really enjoyed it also. The toilets were spotless and the restaurant food was very good. There's plenty to do all day. The train ride was very good.
Darren Stevenson — Google review
Had a lovely visit with my elderly father and elderly dog. Lovely coffee and cake at the cafe. Staff all so friendly and helpful. Dog friendly as advertised even on train though said dog wasn’t all that sure of the train lol. Enjoyed a train ride which was great way to see the grounds without walking. The grounds are amazing… can see the planning and design which obviously went into creating it. We went on a quiet afternoon around 3 which was just about enough time to enjoy the place but could easily have spent more time there. We were lucky with a dry and sunny afternoon. Families with children would definitely love the place with train, small play ground and loads to explore in the grounds. Highly recommend.
Catherine Grogan — Google review
Very relaxing in the tranquil settings. The scenery is amazing and the train ride was a blast. The maze was fun with a lot of wrong turns. Will be back again and recommend for a great day out.
The Ulster American Folk Park is a museum that showcases the history of Irish migration during the 18th and 19th centuries. The park features an outdoor history center with period buildings, such as Old World cottages and New World log cabins. Costumed actors are present to bring the stories to life. Located 8km northwest of Omagh, this museum offers a glimpse into the past through its exhibits that recreate a Tyrone village from two centuries ago and a log-built American settlement.
Absolutely fantastic place when it's not Halloween but we also go every Halloween and the show they put on is brilliant, storytelling, cooking, talks, music and dancing , games for the kids and that's not including all the walking about visiting all the areas in the park , highly highly recommended, we all love it as a family from mum and dad to 16 Yr old 12yr old to 6 Yr old!
If you've not been especially at Halloween you are missing out !
Debragh Kelly — Google review
Visited 03/01/2021 - booked online (gift aid tickets purchased to support) even though weather wasn’t great, the reception team and the indoor elements were great to start off the visit. Then three themes to visit from old world to the journey and then new world. We had a pram with us and I’d say 95% of the houses/buildings have accessible entrances if standard entrance has just steps. The volunteers/staff are super friendly and we even got treated to some fruit loaf and spiced pumpkin bread as we went around. The visitor centre also has a gift shop area and also a cafe area (a hint if you want a jacket potato they take 6 minutes each and can’t be done more than one at a time, cafe staff were busy and apologetic about wait) I would highly recommend the hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. Definitely worth visiting ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wasim Mir — Google review
I absolutely loved going to the folk park today for the first time.. we went at Easter and it was fab! Kids got choc eggs for doing a picture hunt , got to taste some apple pie in some of the houses.. the staff are amazing mostly elderly ladies credit to them.. the man in the school very good banter! Will be back at Christmas
S Dee — Google review
Fascinating place packed with great indoor and outdoor displays depicting the life of early emigrants to the New World. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. A good family day out and educational activity for kids.
Alan Hongkonger — Google review
The Park is a great place to visit anytime but it was actually magical during the Santa Experience.
Old Tymey Fun mixed with Christmas Magic & some delightful Elves to meet along the way.
Santa was so fabulous, jolly, kind, providing a unique experience for each individual kid/family.
Mince Pies, Warm Drinks, Christmas Crafts, Visiting the Toy Maker, Storytelling, Meeting Santa - all topped off by a carriage ride!
We’ll done to the park & staff for providing so a wonderful experience for adults & children alike.
Megan Wilkes — Google review
Great historical place. Many nice People who worked there. Hazel great chat we had. Fantastic experiance for all. Highly recommand for kids, families and seniors.
Dominika Wasiak — Google review
Visited in June 2023 and again in October. It was an amazing experience visiting the park, with friendly and helpful staff. Felt very authentic when you walked trough the hamlets and the different areas. Well worth a visit if you are in Northern Ireland.
P.S A special thanks to Joanne for her assistance
Iwan Egerström — Google review
A lovely folk park with lots of old houses and buildings to explore and a famine ship. Friendly actors/guides. Really good displays inside too. Tells the stories of three families who left Ireland for America and became influential there. A very nice shop, picnic tables and cafe.
Tara Langrell — Google review
I have loved the folk park since I was a kid. It’s been a regular part of my life at least once a year, and now that I have a kid of my own, she can now live those memories I once had (and she loves it). I think the price is about right for entry, the live displays are at random throughout the year, but none other the less exciting, so every time you come, there is something different. Keep that mind. The houses/shops/streets/churches/schools… (everything) are amazingly detailed, rough and rustic and period correct… nothing is perfect, and thats as it should be. Lastly, the hard working staff who act out the living and share facts, day in day out, are what brings the park to life and do not make anyone feel uncomfortable. The little food tasters also (might not be on everyday) which I think is made on site, is great. This is I little gem, and I will continue to pay my bit towards keeping it going into the future. I am so happy that places like this exist.
Nigel Campbell — Google review
Excellent day out, very easy to get to and extremely helpful staff. Lots to see and do and all the houses have someone in them to give you lots of information about the history. Called into the old style shop and met by an extremely friendly and very upbeat man serving and he was so welcoming and also very funny. We went to the saddlery shop and the very kind man working in it gave a leather bracelet to my son which was just lovely. I would highly recommend this place to everyone, we had a fantastic day out. We had not booked tickets but this did not matter as we still got in very quickly and didn't have to queue.
Natalie Matthews — Google review
Without a doubt the best tourist attraction that we've been to as a family in NI.
It's made by the staff and volunteers, they're so knowledgeable and helpful and you can really tell that they care. So much to see and do, we are members of NMNI as we live a few mins away from the Ulster Folk park but we can't wait to get back to the Ulster American folk park the next time we are in that direction.
I really like that it takes you on a journey of the Mellon family and It intrigued me so much, that after a lot of online scouring, I found and bought "The Judge" to learn more about their story.
Michael Hewitt — Google review
Amazing, underrated and brilliantly organised tourist attraction in the heart of the North. You have freedom to explore and experience the life in Ireland's past, walking around the fantastic site with athentic buildings and even chat to some friendly actors who make you feel like you really are in another world. One of the very best things to see in Northern Ireland.
Niall McCann — Google review
What a fantastic experience. Myself and my wife were deciding what to do on the filler days between Christmas and New Year and decided to come down to visit as it’s been a GOOD number of years since my first visit. It was fantastic, really enjoyed the walk around, the interactions with the actors and the history and learning of it all. Would highly recommend.
Andrew Matthews — Google review
A brilliant experience to go to. We went at the end of December and it was obvious that the place wasn't as active as it would be in summer but despite this, it was still a very good and very informative experience.
I really enjoyed learning about the people of Ulster and their experiences of moving to America in the 1800s and how they lives differed in the new world.
The staff are clearly very passionate and knowledgeable and we're very happy to engage with the children and answer questions we had.
Will definitely go again when we are next in the area.
Absolutely amazing. Didn't really know what to expect but boy we were blown away. Fascinating, extensive and interesting collection and a little bit of fun interaction and photo opportunities thrown in, brilliant. Philip was a mine of information and it's plain to see how passionate he is about this wonderful collection. Donations for charity are gratefully accepted. Couldn't recommend this hidden gem highly enough. So much to see you'll likely visit on more than one occasion. You need to book ahead. Thanks Philip for an amazing tour😁 Sharon and Ian
Sharon Mcclintock — Google review
Amazing. A really enjoyable tour. The collection is superb, everything in excellent condition and a trip down memory lane. The curator and owner gives a great tour, the WW1 and WW2 memorabilia is especially interesting. Book in advance.
Cathal Lyons (afootandahalf) — Google review
I was very happy with the tour it was worth the drive out to see the cars and memorabilia. I would highly recommend it to any one who likes history, car and collecting items to go and see. The owner of the museum was very polite. Would recommend to give it a visit 👍🌟🌟👌
julian jordan — Google review
Absolutely amazing museum, a must see!
Julie McKiernan — Google review
This is such an amazing place.
You must book in advance.
Philips knowledge is incredibly.
I can't praise this enough .
Thank you.
Malcolm Dryden — Google review
I can only recommend this place to everyone. Breathtaking collection. Philip's knowledge is incredible. He gave us a fantastic tour through his collection. Special thanks for hosting us. Even though we didn't make an appointment and he had a doctor's appointment. And one more thing, his dog is adorable. Thanks for your time and that we got a chance to see your breathtaking collection.
Edina Farkas — Google review
Absolutely recommend this amazing place. Philip is great at telling the stories of all the pieces he has. My 2 teenage children loved it and Philip was great with them . There is no charge; but you can make a donation for Cancer research.
Fiona Doran — Google review
Very Nice Place. Excellent collections and worth to visit. Sir Philip is nice and very accomodating. 🧡
Jazjakub Mercado — Google review
Philip was a great host and showed me round his collection. The war stuff was very moving and Harley the dog very friendly
Pete Dixon — Google review
This was a fantastic outing. Philip was excellent in his presentation and a wealth of information. There is something for everyone. I was not expecting such a detailed collection. Could have spent even long but there was a tour due after ours. Thank you a very memorable day.
Steve — Google review
Loved it
Was great experience learning about past
Seeing classic cars
Experience past
The tour was great
I visited two weeks ago for a motorbike ride in the middle of the forest.
