Ulster American Folk Park

The Ulster American Folk Park is a museum of emigration and folk life telling the story of the floods of emigrants who left these shores. The park provides visitors with a “living history” experience as costumed demonstrators go about their everyday tasks in the traditional manner in authentically furnished Old and New World buildings.

The Outdoor museum has 26 buildings mostly original Irish thatched and American log structures. The park also allows visitors the chance to sail away to the new world on board the 19th century emigrant sailing ship which carried thousands of emigrants across the Atlantic and walk two complete streets on old and new world sites. In addition, visitors can enjoy daily demonstrations like blacksmithing, spinning, printing and cookery.

Package layout

Day One:

• Evening – Arrive and get settled into your luxury accommodation overlooking the River Derg

Day Two:

• Morning - Have breakfast and set out for the North Coast, taking in some of the most scenic counties in Ireland.


• Afternoon – First you will visit the world famous Giant's Causeway, the seventh wonder of the world. Take a stroll around the beautiful coastline and see if you can find the Giant’s Wishing Chair before you take some pictures of the Giant’s Organ and needle. Return to the Gift Shop for a browse or have a cup of tea/ coffee and a light snack at the Tea Room.
  
  Leaving the Causeway, you can venture across the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge which connects the mainland with the tiny Carrick Island. Once safely on the other side, you can admire the cliffs and look across the Irish Sea to Scotland, 12 miles away on the horizon. All in all, the picturesque surroundings will provide the perfect setting for some breathtaking shots.
  
  To finish the afternoon, we will take you to the famous, Old Bushmills Distillery where you will get a guided tour around one of the oldest distilleries in the world.


• Evening - Return to West Tyrone for a 3-course evening meal at the Duke of Abercorn's Baronscourt Estate* after which you can return to your accommodation and enjoy a relaxing night in outdoor hot tub or be whisked away for an explosive night out.

Day Three:

• Morning - Exchange experiences the morning after the night before as you have some breakfast then take a step back into history and journey through time to share two centuries of Irish emigration at the Ulster American Folk Park.


• Afternoon - Visit the Marble Arch Caves, one of Europe's finest show caves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers.


• Evening - Return to your accommodation and spend the evening at the local Baronscourt Hunting Lodge Hotel or relax in our outdoor Hot Tub.

Day Four:

• Morning: Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before returning home after an action packed tour.