Top Things to do in County Armagh
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10 Things to do in County Armagh That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in County Armagh, United Kingdom including St. Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic), Armagh Cider Company, Tannaghmore Farm and Gardens, Moneypenny's Lock, Navan Centre & Fort, Edenvilla Park & Edenvilla Secret Garden, Lurgan Park, Armagh Astronomy Centre and Planetarium, Oxford Island Tourist Information Centre, Ardress House.
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1. St. Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 269 reviews
Construction of this imposing Cathedral was started in 1840, dedicated for worship in 1873, and its magnificent interior décor completed in the early 20th century.
Reviewed By Bozeman-Dublin - Trim, Ireland
The Catholic Cathedral of St Patrick is mesmerising and absolutely towers above the rest of the city of Arnagh. Its twin towers can be seen from almost anywhere in town and the views of the city from the top of its steps is quite superb. I love how you can see the Protestant Cathedral from the main door as the two seem to gaze at each other from on high at different ends of the small city centre. There is a guided tour apparently but we just did it ourselves. The interior is jaw dropping with amazing columns, arches and mosaics on the walls and ceilings. There are lovely stained glass windows throughout and a gleaming marble sabctuary. The roof took a oht 5 decades to add because all the money collected to finish the cathedral had to be redirected to famine relief projects at the time. Watch for the 'famine line's in the roof. Wonderfully peaceful, ornate and humbling. A must-do when in Armagh.
2. Armagh Cider Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Ballinteggart House is nestled in the beautiful orchard county of Armagh, come and see how Armagh Cider is made from 'blossom to bottle' on our farm where the Troughton family have been growing apples for over 100 years. Tasting Visits - 45 minutes While tasting our range of ciders, hear about the unique Armagh Bramley Apple, history of the house & company. Orchards can be enjoyed & a picture gallery will highlight the cider making process. Group Tours - 1.5 hours Suitable for 10 or more people - starting with a tour through the orchards, the mill & bottling hall, followed by a sampling session of our range of juices & ciders Open Farm - 15th & 16th June 2019 Open to the public for a free family fun weekend - with regular tours & childrens activities Tea/Coffee or light lunches can be provided on request - all tours can be tailored to specific requirements. *As we are a small working cider mill all tours must be booked in advance - please contact us before visiting*
Reviewed By Q5905LNiand - Armagh, United Kingdom
We visited the cider farm on a very wet summers day, we were welcomed by Helen Troughton, she gave us a fantastic tour and allowed us to taste some of their brilliant products. I'm so impressed and would highly recommend a visit or purchase of any of their products.
3. Tannaghmore Farm and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By T4420MLjosephh
Animals well looked after very friendly cute lots to see good park for the children nice walk around
4. Moneypenny's Lock
5. Navan Centre & Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By Bozeman-Dublin - Trim, Ireland
This place is nothing short of amazing. Wonderful friendly staff and insightful, learned guides. You are met by your guide at the lovely visitors centre and brought out to meet costumed Celts who tell you about life as it was for them 2000 years ago. One guide/actor talks about rotary querns and grinding flour, another about barter and money and their rivalry with the Romans as well as other clans! Then another tells you about hunting, weaponry and diet. We really found the explanation of tracking and hunting prey quite mesmerising. Superbly done and so interesting. Then an archaeologist talks you through the finds at Emain Macha, what the fort was used for and some of the pottery, jewellery and La Tene artwork associated with these Celts. They have fires set up with spits and hides and a recreation of a Celtic house. After these talks the guide walks you to the fort and tells you all about it and its significance. Wonderful tour, nearly two hours in total. One of the best days out I've had in ages. A truly wonderful place.
6. Edenvilla Park & Edenvilla Secret Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By eileena384 - Portadown, United Kingdom
Pleasant walk with dog or without plenty of places to sit down excellent garden centre. Enjoyable even in the cold weather
7. Lurgan Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 716glennm - Belfast, United Kingdom
An absolute beautiful park very clean and tidy very well kept had a lovely walk round with even better company
8. Armagh Astronomy Centre and Planetarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 250 reviews
Discover the mysteries of the Universe when you visit this Planetarium's Star-Theatre, where digital projectors allow visitors to time travel through the galaxies.
Reviewed By jm2r - Bedford, United States
Saw 2 great dome shows at the planetarium: “beyond the blue” and “capcom go”. Growing up in Ireland, I always wanted to visit Armagh observatory. A serious center of astronomical study (15 astronomers in residence), the planetarium is the worlds first and leading planetarium. The history quickly suggests successive waves of upgrade and development across the 50 years of operation. This is well, well worth a visit. Armagh known as an ancient Irish northern capital boasts the Major cathedral and also center of astronomical study in Ireland. Beyond the Blue explores the Irish night sky. Kids loved it and later that night traced constellations, planets and Polaris from the Co Monaghan night sky! Capcom go celebrates the Apollo Landings The exhibits are wonderful. Lots of information about manned and unmanned lunar and solar travel. Excellent introductions for the kids to the solar system, moons of the solar system, rocks, meteorites, astronomical distance. Excellent kids workshops. Kids loved it. I loved it. I bought tickets online. BP$40 combined for both. Generous online discount for family of 5 and a further 20% discount for 2 shows!! Tickets picked up as we arrived. Well, well worth a visit Highly highly recommended!!
9. Oxford Island Tourist Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By Mogjagsam - Aghalee, United Kingdom
Visited here over the weekend with my daughter an our dog, beautiful fresh walks around the marina and the lake, paths everywhere I promise you don’t get lost. Plenty of parking spaces beside the tourist information centre.. ended our walk with a coffee an scone in the coffee shop.. beautiful views an well worth a visit.
10. Ardress House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By TheOpinion - Ireland, null
This is a modest farmhouse, very worthwhile visiting. The property is set in the apple county of Armagh, possibly best visited when the apple season is underway. Accompanied house tour, with farm machinery on display. Farmyard animals present usually only during summer months, (phone ahead, if bringing children). Lady Mile walk, can be muddy and only suitable for walkers, with appropriate footwear.