An incredible experience. I guess because of the event and bad weather, the other facilities were closed.
The food in the restaurant was good, the pizza a bit burnt. Prices adjusted.
Yani Terzieva — Google review
We had a fantastic day at Todd's Leap. Took my boys for the off road driving, archery and the giant swing. They really enjoyed it, as did the adults. The staff were excellent, very friendly and attentive.
Rachel Kirk — Google review
Excellent set up. Went for the Dino hunt and the kids had a ball. Excellent value for money. Staff were brilliant from the moment you enter the car park. Highly recommend 👌 👍
Richard Scullion — Google review
Fantastic day! Highly recommend the Family Park days so much to do and great fun.
Lynne Murphy — Google review
Organised Stag do for here and was very impressed... Nice accommodation, good onsite facilities and staff were brilliant. Was able to get into the cabins before the stags to decorate/set up which was great.
Brilliant overnight stay had by all ... Will definitely be back. Thank you
sandra jennings — Google review
Brought my 2 sons to the winter wonderland and I cannot recommend the experience enough!! Magical from start to finish. My eldest is 4 nearly 5 and the smile never left his face the whole time we were there. The effort the staff have put into make this experience magical and unforgettable is top notch. The elves, mr and mrs clause all put effort into making sure every child was included. My youngest is 18 months and he was still spoke to and included like every other child in the group. There was dancing, singing, personal interaction, entertainment while waiting for our tour to start, a ride outside with singing, mulled wine and biscuits all included In the tour. The photographer was patient and took several photos which I got to choose at the end which I wanted or not. At the end the children got a gold coin that they used to PICK there own toy. Not just a cheaply wrapped up toy that breaks after the first play!! After the tour we got food and it was delicious and served to us promptly!! I honestly cannot recommend this experience enough and will certainly be back next Christmas. Thank you Todd’s leap.
Laura Downey — Google review
I gave todds leap 1 star because of the horrible experience I had. While in the eating area I was ordering my food. I asked the member of staff that was giving the food if I could use a old paper £20 pound note, after asking the member of staff at the till (where you have to pay for your food), she assured me that I could use it to pay for my food. After paying for my food with the £20 I sat down to eat it. Shortly after the lady from the till came to my table asking who had used a twenty pound note that was old. I went up and said that it was me and that the member of staff that was giving the food gave me permission to use it. I then returned to my seat. Shortly after a man in a high visibility jacket approached me (a young teenager) and abruptly said in what felt like an intimidating manor that the money I had given was a "dud" following this I informed him that I had asked and had been allowed to use it as a form as payment. He then said that the lady that gave my permission "did not" and said that I allegedly folded the note so the lady at the till would not noticed. I immediately said that this was not true.The member of staff that was telling me this then threatened to call the police and get my teachers involved . I then gave the equivalent of what he wanted in euro as I am from Ireland. Following this he then insulted my intelligence and left. I later found out that that member of staff who had treated me in such a rude and intimidating manner was the owner. I would not ever recommend anyone to visit as this experience was truly horrible because of the staff treating a young teenager that was on a school trip in such an intimidating and rude mannor while also threatening me. I believe that the lady who assured me that I could use a £20 pound note was covering for her mistake and lied about what she said to me, putting me (a paying costomer) through this ordeal to cover for her mistake.
123edthert675 — Google review
An amazing hen weekend. Zipline and blindfold driving were our chosen activities but so much to choose from. A spa afternoon was definitely needed after that.
Log cabins were great. Everyone was friendly and helpful, definitely recommend.
Helena Bell — Google review
Had a ball this weekend. The staff were so accommodating James looked after us from the get go. Thank you Ben and all for such a great day/night. Will definitely return!!
shaunaghk — Google review
The best adventure day out, full of laughs and fun for all. Staff all 5 * very friendly and helpful and all looked like they loved being there, which made the day even better. Also a place for food, very clean and well maintained. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Suzanna Murphy — Google review
Went today on the uncle bens pumpkin patch zoo trail thing!!
Absolutely terrible experience firstly don’t even dream of bringing a child under 3 prams shouldn’t be on the trail and they can’t walk it, we learnt the hard way.. also blind folded jeep drivers driving past us at sections of it so not exactly child friendly.
The “PLASTIC” zoo animals are also terrible basically spread out over a big walk with a lot of steep drops and a handful of Poundland Halloween decorations and tv screens with rubbish on them. For £40 we were expecting some effort.. also not sure we’re exactly the pumpkin patch was a young fella with a camera handed us a pumpkin
Also at the end of the trail there is a lot of money sucking machines but luckily they didn’t even work so couldn’t even amuse the kids with those
Slim Mc — Google review
Had an absolutely amazing day at Todd's Leap! The staff was super friendly and ridiculously helpful. The zipline and off-road driving experience were out of this world. Ended the day with a peaceful dander through Granda Ben's Ethical Zoo and even conquered my fear of rope bridges. Can't wait to go back. The place is incredible, and the staff makes it even better! 🌟
Emma Wilson — Google review
Todds Leap Santa experience was truly magical for the kids. The elf workers added the extra touch, staying in character the entire time. The staff went above and beyond, ensuring a delightful and unrushed visit with Santa. It was a peaceful and memorable christmas experience for our family. Would highly recommend!
Tonine Laing — Google review
What a great family day out. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We had so much fun. Will definitely be going back again...
Carel van Niekerk — Google review
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30 Todds Leap Rd, Seskilgreen, Dungannon BT70 2BW, United Kingdom
Castle Coole is an 18th-century neoclassical palace situated in a 600-hectare wooded parkland that belongs to the National Trust. The restored stately home boasts of double cantilevered stairs, Italian marble fireplaces and Regency furniture which can be seen on guided tours. Additionally, it houses basement servants' quarters and features a lake inhabited by the UK's only nonmigratory colony of greylag geese.
Fantastic experience in Castle Coole. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and the interior of the house is worth a look. The grounds around the castle are well maintained and the walk is definitely worth it 👌
Daniel McGuigan — Google review
From the outside, it is a typical castle like many others. Things start to get interesting inside, where you can see a few solutions typical of Italy and France. Ubiquitous symmetry and high standard of finishes. Glamour and posturing rule.
Jar Gas — Google review
The house, cafe and bookshop were shut today but we enjoyed the play area, lake walk and exterior of the house. Everything opens up properly on Friday (Good Friday).
Gill Entwistle — Google review
Once again at the coffee shop. Took my dad today, he's a celiac and they have the most wonderful Raspberry and White chocolate tray gluten free bakes. So nice I get one every visit and I'm not even a celiac.
Gayle Josephine Scarratt — Google review
Lovely house - interior is stunningly grand and worth a tour. Good second hand book shop and cafe on site. Walks in estate are pleasant. Staff were helpful and informative.
Dropped one star due to poor system of booking on house tours - we were told to arrive 15mins before tour time and we would get on. We did but a couple told the same thing didn't. People who arrived later could book on sooner because tours couldn't be booked on arrival.
Paul Coulter — Google review
Incredible late 17th century house in Northern Ireland. Definitely take the house tour as it's amazing inside with some stunning details.
Robert Grigsby — Google review
Nice walkway around the lake, peace and quiet. Especially good was the tour of the castle of earls of Belmore, exploring not only the interior, but also the story of the family itself. Just a few miles outside Enniskillen, worth seeing 100%.
Aleksandr Kozujev — Google review
**National Trust meets Downtown Shabby**
I was very disappointed by my visit to Castle Coole Estate. The house was in a poor state of repair, with some rooms looking very run down and shabby. The fabrics were worn and faded, and some of the furniture was sparse and imposes uninviting. But invites taking your money no problem. Not the sign of a wealthy estate I've come across to expect.
One room was very dark. I felt I could have done with a flashlight to look around. Mostly, everything is roped off, and the house has restricted access for paid visitors. There are very few places for people with disabilities to sit down and catch a breath. They're roped off, too! The only room that impressed me was the rotunda, which had some beautiful gold decorations and an Irish harp. Possibly why the National Trust tour guide books have been withdrawn from sale to National Trust members and visitors?
The staff were mainly very rude and unwelcoming, especially when they told me that I was not allowed to take any photographs inside the house. There was no sign anywhere that said this, and I felt like they were violating my rights as a visitor. Despite this house being used in local television programmes and locally infamous. They also did not explain anything about the history or significance of the house and just rushed me through the tour. After an hour, I was never so glad to leave. The time really dragged. We were constantly watched as a group around the house as if we were being treated as commoners and potential thieves. The only nice women I found around the estate was a receptionist and an elderly voluntary lady in the library shop.
The courtyard was a mess, with peeling paint and weeds everywhere. The café was a joke. Just garden tables and chairs outside with what looked like an ice cream van. Tbh, I've seen better stalls at Nutts Corner Sunday Market. The gardens were nonexistent, just a field of overgrown grass and cows. Contrary to the map in the outside overlooking. The lake walk I paid for is possibly the my shortest in recent memory.
