Top Things to do in County Armagh
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Discover the best top things to do in County Armagh, United Kingdom including St. Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic), Tayto Castle Tours, Tannaghmore Farm and Gardens, Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Navan Centre & Fort, Basil Sheils, Lurgan Park, Armagh Astronomy Centre and Planetarium, Brownlow 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. Tayto Castle Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 293 reviews
Set deep in the heart of the Ulster countryside is Tayto Castle where Tayto have been making some of the world’s best loved crisps and snacks since 1956. The Tayto Castle tour allows you to experience the magic of Tayto, see firsthand how our famous crisps and snacks are made and even meet our brand mascot, Mr Tayto.
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. Lough Neagh Discovery Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By williamr0berth
Situated in Oxford Island nature reserve, this restaurant serves delicious home made food which is very reasonably priced. Friendly staff super views.
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. Basil Sheils
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Basil Sheils Bar, Lounge & Beer Garden. Bed & Breakfast and Self Catering Accommodation. The Forge Restaurant.
Reviewed By PD_1410 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Went for lunch with my sister and Mother. It was very good indeed. Service was excellent and a welcoming open fire to keep us warm. Would recommend.
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. Brownlow House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Fatherandhusband - Belfast, United Kingdom
Took my wife and another couple over to Brownlow House Historical Site, just next to Lurgan Park, in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, UK. last week. What a wonderful experience! We were seated in a large historical room, just oozing history and historical ambience, by our waitress, Louise, and made to feel very welcome as dinning guests. The food was served on a spotlessly clean dinning-table, piping hot, and the best homely cooked meals I have tasted for a long long time: the menu had curries, and fish in batter dishes; succulent chicken; mouth wateringly fresh salads; and all washed down with pure ice-cold water served to our party in old historical glass bottles with sealing caps attached to the long bottle necks. Most impressive indeed! Almost as impressive as the great, well cooked, tasty food, was the prices we paid for it! Very very reasonable - approximately £32.00 for four large, well cooked, meals! The eating experience completed, our party were approached by the Manager/Director of Brownlow House, Mr David Martin. Mr Martin asked if we might like a guided tour of Brownlow House, with all its historical artifacts and furnishings, costly Italian marble fire-places; and not one, but TWO wonderfully designed Historical Museums - one in the upper rooms of the large Aristocratic House, and one down in the cellar area, dedicated to the American Forces that billeted there at Brownlow House during World War 2. Wow! What a treat! It was magnificant. I would, therefore, immediately endorse Brownlow House as a MUST SEE attraction if visiting Northern Ireland, UK. Great food. Wonderful Museums! And a feel-good factor of curtesy and interest that made for a truly tremedous day. Thank you, Louise and the Martin Family, for affording each of our party a remarkable experience!
