Visitor attractions in Armagh

Armagh County Museum
Discover a rich and varied legacy revealed in objects ranging from prehistoric artifacts to household items from a bygone age. With a range of changing exhibitions throughout the year, Armagh County Museum is an ideal place to see and explore the fair county of Armagh.
www.nmni.com/acm

Cathedrals
St Patricks Church of Ireland Cathedral www.stpatricks-cathedral.org
St Patricks Roman Catholic Cathedral www.armagharchdiocese.org

St Patricks Trian Visitor centre
This visitor complex in the heart of Armagh City; it incorporates 3 exhibitions The Armagh Story, Patrick’s Testament and The Land of Lilliput.   The Armagh Story which details Armagh’s historic Pagan monuments through to the coming of St Patrick.  While Patrick’s Testament exhibition takes a more in depth look at St Patrick through ‘The Book of Armagh’.  The third exhibition is The Land of Lilliput which is inspired by Jonathan Swift’s book Gulliver’s Travels.
www.armagh.co.uk

Navan Centre and Fort
The Navan Centre & Fort helps you understand in a fun and interactive way, one of Ireland’s most importance archaeological sites, the legendary Emain Macha [Navan Fort].  The site is steeped in legend and folklore as the ancient seat of the Kings and Queens of Ulster and provides many interesting discoveries for the modern archaeologist.

The Centre offers visitors a unique appreciation of the history of the area through a stimulating exhibition packed full of information, artifacts and hands on activities for all the family.  Enjoy the myths and legends of the Ulster Cycle in the vibrant audio visual show.  Witness the Celtic Characters bring history to life in the Iron Age/Early Christian period dwelling with demonstrations of cooking, weaving, farming and much more.
http://www.armagh.co.uk/Navan-Fort.aspx

The Armagh Planetarium www.armaghplanet.com

The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre is Armagh's state of the art cultural and conference facility in the heart of this historic city. In an all year round programme, we present the best in arts performances, activities, and entertainment with something to suit everyone's taste.

Ardress House
This charming 17th-century farmhouse, elegantly remodelled in Georgian times, offers fun and relaxation for all the family. Set in 40 hectares (100 acres) of countryside there are apple orchards, charming woodland and riverside walks. The atmosphere of a working farmyard has been rekindled with the return of small animals.

The Armagh Observatory www.arm.ac.uk

For more information about Armagh visit www.armagh.co.uk