Tollymore Forest Park in 4K - Newcastle Northern Ireland
Tollymore Forest Park in Newcastle Northern Ireland is one of the first state forest parks in Northern Ireland. It was established in 1955 and is located at Bryansford beside Newcastle. We have to say that this is one of our favorite forest parks in Northern Ireland and one which we enjoy spending our times at.
The park covers camping, biking, walks and was used for two scenes from the hit TV Show - Game of Thrones. Almost all the scenes that appeared in this movie were taken in Northern Ireland, so if you happen to be one of the fans then coming to this country and following those locations could be your next hunt.
Nature is always different and it brings so many bright feelings and times to the person. While walking through Tollymore Forest Park, you will not only come across the different trees, but you will also enjoy the Shimna River that goes through the whole park and which is crossed through 16 bridges found inside, with the earliest and oldest one dating back to 1726 - another interesting thing to do is to count those bridges; we have done that once before :-) (
Choosing the trail that suits you with the length that would be perfect for your abilities is one of the different features that this forest park tend to offer its visitors; there are four different trails in the park which are signposted by different colors to give people the chance to differentiate between them. These trails differ in their length and the longest of them is the long haul trail which is 8 miles long.
The area is almost 630 hectares - which makes about 1,600 kilometers - and has great views of the mountain ranges in the surrounding area - including the Mourne Mountains which is one of the most famous ones in Northern Ireland.
There are several things that differentiate this forest park, whether it is about the different types of trees which tree lovers could enjoy watching or else the views which are provided for those visiting the place, but there will always be a thing that will attract people to this forest park. One of those things which is also beneficial to be mentioned is that the oak wood in Tollymore Forest Park was considered the best to build the interiors of Titanic Ship which was built in Belfast back then (
One of the other things that also make this forest park different from all the others is the entrance gate that welcomes its visitors with, this gate gives people the feeling that they are going to get inside an old church built years and years back and not just a park which they are going to have a nice and different walk inside.
With the huge space that this forest park tends to cover, there are different outdoor activities that could take place in it and which include walking of course, as well as kayaking, caravanning and camping, horse riding and orienteering, and we should also mention the kids space area that is found inside the place and which makes it a perfect match for the families who have kids with them.
One of the interesting kids area in Tollymore forest park is the Big Deer which is designed for four to eleven year olds and which features a giant timber Fallow Deer, castle turret, folly tower and hollow tree, these are all connected to one another with a series of rope bridges, tunnels, spider webs, basket swings and slides - we could definitely be sure that it will keep your kids interested and entertained.
Tollymore Forest Park in 4K - Newcastle Northern Ireland - Perfect for Camping, Walks and GOT. There is an activity centre on site as well - that is often used by schools or groups - the water activities seem to be particularly popular.
There are different forest parks in Northern Ireland which one could visit and enjoy some good time at while being with the family members and the kids. In addition to Tollymore Forest Park ( we have also been to other beautiful parks around the country which we would recommend, such as the famous Botanic Gardens in Belfast ( there is also Castlewellan Forest Park ( we have visited Victoria Park in Belfast before and which is also considered and recognized as one of the oldest ( and there is also Clement Wilson Park in Newforge in Belfast (
There are actually lots of parks and gardens in Northern Ireland and Ireland which you could visit but you should always check the features they have to know whether the one you are heading to will manage to serve your family needs or else will fail.
Visit Tollymore forest park if you haven't been to yet and share your experience with us!
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Tollymore Dec 2016
Christmas spin around the best trails in Tollymore. It appears living in England has slowed me down!
Natural water slide at Tollymore Forest Park river
Accidentally discovered a natural water slide in the river and we had some fun there. What a way to end a tiring, 10-hour hiking of the 2 highest peaks of Mourne Mountains, Newcastle, Co. Down, Northern Ireland during the second Summer Training Camp of the year.
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Afternoon walk at Tollymore Forest Park Newcastle
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I was out for a long walk today!
Shannaghmore St Brendan's School 2014
Shannaghmore trip by the pupils at St Brendan's 2014
Giant's Park Belfast - The Real Big Experience
Giant’s Park will be Northern Ireland’s first Active Entertainment Park. A £150m project, being developed by Giant’s Park Belfast Limited in conjunction with Belfast City Council.
Giant’s Park will be Belfast’s first Active Entertainment Park, utilising a 250-acre landmark development site, close to Belfast City Centre.
Our vision for Giant’s Park is to create the most enthralling visitor experience in Belfast and beyond through a combination of commercial, leisure, sporting and mixed-use development, characterised by qualities of originality, functionality, economy and delight.
Giant’s Park is attractively located and readily accessible. Its proximity to the motorway junction connecting Belfast to the M2 and M5 motorways, offers excellent connections to the air and sea ports and to destinations in the north and north-west. Its coastal location provides a spectacular setting with views towards Cave Hill, Carrickfergus, the Down hills and beyond.
Giant’s Park is organised into a series of key hubs, each of which will provide a range of activities and attractions.
Giant’s Pit Stop and the Welcome Hub will provide a strong indoor leisure offering, including 300,000 sq ft f indoor leisure space, which will include a cinema, bowling alley and eSports Arena. The scheme will include at least two hotels, conference facilities and a range of sports & leisure retail. This will be complemented by a variety of restaurants offering local and international cuisine.
