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Drum Manor Forest Park is a forest in Northern Ireland, south of the Sperrin Mountains and west of Lough Neagh. Formerly the site of Drum Manor, it was opened to the public in 1970, after being purchased from a private landowner. The park features mountain bike trails, a playground, and the ruins of the manor house which are a popular backdrop for wedding photography. The gardens include Blue Atlas Cedars, yew trees, fishponds and a wildfowl lake. A walled garden now serves as a habitat for butterflies.
History
The Drum Manor Forest Park was for around 300 years the home of the Richardson's of Drum before passing into the related Close family in the early 20th century until 1964. Not long after the Forestry Service took possession. Subsequently, in the 1970s the Forestry Service partly demolished the manor house to avoid paying liability rates. The manor house ground floor walls are still standing, and the ruins are a popular site for wedding photography. The remains of a Japanese garden the Forestry Service planted and arboretum are still visible, and a terrace and pleasure-grounds.
Facilities
Access to the park is from the A505 Cookstown to Omagh Road. The park has a large car park, a campsite, and touring facilities, with fresh water, shower and laundry facilities. There are purpose-built mountain bike trails, a playground, and toilets.