Location: Cookstown
Top Things to do in Cookstown
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Cookstown is a town and townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is the fourth largest town in the county and had a population of 22,838 in the 2011 Census]]. It is one of the main towns in the area of Mid-Ulster. It was founded around 1620 when the townlands in the area were leased by an English ecclesiastical lawyer, Dr. Alan Cooke, from the Archbishop of Armagh, who had been granted the lands after the Flight of the Earls during the Plantation of Ulster. It was one of the main centres of the linen industry West of the River Bann, and until 1956, the processes of flax spinning, weaving, bleaching and beetling were carried out in the town.
Restaurants in Cookstown
1. Davagh Forest Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
The Davagh Forest Trails are located in the stunning Sperrin Mountains and offer some of Ireland's most exciting cross-country mountain biking. With mountain biking trails to suit all abilities as well as a pleasant riverside walking trail, Davagh Forest has it all. There is a skills course, pump track and bike wash as well as toilets and changing facilities located at the trailhead.
2. Tommy's kitchen
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By morebrook - Taif, Saudi Arabia
Its so very nice when you are arriving on this amazing estate. Its a bit confusion when you are coming for the first time because you have to go drive on the Golf course and at the end you are arriving on Killymoon Castle grounds. The view is breathtaking and the castle is so very beautiful. You have to go around the castle at the side entrance and its a strange entrance but soon you are landing 50 years back in time. Almost everything you see around you on display you can buy. I have been a view time for a High Tea and I have to say its one of the best I ever had. The owners of the ground and castle and the tearoom are so very friendly and they take the time to have a talk to you and tell you a bit of the history. I really love this place because it so very unique
3. Beaghmore Stone Circles
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4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By 720harryb
Stones from the "Bronze Age". Imagine, it's so long long ago (but still there). Close to Cookstown and Drum Manor Forest Park. Cookstown is a very nice town ! Have a coffee or lunch.
4. Drum Manor Forest Park
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Sharon_True - London, United Kingdom
Lovely for a walk with the family. Great place to pass few hours & has plenty for the kids. Take a BBQ & you could enjoy the whole day at leisure
5. Lissan House
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By C658OUjoannec
Myself and my nephew visited Lissan House yesterday. Only wish we had visited it sooner. Beautiful house and beautiful walks. We hope to go visit it soon again for a tour inside the house when it re opens. So much history here and loads of space for a picnic. I can't figure out how some people would complain and leave bad reviews about this place, it was wonderful.
6. Burnavon Arts and Cultural Centre
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
The Burnavon is the premier arts and cultural venue, and the hub of arts, drama, music, theatre and dance in Mid–Ulster. Open six days a week staging high quality performances from Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm, the venue also has a varied arts and cultural programme of workshops and events that you can take part in, Irish language activities if you want to learn about a new culture, and a state of the art Tourist Information Centre if you want to explore the heritage and culture of the District or further afield. Contact Box Office for more details of events happening right now, or see our What's On listing on our website. The Burnavon is just the ticket for business meetings, seminars and conferences. Situated in the heart of Mid Ulster, our venue is easily accessible from all parts of Northern Ireland, offering a wide range of facilities, free parking and catering packages to suit all tastes and budgets. We look forward to welcoming you to the Burnavon!
7. Wellbrook Beetling Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
