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GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL History • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HeritaGE • CHristian HeritaGE • CREATIVE • nature • ACTIVEChairs And CarriagesA guided walk through atmospheric Altadavin Forest in County Tyrone to findSt Patrick’s Chair, followed by a nostalgic visit to the Coach and Carriage Museumat Blessingbourne Estate.Arrive at Altadavin Forest 1 outside Augher, County Tyrone for a morning walk to thehistoric site of the magnificent St Patrick’s Chair and Well. Carved from stone, they werereputedly built for St Patrick to stop and quench his thirst on his journey through theClogher Valley. The site is said to have mystical powers and water from the well is said tocure toothache and warts! This area is also said to be frequented by druids.Afterwards make your way to Blessingbourne Estate 2 in Fivemiletown for a well deservedbreak of tea or coffee and scones and a glimpse of a more elegant age. The sublime settingof the working farm and big house at Blessingbourne will transport you back to days gone byin the most evocative way. Your visit includes a tour of the Coach and Carriage Museum,where you’ll discover a unique collection of original carriages, buggies, a penny-farthing,genuine Romany caravan, old farm machinery and even a UN helicopter! Small personalgroup tours of the house are available on request.TO BOOK CONTACTKillymaddy Tourist Information & Craft CentreT: (028) 8776 7259 E: killymaddy.reception@dungannon.gov.ukVisit contact1ALTADAVIN FORESTAughnacloy Road,ClogherCo. Tyrone.2Blessingbourne EsTATeFivemiletown,Co. Tyrone, BT75 0QS.(028) 8952 1188WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating Out - Killymaddy Restaurant; The Valley Hotel; Corrick House Hotel.Retail therapy - Killymaddy Craft Centre; Enniskillen Town Centre; The Linen Green DesignerVillage.Extending your visit - Knockmanny Forest Park; Crom Estate; Ulster American Folk Park.your day outAt a glance3-4HOURSGroup50 maxsize226For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsBLESSINGBOURNE ESTATE
GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL History • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HERITAGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • nature • ACTIVEDungannon ShoppingAnd Good FoodExperience the culinary delights and unique shopping of Dungannon on this special tour.Superb locally sourced food and top quality crafts and designer wear make this tour amust. Begin your day with a walking tour of Dungannon Town Heritage Trail, discover thehistory of the O’Neill’s and Dungannon, and the town’s links with the great events of Irishhistory including the Flight of the Earls and the Plantation of Ulster. Next, enjoy morningcoffee at one of Dungannon’s well established Flavour of Tyrone, Good Food Circle eateries,located within walking distance of the town’s Market Square. The tour will allow you to visitmany of Dungannon’s enticing shops in the main area of the town.Next is a stop at Dungannon Park 1, one of Dungannon’s most beautiful, hiddentreasures with its very own fishing lake and lovely walks surrounding the area. The tour willbe concluded with a visit to Dungannon’s famous Linen Green Designer Village 2 whereyou can spend a beguiling afternoon in this refurbished linen mill exploring world classdesigner label clothes and accessories from the likes of Paul Costello and Anne Storey, andcheck out sublime gifts at stores like the Ulster Weavers. Great food and superior shoppingdraw thousands of shoppers each year to the Linen Green Designer Village.It is recommended to wear appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes, as thereare short walks between attractions. September 2012 will see the launch of the newlyrefurbished Ranfurly House and Castle Hill Gardens.TO BOOK CONTACTKillymaddy Tourist Information & Craft CentreT: (028) 8776 7259 E: killymaddy.reception@dungannon.gov.ukVisit contacts1Dungannon parkMoy Road, Dungannon,Co. Tyrone, BT71 6DY.(028) 8772 86902lINEN GREENdesigner villageMoygashel, Dungannon,Co. Tyrone, BT71 7HB.(028) 8772 2272WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating Out - Killymaddy Restaurant; Dine@Dungannon Golf Club; Café Latte;Corick House Hotel.Retail therapy - Killymaddy Craft Centre; Island Turf Crafts Visitor Centre; Parkanaur Nursery& Garden Centre; The Suitor Gallery.Extending your visit - Blessingbourne Estate, Carriage & Costume Museum; President Grant’sAncestral Homestead.your day outAt a glance6-7HOURSGroup50 maxsize228For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsexhibition at ranfurly house
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