Oxford Island
About Oxford Island
Oxford Island is located on the shores of Lough Neagh, Owned and managed by Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council the area is designated as a National Nature reserve.
Oxford Island Description
General information
Oxford Island is located on the shores of Lough Neagh; take the Lurgan exit, Junction 10, off the M1. Owned and managed by Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council much of the area is designated as a National Nature Reserve due to its wide variety of habitats such as reed beds, open water, wildlife ponds and wildflower meadows.
The site has a number of facilities including a network of trails, birdwatching hides, the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Kinnego Marina and the Waterside House, all of which give visitors to the site excellent opportunities to get close to nature. 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.
Access to Oxford Island and the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre is free of charge.
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Welcome to Willow Weaving with Paul Corville. A 5 week course that will teach you how to work with and appreciate the Willow plant to create your own Willow Weaved basket.
Only 8 spaces available Cost - £5 per day, £10 for materials and £25 total for all days. Venues per day below... • 18/07/18 - LNDC Education Room • 01/08/18 - Arts Space • 08/08/18 - LNDC Education room • 15/08/18 - Arts Space • 22/08/18 - LNDC Education Room
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Hi everybody, with the summer season well upon us with this gorgeous weather we would like to remind you about our summer Teddy Trails!!
First week in July and August your little ones and their fuzzy friends can join us as we travel through the woods to find what may be a big surprise !!
Hello again everyone, due to events beyond our control we have had to cancel this weekend's marvelous moths event. Our deepest apologies to those who saw our earlier post today and were interested in attending.
Another Marvelous Moths event will occur later in the year to make up for today's cancellation.
Hello Everyone !!
We are just Buzzing with excitement here at Oxford Island as Bee curious is this Saturday !!! Today we can make our final announcement of Exhibitors coming to join us this Saturday !!!
Straw Craft Ireland Friendly Faces Armagh Rhymers Bruce Crawford Curraghs Jumping Clay Flowers at Designs by Therese Coleman Art Charlotte Allen Creative Art Paul King Artist Southern Regional College
Hello everyone,
Us busy bee's here at Oxford Island have been working toward our big event Bee Curious later this month and today we can announce the NGO'S attending!
Northern Ireland Bat Group Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust Butterfly Conservation Northern Ireland Ulster Wildlife National Trust NI RSPB Northern Ireland TCV - The Conservation Volunteers Dromore Beekeepers Association INIB-Institute of Northern Ireland Beekeepers Biodiversity NI Bumblebee Conservation Trust
We have quite the curious event happening later this month and today seems like a great time to announce a few of our exhibitors.
Stay curious on our FB page as more details will be revealed quite soon.
NearyNogs Chocolate Makers Love Coffee Broomcottage Amberline Farm Tropic Skincare Naturally Soap Butterfly Kisses - Home Baking
COMING SOON !!!
Image taken from - https://pixabay.com/…/honey-bee-water-b uckfast-insect-2921…/
Hi everyone, with the clocks set to "Spring Forward" this Sunday now is a great time to announce the return of our annual Oxford Island Easter Trail !!
Hello everyone
The snow may have fell heavy and hard over the past few days but now we are back open to the public!!
To celebrate the incoming spring why not join us for our Division in the perennial party! It's free to attend and suitable for all ages with some activities for the little ones to enjoy.
While we at Oxford Island may not be as snowed in as this poor house pictured below, the amount of Snow that "The beast from The East" has given will make Oxford Island and most of the surrounding Area trecharous.
SO PLEASE BE SAFE AND STAY INDOORS !!
Hello everyone, are you looking for that little extra spring in your step?
Then come along to our walk in event THIS SUNDAY February 4th!! 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM at the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre.
... Activities will include the making of St. Brigid's crosses, Seed planting and a guided walk on the arrival signs of spring.
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Hello everyone, Our friends over at the Lough Neagh Landscape Partnership still have a few spaces available for their Linen workshop below. See event page for more details on how to book.
