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Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

The Oriel

In or near Tullylish.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Oriel in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Wall Road, Gilford - geograph.org.uk - 3033208

Kenneth Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Scarva · 4.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit The Oriel, the nearest railway station is Scarva, which is 4.5 km away. The postcode for The Oriel is BT63 6HS, and entry is free. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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About

The Oriel is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Oriel (also known as The Oriel of Gilford) was a restaurant in Gilford, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in both 2004 and 2005. In 2005 the restaurant also gained recognition of the Egon Ronay Guide. The Guide listed it as one of the 25 best restaurants in the United Kingdom. The restaurant closed down in 2006. The head chef of The Oriel was Barry Smyth.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.3719, -6.3600
Postcode
BT63 6HS
Parliamentary constituency
Upper Bann
Established
2002
Nearest railway station
Scarva4.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Oriel?
The Oriel is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT63 6HS).
What is The Oriel?
The Oriel in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Oriel?
The nearest railway station is Scarva, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT63 6HS.
When was The Oriel built?
Built or established in 2002.
Is The Oriel free to visit?
Yes, The Oriel is free to enter.
How do I get to The Oriel?
The nearest railway station is Scarva, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT63 6HS.