Location: Craigavon
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Craigavon (/kreɪˈɡævən/ kray-GAV-ən; Irish: Creag Abhann) is a planned settlement in northern County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Its construction began in 1965 and it was named after Northern Ireland's first Prime Minister: James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon. It was intended to be the heart of a new linear city incorporating Lurgan and Portadown, but this plan was abandoned and less than half of the proposed work was done. Among locals today, "Craigavon" refers to the area between the two towns. It is built beside two artificial lakes and is made up of a large residential area (Brownlow), a second smaller one (Mandeville), plus a central area (Highfield) that includes a substantial shopping centre, a courthouse and the district council headquarters. The lakes, a wildlife haven, are surrounded by woodland with walking trails. There is also a watersports centre, petting zoo, golf course and ski slope in the area. In most of Craigavon, motor vehicles are completely separated from pedestrians, and roundabouts are used extensively.
Restaurants in Craigavon
1. Lough Neagh Discovery Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By williamr0berth
Situated in Oxford Island nature reserve, this restaurant serves delicious home made food which is very reasonably priced. Friendly staff super views.
2. RSPB Portmore Lough Nature Reserve
3. Brownlow Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
To find out more about the library including opening times and holidays please visit the Libraries NI website.
4. Oxford Island Tourist Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By Mogjagsam - Aghalee, United Kingdom
Visited here over the weekend with my daughter an our dog, beautiful fresh walks around the marina and the lake, paths everywhere I promise you don’t get lost. Plenty of parking spaces beside the tourist information centre.. ended our walk with a coffee an scone in the coffee shop.. beautiful views an well worth a visit.
5. Scarva Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By TUTTUTTUT
Ignore the ill-informed and sectarian comments below. This cafe is fantastic in everyway and serves good food to anyone who walks through its doors. It's popularity and quality are clearly evident from those who use it. My dog and I are regular visitors.
