Ulster American Folk Park - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Ulster American Folk Park

The Ulster American Folk Park is an open-air museum just outside Omagh, in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. With more than 30 exhibit buildings to explore, the museum tells the story of three centuries of Irish emigration. Using costumed guides and displays of traditional crafts, the museum focuses on those who left Ulster for America in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The museum is part of National Museums Northern Ireland.

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Carrickaholten Forest.

Carrickaholten Forest.

6.37km from Ulster American Folk Park

This 515 hectare upland forest is four miles from Killeter village. Carrickaholten Forest is on the right as you travel over Scraghy Hill on the Ederney to Castlederg road.

Aladdins Kingdom

Aladdins Kingdom

6.57km from Ulster American Folk Park

Aladdins Kingdom has been serving the local community and visitors to the Omagh area for over 20 years. The colourful play area comprises ball pools, slides, rope bridges, climbing frames, crawl tunnels, bouncy ball section, disco room and many more features usually found in children's soft play centres.

McKenna Gallery

McKenna Gallery

6.73km from Ulster American Folk Park

Purpose built art gallery in Omagh close to the Strule Arts Centre and overlooking the Strule Weir. It was one of the iconic attraction in this area and welcomes visitors everyday.

Strule Arts Centre

Strule Arts Centre

6.83km from Ulster American Folk Park

Strule Arts Centre is an award-winning contemporary arts venue and conference centre that is home to theatre performances, comedy, music, dance, workshops, exhibitions and so much more. It is a perfect setting to host any event, conveniently located in the heart of Omagh close to transport links and town centre parking. The facility features a 384 seat auditorium, lecture theatre, visual arts gallery, museum exhibitions, dance studio, workshop space, art studio, meeting rooms, café and bar.

Lough Bradan

Lough Bradan

18.75km from Ulster American Folk Park

A beautiful lake located in the heart of Fermanagh and also it is one of the bea tufiul picnic location and also there are so many opportunities for adventures too.

Drumskinny Stone Circle

Drumskinny Stone Circle

24.57km from Ulster American Folk Park

Drumskinny is the site of a stone circle in the townland of Drumskinny, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. This stone circle is part of a complex of five in this immediate locality, dating back to the new stone age, 2250 B.C. The purpose of the circle, made up of 39 stones and a small round cairn, is unknown but probably involved that of religious practices, astronomical observations and calendar functions.

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Tyrone

Tyrone

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County Tyrone is one of the thirty-two traditional counties of Ireland, one of the six counties of Northern Ireland and one of the nine counties of Ulster. Tyrone and the Sperrin Mountains have a special charm, especially for walkers. Some of the most beautiful sections of the Ulster Way pass through the county, a highlight being the Craignamaddy Circuit.

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