Sculptures
Amazing
This park is fabulous! The grounds are very well kept with loads of wildlife! Plenty to see and do! Definitely on the list of things to do in Donegal
Gloria
8/6/2021 – Tripadvisor
Oakfield Park is host to a spectacular collection of garden sculptures, crafted by talented artists from wood, stone and metal. The sculptures are dotted around the Upper and Lower gardens for you to find as you make your way around the gardens.
A child sits on one half of the Love Seat
Deer by Rupert Till, in the paddock
Railway Information
Difflin Lake Railway
Duchess of Difflin
Earl of Oakfield
Bishop Twysden
- Architect
A & E Wright, Belfast - Consultant
Martin’s Models Garden Railways - Gauge
15 inches - Length of Track
4km (2.5 miles) including sidings - Rail
Steel, S7, 14lb/yard - Minimum Radius
65 ft. (22 metres) - Ruling Gradient
1 in 30 straight, 1 in 45 curves - Sleepers
Galvanised steel and treated softwood
Duchess of Difflin
- Built By
Exmoor Steam Railway Co. - Delivered
February 2003 - Overall Width
45 inches (1.1 meters) - Length
10 ft. (3.05 meters) - Height
5 ft. 10 inches (1.8 meters) - Weight
3.2 tonnes - Driving Wheels
14 inch (355mm) diameter - Boiler Pressure
150 lb./sq. in.
Earl of Oakfield
- Built By
Alan Keef Ltd. - Features
Perkins 103.10 3-Cylinder diesel engine - Length
8 ft. (2.4m) - Height
6 ft. (1.8m) - Width
4 ft. (1.2m)
- Built By
James Duncan - Overall Width
3 ft. (0.92 meters) - Length
6 ft. 7 inches (2.0 meters) - Height
6 ft. 2 inches (1.9 meters) - Weight
2.0 tonnes - Driving Wheels
12 inch (300mm) diameter
What a fantastic day
I went to Oakfield park with my 4 and 5 year old boys and in their words it was the best day of our holiday ever! From the start we were met with extremely kind and enthusiastic staff members who couldn’t be more helper. My son’s played in the playground and explored all Oakfield had to offer for six hours. It was so clean and well looked after. A hidden gem we will definitely be returning to.
A_Ui_Mhathuna
7/7/2021 – TripAdvisor
Great day at Oakfield Park yesterday
Had a wonderful guided tour of the upper gardens (delighted to see 4 acres of wild flowers coming up and wild garlic everywhere) then strolled around the lower gardens later on. Scrap was still with us the last time we were here and his photo by the Faerie Tree is still one of my favourites. Oakfield is more beautiful than I remember and Morholt the Land Giant is amazing! Coffee at Buffers was great and cheap. Something for everyone.
Terence McCann
30/05/2021 – Facebook
Santa Express
By FAR the best Santa experience we have visited. Every part is so well planned and feels so professional. From the train to the grotto to the outdoor entertainment and puppet show. My sons loved every bit of it. We ate at the restaurant and the food was so easy to order and quick. All round a 5* experience.
SarahApple17
22/12/2020 – Tripadvisor
Fantastic jewel of a location.
Beautiful gardens and superbly maintained. It is beautifully presented with wonderful facilities and staff. The railway is a gem and so much fun. The restaurant has good value food and great coffee. So much to see in the grounds. Do not miss a visit to Oakfield.
John Hayes
21/08/2021 – Google
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