Location: Craigavon
Top Things to do in Craigavon
Top 10 Things to do in Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Craigavon (/kreɪˈɡævən/ kray-GAV-ən; Irish: Creag Abhann) is a planned settlement in northern County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Its construction began in 1965 and it was named after Northern Ireland's first Prime Minister: James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon. It was intended to be the heart of a new linear city incorporating Lurgan and Portadown, but this plan was abandoned and less than half of the proposed work was done. Among locals today, "Craigavon" refers to the area between the two towns. It is built beside two artificial lakes and is made up of a large residential area (Brownlow), a second smaller one (Mandeville), plus a central area (Highfield) that includes a substantial shopping centre, a courthouse and the district council headquarters. The lakes, a wildlife haven, are surrounded by woodland with walking trails. There is also a watersports centre, petting zoo, golf course and ski slope in the area. In most of Craigavon, motor vehicles are completely separated from pedestrians, and roundabouts are used extensively.
Restaurants in Craigavon
1. Belong
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
A cutting-edge Gaming Arena where you get the chance to play hard, test the latest tech and join other likeminded gamers across multiple platforms including PC, PS4 and Xbox One. It’s an opportunity to catch up and challenge pals in person, not over a headset, because gaming together is altogether better. It’s time to BELONG.
2. Lynastown Quaker Burial Ground
3. Lough Neagh Discovery Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By williamr0berth
Situated in Oxford Island nature reserve, this restaurant serves delicious home made food which is very reasonably priced. Friendly staff super views.
4. RSPB Portmore Lough Nature Reserve
5. Brownlow Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
To find out more about the library including opening times and holidays please visit the Libraries NI website.
6. Oxford Island Tourist Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By Mogjagsam - Aghalee, United Kingdom
Visited here over the weekend with my daughter an our dog, beautiful fresh walks around the marina and the lake, paths everywhere I promise you don’t get lost. Plenty of parking spaces beside the tourist information centre.. ended our walk with a coffee an scone in the coffee shop.. beautiful views an well worth a visit.
7. Omniplex Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By ematalk
Staff very friendly easy parking que was very quick wee one enjoyed her first visit would highly recommend
8. Airtastic Entertainment Centre Craigavon
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 8 reviews
Explore our trampoline zones, leap onto our giant air bag, master your ninja skills in our ninja zone, take part in our interactive challenges or in one of our ball games including dodgeball and aeroball. Or have a blast on our space themed adventure golf at Captain Green's which is soon becoming part of our Airtastic Entertainment Centre Craigavon. It’s the perfect venue for a birthday party, school trip or team building event. There’s so much to fun to be had at Airtastic Entertainment Adventure Centre in Craigavon.
9. Craigavon Museum Services
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Scarva Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By TUTTUTTUT
Ignore the ill-informed and sectarian comments below. This cafe is fantastic in everyway and serves good food to anyone who walks through its doors. It's popularity and quality are clearly evident from those who use it. My dog and I are regular visitors.
