Lough Neagh offers loads of fun for the family and a great day out. So if you are
looking to occupy those kids on a Sunday afternoon or over the school holidays then
why not take a trip down to the Lough with all the family.
Peatlands Park Antrim Lough Shore Park
Peatlands Country Park was specifically established to The Lough Shore Park at Antrim is a popular destination
promote and facilitate Peatlands awareness. The park is for visitors and residents at all times of the year. It is an
traversed by a network of paths and boardwalks and a area steeped in history and natural beauty with many
narrow gauge railway which links historical and cultural attractions and activities to enjoy.
interests on the site. The park contains areas of peatland
bog, semi-natural deciduous woodland, a bog garden and During the summer months, a range of events including
an area where visitors can get the feel (and smell!!) of ”Flock to the Lough” make the Lough Shore Park a
cutting Turf. A new Exhibition Centre is now open to magnet for those seeking fun by the water’s edge. The
visitors. The Park also hosts the NI Bog Snorkelling attractive surroundings make it the ideal spot to spend a
Championships held at the end of July each year. So if you few hours enjoying a picnic, feeding the swans or walking
and the family are looking for something really different, along the many shoreline pathways in Rea’s Wood and
why not get those snorkels and fins on and enter the Clotworthy House.
competition.
Contact Antrim Tourist Information Centre
Contact Peatlands Park Tel: 028 3885 1102
Tel: 028 9442 8331 or visit:
www.antrim.gov.uk
or visit:
www.ehsni.gov.uk/peatlands
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