I felt like I wasted my time and money at this place, and I would not recommend it to anyone. It is a shame that the National Trust and its current inhabited residents do not take better care of this historic estate.
adrian mulvey — Google review
This was my first time at Castle Coole. It is such a beautiful spot. Even though it's situated in the heart of Enniskillen Town, you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere it's so serene and peaceful. The lake views, the mountain, the mansion, the grounds, it's all so beautiful. We took a guided tour in around the house. Unfortunately visitors aren't allowed to take any pictures inside but the tour was interesting, very informative and full of history and engaging facts. The interior is splendid. So many beautiful details to see and experience. If you're in the area I would recommend stopping by here. The coffee shop too was full of lovely treats and a great cup of tea. All the staff ee encountered were so welcoming and friendly.
Nicole McCurdy — Google review
I have visited the grounds many times before walking my dogs, however this was my first time inside the house. Its stunning, I was not expecting to see so much of the interior. Our tour guide was Emma, she was a vibrant fun tour guide, very polite, knowledgeable & welcoming. We ended up having a tour alone with her as no body else showed up to that particular tour slot (although there were 25 in the previous tour). We really enjoyed the tour & learning about the history of castle coole. Owners requested no photos of the interior home are allowed.
Karen F — Google review
Worth the visit. The gardens are “natural” but the insides of the house are incredible. Well with the admission. Your groups are small so make a reservation. You won’t be disappointed.
Rick T. Wilson — Google review
The tour of the house took just over an hour, and was led by an excellent guide who shared a stream of interesting information.
There is also a lovely walk around a lake.
Grant Silliss — Google review
Great day out. We did the house tour, the Easter Egg Trail and are our lunch in the tea rooms. The tea rooms were closed but there was a coffee cart selling food and drinks.
The Argory is a stunning Neoclassical mansion located in a wooded riverside estate spanning 350 acres along the River Blackwater. The estate features a playground, bookshop, and well-maintained gardens with plants for sale. Visitors can explore the ornate plasterwork and paintings at Ardress House, another nearby National Trust property. Additionally, the small Orange Order museum in Loughgall Village offers insight into local history.
The Argory is such a relaxing place. Really enjoy taking a stroll in spring time to see all the beautiful flowers and the rose garden. I also loved visiting the inside of the building, the guide was really helpful and passionate.
B Marie — Google review
Lovely place to spend some time wandering the gardens, grounds and trail walks. I imagine it changes beautifully between the seasons. We didn't do the house tour this time. There was a fun Easter hunt on while we there.
Matt Will — Google review
A very nice and well-maintained park. Lovely kids play area. My daughter absolutely loves it! Highly recommended 👍🏼
Fatima R. Altaie — Google review
Lovely day out at the Argory. I took the kids, 8 and 12. They both enjoyed the house tour and the play area. There was a decent size cafe at regular NT prices 🤷 and a couple of great walks. I think you could do this tour and gardens in under half a day so have a good itinerary planned out for the remainder. As usual for NTNI very friendly well trained staff. Definitely worth a visit. We will be returning again to have a tinkle on the Steinway
Shaun Crinion — Google review
Lovely setting by the River Blackwater. Couple of walks through the grounds. Charming courtyard home of small second hand bookshop and cafe. House tour is interesting. Plenty of space as well as a small play area for children.
Leslie Irwin — Google review
A beautiful place to visit, plenty of walks ,well kept gardens,cafe and excellent book shop. Something for all the family, had a great time.
David — Google review
Great place to visit for that longer run and different adventure. After you leave the motorway the signs could be better so watch out.
Nice little cafe and a well stocked bookshop which is obviously well supported by the community judging by the amount of money it brings in.
Only two walks but they are very scenic and take in most of the estate.
You get tickets at reception for the house tour and they are on a timed basis.
Gardens are well looked after and there are good plants for sale.
Well worth a visit.
Mervyn Neill — Google review
I have been to the Argory before and it hasn't changed which is wonderful! The lady who did the house tour was both friendly and professional at the same time and was also very knowledgeable.
Definitely worth a visit, plenty to do especially ones sunny day.
Colin Wall — Google review
Popped over today fornthe Christmas Market.. the house had been dressed for the season.. looked wonderful.
Bill Hayes — Google review
What a lovely spot this is. Four generations of the Bond family lived in this wonderful estate and in the 1970's Mr Bond bequeathed it to The National Trust. Where do you have an opportunity to see a house where a man lives to the end of his days with gas lighting and a wind up gramophone?
Allison Sutherland — Google review
visit 25/10/2021: great use of the National Trust Family membership again (pays for itself after a few visits). Definitely family friendly and can take the buggy/pram around with ease. Went for the blackwater walk and not disappointed by the quality views. Lots of parking and great weather on the day. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wasim Mir — Google review
A beautiful nature walk and historic building. Great for a family day out - great walks, a serene environment, lovely and friendly staff, good parking space, easy access for all, and most of all, great for a picnic! 😁
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144 Derrycaw Rd, Dungannon, BT71 6NA, United Kingdom
Went with my 13yr old son. He has never driven a car before let alone a manual. Was in the MK11 Escort and with a tip top instructor was shifting all by himself by the end of his first session!! Highly recommend this!!!
Ryan Murray — Google review
Great experience been wanting to drive a mk2 escort for years it was unreal
Also drove the BMW e30 and toyota gt86
Great experience would recommend to all petrol heads
Staff were very nice and made sure we were well looked after
Instructor Beanie (Brendan) Great craic real easy going man
Brendan Cunningham — Google review
My brothers and I got a voucher for my mum back in 2019 but with the way the world went I don’t need to explain. We final went today (23/06/23) and I can tell you now it didn’t disappoint. Everyone and there granny needs to go here at least once! Top top class! The staff were fantastic, really helpful and friendly. The instructors are a different breed! I swear they are the best craic and full of knowledge. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much for everything yous are the best bunch I wish you all the best, and I can tell you now I will be back!
Paddy Mullan — Google review
We drove all the way from London only for this experience and oh boy it was worth it!!! Great selection of cars, tricky track and supper cool stuff. Thank you all for making that day so amazing, specially for David. RSI - We'll be back :D
Judit Kiss — Google review
Myself and my 13year old kid had real fun here today. Brendan was the instructor and he was great. My kids first time driving. Brilliant day out and very well organised. All the staff are fantastic. Definitely recommend.
Dan Howard — Google review
Our family had a blast out today. I was fortunate to be seated with Brendan twice today. Brendan gave me the confidence to push the car and to also have fun. The man is absolutely brilliant. Seamus had my sister in a fit of laughter and she really enjoyed her time with him. Hope to be back some day
Gary Orwin — Google review
Brought my 2 boys 12 & 14 yo, smiles from ear to ear. Had a great time & can’t wait till they return. This place gets 5 star because it is 5 star, very clean well kept place, terrific staff and instructors. Highly recommend.
Conor Livingstone — Google review
An afternoon of fun, thrills, and laughter at the Rally School was a highlight of our recent trip to Ireland. David and his staff made us feel so welcome as they explained exactly what to expect. It was great fun to watch others in our group drive the course from the tower...but not as much fun as putting my own foot on the gas! Make the trip to this beautiful area and enjoy the day!
Shelly D — Google review
Went here for my stag activity, unreal setup and a great experience with some brilliant cars. Everyone had a blast. Sound & knowledgeable instructors who made sure everyone had a super time regardless of their driving ability.
Stephen Watson — Google review
Best car day ever
My son Peter and I went on the 7 car rally driving super car and drift experience. As we went in sequence, one person was driving and one watching. The day was 80% dry and sunny( very rare this summer in Ireland) Seamus, David and Beanie did the safety round and the subsequent event rounds. I learnt a lot and had a lot of fun. I did not do much "gardening" (off track event as is known). The co drivers gave every assistance to get quicker each round. The wet rounds were a bit slower but you learnt a lot about cornering on wet roads. All the cars were great. We each had a favourite you would love to own. Nicola and Sinead kept everything on time and ensured you were strapped into the car correctly. Lunch was lovely. This was our first time at RSI and we will definitely be back. Great place to visit
ivor guyett — Google review
Went for the Subaru rally experience. Highly recommend going. Staff know their stuff and are a great mix of professional and fun. The track is excellent. The cars are well prepped and you really can let them loose and have a lot of fun. Was so impressed we booked in for the Drift experience so will update soon.
Leo Sullivan — Google review
Amazing experience!! Great crew, they made the day so fun and they have a lot of experience. Tried the Bmw m3, subaru wrx and 350z! Crazy adrenaline…will surely go again!
Ashlen Naiko — Google review
Amazing experience, cars and track are great, friendly staff and all instructors are good lads. Could not recommend these guys enough.
Radosław Głownia — Google review
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Gola English, Scotstown, Co. Monaghan, H18 Y638, Ireland
Country estate of over 2000 acres around Upper Lough Erne, with islands, castle ruins and a cafe.
Beautiful, tranquil place located by Upper Lough Erne. Good walks of up to 6 or 7 miles. Refreshments available in high season.
Alan Younger — Google review
Stayed at the cottages, very cosy, well kept and equipped (including free wifi). Beautiful walks and we took the kids out on one of the boats you can hire at the visitor centre beside the cottages. Also has a small park and a great coffee shop for a handy lunch. Loads of open spaces, forests and ruins for little people to explore. The national trust staff on site were exceptionally friendly and helpful and hiring the boat was a breeze. The waterways have beautiful scenery and plenty of wildlife to see from the boat. If you are staying in the cottages you also get free entry into Florencecourt and Castle Coole which are stunning as well. We will definitely be back!
