Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland

Walking On WaterDiscover another world walking alongside Britain’s oldest canal to an 18th century lockhouse before exploring the Christian Heritage sites around Craigavon.GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL HISTORY • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HERITAGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVENewry Canal, built in 1741 to transport coal, is the oldest summit level canal in the BritishIsles and its towpath, now a waymarked way, offers an enthralling walk through anotherworld. Beginning with coffee at Portadown’s Yellow Door Deli 1, you’ll follow the canalpast a nature reserve with beautiful flora and fauna until you reach the charming 18thcentury Moneypenny’s Lock House 2. At this recently renovated lock keeper’s house withstables and bothy (a basic shelter), you’ll discover what life was like for the lock keeperand lightermen who operated the locks, and get a fascinating insight into the history andwildlife of the area.After a stop at Brownlow House Tea Rooms 3 for lunch discover the enthralling ChristianHeritage of Craigavon with links to St Patrick and the Quakers at a special talk in CraigavonMuseum 4 on Oxford Island. Browse the unique Quaker and Methodist book collectionswhile you are there.Next take a coach tour to some the sites you’ve heard about - the 19th century QuakerMeeting House in Lurgan, the site of Ireland’s first Quaker meeting place, Ireland’s oldestQuaker cemetery, the medieval Annaloiste Bell and the atmospheric Shankill Graveyard,where you can hear the chilling story of Marjorie McCall – ‘Lived once, buried twice’!TO BOOK CONTACTSandra Durand, Tourism Development Officer, Craigavon Borough CouncilT: (028) 3831 2575 E: sandra.durand@craigavon.gov.ukVisit contacts1Yellow Door Deli74 Woodhouse Street,Portadown, Craigavon,Co. Armagh, BT62 1JL.(028) 3835 35282Moneypenny’sLock House4km from PortadownCentre via Newry CanalWaymarked.(028) 3834 16353BROWNLOW HOUSEWindsor Avenue,Lurgan, Co. Armagh,BT67 9GB.(028) 3832 6049 /07788 5337744CRAIGAVON MUSEUMWaterside House,Oxford Island, Lurgan,Co. Armagh, BT66 6NJ.(028) 3834 1635WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating Out - Ballydougan Pottery Restaurant and Coffee Lounge; 19th Restaurant atPortadown Golf Club; Brownlow House Tea Rooms.Retail therapy - Ballydougan Pottery Gift Shop; Chapman’s Farm Fresh Fruit & Veg; Lurgan Town Centre;Rushmere Shopping Centre.Extending your visit - Meadows Equestrian Centre; C and J Rare Breeds Farm; Lough NeaghDiscovery Centre.your day outAt a glance6-7HOURS96For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsMoneypenny’s Lock