GET READY FOR THE BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH - Sunday 21st January 2018 - 11am - 3pm: Lough Neagh Discovery Centre
Come along to Lough Neagh Discovery Centre and join the Conservation Service Team and some of your favourite feathered friends for an exciting afternoon preparing for this year’s RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch!
Enjoy a wide range of bird based activities before heading out on to the Reserve on a bird watching walk (weather dependant) taking in some of the most popular hide...s to spot our magnificent winter visitors and charming woodland birds. The bird watching walks will commence at 2pm and 3pm.
Please note, nuts may be used during this event therefore it may not be suitable for those with nut allergies. Suitable outdoor clothing will be required for the walk part of the event.
This is a FREE drop event and booking is not required.
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Hello everyone, just a quick post to say that a small black and white male dog was found abandoned at Oxford Island today at the Ranger Station on the reserve. The dog had an injured paw and was looked after by staff on-site and taken to William Street Veterinary Clinic in Lurgan to be treated. Thank you to the vets and staff for looking after the poor animal and for treating its injuries.
If anyone knows of the owner or knows anyone who has lost a dog in the local area please contact Andy at the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre on 028 3831 1673 or the Kinnego Marina on 028 3832 7573
Hello again. Just a quick update to say that while the main roads have been cleared of storm Eleanor we still have some fallen trees around our forest pathways that will prevent access.
We took our children here for the 1st time yesterday and we loved it! Such a beautiful place that exudes peace, tranquility and natural beauty.... a safe place not only for the natural bird and wild life but also for families with small children to visit... there is so much to see, do and enjoy. We will certainly be back soon!
Such a wonderful place and right on our doorstep...a hidden gem just off the M1...
Would recommend this to families everywhere
Such a gorgeous place! Used to go here a lot as a kid but went with my boyfriend yesterday and it was the first time either of us had been there in almost 10 years! Great day out and lovely places to have picnics :)
Oxford island on a warm summers day is excellent for the kids if they want to play in the water beside the park..The only problem is the water is very very dirty and the bottom of the water and the surface is very slippery and dangerous..The kids can play all day long as they are not bothered about the dirty water..it would be great if ABC council could maybe do a bit of work to the water area and make it more safer for the kids and maybe change the water every so often if possible..this place has the potential to be a gold mine for the council during the summer months..Excellent restaurant beside it also & lovely walks..just hope the flies arent out or your in trouble..
Oxford island is an amazing place to spend time in, so peaceful. Great walks around it and when you have finished you can head to discovery centre cafe for either a coffee and scone or carvery dinner, food is great, it's a lovely place to sit and l ook out over the water while sipping a tea or coffee. And it's great for birdwatching with couple hides available.
Natural beauty in abundance.I live furthur round Lough Neagh at Washing Bay round near the Lough shore but no access really.Alwaye enjoy a visit to Oxford Island and the fabulous events that happen there.�
Lovely walk for dogs and park for kids. Nice cafe to eat in too. Will be going back again.
Love it here have been going for years kids love it, and it improves every year great staff lovely food and tbe pods are great. If you haven't stayed here yet but are thinking of it. Just do it you wont be disappointed
I went camping with my 4 grand children for the first time and we all enjoyed the experience . This place is really fantastic layed out for this type of activity and not very expensive.
We certainly make us of this facility again.
Great thank you to Steven and Gregg for having my grandson and myself on a Bear Grylls Survival Experience. We had a fantastic Bushcraft introduction. My grandson loved it he said it was the best day of his life( he is 9 years old).
Well done guys...we both loved it so much...we'll be back.
Great place friendly staff good food in the marina restaurant enjoyable afternoon good play area for youngsters and outdoor fitness machines for adults highly recommended
Great place for a walk, great for wildlife, take some birdseed with you the birds will eat out of your hand. Great for photographing birds. Good cafe and visitor centre.
Great place for a few hrs out with kids. Nice small pk with stunning scenery of the lough. Drive around to the visitors information centre nice clean cafe. Get Ure walking shoes on great spot
Fantastic nature reserve. A couple of good hides. Gentle walks. Super café with generous portions of good homely cooking (thank you Pauline). Plenty of information & maps at the visitor centre, a wee gift shop & toilet facilities. A great place to visit whatever the weather.
