Love Parks Week 30 July – 8 Aug 2025

Armagh Palace Demesne
Tuesday 5 August | 10.15am – 11.00am & 11.15am – 12.00pm

Dromore Play Park
Thursday 7 August | 10.15am – 11.00am & 11.15am – 12.00pm

Oxford Island
Friday 8 August | 10.15am – 11.00am & 11.15am – 12.00pm

Creepy crawlies await! Join our experts to discover where bugs hide and learn fun facts about centipedes, woodlice and more.

Lurgan Park
Friday 8 August

• 10.00am – 11.00am | Suitable for 8-10 years
• 11.00am – 12.00pm | Suitable for 11-13 years
• 2.00pm – 4.00pm | Suitable for 10+ years

Join us at Lurgan Park for a fun multi-sport session, featuring rugby and Gaelic football skills and techniques. All skill levels welcome—come ready to have some fun!

Children must bring football boots

£2pp | Booking essential 

Gosford Forest Park
Thursday 31 July | 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Immerse yourself in nature and help promote relaxation and overall wellbeing by slowing down your pace and letting go of the daily stresses, with the feel of moss underfoot and the smell of pinecones.

Age 18+ | £2pp | Booking essential 

Lurgan Park
Monday 4 August | 10.00am – 12.00pm

Gosford Park
Friday 8 August | 10.00am – 12.00pm

Get hands-on with nature! Join us for outdoor fun, building rope swings, making natural crafts and exploring the environment in a relaxed, playful setting.

Barn Museum, Tannaghmore Gardens 
Sunday 3 August | 11.00am – 4.00pm

Join us for a captivating Heritage Skills Open Day, where the past comes to life through hands-on demonstrations. Discover the timeless art of coppersmithing, basket weaving, butter making, and leather working. Watch live spinning and weaving sessions and gain valuable building repair advice from experts and don’t forget to explore the fascinating Agricultural Museum! A perfect day out for families and history enthusiasts.

Free admission 

Armagh Palace Demesne
Friday 8 August | 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Literary Heritage Walk –  Early vernacular literature is widely recognized as one of the oldest literary traditions in Western Europe, and few places can claim a more significant role as a cradle of regional and European literature than the area now known as ABC Council. At the heart of this rich literary legacy is Armagh and Palace Demesne. Let’s explore the history and cultural heritage that shaped this important literary hub.

Age 18+ 

£2pp | Booking essential 

Gosford Forest Park
Thursday 31 July |  10.00am – 12.00pm

Scarva Park
Tuesday 5 August | 10.00am – 12.00pm

Lurgan Park
Thursday 7 August | 10.00am – 12.00pm

Let the little ones dig in and go wild! Make mud pies, enjoy messy play and get crafty with nature, in a safe outdoor setting.

Age 3-5 years | All children to be accompanied by an adult

£2pp | Booking essential 

Lurgan Park
Thursday 31 July | 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Come along and enjoy a beautiful evening walk in picturesque surroundings of Lurgan Park. Discover the hidden benefits of local plants and trees, as our guide shares fascinating insights into natural remedies and plant folklore found right on your doorstep.

Age 18+ 

£2pp | Booking essential

Bushcraft Centre, Oxford Island
Thursday 31 July | 6.00pm – 8.30pm

Come along to our No Dig workshop. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a complete novice, these workshops cover a wide range of topics with helpful advice on; No dig practices, crop planning, composting and more.

Suitable for all ages | Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult Age 18+

£2pp | Booking essential

Tannaghmore Gardens
Wed 30 July | 10.00am – 12.00pm

Edenvilla Park
Wed 30 July | 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Solitude Park
Fri 1 August | 10.00am – 12.00pm

Dromore Park
Fri 1 August | 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Armagh Palace
Wed 6 August | 10.00am – 12.00pm

Loughgall Country Park
Wed 6 August | 2.00pm – 4.00pm

As part of ABC Council’s Love Parks Week 2025 and celebration of National Playday we will be offering a series of fun, engaging, free play opportunities across our parks. Children of primary school age are invited to attend (registration essential) and have some playful outdoor fun!

Age 5-11 years | Adults to stay in the vicinity of the park during the session

£2pp | Booking essential 

Solitude Park
Sat 2 August

• 10.30am – 11.30am | Age 10-12 years
• 2.00pm – 3.00pm | Age 13+ years

Whether you’re rolling into something new or want to progress onto the next step, our skateboard lessons are your ticket to confidence, creativity and pure joy. You will learn how to balance, turn, stop, and even try some beginner tricks – all in a safe, exciting and super encouraging environment.

£2pp | Booking essential 

Loughgall Country Park 
Tue 5 August | 2.00pm – 3.00pm [7-10 years] & 3.00pm – 4.00pm [11-14 years]

Join the coaches from Loughgall F.C. and let your child kick-start their love for the beautiful game! This fun and friendly session is perfect for kids of all abilities to try out soccer, learn basic skills, make new friends and most importantly – have a blast!

£2pp | Booking essential 

Armagh Palace Demesne
Fri 8 August | 2.00pm & 3.00pm

Edenvilla Park
Mon 4 August | 2.00pm & 3.00pm

Come join us for a fun and friendly adventure in the forest! Meet Goldilocks, a curious little girl who finds a cozy house with three bowls of porridge, three chairs and three beds. But who lives there? Three bears! This playful, gentle telling of the classic tale is perfect for little listeners, full of giggles, surprises and just the right amount of “too hot,” “too cold,” and “just right!”

Suitable for children under 6 years | Children must be accompanied by an adult

£2pp | Booking essential 

Solitude Park
Tuesday 5 August | 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Join us for a guided walk where every tree tells a story. Discover how our ancestors used them for tools, shelter, and medicine and learn their role in our lives today. Nature, history and tradition come alive on this unique trail experience!

Age 18+

£2pp | Booking essential