Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Drum Manor Forest Park
Drum Manor Forest Park is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Drum Manor Forest Park is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.6431°, -6.8244°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Drum Manor Forest Park is a forest in Northern Ireland, south of the Sperrin Mountains and west of Lough Neagh. Formerly the site of Drum Manor, it was opened to the public in 1970, after being purchased from a private landowner. The park features mountain bike trails, a playground, and the ruins of the manor house which are a popular backdrop for wedding photography. The gardens include Blue Atlas Cedars, yew trees, fishponds and a wildfowl lake. A walled garden now serves as a habitat for butterflies.
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Background
History
The Drum Manor Forest Park was for around 300 years the home of the Richardson's of Drum before passing into the related Close family in the early 20th century until 1964. Not long after the Forestry Service took possession. Subsequently, in the 1970s the Forestry Service partly demolished the manor house to avoid paying liability rates. The manor house ground floor walls are still standing, and the ruins are a popular site for wedding photography. The remains of a Japanese garden the Forestry Service planted and arboretum are still visible, and a terrace and pleasure-grounds.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6431, -6.8244
- District
- Mid Ulster
- Postcode
- BT80 9DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Ulster
Sources
- wikidata: Q5309063 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Drum Manor Forest Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Drum Manor - geograph.org.uk - 123258.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drum Manor Forest Park?
- Drum Manor Forest Park is in Northern Ireland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.6431°, -6.8244°.
- Is Drum Manor Forest Park free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Drum Manor Forest Park is free.