Oxford Island Nature Reserve

Oxford Island Nature Reserve

Derrymacash, Craigavon, County Armagh, BT66 6NJ

Located on the South-East shores of Lough Neagh the Oxford Island Nature Reserve has been recognised for its dark skies by the International Dark Sky Association as a Dark Sky Discovery Site.  Note that whilst this site is open access to pedestrians at all times the gates are locked to vehicles overnight.  This venue hosts occasional public stargazing events.


Oxford Island Nature Reserve is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 28/11/23

    4%
  • 28/11/23

    5%
  • 29/11/23

    1%
  • 29/11/23

    0%

Weather forecast for Lurgan (2.5 miles away) updated 28/11/23 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Irish Astronomical Association monthly meeting

    Wednesday 29th November 2023 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Queen's University - Belfast, Belfast, BT9 6BD (19.1 miles away)

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  • Telescope Clinic at OM Dark Sky Observatory

    Sunday 3rd December 2023 from 15:00pm to 16:00pm

    OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory, Cookstown, BT79 8JH (26.7 miles away)

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  • Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society lecture meeting

    Monday 4th December 2023 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Ballyclare High School, Ballyclare, BT39 9HJ (23.8 miles away)

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  • Irish Astronomical Association monthly meeting

    Wednesday 13th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Queen's University - Belfast, Belfast, BT9 6BD (19.1 miles away)

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  • Geminids Meteor Shower at OM Dark Sky Observatory

    Friday 15th December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory, Cookstown, BT79 8JH (26.7 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

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  • Manor View Bed & Breakfast – Cookstown

    Cookstown, Kildress, County Tyrone, BT80 9RS (20.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Sperrinview Glamping

    71 Blackrock Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9PA (26.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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