Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland
Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland
Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland
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GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL History • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HeritaGE • CHristian HeritaGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVELimavady Heritage TrailFrom early Christian Heritage to romantic ruins, there’s a wealth of history andheritage waiting to be discovered on this fascinating journey through the pastin Limavady and the Roe Valley.Start your day in Ritters Tea Rooms at Roe Valley Country Park 1 enjoying tea or coffeeand light refreshments, and marvellous views of the beautiful park. Guests will then enjoya guided tour of the park, bringing its fascinating history to life, from stories of the O’Cahanclan which once ruled the area and the famous ‘leap of the dog’ which gives Limavady itsname, to the pioneering of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong>’s first hydro electric power station (under theguidance of the local genius who gave his name to the tea rooms here). You will also tracethe industrial relics of the linen industry that once thrived in the Roe Valley.Next, you’ll visit the fascinating Limavady Union Workhouse 2 <strong>for</strong> a tour andinterpretation of one of the best remaining examples of an original workhouse in <strong>Ireland</strong>.Enjoy lunch in one of the cafés and restaurants in Limavady.After lunch, guests will embark on a guided tour of the North Sperrins Heritage Trail 3which includes visits to important historical buildings and monuments, such as BanagherOld Church and Auglish Stone Circles.TO BOOK CONTACTLimavady Tourist In<strong>for</strong>mation Centre T:(028) 7776 0650 E: tourism@rvacc.co.ukVisit contacts1Roe ValleyCountry Park41 Dogleap Road,Limavady,Co. Londonderry,BT49 9NN.(028) 7772 20742Limavady WorkhouseIrish Green Street,Limavady,Co. Londonderry,BT49 0AQ.(028) 7776 54383North SperrinsHeriTAge TrailLimavady TouristIn<strong>for</strong>mation Centre.(028) 7776 0650WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating <strong>Out</strong> - Lucille’s Kitchen; The Lime Tree Restaurant; Radisson Roe Park Resort.Retail therapy - Limavady Town Centre.Extending your visit - Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House; Benone Strand;Magilligan Martello Tower.your day outAt a glance6-7HOURS202For additional in<strong>for</strong>mation and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsDungiven Priory
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