Derry Visitor Guide - Discover Northern Ireland

15www.derryvisitor.com14info@derryvisitor.com visitor attractionsCo.DonegalCairn Visitor CentreDrumaweir, Greencastle,T: (0035374) 9381104E: cairnthe@eircom.netwww.thecairncentre.comFrom the Celts to the Vikings, from the Great Famine tothe recent past, the story of our heritage is brought tolife through story, scenes and lighting. See how thecountryside has changed over the centuries. Facilitiesinclude: Yesterday in Inishowen - Photographs, storiesand information, also available history tour, craftshop,tea room and the Shades of Ireland - Stage show.OPENING HOURS:Open daily from 11.00am–6.00pmother times by appointmentDoagh Visitor Centre & Famine VillageDoagh Island, InishowenT: (0035374) 9378078E: info@doaghvisitorscenter.comwww.doaghvisitorscenter.comThe Doagh Visitor Centre provides agreat variety of exhibitions telling the story ofFamine, Fear and Eviction. It is also aplace where the customs, traditions andhistory of the people of Inishowen arepreserved in a permanent way. Thescene includes interdenominationalMass Rock, Presbyterian Meeting Houseand Orange Hall. This attraction isredesigned to become Ireland’s Lapland forthe months of November and December.OPENING HOURS:Easter-October: 10.00am-5.30pmNov-Dec: Ireland’s Lapland 5.00pm-9.00pm daily.ADMISSION:(Guided Tour & Tea) Adult: €6 Children: €4Fort Dunree Military MuseumDunree, Linsfort, BuncranaT: (0035374) 9361817F: (0035374) 9363922E: dunree@eircom.netwww.dunree.pro.ieFort Dunree is located about sevenmiles north of Buncrana on theInishowen peninsula in Co.Donegal.The site is situated along the shoresof Lough Swilly commanding amajestic view of the Lough and it'sshorelines. The museum houses afascinating display of militarymemorabilia and artefacts as well as anarray of large guns from the twentieth century. Thereare audio-visual displays, scenic walks and a wildlifeexhibition.OPENING HOURS:June–September Mon–Sat 10.30am–6.00pm,Sun 1.00pm–6.00pmWinter Opening: Mon–Fri 10.30am–4.30pm,Sat and Sun 1.00pm–6.00pmADMISSION: Adults €5, Children/Senior Citizens €3Special rates for coaches and groups.Inishowen Maritime Museum& PlanetariumCoastguard Station, GreencastleT: (0035374) 9381363F: (0035374) 9381980E: greencastlemaritime@eircom.netwww.inishowenmaritime.com orwww.worldwidelasers.comSituated in Greencastle harbour the museum displays awide variety of marine history. From the emigrationstory, to local fishing boats and methods. The brand newstate of the art planetarium gives educational andentertaining star shows. Gulbenkian Award Winner 2000.New Laser Light show featuring contemporary Rock Hits.OPENING HOURS:Open all year round.ADMISSION: MUSEUM ONLY:Adults €5 Children/Students/Senior Citizens €3Family (2adults+2children) €15,€1.50 per additional child.MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM:Adults €10 Children/Students/Senior Citizens €6Family (2 adults+2 children) €30,€3 per additional child.Group discounts available.IOSAS Centre and Celtic Prayer/Pilgrim GardenDerryvane, MuffT/F: (0035374) 9384866E: goldenagecentre@hotmail.comwww.columbacommunity.comSponsored by the ColumbaCommunity of Prayer andReconciliation. Iosas Centre, (Islandof Saints and Scholars), is a six-acreprayer garden and visitor centre wherethe pilgrim is invited to reflect on the IrishSaints (5th to 12th Century) and their relevance today.OPENING HOURS:Mon-Thur: 9.00am-5.00pmFri: 9.00am–4.00pmSat & Sun: 3.00pm-5.00pmADMISSION: Voluntary donation.Lifford Old Courthouse- Donegal’s amazing 18th Century Court,Jail & AsylumThe Diamond, LiffordT: (0035374) 9141733F: (0035374) 9141228E: info@liffordoldcourthouse.comwww.liffordoldcourthouse.comWitness the trials and experience theoriginal dungeons where you will be treatedlike a real prisoner and fingerprinted, charged andsentenced! After your release relax in our Restaurant.OPENING HOURS:Mon–Fri: 10.00am–4.30pmSunday: 12.30pm–4.30pm. Last Tour:4.00pmADMISSION: Adult €6, Children €3,Concession €4, Family €15(2 adults & 2 children)Co.TyroneCo.TyroneBarrontop Fun Farm35 Barron Road, Donemana,Strabane, BT82 0JDT/F: (028) 7139 8649E: barrontop@hotmail.co.ukwww.barrontop.co.ukAn open farm with a largevariety of animals. Indoorbouncy castle, adventureplayground, cart rides, tearoom and giftshop. New indoorheated soft play area. Visit Santaduring December.OPENING HOURS:Jan-16 Mar: By appointment.17 Mar-Jun: Mon-Fri: 10.00am–2.00pmSat: 10.00am-5.00pm Sun: 2.00pm-5.00pmJuly & August: Mon-Sat: 10.00am-5.00pmSun: 2.00pm-5.00pmSeptember-22 November: By appointment.23 Nov-23 Dec: Mon-Fri: 10.00am-2.00pmSat: 10.00am-5.00pm Sun: 2.00pm-5.00pmADMISSION: Adult £4.00/€6 Child £4.00/€6Birthday parties: £6.00/€9 per childUlster American Folk Park2 Mellon Road, Castletown,Omagh, BT78 5QYT: (028) 8224 3292F: (028) 8224 2241E: uafp.info@magni.org.ukwww.folkpark.comThe human drama behindthree centuries of Irishemigration is broughtto life spectacularly atthis award winningoutdoor museum.Visitors are taken ona journey from thethatched cottages andfarmsteads of rural Ulster,on board a crowded sailingship to their new homeland onthe American frontier. This is theultimate in living history with original authentic buildingsrestored, relocated and populated by a cast of colourfulcostumed characters. Demonstrations include spinning,open-hearth cookery, blacksmithing and printing.OPENING HOURS:Apr-Sept: Mon-Sat 10.30am-6.00pm,Sun & Public Holidays 11.00am–6.30pm,Oct-Mar: Mon–Fri 10.30am–5.00pm.Closed weekends & Public Holidays.Last admission 1 1 ⁄2 hours before closing.ADMISSION: Adult: £5.00/€7 Concession: £3.00/€4Family: (2 adults and up to 3 children) £13.00/€19Family: (1 adult and up to 3 children) £11.00/€16Children under four Free Of ChargeAdmission Prices valid until March 2008.Wellbrook Beetling Mill- The National Trust20 Wellbrook Road, Corkhill, BT80 9RYT/F: (028) 8674 8210E: springhill@nationaltrust.org.ukwww.ntni.org.ukTake a guided touraround the last workingwater-powered mill inIreland and experiencefirst hand the differentprocesses of linenmaking from the18th Century. Giftshop, picnic tablesand guided toursavailable.OPENING HOURS:Please telephone inadvance to confirmopening hours.ADMISSION:Mill Tour - Adult: £3.80/€6 Child: £2.20/€3Family: £9.80/€14 Group: £3.00/€4Group outside normal hours: £4.50/€7visitor attractions