Adam Mccappin — Google review
Being on the water way, on Upper Lough Erne, it's a great jumping off point for kayaking and sightseeing in general. Downside is that you might get some very noisy jet skis, even close to the jetty. There is a coin operated hot shower when the main building is open.
Overall, a well kept National Trust property with lovely, helpful staff.
Herman Fung — Google review
Place absolutely worth to visit for walkers. Many visitors despite low temperature and misty weather. No access to main castle
Zeb J — Google review
A beautiful place with fantastic views.
There are several walks that are suitable for all levels of mobility and other more remote walks that require good mobility, for example, the woodland on Inisherk Island. The latter walk requires good footwear even in the summer because the woods are muddy in parts.
Entry fees are £5.00 per person if you are not a National Trust member.
For day visitors there is sufficient car parking and there are facilities such as toilets and a cafe.
There are helpful information boards throughout the site.
We have always found the staff to be very helpful and pleasant.
On our last visit in August 2021 there was an abundance of butterflies and we saw Dark Green Fritilleries, Speckled Woods and Small Tortoiseshells.
Overall I recommend this hidden Northern Irish gem to both visitors and locals.
PW — Google review
Stayed in one of the glamping pods and it was great. Better than camping but all the benefits. Pods overlook the Lough and the fishing was fantastic. Great for kids and is dog friendly.
Jim McKeown — Google review
Fantastic place to visit, good for relaxing, very green and lovely spot.
Jakub Szoska — Google review
Great walks. Lovely restaurant. I have stayed here twice and will return next spring!
Gillian Bingham — Google review
Grounds are lovely, and a very pleasant walk. It would be nice to able to get a bit closer to the main castle for some pics (I appreciate it's a private residence, but disappointing nonetheless). And certainly not within control of NT, but the public access roads are in a terrible state of disrepair. To be honest, I'd much recommend Castle Coole or Florencecourt over Crom.
sppohjason — Google review
Beautiful place to walk around, enjoyed the wild, lakes view, remains of old castle , worth to go and enjoy the peace and calmness of the nature
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Upper Lough Erne Newtownbutler County Fermanagh, BT92 8AJ, United Kingdom
Excellent guide, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A trip down memory lane especially for Irish people. Highly recommended.
Eoghan O' Brien — Google review
Absolutely loved this place. Had seen a sign for it a while back and decided to go visit. We throughly enjoyed the tour and seeing the amazing collection. You can see the passion the owner and his son have for the place. Well worth a visit.
Neri Flynn — Google review
Can't recommend this museum highly enough. So much here to interest all age groups. Really well set out and just so much to see. Eugene certainly knows his stuff and his demonstrations of some exhibits really brought things to life. So much better than just walking past objects in glass cases. Thank you Eugene, and Glenview Folk Museum.
Bernadette Brady — Google review
Amazing place . Recommendable for anyone who is interested in the past, an hour is the minimum visiting time. Some of the exhibits are outside, most are inside the building.Very nice owner who talks about the items in an interesting way.
Aleksandra Ola — Google review
Well worth the trip, we went here with all the family, the kids had a great time, it was like a walk back through history. Amazing little place and the tour was brilliant. Thanks for having us. Would highly recommend for anyone from all ages.
J Power — Google review
Had been meaning to call here for the last couple of years and eventually made it today. Absolutely one of the best ways anyone could spend and afternoon. I went with my father and my son and it was really good for us all. Brian is a great man, with great knowledge and enthusiasm. My 6 year old was enthralled by the whole experience and Brian’s interactions with us all! Highly, highly recommend!!
John Carolan — Google review
Great day out,huge collection of bygone items,everything from a travelling shop to a dresser full of mugs,platters and jugs,with extremely knowledgeable tour guides
John Sirr — Google review
Beautiful place... taken us to all our nostalgic days. Awesome collection they have. We should visit with our kids once.
Shaiby Thomas — Google review
My husband and I found this place in a brochure and decided to see what it was like. It is so unique in that it’s a time capsule of Irish history. One room is dedicates to over 4000 egg cups from all over the world! Beautifully displayed in glass cases.
They have beautiful restored cars, trucks, fire trucks, farm machinery…just to name a few.
Our amazing guide, Eugene, taught us so much about items in this extensive collection. Many of these treasures were items we never even knew existed!
Glenview Folk Museum is set up to display different places such as a butcher shop, a telegraph operator, a shoe maker, a general store, war remnants…too much to mention but well worth the visit!!
Their motto is “Preserving the past for the future” and it excels at doing that!
You will not be disappointed!
Thanks for such warm welcome and amazing tour!!!🙏😃
Patti Serafini — Google review
We were very impressed by the exhibition, especially the variety of exhibits from different areas of life make this place so unique.The loving design allows you to travel back in time. Impressively restored vehicles, all sorts of hand tools and well-preserved household helpers that the owner is happy to demonstrate. And it feels like there is a story to tell about every piece. We felt very comfortable and recommend anyone who is in the area to stop by, just a stone's throw away from Ballinamore. By the way, we combined it with a wonderful walk along the canal from Ballinamore, You come out directly at the intersection of the museum 👍
Florian Strobel — Google review
One of the best museum tours I have ever done. Museum gives you opportunity to see what all aspects of life was like in the past! Brian gave us so much of his time we were lucky to benefit from all of his knowledge, stories and his photography skills!! Thanks Brian kids loved it!!
Ursula Walshe — Google review
Embarrassed to say its less than 2 miles from me and i had not bein there before. Brilliant display of stuff and was enjoyed by young and old. Brian and the rest of staff well done.
David McCabe — Google review
What an amazing place - so many cool and interesting pieces! We spent two and a half hours with Eugene as he shared his incredible knowledge of the collection with us. He's a very funny guy and had us laughing the whole time.
Great value for money. The place was spotlessly clean. The cars/truck in particular were mint. A great way to spend a few hours - you will not regret paying a visit. Where else would you get to see 4,000 egg cups?
Derek Obrien — Google review
I learnt a lot about Irish history from a local person, you wouldn't learn any of this elsewhere. So much effort has gone into every detail of all the historic pieces. Well preserved and really good all round experience. The host is such a great story teller!
Beautiful, magical place.
Excellent for teens and young children.
Great place for great pictures!
And with an amazing history behind us, to make us all reflect about life and how we have been living it.
Cristiane Coca Pitzer — Google review
Fantastic time spent here with the family. Every visit is better than the last. Plenty to explore here and the coffee has improved something fierce. Surrounding woods full of things for kids to explore and there is a very solid path which is buggy friendly. River too which is full of wildlife. Saw a red squirrel here for the first time too. Definitely visit here every few months. 10/10
Simon Kelly — Google review
This is the best fairy forest I have been too. Really great and big also . Such a beautiful memorial
Laura Watson Rock — Google review
We were in the area doing ancestry research and our Airbnb hostess recommended that this park and this forest would be a great place for an afternoon walk.
This is such a magical and special place for a tribute to a local girl. We explored and took so many photos to remember our visit. We loved the fairy name plaques on the trees around the forest.
Helen Edley — Google review
Magical experience for the kids.
Very lovely park to go for a walk in with kids. Lots of Fairy doors, houses and little descriptions of fairies. Bathrooms and coffee shop too. Picnic tables by the river. Lovely place to go for a walk.
Patricija Mickevica — Google review
Oooooooh WOW! 😍🧚🏻🍄🦋 Visting the Fairy Forest was probably one of the highlights in my life! 🤩 Some kids looked at me funny because of how excited I was! 🤣🤣
Thank you for this. It's been AMAZING!
Martz Van der Westhuizen — Google review
I loved this! It is a great place for my kids and my dog to walk. Bailey (my dog) really enjoys this place and always knows where to go! The toys, instruments and that horse always keeps my kids longer there. You could go for a short or long walk here. It's the perfect place!
Marko Komljenovic — Google review
What a magical place! Great for family, beautiful nature,small coffee shop...
We enjoyed and would love to come again.
Nataša Malinda — Google review
A very good place for outing with family especially with kids. there is lot of place to play and walk. a nice place to spend your evenings.
Rex Wilson — Google review
This is a heart felt review. A beautiful Angel gained her wings and her beautiful parents created a fairy forest in memory ofher. We've visited over the years (were from Spain) and each time something has been added to it. It's such magical area for all ages.
Charlene Mitchell — Google review
It's great for a walk with the kids. There are a few different play areas to keep them occupied. The stepping logs are very slippery, though
Shani Darcy — Google review
A lovely place, particularly for small kids. Quite small but definitely fairy themed. Spend 30 mins with the kids running around then have a look at the lake. The coffee shop was closed when we visited.
Amanda Dickson — Google review
Great for kids, lovely scenery with a lake and walkways from 2 to 7 km. And it's free. Nice story behind it ❤️
This museum is live stepping back in time..the staff really know their stuff from tanks planes and of course trains amazing
Les Coote — Google review
Fantastic visit yesterday, lots and lots to see, lovely tour guides. Fun for young and old people. I would recommend a visit. These people are keeping our history alive. Well done to all involved.
Martin Griffin — Google review
Great job by all the folks involved.
