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Peatlands Park

Peatlands Park was specifically established to raise awareness of peatland habitat issues. The peat here has been forming for aound 10,000 years. There are over 16km of paths leading visitors through various habitats within the park.

The park is rich in insects, particularly butterflies, moths, dragonflies and damselflies and many woodland and wetland birds and various species of nest here. Grey squirrels, badgers and hares are also present, while lizards and newts can be found in the open bog areas.

A short stroll around the Bog Garden will give you a chance to see almost all of the flora and fauna associated with this precious peatland habitat.


Peatlands Park
33 Derryhubbert Road
Dungannon
BT71 6NW

Tel: (028) 3885 1102
Fax: (028) 3885 1821

Email: peatland@doeni.gov.uk


Park:

Easter to end September: 9am to 9pm daily
October to Easter: 9am to 5pm daily

Visitor Centre:

Easter to end September: 10am to 6pm daily
October to Easter the centre is closed

  • Visitor Centre
  • Toilets
  • Access for disabled visitors
  • Railway (carriages adapted for wheelchairs)
    The train runs between 12.00 and 5.00 at weekends and Bank Holidays
    from Easter Sunday to 30th September and daily June, July and August.
    Adults £1.00, Children £0.50, Senior Citizens £0.50, Under 5's Free and Groups £0.50
  • Scooters for Shopmobility members
  • Car/bus parking
  • Souvenir shop

Peatlands Park gives pupils a rare opportunity to experience peatland ecosystems and the impact human activity has on them, making the park an invaluable resource study. Home to two National Nature Reserves – Mullenakill Bog and Annagarriff Wood, with a network of paths and waymarked routes makes access to the sites of study safe and easy. Teachers can use this site to provide pupils with a basic knowledge of the habitat and to raise their awareness of how we interact and impact on Peatlands.

  • A large area of mature deciduous woodlandA Woodland School
  • A pond with dipping platform
  • A bog garden
  • A turf cutting area
  • A narrow gauge railway
  • Historical interests

Resources suitable for use at this site

KS 1

 I See The Wood (.PDF 2.69Mb)Opens in new window.
Nessa Newt's Wetland and Bog Activity Booklet (.PDF 2.68Mb)Opens in new window.
Nessa Newt Irish Version (.PDF 2.53Mb)Opens in new window.
Harry Hare's Field and Farm Activity Booklet (.PDF 2.10Mb)Opens in new window.
Harry Hare Irish Version (.PDF 2.03Mb)Opens in new window.

 

KS 1 and 2

Living Things: Plants and Animals (.PDF 3.49Mb)Opens in new window.
Mini Beasts Activity Booklet (.PDF 2.63Mb)Opens in new window.
Woodland Habitat Studies – Worksheets (.PDF 2.12Mb)Opens in new window.

 

KS 2

 Meet The Mammals (.PDF 2.33Mb)Opens in new window.
Meet The Mammals Irish version (.PDF 2.33Mb)Opens in new window.
Red Squirrels (.PDF 7.08Mb)Opens in new window.

 

KS 2 and 3

Let's Explore Life in Early Times (.PDF 3.06Mb)Opens in new window.
The World Around Us: Bogs (.PDF 3.34Mb)Opens in new window.

 

KS 3

 Meet The Earth (.PDF 663Kb)Opens in new window.

 

Teachers

 Woodland Habitat Studies - Photocopiable Resources for Teachers (.PDF 1.88Mb)Opens in new window.
Pond Study (.PDF 457Kb)Opens in new window.
Spring in the Woodland (.PDF 487Kb)Opens in new window.
Wildlife in Autumn and Winter (.PDF 826Kb)Opens in new window.

  • Protect wildlife, plants and trees
  • Take all litter home or use bins provided
  • Ensure all dogs are kept under control and not allowed to foul paths and mown grass
    See NIEA policy in relation to dogs at NIEA managed properties and sites (.PDF 76Kb)Opens in new window.
  • Guard against all risks of fire
  • The park contains some natural hazards, so stay on the paths and supervise children
  • Make no unnecessary noise
  • Cycling and mountain biking are not permitted in the Park except on vehicular roads
  • Horse riding is only allowed in certain areas in the park and by permit only
  • Camping is not permitted