Gosford Forest Park
Gosford Forest Park is a forest park located outside Markethill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The park, previously Gosford Demesne, was acquired by the Department of Agriculture in 1958 and comprises some 240 hectares of diverse woodland and open parkland. Gosford Forest Park is also home to Gosford Castle. It was designated the first conservation forest in Northern Ireland in 1986.
| Gosford Forest Park | |
|---|---|
Gosford Castle | |
| Type | Public Forest Park |
| Location | Markethill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland |
| Nearest city | Armagh |
| Coordinates | 54°18′09″N 6°31′20″W |
| Area | c. 240 Hectares |
| Created | 1958 |
| Operated by | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council |
| Open | Daily (year-round) |
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