C G — Google review
Highly recommend a visit, from the outside it doesn't do it justice, once you go in and board the steam engine it's like a mystery tour. Amazed at all the stuff and history this little gem is hiding. Well worth it, they do an amazing job at capturing the story
J Power — Google review
Googled the place an was adamant to visit didn't show of opening or closed timing, so left Galway taken kids up only told closed this year an absolute waste of a journey...won't return
Sean Healy — Google review
Unexpected enjoyable visit. We thought it was just a railway museum but it's much more. The passion and enthusiasm from the team of volunteers is fascinating. Philip our tour guide is so passionate that it's endearing. It's run solely on a small entry fee, donations and some small tv/film contracts. No government funding at all bar a couple of small grants, which such a shame. So many surprising things to see there. I really do recommend a visit here.
Melissa Rubotham — Google review
A fabulous museum with a wonderful collection of railway and transport (and the rest!) items. The tour is fascinating.
Not to be missed if you have any sort of an interest in these things, but make contact ahead of time to make sure they'll be there as it's volunteer run.
Les Conn — Google review
An absolute gem. This place is a must see for anyone who likes planes, trains or automobiles. Great for young and old and the guide is superb. Wonderful tour and great value!!
Orla Gordon — Google review
This was an amazing tour and experience for children and adults. Visiting this beautiful meuseum was like taking a step back in time, we rode an antique train, and some other great experiences, viewable in my photos here. Michael the co-owner and guide was fantastic, he was so passionate about conserving trains, artillery, submarines, trucks and planes. His enthusiasm was contagious and inspiring. He had a beautiful story for each piece of equipment he and his friends had rescued. I´m not very much a technology/machinery museum enthusiast but this was one of the best of this kind i´ve ever visited. This tour/museum had a beautiful Irish charm to it. Again, the icing on the cake was Michael´s enthusiasm, his enthusiasm to help children enjoy the museum, his enthusiasm to preserve this important part of our history, his enthusiasm for sharing it with the community. It. would be great if he could get some government funding to help preserve this beautiful heritage of ours. Call ahead, this is a passion project so seems to be only opened on the weekends. We stopped here along our Shannon cruise, super easy to walk to from Dromod pier.
Alan Coyne — Google review
Highly recommend a visit, Michael Kennedy the tour guide was superb and full of information. Plenty to see. Dog friendly!
Tara Perry — Google review
This place is awesome, so many things of interest from plains to trains to submarines it is brilliant,
We had Philip as our guide and he was so knowledgeable on all the items in the museum and a delight as a guide.
Thankyou guys
Kevin Williams — Google review
Fantastic place, full of all things transport, from military to planes to railway to bus. Ran and guided by some very knowledgeable and down to earth people, well worth a visit and located right beside Dromad rail station so convenient for transport and parking. Hats off folks great spot!
Steven Clerkin — Google review
Wonderful experience - definitely recommend a visit.
The work the volunteers do is amazing. So much hard work and effort to restore items that would be lost in time.
We spent a lovely morning being shown around by Phil and a small trip on the train.
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Cavan and Leitrim railway Station, Clooncolry, Drumod, Co. Leitrim, N41 R504, Ireland
The Cavan County Museum is a hidden gem, located in Ballyjamesduff. It showcases the history of the region, including a replica of a trench from World War I. The museum also features a peaceful reflection garden and informative exhibits that provide insight into the hardships endured by service personnel during the conflict. The staff are knowledgeable and welcoming, making it an enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Ah just the fact it's in Ballyjamesduff is worth a visit alone. We loved the World War trench experience is a must and the reflection garden so peaceful. A lovely addition to outside. So much to read about and learn about. Somewhere to go when you are discovering Cavan.
Elaine Kennedy — Google review
A place I always wanted too visit but with all things C - related I couldn't until now. The WW1 trenches can be eerie especially on your own just imaging life back then in them.
Inside the museum, its well decked out! And you wont feel the hours fly by.
Dee Wee — Google review
A brilliant resource for the whole region. The staff could not have been more helpful. We came here to see a specific item and the curators fetches floces, opened a display case and allowed us to handle the object which my great, great, great grandfather wore. Awesome experience.
Ian Clarke — Google review
Waze took me into someone's house, better look out for signboards. Worth dragging the kids on the 1 hour trip from Dublin. Small but well organised museum. Covers history of English occupation, Cromwell's invasion and story of Lough Oughter Castle. Each room in the museum has a specific theme, like life in the convent, artefacts and a lot on the was of independence. A lot packed in a small place. The main attraction of this museum is the replica of ww1 trench. The trench is worth the visit to the museum. We covered the museum in about 90 mins but definitely need more time to read everything.
Nee Shen Ho — Google review
This is a well kept secret. Absolutely amazing experience especially the trench which gives an idea of the hardship endured by service personnel on both sides of the conflict. It's really well worth a visit. The staff are wonderful as well, thanks Patrick 😁
Miriam Anderson — Google review
Amazing museum in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan. There's something in the museum and outside grounds to keep eveyone interested. There are great displays on Gaelic football, Camogie, ancient Irish artefacts, life in a World War 1 trench, Irish Independence and rural Cavan life. The exhibitions are based on 3 floors and outside in the grounds at the back. Wheelchair users were visiting the same day that I was there and were able to use the lift to access each floor. You'll need to allow at least an hour to get around the exhibitions. The museum has a lovely cafe serving coffee and snacks, a good shop, toilet facilities and free parking. The staff are very welcoming and pleasant, I left my money in the cafe and one of the staff found me to return it.
John Bashford — Google review
This was a highlight among a week of highlights on our Ireland trip. We had most of this place to ourselves and the passion and emotion in much of Ireland's history was palpable. Great cup of coffee too!
Tom Sawatzky — Google review
I've been a few times now and it's a great museum. It's a gem in Cavan. So worth the visit. The trenches and gpo are fabulous out side the back.
Carrie — Google review
The museum presents a large piece of Irish history ... here we can see how bravely Irish soldiers fought, you can see various stuff and costumes that have accompanied people for centuries. The building is surrounded by a garden. Each piece the museum takes us back into the past.
beata ciula — Google review
Great atmosphere and experience some good displays inside really worth to pay visit also entry fees are affordable.
We visited during Cavan special event so weekend and was free but on normal week day .it's worth to go.
Martin Szama — Google review
Fantastic place to visit. Wonderful and informative exhibits of modern irish history and an outdoor representation of a WW1 trench. Took a few hours to get through everything and could have spent more time here if I could. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Will make a return visit before the year is out. (6 stars if I could give it)
Mal Whelan — Google review
My second visit to the Cavan County Museum, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first visit. The WWI Trench Warfare installation was open this time, though only about half, it looked like. It was still interesting and informative about what the soldiers would have experienced in the trenches. The indoor museum is amazingly thorough and two visits aren’t enough to take it all in. This visit the top floor has a new exhibit about the Irish War of Independence, and there is so much history, pain and eventual triumph, though many years before peace.
Here are just a couple of photos of the archeological exhibits that are so fascinating.
Heather Collins — Google review
Fantastic place oozing with historical information. A great place to take and educate the young ones
Freaky Fred — Google review
A gem of a museum. Loved everything including the beautiful Lough Errill Log Boat and the room full of Percy French's stuff. The staff were exceptionally nice ( I'm sorry but it's hard to beat lovely Irish employees dedicated to their work).
Tom Buckley — Google review
Alot of very interesting antiquities pack into a large house. So much to see it took 3 hours to look around. Nice cafe and reasonable priced. Then theres the outside grouds with trenches and war senses. Very enjoyable day.
William Todd — Google review
We both had awesome time just walking around and taking the time just taking in all the history of the area. The ww1 part is a must 👌
henry davis — Google review
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Virginia Rd, Kilmore, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, A82 YP70, Ireland
Loughcrew Cairns, located in North Meath, Ireland, is a collection of Neolithic burial chambers dating back to around 3300 BCE. While not as famous as Newgrange, these ancient passage graves are a must-see for anyone interested in Ireland's ancient history. The site features clusters of megalithic cairns on the Slieve na Caillaigh hills, with public access to Carnbane East where Cairn T is the main attraction.
The history and view are well worth the long long walk up hill to this amazing place
John Ginder — Google review
I realize how out of shape I'm in when you take this walk up the steep hill to experience this awesome place. It was worth the walk up. The burial mounts was impressive. I could understand why this spot was used for putting your love ones ashes to rest here. The surrounding views of Ireland and the mountains beyond, even a lake, was seen from this location. All this happened many, many centuries ago. It's worth seeing if you have some extra time on your hands!
Bob Morris — Google review
The loughcrew cairns are an amazing site. Entry between working hours will get you a private tour for free. It is an incredibly steep hill in places, so make sure you wear the right footwear and rain jackets.
Stephen McElligott — Google review
A long climb, but well worth every step! It's just a breathtaking view and a very spiritual experience. I don't think I've ever seen a more beautiful sight!
Amy Durant — Google review
Definite must see to experience Ireland's ancient east . Megalithic cairns on hills around the area. Stunning views taking in many counties from the top . Glamping/camp site nearby. The hill leading to the main site is very steep so something to consider if you are taking small children or the elderly. Recon first.
