Oakfield Park is a 100‑acre private estate and one of Donegal’s leading outdoor visitor attractions, located near the heritage town of Raphoe in East Donegal. Set around Ireland’s longest miniature-gauge railway, the park features award‑winning walled gardens, lakes, ponds, wildflower meadows, a hedge maze, extensive woodland walks, and family‑friendly play areas, offering a full‑day experience for visitors of all ages. The estate, a restored Georgian deanery, has been developed with a strong focus on sustainability, biodiversity, and community, including large‑scale native tree planting and wildflower habitats, positioning it as a carbon‑negative attraction.
At the heart of the park’s hospitality offer is Buffers, a fully licensed garden restaurant that showcases seasonal produce from Oakfield’s own kitchen garden and wider estate. Buffers serves home‑baked goods, light bites and hot dishes, along with speciality coffees, teas and local craft beers, with options for vegetarian, vegan and other dietary preferences. Indoor and outdoor seating allow guests to relax beside the railway and gardens, making Buffers a focal point for casual dining, private celebrations and catering for special events throughout the operating season.