Always love going to Oxford Island in all weathers as I take a blind pensioner with me so it's easy for him to walk on the flat surfaces �� oh an we all love a cup tae �� c u all soon �
A great place to visit. Lovely walks around the lough shore with great photographic opportunities of wildlife. Birds will eat seed out of your hand!! Tasty grub in cafe.
A great place for cyclists to call in for a bun and coffee , fabulas place for kids and adults to visit and have lunch etc, great walks , bird watching , fishing , boating this place has everything. Safe for children to cycle and enjoy the fresh air
A beautiful place for a family day out.. been 10 years since I was last there with my kids who are now grown up and live 72miles away.. went yesterday 17/4/17 hasn't changed.
Brilliant location, a hidden jem. Imo, abc Council and ni Tourist does not promote this place of outstanding natural beauty enough.
We took our children here for the 1st time yesterday and we loved it! Such a beautiful place that exudes peace, tranquility and natural beauty.... a safe place not only for the natural bird and wild life but also for families with small children to visit... there is so much to see, do and enjoy. We will certainly be back soon!
Such a wonderful place and right on our doorstep...a hidden gem just off the M1...
Would recommend this to families everywhere
Such a gorgeous place! Used to go here a lot as a kid but went with my boyfriend yesterday and it was the first time either of us had been there in almost 10 years! Great day out and lovely places to have picnics :)
Oxford island on a warm summers day is excellent for the kids if they want to play in the water beside the park..The only problem is the water is very very dirty and the bottom of the water and the surface is very slippery and dangerous..The kids can play all day long as they are not bothered about the dirty water..it would be great if ABC council could maybe do a bit of work to the water area and make it more safer for the kids and maybe change the water every so often if possible..this place has the potential to be a gold mine for the council during the summer months..Excellent restaurant beside it also & lovely walks..just hope the flies arent out or your in trouble..
Oxford island is an amazing place to spend time in, so peaceful. Great walks around it and when you have finished you can head to discovery centre cafe for either a coffee and scone or carvery dinner, food is great, it's a lovely place to sit and l ook out over the water while sipping a tea or coffee. And it's great for birdwatching with couple hides available.
Natural beauty in abundance.I live furthur round Lough Neagh at Washing Bay round near the Lough shore but no access really.Alwaye enjoy a visit to Oxford Island and the fabulous events that happen there.�
Lovely walk for dogs and park for kids. Nice cafe to eat in too. Will be going back again.
Love it here have been going for years kids love it, and it improves every year great staff lovely food and tbe pods are great. If you haven't stayed here yet but are thinking of it. Just do it you wont be disappointed
I went camping with my 4 grand children for the first time and we all enjoyed the experience . This place is really fantastic layed out for this type of activity and not very expensive.
We certainly make us of this facility again.
Great thank you to Steven and Gregg for having my grandson and myself on a Bear Grylls Survival Experience. We had a fantastic Bushcraft introduction. My grandson loved it he said it was the best day of his life( he is 9 years old).
Well done guys...we both loved it so much...we'll be back.
Great place friendly staff good food in the marina restaurant enjoyable afternoon good play area for youngsters and outdoor fitness machines for adults highly recommended
Great place for a walk, great for wildlife, take some birdseed with you the birds will eat out of your hand. Great for photographing birds. Good cafe and visitor centre.
Great place for a few hrs out with kids. Nice small pk with stunning scenery of the lough. Drive around to the visitors information centre nice clean cafe. Get Ure walking shoes on great spot
Fantastic nature reserve. A couple of good hides. Gentle walks. Super café with generous portions of good homely cooking (thank you Pauline). Plenty of information & maps at the visitor centre, a wee gift shop & toilet facilities. A great place to visit whatever the weather.
Always love going to Oxford Island in all weathers as I take a blind pensioner with me so it's easy for him to walk on the flat surfaces �� oh an we all love a cup tae �� c u all soon �
A great place to visit. Lovely walks around the lough shore with great photographic opportunities of wildlife. Birds will eat seed out of your hand!! Tasty grub in cafe.