Montablan Films — Google review
A bit hard to find but do not miss this site. The walk up to the top takes at least 20minutes. Give yourself at least 90 minutes to see it all. Take a rest halfway up, it is not too strenuous. We are 70 and made it. We'll worth the effort. The view on a clear day is incredible.... one can see for 50 miles easily.
I think this is better than Tara. Don't pass this one up. You will thank me, I promise. Oh, there is good parking and it is all free. Bring a camera.
tom walrath — Google review
A stunning location. Knew so little about it, one of Ireland's best kept secrets.
It is a healthy uphill walk to reach it.
Tomas Toal — Google review
My husband, aunts, and I went to Loughcrew on our holiday to Ireland. I was glad I packed some tennis shoes (I’m normally in flip flops) for the hike up to the top. It was somewhat physically challenging since it seemed like we were going straight up, but the view was worth it. We poked around a bit until it was time for the tour, and we really enjoyed learning from the guide. Would definitely do it again.
Chastidyi Parrott — Google review
It's a somewhat steep walk up to Loughcrew Cairns in County Meath, but there's a 360 degree view from the site. The cairns are 5,000-year-old Neolithic passage tombs and are considered one of the "big four" of Irish megalithic sites, together with Carrowkeel, Carrowmore, and Brú na Bóinne. According to legend the cairns were created when a giant witch, striding across the land, dropped her cargo of large stones from her apron.
The complex is spread across three hilltops, Carnbane East, Carnbane West, and Patrickstown. Cairn T (Carnbane East) is the best preserved and most accessible tombs at Loughcrew and is the central tomb of the whole complex. It faces the rising sun at the spring (March) and autumnal (September) equinoxes, which shines through the passage to illuminate the back wall of the chamber.
Lee O'Connor — Google review
The most beautiful peaceful and powerful place in Ireland. I hope the government bodies take better care of this place before its lost forever .
Joanne Collins Cussen — Google review
Amazing historic site. A series of burial chambers with a central cairn (sadly closed to the public at the moment) with spectacular views and some lovely examples of prehistoric stone carving. There were two ver knowledgeable guides up there to talk to as well. Great visit
eva schonveld — Google review
Outstanding Beautiful place the view from the top is fabulous on a clear day will be back again
Michael Collins — Google review
Very nice place. A lot of greenery around. We were told thereare free tours at the top but when the tour was supposed to start no tourguide showed up. Also, you can't climb on the top of the biggest cairn since it's unstable.
Silvia Bekesova — Google review
Moderate hike up to gorgeous views. These passage tombs are thousands of years old and there is a bit of information at the site. However we recommend a guided tour to get the most out of it. Very much worth it!
Joshua Hamman — Google review
Awesome megalithic site. It's a bit of a trek up the hill but great views of the countryside when you get there.
James Conn — Google review
Cold and extremely windy the day we went. Be prepared to hike. A little hard, but worth the hike once you reach the top. Great tour and experience to see the burial mounds and to listen to the history behind it.
The Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre showcases the impressive Iron Age bog road, dating back to 148 BC. The preserved 18m oak track is displayed in a humidified hall, offering insight into the unique flora and fauna of the bog as well as preservation methods. Visitors can enjoy an informative tour and a lovely 5km walk around the site.
I visited on the 1st of November just before the centre closed for the Winter. A very knowledgeable staff member greeted me early morning just as they were opening. It is an interesting site that has been on my list to visit for a while and so finally I was able to stop by! The story of the discovery and preservation of the timber trackway is fascinating and most of this timeline is shown on a short film in a cinema room on site. Access to the trackway is via the main hall and I to another dedicated room. It was incredible to see. The guide who took me in was helpful, knowledgeable and through, 5* experience overall and very pleased to have been able to see this whilst in the area,!
Ashley Roberts — Google review
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Corlea Trackway Centre. The guide was very informative and explained the significance of the Trackway in an entertaining and informative manner. The information boards are well presented and don't talk down to you like some modern attractions. Unfortunately the cafe was closed because of Covid so I cannot comment upon it. The centre is a little off the beaten track but well worth a look.
Douglas Woolf — Google review
This place is amazing. The building is like the one in Jurassic park and the area is strange and alien. The guides are both excellent, passionate and very interesting. They know their stuff.
Ed J Brown — Google review
Excellent visit to Corlea Trackway. An oasis of history, heritage, mythology and enchanting design rolled onto one. Our guide Nyree was very interesting and informative with passion for her subject. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will be putting Corlea Trackway on place's to bring our visitors.
Marion Rimmer — Google review
Preserved an Iron Age road here. Its the largest of its kind ever uncovered in Europe. The visitor centre just takes you back in time with the posters and all there. Absolutely brilliant in one word. Must visit if you are someone who loves to know the history and may be not that great for someone who loves the scenic beauty
Aby Siby — Google review
Fantastic free exhibition, with great tour guide ( noel and mary). There is a lovely 5km walk.around the site as well. Highly recommend a visit or detour here.
Its a pity that authorities are not doing more to ensure the displayed portion of road is kept preserved, it has clearly deteriorated over the years. I hope my grandkids can see it in future!
Janine Bartley — Google review
Great place to stop when in Longford. Many details about a unique piece of history. Free entry and good size car park
Mark McHugh — Google review
I had no idea this place existed until we happened upon it on our road trip.
Absolutely fascinating place! The guides were really friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Matthew Coxall — Google review
A hidden gem and definitely worth the visit. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. It was amazing hearing through their enthusiasm about the conservation project and the different theories on why the trackway was built 148 BC. Stunning to be witness of such amazing craftsmanship. And then a lovely walk in the wetlands and learning about the restoration of the bogs.
Marcel Bolle — Google review
An archeological treasure in Longford. Such nice friendly staff. Corlea has the potential to be amazing. Needs investment on top of the foundation that is there could make Corlea a great day out for the family. Ample parking and access from the Canal could make this spot an ideal day out for the family. As is it is a budding archeologists dream. A rough diamond that just needs some polishing.
Michael Joyce — Google review
Visited yesterday and really enjoyed it. The centre is well laid out and very informative, including a video. The road itself is amazing to see and you appreciate all of the hard work that went into it by the Celts. This centre is well worth a visit and there is a walkway at the back of the centre that takes you out into the bog. We chatted with Noel who shared lots of information about the site and was very knowledgeable.
Catherine Madden — Google review
Excellent attraction. It's a hidden gem! Great staff, audiovisual display, info boards and guide...with no charge! Highly recommended if anywhere near it or if planning your holiday
Patrick McCarthy — Google review
Great place to visit. Very kind staff and very good information tour. Maria is very good explaining what this great wooden path could be. Here you have a complete section of a wooden path from the iron age dating around 148 BC. It is made of wood because crosses fields of turf. No one knows exactly the reasons why it was built and there still another section buried on the turf.
A place I recommend to visit
Manicured gardens surrounding a castle with flowers, trees & a lake, plus a tearoom & tours.
What a wonderful day we had at Tullynally! The gardens and forest walks are beautiful. To discover that the Castle is a home for so many, was absolutely inspiring and a testament to the families commitment to remaining very much part of their local community. Tullynally is a location steeped in history and one not to be missed.
Veronica Ryan — Google review
Superb gardens and house, amazing plants and scenic settings. Beautiful on a sunny day. Lovely cafe too for post walk coffee and food. Staff are really helpful and friendly. Came with friends from abroad and they absolutely loved it. We walked the full way all around and came across such amazingly different flowers and trees and other plants. We will definitely visit again.
m lawlor — Google review
As I gazed upon the colossal castle, I couldn't help but be awestruck by its sheer magnificence. It was a shame that I wasn't able to take a tour inside, but I eagerly await the start of the new season when I can explore its grand halls and intricate architecture.
The castle's gardens were an absolute delight and undoubtedly my favorite part of the visit. The way they seamlessly blended into the natural surroundings was truly breathtaking.
Overall, my day spent here was nothing short of thrilling. The combination of the awe-inspiring castle and stunning gardens made for an unforgettable experience. I can't wait to come back and see what other wonders this place has in store. 🇮🇪❤️
Iryna _ SIA — Google review
Stunning picturesque beauty calm and relaxing woodlands and lakes.amaizing gardens and arboretum and unique architecture and history.well worth a visit at least once every season.
Sanita Kasprzaka — Google review
Really beautiful gardens. It was a lovely place to spend a few hours on a Sunday. I think next time we will bring a little picnic and spend more time. We found the walk fine but some parts might be a little steep if you have any difficulties. I would think there are still enough flat areas to make it enjoyable.
Easy to find benches for breastfeeding, we didn't need baby changing facilities but they are probably there. Unfortunately we didn't get to try the café but it looked lovely.
Corina Briody — Google review
This castle is still an insiders´tip due to the fact that no photos are allowed to make of the interior rooms. This is understandable as the castle is still the place to live for the owners. We had a wonderful, interesting and long tour by Robert who did a great job. Unfortunately we did not have time to visit the huge gardens.
Udo Müller — Google review
A properly beautiful place to take a walk. If you love trees then this is definitely a spot to visit. You need to slowly stroll about the grounds to fully take in the stunning beauty of it all. The awesome trees really make the place special.
There is a small fee to enter the main garden area.
