Things to do in Craigavon that might interest you and the family.  Many places of interest, tourist attractions, and lakes.

Things to do in Craigavon

There is a lot that might interest you and your family. The area has many places of interest. This might be interesting for people living in Craigavon, who might have missed something, an annual event, maybe you used to live in the area, or you are someone who plans to visit the area. There are many tourist attractions in Craigavon.


Halloween Fireworks

The Halloween fireworks display at Craigavon Lakes is just in front of the South Lake Leisure Centre. Craigavon Borough Council put on a great display this year. It could have been one of the best in Northern Ireland, and I attended this with the Focus Photography Club on Thursday, 31st October 2024.


Kinnego Marina in Oxford Island

Oxford Island Nature Reserve in Craigavon includes Kinnego Marina, which is beside the cafe, and further down towards the open water at the Oxford Island Discovery Centre, where it is quite a bit windier.  Kinnego Marina is located close to the car park and caravan park when you drive or walk through the entrance of Oxford Island. It’s a great spot as this is where the boats are located, the cafe and the kids' play area too. It is also great for dog walkers.


Kinnego MarinA

The marina is beautiful because it is such a unique place to visit.  Each time, you see something a bit different.  Sadly, you can't get down the pier to see the boats unless you know someone who owns or rents a boat, as it's locked up.

Boats lined up with water in the foreground.
Boats in silhouette, looking at boats in Kinnego Marina.
Branches and trees in silhouette in the foreground with boats in the background.
Fisherman at the water.
Boats and yachts lined up along the marina.
The lake.
A person fishing under an umbrella with boats in the distance right.

South Lake Leisure Centre

South Lake Leisure Centre is at Craigavon Lakes and is the new leisure development by the ABC Council. Plenty to do here for the kids and family, no questions about it.  Some show the new swimming pool, as I got a quick look through the windows. South Lake Leisure was built just before COVID-19 hit, so it was turned into a County Armagh Vaccination Centre during that time.  The centre has a swimming pool and a gym as well as other fitness suites and rooms.  Besides the main pool, there is a splash pool for the kids.   


SOUth lakE

There are plenty of places around the centre, including Craigavon Lakes.  Plenty of wildlife on offer. Why not walk the kids and family around the lakes?   

The centre.
Outside of South Lake Leisure Centre, there are large windows where the gym is located.
Pillars and the side of the building photographed in mono.
Entrance of the leisure centre.
Swimming pool photographed through a window.
Swimming pool through a window.
Looking down onto Craigavon Lakes as people walk.
The leisure centre beside Craigavon Lakes.
Large windows all around the centre.
Centre in background with a seater in foreground.
Wide photo of the centre showing more of the lakes.
Large windows.
The centre with the tree to the right, close up.
Front of the centre.
Outside of building.
Signage on the wall in blue letters with gym to the right, photographed from outside..
Angle looking up at windows.
Mono image of the outside of the building, close up with signage on the side of the building.
South Lake signage on the side of the building.