In addition, a 200-acre Adventure Park, will include a range of outdoor activities, including a competition BMX track, skate park, high ropes and children’s adventure play park. Surrounding this will be a network of cycling and running trails, which will attract daily users and regular events. In addition to the hotels there will be glamping, camping and space for touring caravans.
A programme of sporting, cultural and family events will take place on the dedicated events space and will ensure that Giant’s Park attracts locals and visitors throughout the year.
Giant’s Park Belfast Limited is led by Kevin McKay, who is a long-established property developer and investor in the Northern Ireland and the UK property market. He has a long-established track record in these markets for over thirty years.
Giant’s Park Belfast Limited are keen to hear from potential operators for the project’s indoor and outdoor leisure offer, as opportunities exist throughout the development, for service providers together with a range of ancillary uses in the leisure and retail sectors.
Key facts:
• 250-acre Active Entertainment Park
• Wide range of opportunities for operators in the leisure and tourism sector
• Up to 500,000 sq ft of indoor commercial / leisure space and 200 acres of outdoor activities
Giant’s Park Belfast Limited
Rushmere House
46 Cadogan Park
Belfast
BT9 6HH
For enquiries call: Kevin: 07801 456205 Gerry: 07720 446120
Belvoir Park Belfast - One of the Parks in Belfast City
Belvoir Park Belfast - The Forest in the City. Have you ever been there?
Belvoir Park Belfast is located near the city of Belfast, the Belvoir Park Forest is rife with wildlife, including Large Bracket Fungi and flowering plants, such as the Giant Hogweed, as well as birds such as the Long-eared Owls, and mammals such as the red squirrels.
Managed by the Forest Service, Belvoir Park Forest walks within the forest link to the Lagan River 'Towpath' and the Lagan Valley Regional Park (
It is close to Belvoir Park Golf Club, Belvoir Park Hospital and Forestside Shopping Centre and it is open to visitors 24 hours a day.
Interesting Landmarks
• Belvoir Motte
The Belvoir motte dates back to the Norman era when John de Courcy invaded Ulster and established settlements at Dundrum and Carrickfergus. The motes were set up as defense against the southern approaches to Carrickfergus.
• Woodland
The Belvoir Park Forest is home to almost thirty-five species of birds, including common resident species, such as blackbird, song thrush, robin and woodpigeon and more unusual species such as jay and long-eared owl.
• Medieval Graveyard
A private graveyard is located within the Park and has been in there since the 14th century. Currently, it holds the empty tomb of the Dungannon family.
• Arboretum
The previous estate owners, the Dungannons and Batesons, planted many trees in park. Thanks to them, there are now numerous mature specimens of trees, such as redwood and cedar.
History of Belvoir Park Belfast
The Hill family settled at Belvoir in the early 18th century and built a large house that stood on the site of the current car park. In the 19th century, the Hill family sold the estate to the Batesons, whose son became Lord Deramore in 1885. The Deramores returned to England at the end of the 19th century and leased the estate to Walter H Wilson, a partner with Harland and Wolff. The last private tenant at Belvoir was Sir James Johnston, who was the Lord Mayor of Belfast in 1917-18.
“Belvoir’s trees are living landmarks, home to thousands of species of plants and animals, yet sadly lacking the recognition they deserve”, says Nikki Williams, Ancient Tree Hunt project manager. She also adds that “anyone can visit the web site and add their discoveries. Identifying their whereabouts is an important first step in securing their future - both for the benefit of wildlife and for the enjoyment of generations to come... We want to give as many people as possible in Northern Ireland the chance to get to grips with our remarkable old trees, and Belvoir Park Forest provides the perfect venue. With its extensive parkland and woodland, Belvoir is home to an impressive number of veteran trees which have seen centuries come and go. This event is brimming with activity. It’s a chance to learn how to identify and record our ancient trees, and it’s also an opportunity to simply enjoy the beauty of woodland. We have a creative agenda in store for kids as well, so there’s something for all the family.”
Definitely worth visiting Belvoir Forest - there are not too many forests of this size and diversity in Belfast.
Nearby Attractions
• Space CRAFT
Space CRAFT is a shop, gallery and exhibition area owned and managed by the Craft and Design Collective that sells products made by locals.
• Northern Ireland War Memorial
The exhibition features WWII memorials by shedding light on the Home Front, the Belfast blitz of 1941 and the presence of US forces from 1942 to 1944.
The museum showcases a variety of historical objects, including uniforms, photographs and oral histories, as well as the names of the 1100 men, women and children who lost their lives in the Belfast blitz.
There are various original artworks on display; a stained glass memorial window by Stanley Murray Scott, a copper frieze commemorating the vital war industries in N.Ireland, an original portrait of James Magennis VC and a bronze sculpture by John Sherlock.
These different Belfast attractions come in addition to the parks that are found in the city and which prove that Northern Ireland is one of those countries around the world that enjoy a greenery space and thus welcomes tourists to it. Those parks which we could mention some of them now include the Botanic Gardens in Belfast ( Ormeau Park ( Victoria Park ( Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park ( and many others found in Northern Ireland as well.
Belfast parks are numerous, you just have to know which one is the closest to your location and choose to go and visit it, otherwise you will spend your vacation in Belfast visiting parks.
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