There is also a tea garden with toilet facilities. Plenty of parking. We didn't tour the castle itself but will be back to do a guided tour in the future.
Highly recommend.
John Blain — Google review
Beautiful gardens with a good balance of gravel and grass paths. Great variety of plants, shrubs and mature trees. There are different themed gardens throughout the property all beautifully maintained. There is a questionnaire available for children with various landmarks and artefacts to find which is good fun and kept them busy and interested. Food and drinks can be purchased on site. A really great day out for all ages.
Olivier Palluel — Google review
Tullynally is a really lovely place to visit. I love going here with the whole family and the dog. There is something for everyone, from the walled garden, to the forest walk and the llamas and mini playground. The season ticket is brilliant for locals. We'll be back again numerous times over the next few months.
Mary Duffy — Google review
It is a fantastic place. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The castle and gardens are truly fabulous. The gardens are rather large so plan to spend a few hours looking round them. Well worth visiting. I will definitely be going again.
The Causey Farm household tour provides a wonderful experience for families with young children. The staff are amazing and provide great assistance throughout the tour. The attention to detail is evident and adds to the magical day out for kids. The tour lasts over 2 1/2 hours and includes a picnic area where visitors can enjoy their own food. Additionally, delicious ice cream is provided as part of the package.
Really fabulous day out with a 5 and 6 year old, so much attention to detail really made this a magical day out for the kids. We spent over 2 1/2 hours there and brought our own picnic which we enjoyed in the fabulous picnic area and the ice cream included was delicious! Highly recommended 👌
Laura Dunne — Google review
I highly recommend Causey Farm
This year 2023 was the perfect location to see Santa ❤️❤️❤️ 🎅🎅🎅🤶🤶🤶🧑🎄🎅🎅. Very well organised event around the farm, the guide was polite and very entertaining as well. Each stop brings you to a different room, animal shelter, elfs gaming's room, Santa wife's Margaret room, Santa bedroom, and finally you are going to see Santa revealing himself in a big and innovative way. Kids were very excited 🎉🎉🎉🎅🎅🎅. You have your chance to talk with Santa and take some professionals pictures as well, and if you are a good kid you will receive a present as well. Highly recommended. A coffe shop is also in the premise. Recommended 👍👍👍
Tudor Moldovan — Google review
What's a great place to bring the grandkids , lots of mental and physical stimulation ( for grandparents also) So much more than what I expected . Lots of Very tame mild mannered farmyard animals to interact with . Ice cream too. Impressed.
Montablan Films — Google review
Absolutely brilliant. Our 2 and a half year old LOVED it. Fair play to all the staff. They create a magical atmosphere using their personalities and all the secrets like the elf workshop and the big man himself.
Adam_William K — Google review
Had a brilliant time here with a coach load of recycled teenagers ...
Had a great laugh the staff were brilliant very welcoming so much fun ...
Well worth a visit
Thankyou for a great time see you again soon .....
Simon Heseltine — Google review
Went here for the Christmas experience and honestly we were blown away by the whole experience. We brought our 2 year old son. You can imagine how tiring it must be for the staff but they were excellent from the first lady that greeted us all the elfs and santa. Will be back next year
Martin — Google review
A touch of magical genius is how I would describe the Christmas experience at Causey Farm.
The attention to detail is amazing and the staff are wonderful. A very chilled centred experience. Well worth a visit.
Susanne Tinnelly — Google review
Wonderful experience. I brought our 2 young children alone as my husband was working. The staff were amazing and helped me out so much. The whole experience was a delight. I recommend it for all the family. Our daughter was beside herself with excitement the entire time and was talking about it for days after. We will hopefully make this an annual event and we can get the Santa photo sorted as well. Thank you for putting more magic in our Christmas build up. 👍
Theresa Michelle Cassar-Gheiti — Google review
What an experience. We all loved it. Adults and children. Best santa ever, and we've seen a few in our time. The chimney was the greatest according to my little girl. And the presents were fabulous. Well worth it. Can't recommend enough.
Fiona Ryan — Google review
Had a great visit here lovely day out for the family. The children had a blast with plenty to see and do. It was well ran and everyone was so helpful and lovely to engage with. Well done to Matt and team
Megan Power — Google review
Such an amazing christmas experience. Our little 4 years old and we adults enjoyed it so much. So well organised, adventures and the Christmas spirit all the way. Highly recommended❤️
Marina Terentjeva — Google review
A great day for the whole family. Would definitely recommend to all. Brilliant for Halloween kids loved it. Very friendly and helpful staff
Paul O brien — Google review
We visited here for Halloween and it was amazing. We had an 8, 3 and 1 year old and everyone had a great time. Staff are so friendly and there’s so much to see and do.
Theo Sparks — Google review
My daughter loved it. Nicest staff she said to me so keep it up as always. She had a nice time there with her friends. Thank you so much for the recipe too. She didn’t have time to try but she is so excited to try it and hopefully your chef will be proud too. 😊
Aza Nallepen — Google review
Great Santa experience! Santa is a real professional who puts the kids at ease.
Marie Marsh — Google review
Lovely experience with the whole family! Amazing ice cream, beautiful animals and well looked after, great green area, nice train ride,fantastic swan boats and dominoes,and all the staffs are friendly. Also, the café is really nice and have a very good variety of drinks and treats. . Would highly recommended. It is a must!
Great night out. Food was fab. Service great. Cannot fault.
Ray Walsh — Google review
Food is excellent and the whole visit was amazing. Highly recommended
Darren Burbridge — Google review
Our host was excellent but the place was freezing cold. Might be good craic in warmer temperatures but was too cold to enjoy the night
Ashley Hanney — Google review
Love the stadium and staff are very friendly. I wouldn't go back to the restaurant. The menu needs to be improved and you still get charged entry fee even when using the restaurant which is very disappointing
Sarah Callaghan — Google review
Watching the racing very good and well commentated and good tote odds, restaurant major disappointment .....food was not properly cooked and very over priced ....staff in restaurant not the friendliest, we did not complain but know we will never go back to eat there. The table and view was brilliant just so disappointed with food and food service.
D F — Google review
Recommend with a few mates great night out ,lovely food there as well
Martyn Griffin — Google review
Great night's entertainment and fabulous food.
Florence Mcloughlin — Google review
We had a fun family night there - delicious chips and beer and some fun betting.
Toma Stoyanov — Google review
Good crack, atmosphere and nice friendly people.
john kenny — Google review
Been here on a few sundays. It was free entry and it was a lot of fun. Unfortunately didnt win! The dinners being served looked great although I did not have any.
Johnny Gorman — Google review
Bit tight for space at dinner but good fun night
Peter Martin — Google review
Great way off passing a nite out except for distance to travel
Paul Graham — Google review
Great place to go for a day or night out brilliant atmosphere great food
Gary McEvoy — Google review
Great night out. Was my first time here.Had a burger as had a late dinner and was quite good.. All staff friendly and helpful. Would recommend it to everyone. Will be back again soon..
Tommie Express — Google review
A great night with great food and outstanding service from all staff.
Great for a walk or a cycle no pollution and access to a lovely park at the sports centre with play areas for children
Anne Marie Burke — Google review
It is a nice flat trail which is suitable for running, walking, skating or cycling. However it is a fairly boring walk in my opinion. More could be done to improve it such as adding outdoor fitness equipment, benches or adding something to make it more interesting. Even an outdoor information board about the history of the area or trail would be beneficial( didn't see any the last time I was using the Old Rail Trail).
sadejadesly — Google review
Very well laid for cycling and walking
John Smith — Google review
Ok for a walk, jog or run.
If it's scenery you want this ain't for you
michael — Google review
Lovely walk, especially on a sunny day. The path is shared between cyclists and pedestrians - I personally walked inside the old track because it's gravelly so the cyclists won't ride there. There is so much wildlife (there are also working farms alongside), particularly butterflies. Highly recommended.
Paola Bassanese — Google review
Enjoyable cycling, feels mostly safe with no cars to worry about. It's a nice change, from someone who grew up cycling on rural roads in Ireland.
Ian Donoghue — Google review
Nice place to relax and enjoy nature. You can walk, run, do cycling for free of cost. Really nice place to visit if you are from Athlone.
Nayem Islam — Google review
A great place for a walk, plenty of birdlife, lots of rabbits and the occasional fox. The new fitness park which is just off the trail is a great addition to it.
Gearoid O'Brien — Google review
Excellent amenity for walkers, runners and cyclist. Stretches from athletes to mullingar and more work being done to take it further west.
Belvedere House Gardens & Park is a stunning estate that features a Palladian-style villa from the 1700s and Victorian gardens with charming follies. The highlight of the park is Belvedere House, an enormous 18th-century hunting lodge designed by Richard Cassels, which overlooks Lough Ennell and boasts exquisite rococo plasterwork in its upper rooms.
We had a fab afternoon visiting Belvedere House and Gardens. The place was absolutely beautiful and so well maintained. The fairy garden was the best we have ever visited. Our kids were in their element! The only downside was we didn't have enough time..we happily could have spent the whole day. We will definitely be back.
angela guerin — Google review
We spent 4 hours walking about this wonderful house, lake and woodlands.
Specimen trees, abundant with wildlife, statues and hidden and not so hidden surprises litter these grounds.
