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Conkers is a family day out in the heart of the National Forest at Moira, built over a former colliery and now spread across 120 acres of young woodland. There’s an indoor discovery centre with interactive exhibits, plus outdoor trails, adventure play, a splash park and a treetop walkway through the canopy. A little road train links the two visitor sites. Open to visitors year-round; it makes an easy pairing with Moira Furnace next door.

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