Creggan Country Park

The challenge

Creggan Country Park is a registered charity providing outdoor activities, volunteering, education, and a biodiversity-rich site for the community in Derry~Londonderry. While they had attempted to build a website themselves, the DIY platform they used wasn’t fit for purpose. The site was difficult to manage, had limited visibility, and crucially lacked a functioning booking system.

When lockdown hit, staff approached us to create a professional website that could reach a wider audience and help them manage demand for activities.

Screenshot of Creggan Country Park website

Our approach

We built a new website structured around the key aspects of the Park: activities, events, volunteering, and the environment. The aim was to highlight not just what the Park offers, but the wider benefits it brings to the community.

An enquiry-based booking system was implemented, chosen because the charity didn’t have the resources to manage daily automated scheduling. This practical solution allows visitors to book activities online while giving staff control over when and how they respond.

The design was kept welcoming, clear, and mobile-friendly to appeal to families, schools, and volunteers alike.

The outcome

The new website now gives Creggan Country Park a professional digital presence that matches the breadth of its work. The booking system saves staff time each week by reducing manual phone and email bookings, while the site itself raises awareness of the Park’s activities and biodiversity.

With improved reach and clearer presentation of services, the Park can better engage both locals and visitors.

Screenshot of Creggan Country Park's events summary page

What this shows

This project demonstrates our ability to deliver charity and community websites that balance multiple goals, from bookings to education. By replacing a failing DIY setup with a fit-for-purpose solution, we helped Creggan Country Park extend its reach, save staff time, and showcase its valuable community role.

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