Well worth the entry price of €8... €6 for my generation!
Bring a camera
Colm Devitt — Google review
Well worth a visit. You can book your ticket online, choosing the time of arrival. There is plenty of parking. The folly itself is very impressive, with the visitor centre and cafe built into the folly. The story behind its construction is the most interesting part, one angry brother blocking a view towards another angry brother's house (you can't choose your family!!) There is plenty to do once you're inside, tho note the house itself is closed for renovations. There are a series of walks of varying lengths. For smaller kids there is a decent playground, a fairy garden and a woodland swing (literally one swing down by the lake). The walk along by the lake is worth doing, some lovely views and it eventually loops back around to the walled garden, fairy garden and restaurant. The walled garden was possibly a bit run down, but note we visited in winter. A lot of the signs were fallen and broken etc. We finished up with a bite to eat in the cafe. Food was good.
Justin Meighan — Google review
Every side we turn it’s a different view and very scenic. Beautiful place! Good for family picnics and nature walks.
Lavanya L — Google review
We had a fantastic time shooting with a beautiful couple in the midst of a serene forest and sparkling lake on a crisp, cold day just a few days before Christmas. The scenery was breathtaking and the couple's love for each other shone through in every moment. It was such a joy to be able to capture these special memories for them to cherish forever. It truly felt like a winter wonderland and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect setting for this photoshoot.
Johnny Corcoran — Google review
It's a beautiful place to visit for nature lovers... Loads of walking to do and can take up to 2 to 3 hours to fully explore the place. 23 euros for a family of 4 which I felt is worth. The horticulture area mainly pertaining to the plants were well kept but the water bodies require a little more attention. I was amazed at the collection of beautiful flowers they had in. The fairy garden was cute but was small. We were there by 0430pm, but there were unusually tonnes of tiny flies which I was afraid would hit our eyes or nose. Absolutely loved the place, however was disappointed that the Belvedere house and cafeteria closes by 5pm even when the whole premises stays open until 8pm for the season.
Jerrin Sam — Google review
Belvedere House and Gardens is the most magical of places. Beautiful walks along the lakeside in summer and the nicest place to view autumn leaves in a woodland setting. The house itself is very interesting and it has a lovely cafe attached for breakfast / lunch. Well worth the visit!
Niamh Nally — Google review
Had a delightful experience walking the grounds, the park and the house itself. It's an oasis of calm and serenity. You will fall in love with the beauty of nature and don't leave without a taste of the sumptuous food at the indoor Café. The girls were welcoming and service was superb. I loved every minute!
Okesade Ogunlana — Google review
Nice place for a walk, picnic or family time. Adequate parking spots. There is a cafe inside, washrooms and children's play area inside the visitor centre. We went for family picnic with friends at the start of Feb so the garden wasn't blooming.
For me it is not worth a second visit when you have to pay 23 euros as a family entry fee, only for the sake of just the above!
Partha Sarathi Nag — Google review
We took a walk through the beautiful grounds and garden at Belvedere today in the spring sunshine. It's a peaceful and very impressive place to take a walk, enjoy beautiful lake views, tour the house and enjoy the gardens. There is also a cafe, bathrooms and other facilities.
Audrey Mealiff — Google review
Nice reception area. Cafe food was very tasty. There is two playgrounds for children. Lots of paths to have long and short walks around the property.
Shane McManus — Google review
It was nice, though the weather was poor, there's lots to do in a very welcoming environment.
tom browning — Google review
Great place for good weather walking.
I could spend all day here.
Free parking.
Denis V — Google review
I'm a sucker for estates and their garden parks. Even if it's raining, I love to wander around. My favourite were the walled garden and the octagon "teahouse". But I enjoyed the little stream that ends in the loch as well
Robin Maagdenberg — Google review
Nice area for a walk around, Good amount of space - would be especially nice in the spring and Summer months. Interesting to read about and see the jealous wall. The house itself is under repair, so there is a slight reduction in cost (€7). There's a cafe there in the entry area which is nice for grabbing a coffee for the walk.
Kevin Dunne — Google review
Beautiful garden. Few walking tracks. Ample parking space . Good food at cafeteria. Spectacular view of Lough ennel. Unfortunately the main house was closed for renovations. Play area and fairy garden for children. And Mollie moo's pet farm is nearby if looking for extra activities for kids
Jahid Hasan — Google review
My niece and I had a wonderful evening at Land of Light. The lights were great, the music atmospheric, and the funfair/treats at the end added to it all. Well done to the organisers
Bernie Tynan — Google review
Amazing place rich in nature and peace. Great spot for a family getaway with nice garden and beautiful lake view and pleasant streams. Lot of trails to cover. The house is full of history and the wall of jealousy is a real folly. The fairy garden is a hit with my kid. Absolutely delightful to visit, highly recommend. The cafe is amazing as well. Parking is spacious.
Defunct distillery restored as a museum of whiskey history, with much old machinery on display.
What an amazing tour, distillery and place overall! Our tour guide explained everything and answered all of our questions. The old distillery makes you travel back in time, it's kinda magical. I didn't try the whiskey but my partner did and he said it was delicious! Highly recommended!
Vicky Manousakis — Google review
Seriously Enjoyable.
Distillers Cask Bottling really quite unique. I am no connoisseur, but this experience was so rewarding. The enthusiasm from the member of staff was so infectious . From the word go I was made by to feel so welcome, which I really appreciated. Deirdre continued in this vein and made for a very very pleasant and enjoyable time. Of course the whiskey is exceptional, but (and this is my second visit to the distillery) to me the wonderful staff do make for one of Ireland’s absolute gems!
Thank you so much.
Ben Taylor — Google review
Such a lovely tour. Tara, our tour guide was so knowledgeable about the history of the Distillery and with answering any questions our group had. Lovely tour. Highly recommended.
Sean O'Se — Google review
Oldest distillery in Ireland. Price/quality of their whiskeys is amazing. Had a small tour with interesting info, great history and nice and patient staff. Will come back a next time to buy/taste some more; it's worth the drive!
MUSEUM HAUS — Google review
This is a unique working small distillery. It is the oldest licensed distillery in Ireland. The setting is absolutely charming in a quiet almost pastoral setting. There's a small gift shop and a tasting bar where you can sample more than their bottles.
Rose T — Google review
Caveat:
The date of the tour ended up being a bank holiday hence last production was a week before Xmas. No new brewing took place.
The tour guide was brilliant. While the tour did not drink whiskey she did her best to provide an great experience.
Being the oldest brewery is already worth a visit. The watermill are still operational. I have been told the Steam generator also works but did not see it.
The tour overall is 1 hour with no rush. Friendly atmosphere where whiskey tasting can be enjoyed.
Definitely worth a visit.
Alex S — Google review
Absolutely worth it. The tour is very interesting and the guide was quite friendly and knowledgeable.
The tasting at the end is great, as expected, and you can ask for the “driver experience” meaning you’ll take home all samples in tiny bottles so you can try them later, which was a nice surprise. We also got to take a small glass home. They have a nice shop so you can take your favorite whiskey home, plus their bar is quite cozy. Amazing experience :)
D?bora Tavares — Google review
A working distillery with a fascinating history, making great whiskey. Michael, a local lad with “tuns” of knowledge, made the visit far more worthwhile with a tasting at the end. The tour is a must, with a wee drop. If you can’t drink at the end of the tour, they can put the samples in little bottles for you to enjoy later. 😄
Albhe Jk. — Google review
Had a good time at the distillery, did the tour and also got to drink a few samples. Spent well over an hour or two here.....
Very friendly staff at front desk, and the tour guide was very informative, fun, and kind.
The visitor centre is quite big, with a lot to see and take in. Also can sit down and have a some refreshments, and a shop.
All in all a good morning drinking whiskey and learning some history.
(only negative was the price of the tour was 30 Euros, a little steep me thinks)
Rob Nesbit — Google review
Pascal, our tour guide, was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. The location is very impressive, one of the best distillery tours I've done. We also loved the gifts, they were a really nice touch!
Mika Ce — Google review
The tour is interesting, the process of creating the whiskey is explained well, and there are opportunities to try alcohol at the beginning and the end. It is a pity that the old machinery isn't in use, and that the distillery there only makes a tiny fraction of the companies output.
Still very worth visiting especially if you like peated whiskey.
William North — Google review
As visitor centre tours go this was a compact but informative tour. There's plenty of history here which was well explained by our tour guide. Tour finished with a lovely taster session and a free gift of a kilbeggan water jug. For those driving you can opt out of the taster session and get a driver pack which allows you to taste at home a great idea. The gift shop is well stocked with plenty of kilbeggans products. Give yourself time to browse even take time to enjoy the coffee shop. All in all lots on offer.
Duncan Young — Google review
When we visited Ireland we had a goal of visiting as many distilleries as possible. The Kilbeggan Distillery was on our list of stops and it was great. They offer tours and have a shop to purchase any of their signature whiskeys. Between our group we bought 6 bottles after tastings because their whiskey is fantastic. A must stop for original Irish whiskey.
William Lankford — Google review
It's worth a visit to see how whiskey was made in the old days. Having said that, tasting was average and should at least only include whiskeys of the Distillery rather than from other distilleries owned by the same company...