Servite Priory - Benburb Centre |
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Pastoral, Retreat & Conference Centre Promoting Peace & Reconciliation In Northern Ireland |
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Location |
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Servite Priory—Benburb Centre 10 Main Street Benburb Co. Tyrone BT71 7JZ N. Ireland |
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Friar Servants of Mary (OSM) Servite Trust N.I. - Charity Number XN55092 |
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How to get to Benburb Village, the Priory, the Centre and Benburb Valley Park |
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Servite Priory - Benburb Centre is situated in the picturesque countryside of East Tyrone. The Manor house, Benburb Castle and Benburb Valley Park are bordered to the south by the river Blackwater and to the north by the Brantry.
Within Benburb Valley Park there are five listed buildings, from a 17th century castle/bawn to a small bridge over a 18th century race. Part of the Ulster Canal and its 5th, 6th and 7th locks are integral to the Park as is the gorge of the river Blackwater.
Getting to Benburb
By Car
Travelling by car from Belfast take the M1 and leave it at the Dungannon exit and head towards Armagh City on the A29. In the village of Moy take the B129 to the B130 and Benburb Village.
Travelling from Belfast take the M1 from Dublin, then the A1 to Newry and then the to Armagh. Take the A29 road to Dungannon and then the B130 to the town of Blackwatertown and on to Benburb.
By Rail and Bus
There is a regular bus service to Dungannon and Armagh from Belfast and from Dublin. The nearest railway station is Portadown
Further information about rail and bus timetables can be found on the Translink
By Sea
Travelling to Benburb by sea from the rest of the United Kingdom is quite easy and sailings from Scotland and Liverpool to Belfast and Larne.
By Air
Northern Ireland is served by two main airports - Belfast International Airport is situated near the town of Antrim in County Antrim and Belfast City Airport which is in the east of the city. |
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Distance from the Priory & Centre
Dublin 97 miles
Belfast 42 miles
Newry 25 miles
Armagh 7 miles
Dungannon 7 miles
Portadown 14 miles
Derry 75 miles
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