Ulster American Folk Park
Gala Dinners & Award Ceremonies at the Ulster American Folk Park
Two continents, two worlds, the Old and the New, make for unforgettable entertaining. The Museum’s Ship and Dockside Gallery beside the full-scale replica emigrant ship, “The Brig Union”, can accommodate special dinners and buffets. Lavishly decorated marquees, live musicians and entertainment complete the colourful, convivial scene.
The Ship & Dockside Gallery
Dine on the dockside of the Brig Union, an exact replica of an early 19th century sailing ship. This fabulous space is perfect for a gala evening for up to 80 people. As the gallery is an exhibit in itself the space requires no dressing and minimal pre-event set up stress. Ulster Street leads into the Ship & Dockside Gallery which is perfect for pre-dinner drinks in Reilly’s pub or taking your drink for a stroll down the street to have a look at the Chemist, Printers, Saddlers or Ropeworks
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At a glance
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| Room Name |
Banquet Capacity |
Cabaret Capacity |
Theatre Capacity |
Hrs available for hire |
Floor Level |
Wheel-
chair access |
Min booking period |
| Ship & Dockside Gallery |
80 |
60 |
120 |
7am-9am or 6pm-1am |
Yes |
Yes |
2 hours |
Unique offering
To make your evening truly memorable, we can offer a range of special options that your guests will talk about for years to come:
- Costumed Characters
Characters in appropriate and accurate period costume will bring your event to life. Thomas Mellon himself may stop by for a visit, or the Ships Captain! These are just some of the many characters that can interact with your guests, providing a utterly memorable experience. You may even want a Captains table for hosting your VIP’s!
- Historical re-enactments
Depending on the theme of your evening and weather pending. Your guests may enjoy some first person interpretation with a re-enactment of the return of Thomas Mellon. This lasts approximately 20 minutes. This could then be followed by a visit to the Ship & Dockside Gallery to meet the Ship's Captain before dining.
- Themes
As one of Ireland’s leading and most diverse museums, we have access to a huge range of expertise, images and artefacts, all of which can help to give themed events real impact.
Additional information
Catering
There are a number of 5* menu options available to you and we are happy to tailor menus for themed events & evening. Please contact the Events team to discuss your requirements.
Car parking
Parking is available in the grounds of the Ulster American Folk Park. There are 12 parking bays for coaches and 275 car spaces as well as 14 disabled spaces.
Location
Ulster American Folk Park is 45 minutes from Derry and 1.5 hours from Belfast. It is 4 miles north of Omagh on the A5 road to Strabane.
Accommodation
There are a number of hotels close to the Ulster American Folk Park, including the Mellon Country Hotel and the Silverbirch Hotel. For further information and special offers on accommodation please go to www.discovernorthernireland/convention.
Event Services
We have a number of preferred suppliers with experience of setting up and executing a variety of events at the Ulster American Folk Park, from AV and lighting to stage hire. For further information please contact our events team.
Events Team
Members of our dedicated events team are available to provide support and to facilitate your gala evening at the Ulster American Folk Park. For further information on our gala dinner facilities, or to organize a site visit, please contact our Events Executive on +44 (0) 28 9039 5108 or complete the short form below:
Contact our events team