A great place for cyclists to call in for a bun and coffee , fabulas place for kids and adults to visit and have lunch etc, great walks , bird watching , fishing , boating this place has everything. Safe for children to cycle and enjoy the fresh air
A beautiful place for a family day out.. been 10 years since I was last there with my kids who are now grown up and live 72miles away.. went yesterday 17/4/17 hasn't changed.
Brilliant location, a hidden jem. Imo, abc Council and ni Tourist does not promote this place of outstanding natural beauty enough.
We took our children here for the 1st time yesterday and we loved it! Such a beautiful place that exudes peace, tranquility and natural beauty.... a safe place not only for the natural bird and wild life but also for families with small children to visit... there is so much to see, do and enjoy. We will certainly be back soon!
Such a wonderful place and right on our doorstep...a hidden gem just off the M1...
Would recommend this to families everywhere
Such a gorgeous place! Used to go here a lot as a kid but went with my boyfriend yesterday and it was the first time either of us had been there in almost 10 years! Great day out and lovely places to have picnics :)
Oxford island on a warm summers day is excellent for the kids if they want to play in the water beside the park..The only problem is the water is very very dirty and the bottom of the water and the surface is very slippery and dangerous..The kids can play all day long as they are not bothered about the dirty water..it would be great if ABC council could maybe do a bit of work to the water area and make it more safer for the kids and maybe change the water every so often if possible..this place has the potential to be a gold mine for the council during the summer months..Excellent restaurant beside it also & lovely walks..just hope the flies arent out or your in trouble..
Oxford island is an amazing place to spend time in, so peaceful. Great walks around it and when you have finished you can head to discovery centre cafe for either a coffee and scone or carvery dinner, food is great, it's a lovely place to sit and l ook out over the water while sipping a tea or coffee. And it's great for birdwatching with couple hides available.
Natural beauty in abundance.I live furthur round Lough Neagh at Washing Bay round near the Lough shore but no access really.Alwaye enjoy a visit to Oxford Island and the fabulous events that happen there.�
Lovely walk for dogs and park for kids. Nice cafe to eat in too. Will be going back again.
Love it here have been going for years kids love it, and it improves every year great staff lovely food and tbe pods are great. If you haven't stayed here yet but are thinking of it. Just do it you wont be disappointed
I went camping with my 4 grand children for the first time and we all enjoyed the experience . This place is really fantastic layed out for this type of activity and not very expensive.
We certainly make us of this facility again.
Great thank you to Steven and Gregg for having my grandson and myself on a Bear Grylls Survival Experience. We had a fantastic Bushcraft introduction. My grandson loved it he said it was the best day of his life( he is 9 years old).
Well done guys...we both loved it so much...we'll be back.
Great place friendly staff good food in the marina restaurant enjoyable afternoon good play area for youngsters and outdoor fitness machines for adults highly recommended
Great place for a walk, great for wildlife, take some birdseed with you the birds will eat out of your hand. Great for photographing birds. Good cafe and visitor centre.
Great place for a few hrs out with kids. Nice small pk with stunning scenery of the lough. Drive around to the visitors information centre nice clean cafe. Get Ure walking shoes on great spot
Fantastic nature reserve. A couple of good hides. Gentle walks. Super café with generous portions of good homely cooking (thank you Pauline). Plenty of information & maps at the visitor centre, a wee gift shop & toilet facilities. A great place to visit whatever the weather.
Always love going to Oxford Island in all weathers as I take a blind pensioner with me so it's easy for him to walk on the flat surfaces �� oh an we all love a cup tae �� c u all soon �
A great place to visit. Lovely walks around the lough shore with great photographic opportunities of wildlife. Birds will eat seed out of your hand!! Tasty grub in cafe.
