The area is strong on heritage — Tullaghoge Fort, the Hill of The O'Neill, and the Cornmill Heritage Centre are all close by, and many are free to visit.
For an outdoor day, the Coalisland Canal Greenway and Peatlands Park are both solid options. Families also have soft play, swimming, and a cinema on the doorstep in nearby Dungannon, making it easy to have a good mix of days out.
The best days out near Coalisland
Coalisland Camino
Craic Theatre & Arts Centre
Cornmill Heritage Centre
Coalisland Canal Greenway
Coalisland Canal Park
Annaginny Fishery & Park Farm
Tyrone Crafted Glass
Omniplex Cinema Dungannon
The Oaks Shopping Centre
Dungannon Leisure Centre Soft Play
Dungannon Leisure Centre
Ulster Clay Pigeon Shooting Association
Feel Good Therapy Garden — Dungannon
The Garden Corner
Hill of The O'Neill & Ranfurly House
Dungannon Golf Club
Hit Ball Studio
26 Joy Avenue
Tullylagan Country House
Dungannon Park
Mountjoy Castle
The Linen Green
Bardic Theatre
Donaghmore High Cross
Donaghmore Heritage Centre
Tullaghoge Fort
James P. Donnelly Fruit Farm
Peatlands Park
Garden World Complex
Drumcairne Forest
Mid Ulster Sports Arena
The Argory Play Park
Knockaconny Farm Shop & Deli
Coney Island (Lough Neagh) Snorkel
Castle Caulfield
Maghery Country Park
Moy Riding School
The Argory
Egg Vending Machine - Fenella's Farm
Cabin Wood
Killymoon Castle
Killymoon Demesne
Woodlab Distillery (Symphonia Spirits)
Killymoon Golf Club
Killymoon Garden Centre
The Spa at Glenavon House Hotel
Cosmic Kids Softplay & Café
Parkanaur Forest Park
What's on near Coalisland
- 7SepQuiet Hour — Cookstown LibraryCookstown Library
- 8SepLego Club — Cookstown LibraryCookstown Library
- 8SepPIPS befriender service — Dungannon LibraryDungannon Library
- 8Sep'An Mhaidin Ghaelach' – Irish Language Social GroupThe Burnavon
- 9SepRhythm and Rhyme — Dungannon LibraryDungannon Library
- 10SepRhythm and Rhyme — Coalisland LibraryCoalisland Library
Days out in Coalisland — your questions
What are the best days out in Coalisland?
The Hill of The O'Neill & Ranfurly House is a standout for history. The Coalisland Canal Greenway makes for a relaxed outdoor day, and Peatlands Park is great for a woodland walk. For local heritage, the Cornmill Heritage Centre is worth a visit. All are within easy reach of Coalisland.
What free things are there to do in Coalisland?
Eleven places near Coalisland are free to visit. The Coalisland Canal Greenway costs nothing for walkers and cyclists. Tullaghoge Fort, Mountjoy Castle, and Donaghmore High Cross are all free historic sites. Tullylagan Country House is also free. You can put together a full day out without spending a penny on entry.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Coalisland?
Dungannon Leisure Centre has soft play and swimming when the weather turns. The Omniplex Cinema in Dungannon is a reliable wet-weather option. Cosmic Kids Softplay & Café and Wee Adventurers Play Hub are popular with young families. The Craic Theatre & Arts Centre and Bardic Theatre are worth checking for what's on.
What's good for young children near Coalisland?
Dungannon Leisure Centre Soft Play is the closest dedicated option for little ones. Cosmic Kids Softplay & Café and Wee Adventurers Play Hub are both popular with families in the area. The Coalisland Canal Greenway offers an easy outdoor walk that works well for younger children too.