Destination Guide

County Tyrone

Tourist Information

Tyrone
Tyrone is the largest county in Northern Ireland lying with the province of Ulster and one of the oldest towns in Ireland - Omagh. With its unspoilt slopes of the Sperrin Mountains, stunning scenery and array of history and heritage sites. Home to the Sperrin Mountains (where gold has been previously found) is the largest uplands in Ireland and has been designated within an area of outstanding natural beauty.This county is ideal for outdoor pursuits making Tyrone a great county to visit!

If you only have a few days, here is what you must see and do!

Ulster American Folk Park
Home to the well-known Ulster American Folk Park which looks at typical Irish homes in the 1600s and tells the story of emigration to America through an array of exhibitions and costumed characters. Take a journey from the thatched cottages of Alster, to being on board a full scale emigrant sailing ship leading to log cabins of the American Frontier.

Ranfurly House Arts and Visitor Centre
Ranfurly House Arts and visitor Centre is the perfect starting point for an exploration of County Tyrone. Provides an insight to a site used by noblemen and armies as a stronghold to dominate the area. A new glass viewing tower and glass panels on the lift to the top floor of the visitor centre has been recently opened in May to offer a spectacular view of the beautiful scenery.

Harry Avery’s Castle
Situated in great views of the countryside that are well worth exploring, Harry Avery’s Castle is a well worth attraction to visit in Tyrone. Built around 1320, the structure of the castle is considered as unusual because in that time Irish Chieftains of the time rarely built stone castles.

Lissan House
The only family who ever lived in the 400 year old Lissan House are the Staples. It was their home from about 1620 until the death in 2006 of the last family resident. Now beautifully restored, the house near Cookstown, is the perfect spot to learn about the history of the estate and the family characters that have shaped it through interactive exhibits and original family furnishings. The attraction is ideal for families as children will be kept entertained in the house with a teddy bear treasure hunt, an adventure playground, a wooden picnic area. Visitors can also explore the walled garden secluded walks to explore points of interest including the Lissan River.

Gourtin Glen forest Park
Located six miles north of Omagh at the western gateway to the Sperrin Mountains. The Gourtin Glen forest Park gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy the Park’s natural flora and fauna and breath-taking views with all the trails colour coded and return to the main carpark. With the centrepiece of the forest surrounded by a wheelchair-friendly boardwalk, bridge and auditorium, each element of this play sculpture is designed to allow for exploration at differing heights, mirroring the steep topography of the Forest Park’s own natural landscape.