Cookstown factfile

How to get to Cookstown
Cookstown is the fourth largest town in County Tyrone, in Northern Ireland. It's 72 km (45 mi) from Belfast along the M1 and 50 km (31 mi) from Belfast International Airport. The A29 links it to Dungannon to the south, and Omagh along the A505 to the west.

Cookstown's claim to fame
Cookstown has the honour of being home to the longest and widest main street in the whole of Ireland. So-called "One Mile Street" is actually 2.4 km (1.5 mi) long and 39m (130 ft) wide.

Shopping in Cookstown
Cookstown knows how to do shopping, with hundreds of stores lining the main street, retail parks and plazas—and ample free parking. High street names jostle for space alongside independent retailers.

The town's vibrant Saturday street market has been a Cookstown tradition for the last 400 years, and is still going strong.

How Cookstown got its name
Cookstown was named after its founder, Dr Allen Cooke, who established the settlement as a market town in 1628.

Things to see and do around Cookstown
Beaghmore Stone Circles are just 16 km (10 mi) away. The seven stone circles date back to 1500BC and are believed to have played a role in fertility rites during the Bronze Age. Other historical treats nearby include Tullaghoge Fort, Ardboe Old Cross and Abbey, and Killymoon Castle.

Ballyronan Marina is a picturesque spot to stop for a picnic, while Drum Manor Forest Park offers butterflies, Japanese gardens, ponds and gentle walking trails just 8 km (5 mi) from Cookstown.

Sports and leisure in Cookstown
There are no fewer than three golf courses in the area catering to all levels of ability.

Horse-riding is available locally, or you can simply enjoy walking or cycling through the district to enjoy the stunning countryside.

The angling season runs from March to October, and there are boat rides on Lough Neagh.

Arts and culture in Cookstown
Cookstown's Burnavon Arts and Cultural Centre offers a wide range of entertainment including concerts, comedy, kids' shows, dance, drama and visual arts performances.