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Lough Neagh Discovery Centre
has been stocked with Roach, Breem and Tench and
& Oxford Island National Nature
there are 22 newly constructed fishing stands allowing
the visiting angler excellent access to this beautiful
Reserve
resource. Rowing boats are available to hire on the
Oxford Island, Lurgan, Craigavon,
Lake on the third Sunday of every month from 1pm
T: 028 3832 2205
– 5pm, weather dependent and cost £2.00 per person,
E:
oxford.island@craigavon.gov.uk
maximum number per boat is four and all children
Just off Junction 10 on the M1 Motorway, Oxford
must be supervised by an adult. The Lake or ‘mill dam’
Island is a haven of natural beauty teeming with
was dug by hand during the 18
th
Century and served
wildlife. Offering breathtaking views of Lough Neagh,
both as an ornament surrounded by landscaped walks
4 miles of walks, 5 bird watching hides, and children’s
and as power source to drive Brownlow’s corn mill in
play area and Lough Neagh Discovery Centre featuring
the townland of Dougher.
a stunning restaurant with a split level mezzanine
Facilities include: toilets, playpark; tennis courts,
floor with gift shop offering local crafts. Perfect fun for
bowling green & pavilions
a family day out
Admission Charge: no charge; however there is a
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9-5; Saturday 10-
charge for some events such as Lurgan Show & Lurgan
5 and *Sunday 10-5; *From Easter Centre opens on
Park Rally
Sunday until 6. July and August: Monday – Friday
Opening Times: October to March 7am – 6pm & April
9-6; Saturday and Sunday 10-6.
– September 7am – 10pm
Lurgan Park
Lurgan Town Hall, Community,
Park Pavilion, Lurgan Park, Windsor Avenue,
Arts & Resource Centre
Lurgan, Craigavon, Co. Armagh
2-6 Union Street, Lurgan, Craigavon, Co. Armagh
T: 028 3832 3795 M: 07766 740427
T: 028 3832 2422
E:
leanne.mcshane@craigavon.gov.uk
E:
lurgan.town.hall@craigavon.gov.uk
W:
www.lurganpark.com
W:www.craigavon.gov.uk
Lurgan Park is the second largest urban park in
Lurgan Town Hall in Union Street, built in 1868 at a
Ireland; the park is steeped in history dating back to
cost of £2,300 has recently been refurbished and is
the late 1700’s and in the past along with Lurgan Golf
available for hire by members of the public. It has
Club formed part of the Demesne of Lurgan House,
a simple and restrained exterior but boasts a fine
now called Brownlow House. The park is over 250
hall. The building contains a bust of AE Russell and
acres in size and boosts many paths for walking, a
some old paintings of Lord Brownlow and Master
super play area and large green spaces. The park can
McGrath. It adjoins and is overshadowed by the
be found tucked in behind the market town of Lurgan
Mechanics Institute on one side and on its other
and can be described as a ‘hidden gem’. The Park Lake
is a building which once housed a Police Barracks.
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