A great place for cyclists to call in for a bun and coffee , fabulas place for kids and adults to visit and have lunch etc, great walks , bird watching , fishing , boating this place has everything. Safe for children to cycle and enjoy the fresh air
A beautiful place for a family day out.. been 10 years since I was last there with my kids who are now grown up and live 72miles away.. went yesterday 17/4/17 hasn't changed.
Brilliant location, a hidden jem. Imo, abc Council and ni Tourist does not promote this place of outstanding natural beauty enough.
We took our children here for the 1st time yesterday and we loved it! Such a beautiful place that exudes peace, tranquility and natural beauty.... a safe place not only for the natural bird and wild life but also for families with small children to visit... there is so much to see, do and enjoy. We will certainly be back soon!
Such a wonderful place and right on our doorstep...a hidden gem just off the M1...
Would recommend this to families everywhere
Such a gorgeous place! Used to go here a lot as a kid but went with my boyfriend yesterday and it was the first time either of us had been there in almost 10 years! Great day out and lovely places to have picnics :)
Oxford island on a warm summers day is excellent for the kids if they want to play in the water beside the park..The only problem is the water is very very dirty and the bottom of the water and the surface is very slippery and dangerous..The kids can play all day long as they are not bothered about the dirty water..it would be great if ABC council could maybe do a bit of work to the water area and make it more safer for the kids and maybe change the water every so often if possible..this place has the potential to be a gold mine for the council during the summer months..Excellent restaurant beside it also & lovely walks..just hope the flies arent out or your in trouble..
Oxford island is an amazing place to spend time in, so peaceful. Great walks around it and when you have finished you can head to discovery centre cafe for either a coffee and scone or carvery dinner, food is great, it's a lovely place to sit and l ook out over the water while sipping a tea or coffee. And it's great for birdwatching with couple hides available.
Natural beauty in abundance.I live furthur round Lough Neagh at Washing Bay round near the Lough shore but no access really.Alwaye enjoy a visit to Oxford Island and the fabulous events that happen there.�
Lovely walk for dogs and park for kids. Nice cafe to eat in too. Will be going back again.
Love it here have been going for years kids love it, and it improves every year great staff lovely food and tbe pods are great. If you haven't stayed here yet but are thinking of it. Just do it you wont be disappointed
I went camping with my 4 grand children for the first time and we all enjoyed the experience . This place is really fantastic layed out for this type of activity and not very expensive.
We certainly make us of this facility again.
Great thank you to Steven and Gregg for having my grandson and myself on a Bear Grylls Survival Experience. We had a fantastic Bushcraft introduction. My grandson loved it he said it was the best day of his life( he is 9 years old).
Well done guys...we both loved it so much...we'll be back.
Great place friendly staff good food in the marina restaurant enjoyable afternoon good play area for youngsters and outdoor fitness machines for adults highly recommended
Great place for a walk, great for wildlife, take some birdseed with you the birds will eat out of your hand. Great for photographing birds. Good cafe and visitor centre.
Great place for a few hrs out with kids. Nice small pk with stunning scenery of the lough. Drive around to the visitors information centre nice clean cafe. Get Ure walking shoes on great spot
Fantastic nature reserve. A couple of good hides. Gentle walks. Super café with generous portions of good homely cooking (thank you Pauline). Plenty of information & maps at the visitor centre, a wee gift shop & toilet facilities. A great place to visit whatever the weather.
Always love going to Oxford Island in all weathers as I take a blind pensioner with me so it's easy for him to walk on the flat surfaces �� oh an we all love a cup tae �� c u all soon �
A great place to visit. Lovely walks around the lough shore with great photographic opportunities of wildlife. Birds will eat seed out of your hand!! Tasty grub in cafe.
A great place for cyclists to call in for a bun and coffee , fabulas place for kids and adults to visit and have lunch etc, great walks , bird watching , fishing , boating this place has everything. Safe for children to cycle and enjoy the fresh air
A beautiful place for a family day out.. been 10 years since I was last there with my kids who are now grown up and live 72miles away.. went yesterday 17/4/17 hasn't changed.
Brilliant location, a hidden jem. Imo, abc Council and ni Tourist does not promote this place of outstanding natural beauty enough.