Magherafelt Library

The library sits on the main drag through Magherafelt, a modest market town between Antrim and Londonderry that most people drive straight through without stopping. It's a functional, modern building - nothing fancy, but properly useful if you're based in the area for a few days.

Inside, you'll find the usual library setup: computers, a decent selection of books, children's section with activities and toys, and generally quiet staff who know their stuff. There's a small local history collection worth a browse if you're interested in what made this corner of County Londonderry tick. It's the sort of place families duck into on a rainy afternoon when walks around the surrounding countryside aren't appealing.

Free entry, obviously. Allow an hour tops unless you're properly digging into the archives or your kids are obsessed with the computer games. It's genuinely useful if you're staying at Sett on The Lough, just six miles away - a decent break from holiday park routines without needing to trek into a city.

Honestly? It's not a destination in itself. You won't plan a day around visiting Magherafelt Library. But as part of a quiet week exploring the Antrim landscape, with access to local info and somewhere warm and dry when the weather turns, it's worth knowing about. The staff can point you toward walks and local spots you might otherwise miss.