Top 10 things to do in County Tyrone
Tyrone is a quiet inland county with the Sperrin Mountains, forests, historic sites and a well-known genealogical history. It is good for hiking, dark skies and gentle days.
- 1
Ulster American Folk Park
📍 OmaghHistory, familiesAn open-air museum on emigration to America, with old buildings and costumed guides.
- 2
Sperrin Mountains
📍 SperrinsWalks, sceneryA rolling mountain range, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- 3
Beaghmore Stone Circles
📍 Near CookstownHistory, ancientSeven stone circles and rows on a boggy hillside.
- 4
Wellbrook Beetling Mill
📍 Near CookstownHistory, craftA working linen mill beside a stream.
- 5
Gortin Glen Forest Park
📍 GortinWalks, natureA forest park with trails and a wildlife area.
- 6
Davagh Dark Sky Observatory
📍 SperrinsStars, freeAn observatory and one of the best places to see stars in NI.
- 7
Hill of the O’Neill and Ranfurly House
📍 DungannonHistory, heritageA heritage attraction on the story of the O’Neills, the Earls of Tyrone, with Ranfurly House beside it. Check opening.
- 8
Grant Ancestral Homestead
📍 BallygawleyHistory, familyThe home of Ulysses S. Grant’s ancestors, a small farm.
- 9
Strule Arts Centre
📍 OmaghArts, cultureA modern arts centre in Omagh.
- 10
Killymaddy Centre
📍 Near DungannonWalks, heritageA visitor centre near Dungannon with local heritage.
Where to base yourself
Last checked: October 2026.