What to do in Armagh

Activities, attractions and tours

St. Patrick\'s Cathedral featuring a statue or sculpture, heritage elements and a monument
Armagh featuring religious elements, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Navan Fort and Visitor Centre which includes heritage architecture, a house and heritage elements
Armagh showing interior views, heritage elements and religious elements
St. Patrick\'s Cathedral showing heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

Armagh Attractions

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Places of interest in Armagh

Armagh is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Armagh, and make it a breeze to explore Armagh and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Armagh to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Armagh attractions

Armagh has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Armagh to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Armagh.

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1. Armagh Planetarium

It’s not only about the sound and light shows though – there are also spacey exhibits and displays of all kinds.County Armagh’s planetarium was built in 1965 and has a history of innovation in planetarium circles. It was one of the first to use video tape recorders in the 1970s, and in the 1980s it was the first to create a fully interactive planetarium show, Space Odyssey, designed so that audience members could choose what topics the show would cover next.
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Armagh Planetarium

2. St. Patrick's Cathedral

St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral is a 19th-century religious icon in a rural part of Armagh. Standing on a green hill, the church and its tall twin spires rise above the city. Explore the church’s fascinating collection of historical relics and examine stone carvings that date back thousands of years.
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St. Patrick\'s Cathedral which includes interior views, heritage elements and heritage architecture

3. St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral

St. Patrick’s Anglican Cathedral is the heart of the Church of Ireland, an important structure on a hill in Armagh. It is the counterpart to nearby St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, with whom it shares cordial relationships.
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4. Navan Centre & Fort

The Navan Centre and Fort is a complex that honors and attempts to explain an ancient pagan monument. The fascinating site consists of a circular hill where buildings once existed, surrounded by a ditch. Stop and reflect on the possible origins and purposes of this ceremonial complex that has become an integral part of Celtic mythology.
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Navan Fort and Visitor Centre which includes heritage architecture, a house and heritage elements

5. Palace Demesne

The Palace Demesne is a scenic historical parkland just a short walk from Armagh’s city center. The original palace was established along with a new archbishop’s residence in the late 18th century, when Church of Ireland leadership returned to Armagh after centuries away. Visit the Palace Demesne to admire its dignified architecture and stroll around its landscaped grounds and gardens.
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6. No 5 Vicars' Hill

No 5 Vicars’ Hill may look like a humble old home from the street, but the wide-ranging collections inside offer a fascinating portal to the past. Stroll along the row of Georgian houses known as Vicars Hill, many of them constructed by the 18th-century Archbishop Richard Robinson. Visit No 5 Vicars’ Hill to discover an expansive exhibit of historical artifacts, from Neolithic stone tools to early modern prints and medals.
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7. Armagh Robinson Library

Armagh Robinson Library (formerly Armagh Public Library) is one of Ireland’s oldest libraries. Many of its collections date back even further than the beautiful historic building that houses them. Enter the library and find yourself in literary paradise, with bookcases reaching all the way up to the top of the building’s high ceilings. In addition to these written treasures, the library also houses a wide selection of other fascinating historical items.
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What to do in Armagh

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Armagh Planetarium

Armagh Planetarium

4.5/5(2 reviews)

The Armagh Planetarium is the only one in Northern Ireland and is an excellent way of learning about the night skies.

Armagh Planetarium
St. Patrick\'s Cathedral which includes interior views, heritage elements and heritage architecture

St. Patrick's Cathedral

4/5(6 reviews)

Browse intriguing 18th-century silverware, inspect marvelous mosaics and climb the steps to the bell tower of this striking cathedral set on a hill.

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Armagh which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and heritage elements

St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Inspect the fascinating Celtic and medieval carvings that decorate the interior of this Anglican church and attend a choir service.

St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral
Navan Fort and Visitor Centre which includes heritage architecture, a house and heritage elements

Navan Centre & Fort

4/5(2 reviews)

Bring your kids to this family-friendly complex that sheds light on the fascinating mound and other archeological finds of the region.

Navan Centre & Fort
Armagh showing flowers, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Palace Demesne

Explore the rolling meadows, stately gardens and elegant buildings of Armagh’s well-loved park, once home to the archbishops of the Church of Ireland.

Palace Demesne
Armagh which includes street scenes

No 5 Vicars' Hill

Originally built to store the city’s church records, this 18th-century gem has been lovingly restored as a museum of local religious and cultural history.

No 5 Vicars' Hill
Armagh featuring an administrative building, interior views and heritage elements

Armagh Robinson Library

5/5(1 review)

Discover centuries of books and manuscripts as well as an array of other fascinating historical artifacts within the walls of this stately 18th-century building.

Armagh Robinson Library

Market Place Theatre

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy a show at Market Place Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Armagh. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Market Place Theatre

Armagh Ancestry

Enjoy an outing to Armagh Ancestry during your stay in Armagh. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Armagh Ancestry

 

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