Navan Centre & Fort
Category: Families, Kids, Culture, Sightseeing
Type: Castles, Historic Homes & Sites, Visitor Centres, General Attractions
81 Killylea Road
Armagh
Co Armagh
BT60 4LD
Armagh
Co Armagh
BT60 4LD
Tel: +44 28 3752 9644
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
The ancient seat of the Kings and Queens of Ulster
Navan Centre & Fort
Georgina Campbell
The Navan Centre & Fort introduces you to one of Ireland’s most importance archaeological sites, the legendary Emain Macha [Navan Fort] and in a fun and friendly way.
The site is steeped in legend and folklore as the ancient seat of the Kings and Queens of Ulster. 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.
The site is steeped in legend and folklore as the ancient seat of the Kings and Queens of Ulster. 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.
Opening Time:
Open year round, daily from 10am. Closes 7pm Apr-end Sept and 4pm Oct-end Mar.
Admission Charge:
Summer: Adult £6, OAP £5, Child £4, Family £16.50. Winter: Adult £5, OAP £3.75, Child £3, Family £14.50.
Directions
Off A28 Killylea Road 2.5km (1.5 m) from Armagh CityView Similar Tourist Attractions
- The Burren Centre - Gateway to the Burren
- Avondale House & Forest Park
- Dublinia
- Ballyhack Castle
- Waterford & Suir Valley Heritage Railway
- Sligo Abbey
- Ulster Museum
- Guinness Storehouse
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- National Aquatic Centre - AquaZone
- Aughnanure Castle
- Doneraile Wildlife Park
- Portumna Castle & Gardens
- Aviva Stadium
- Chester Beatty Library
- National Photographic Archive
- Viking Splash Tours
- Lusk Heritage Centre
- Rothe House & Garden
- Russborough House
- Athenry Castle
- Navan Centre & Fort
- Maynooth Castle
- Trinity College Dublin & Book of Kells
- Battle of the Boyne
- Giants Causeway
- Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
- Hugh Lane Gallery
- National Concert Hall
- John F Kennedy Arboretum
- Galway Atlantaquaria
- Adare Heritage Centre
- Edmund Rice Heritage Centre
- Glenveagh National Park
- Dublin Zoo
- Garylough Mill
- Swiss Cottage
- Jerpoint Abbey
- King House
- Tower Museum
- Museum at the Mill
- Arigna Mining Experience
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- Adare Castle
- Kerry County Museum
- Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre
- Mizen Head Signal Station
- Belfast Zoo
- Ormond Castle
- Reginalds Tower
- Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) - Royal Hospital Kilmainham
- Killarney National Park
- Foynes Flying Boat Museum
- Dun Aonghasa
- Castle Ward House & Demesne
- Funtasia Waterpark
- Jameson Experience Midleton
- Funtasia Bettystown
- Doolin Cave & Visitor Centre
- Caherconnell Fort
- The Main Guard
- Desmond Hall
- Dromore Wood
- Phoenix Park
- The Ark
- Tayto Park
- Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
- Glebe House & Gallery - The Derek Hill Collection
- Kilbeggan Distillery Experience
- Pearse Museum & St. Endas Park
- Tintern Abbey
- Scattery Island Centre
- Dungarvan Castle
- National Gallery of Ireland
- Larne Museum & Arts Centre
- Charles Fort
- Leopardstown Racecourse
- Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum
- Kilmainham Gaol
- Croke Park & GAA Museum
- Saint Patricks Cathedral
- Blarney Castle
- Enniskillen Castle Museum
- Desmond Castle
- Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
- Government Buildings
- Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre
- Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
- Little Museum of Dublin
- Dunmore Cave
- Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
- The Hunt Museum
- Cobh Heritage Centre
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
- Casino Marino
- Thomond Park Stadium
- National Transport Museum
- Ardfert Cathedral
- Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
- Skerries Mills
- Ferns Castle
- Parkes Castle
- Fort Lucan
- Dunbrody Famine Ship
- Hill of Tara
- St Marys Abbey
- VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
- Armagh Planetarium
- Kilkenny Castle
- Donegal Castle
- National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
- Natural History Museum
- Hook Lighthouse & Heritage Centre
- Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
- Rathfarnham Castle
- Westport House, Gardens & Pirate Adventure Park
- National Sea Life Centre
- Farmleigh House & Estate
- Bushmills Distillery
- Famine Warhouse
- Lahinch Seaworld & Leisure Centre
- Iveagh Gardens
- Ross Castle
- Malahide Castle
- Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary
- Ceide Fields
- The Old Jameson Distillery
- The Blascaoid Centre - Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhoir
- National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
- Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre
- Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Ashtown Castle
- Dingle Oceanworld
- Trim Castle
- Skellig Michael
- National Wax Museum Plus
- Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
- Skibbereen Heritage Centre
- Glendalough
- Carrickfergus Museum
- Ulster American Folk Park
- St Marys Church
- Coole Park
- Dublin City Hall - Story of the Capital
- Queens University
- King Johns Castle
- Dublin Castle
- Boyle Abbey
- Derrynane House
- Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge
- National Leprechaun Museum
- Galway City Museum
- Dwyer McAllister Cottage
- Somme Heritage Centre
- Donegal County Museum
- Sentry Hill & Visitor Centre
- Titanic Belfast
- Ennis Friary
- Rock of Cashel
- Gallarus Oratory & Gallarus Castle
- The Butlers Chocolate Experience
- Emo Court
- Cliffs of Moher - Visitor Experience
- Castletown House
- Burren National Park
- Dan OHaras Heritage & History Centre
- Imaginosity - Dublins Children Museum
- Aillwee Cave
- Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Famine Museum
- Newmills Corn & Flax Mills
- Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
- Marble Arch Caves & Global Geopark
- Roscrea Castle & Heritage Centre
- Clonmacnoise
- Eagles Flying
- Clare Museum
- House of Waterford Crystal
- Cahir Castle
- Xtreme.ie - Adventure Centre
- Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park
- Craggaunowen - The Living Past
- