Welcome to Mid Ulster District Council’s Facility Hire hub – your starting point for booking high quality indoor and outdoor spaces across the district.
Whether you're planning a corporate event, community gathering, sporting fixture, private function, training session, or workshop, we offer a wide range of versatile venues designed to accommodate events of all sizes and purposes.
With convenient locations from modern leisure centres, meeting rooms, sports pitches, and scenic outdoor spaces, flexible booking options, and professional support, we are committed to helping you deliver successful events in exceptional settings.
Explore our facilities, discover what’s available, and book your ideal space today.
The Burnavon Theatre
Situated in Cookstown Town Centre, The Burnavon is just the ticket for your next performance, conference, exhibition, meeting, or training day. Offering a range of rooms and packages to suit all tastes and budgets. An events team, which includes dedicated technical staff, will ensure that your event runs smoothly and that all your requirements are met in a professional and timely manner.
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Auditorium seats: 347 theatre / 120 cabaret
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Studio: seats up to 60 people
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Exhibition area: seats up to 60 people
Other facilities: Nearby parking, disability accessible, catering services on request
For more information visit the Burnavon website.
Hill of The O'Neill
Hill of The O’Neill has been witness to many important historical events through the centuries. And indeed, the Hill and our grounds are still used today as the backdrop for all different types of events & functions.
Fully equipped to handle conferences, trade events, shows, product launches and workshops, and a team with the expertise to ensure a seamless experience for everyone.
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Tower room: capicity 60 people, suitable for conferences, workshops, civil ceremonies, weddings, training, receptions, private dinners
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Square Box: capacity 98 people, suitable for performances, seminars, private events, conferences
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Arts Studio: capacity dependant on event type, suitable for workshops, exhibitions, creative learning, community programmes
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Indoor event space: capacity 304 people, suitable for large business meetings, cultural events, private parties, community celebrations
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Outdoor Event Space: capacity 1000 people, suitable for festivals, open-air concerts, seasonal events, family fun days
Other facilities: On-site parking, external catering partner on request, entertainment license.
For more information visit the Hill of The O'Neill website.
OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory
OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland. The 78th area in the world to be accredited as an International Dark Sky Park, where astronomy meets archaeology.
Perfect for a captivating exhibition, an educational tour, or an unforgettable event this location provides an awe-inspiring backdrop where the wonders of the universe come alive.
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Exhibition Room/Tour Space: event capacity holds up to 30 and seated up to 25 people
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Suitable for: educational programs, astronomy clubs, educational visits, small group workshops, talks, music events
Other facilities: 90 parking spaces, including 7 accessible and 1 coach space, fully inclusive accessibility (lift hoist, changing spaces) grab-and-go food option and catering available for group bookings.
For more information visit OM Dark Sky Park website.
Dungannon Park
Dungannon Park, located just 2 miles from Dungannon town centre and near the M1 motorway, is a 70-acre public park that blends natural beauty with versatile amenities. It offers a broad range of recreational and leisure facilities, making it suitable for various types of outdoor and small indoor events.
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Multiple outdoor event spaces including Nunnery Hill, suitable for small to large gatherings such as outdoor festivals, family fun days, sporting events, corporate and team building days
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Fishing Lodge: hosts up to 10 people, suitable for small business meetings or community group meetings
Other facilities: Adequate parking, on-site catering, flat access but limitations for full wheelchair access, bandstand, football pitch, tennis court.
Meadowbank Sports Arena
Meadowbank is a versatile venue located in the heart of Mid Ulster. With flexible room options and excellent parking, it is well-suited for events ranging from local meetings to large scale sporting competitions.
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Cafe/Meeting Room: hosts up to 100 people. Ideal for informal events
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Main Sports Hall: maximum capacity of 500 people. Suitable for sports events, fairs,
exhibitions, competitions, coroportate hire, private functions, regional gatherings.
Other facilities: Extensive parking spaces (3 for buses and 5 disabled bays), on-site kitchen, fully accessible.
Mid Ulster Sports Arena
Located in Cookstown, Mid Ulster, it serves as a central hub for sporting events and for progressive sports development activities across Northern Ireland.
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Outdoor Facilities: 4 grass pitches (2 floodlit for soccer, GAA, rugby), 2 synthetic floodlit pitches (soccer, GAA, rugby), outdoor 5-a-side synthetic pitch, 2 floodlit tennis courts
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Indoor Facilities: indoor 3G pitch, indoor hard court, strength and conditioning gym, committee room and mobile meeting/party space
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Suitable for: Sports events and tournaments, community events, training and development
Other facilities: Extensive parking spaces (9 for buses and 16 disabled bays), on-site catering van.
Pomeroy Forest & Magic Trails
An impressive visitor centre at Pomeroy Forest serves as a shared community building and offers a large multi-use space, complete with retractable seating for approximately 150 people, two multi-purpose rooms, an onsite café located in the courtyard (with seasonal hours), toilets, changing facilities and kitchen.
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Main Auditorium: capacity up to 210 people (145 tiered, 60 loose)
Two Activity Rooms with retractable dividing walls: each with capacity for 40 people or combined 80/90, conference style seating for approximately 100 people
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Activity Room: capacity 40 people
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Suitable for: Conferences, community events, local theatre/cinema, educational visits, training events, inclusive family and disability friendly group days out
Other facilities: 110 parking spaces, fully inclusive access (changing areas, parking, bespoke disabled shower facilities), fully equipped multi-purpose kitchen.