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County Armagh - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks,
Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
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We know that not all the
attractions in County Armagh are listed. Please help us
make this guide comprehensive by giving details of
missing attractions
here.
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Armagh Observatory
College Hill, Armagh, BT61 9DG
Tel: 028 3752 2928 Fax:
028 3752 7174
E-mail:
admin@arm.ac.uk
Web:
www.star.arm.ac.uk
The observatory was founded in 1790 by
Archbishop Richard Robinson. One of the largest
scientific research centre in Northern Ireland
and the UK.
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Coney Island
Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Craigavon, County
Armagh, BT66 6NJ
Tel: 028 3832 2205
Web:
www.unesco.8m.com
1km off shore from Maghery Country Park, a
National Trust Island steeped in history.
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Newry Canal Way
Tel: 028 3752 1800
Web:
www.waymarkedways.com
The walk follows the towpath of the disused
Newry Canal, from Portadown to Newry. Passing 13
lock gates and the villages of Scarva,
Poyntzpass and Jerrettspass. Highlights include
Moneypenny's Lock, Acton or Shark Lough. There's
plenty of wild flowers and wildlife to spot too!
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Ring of Gullion Way
Newry
Tel: 028 3026 8877
Web:
www.waymarkedways.com
Forestry tracks, grassy tracks, rugged open
hillside steep in places some parts boggy.
Stiles present. With stunning views of Slieve
Gullion, the surrounding ring-dyke, Carlingford
Lough and the Mourne Mountains.
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Coney Island
Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Craigavon, County
Armagh, BT66 6NJ
Tel: 028 3832 2205 Fax:
028 3834 7438
E-mail:
oxford.island@craigavon.gov.uk
Web:
www.unesco.8m.com
1km off shore from Maghery Country Park, a
National Trust Island steeped in history.
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Gosford Forest Park
7 Gosford Demesne, Markethill, County Armagh,
BT60 1GD
Tel: 028 3755 1277
E-mail:
customer.forestserviceni@dardni.gov.uk
Web:
www.forestserviceni.gov.uk
Diverse woodland and open parkland with way
marked nature trails/treks and Arboretum.
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Lough Neagh Discovery
Centre / Oxford Island
Craigavon, County Armagh, BT66 6NJ
Tel: 028 3832 2205 Fax:
028 3834 7438
E-mail:
oxford.island@craigavon.gov.uk
Web:
www.oxfordisland.com
Five birdwatching hides, woodland, ponds,
wildflower meadows, picnic and play areas.
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Maghery Country Park
Craigavon, County Armagh
Tel: 028 3832 2205 Fax:
028 3834 7438
E-mail:
oxford.island@craigavon.gov.uk
Web:
www.oxfordisland.com
Birdwatching, and nature walks, with free
admission. the park is open from 9am to 5pm,
daily.
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