Oxford Island, a National Reserve on the shores of Lough Neagh, offers excellent opportunities for people to get close to nature. It is a peninsula today but was an island prior to 1850's before the lough was successively lowered.

The reserve consists of 270 acres with 8km of walks and nature trails accessible in all seasons, five birdwatching hides, picnic areas, a paddling pool and Kinnego Marina close by. The Reserve has won awards for its exhibitions, disabled access and haditat development.

The richness of the wildflower meadows, woodlands, shoreline and open water means that there is always something special to see. Information panels throughout the Reserve maximise the visitor's enjoyment of this valuable site.

Highlights include

• the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre with its award winning exhibition, café and shop
• 5 birdwatching hides with dramatic views across Lough Neagh
• 4 miles of footpaths through woodlands and meadows
• picnic areas
• paddling pool area (seasonal)
• information panels about the site’s history and habitats
• Most paths, hides and facilities wheelchair accessible

We also run an Events Programmeand Educational services at Oxford Island and other sites to highlight the rich natural resources of the Lough Neagh area.

The Centre enjoys a unique and beautiful setting on the edge of the Lough where visitors can learn all about the history, the culture and wildlife in and around Lough Neagh.

Other facilities in the Centre include:

• The Loughside Café specialising in home cooking
• A craft and gift shop with examples of local crafts
• Local Information Office for visitors to Craigavon
• Meeting rooms for courses, conferences and launches

The staff at the Discovery Centre arranges various environmental events throughout the year including bird watching, pond-dipping and guided nature walks

OPENING TIMES
9.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri
10.00 am - 5.00pm Sat
10.00am - 5.00pm Sun
(From Easter until September the Centre will
open on Sundays until 6.00 pm)

Loughside Café
10.00 am - 4.30pm Mon-Sun
(From Easter until September the Café will
open on Sundays until 5.30pm)

For further information about admission charges and group bookings, please telephone, fax or e-mail us. Let us help you make the most of your visit.

Lough Neagh Discovery Centre
Oxford Island NNR
CRAIGAVON
Tel: 028 3832 2205
Fax: 028 38311699
Email:Oxford.island@craigavon.gov.uk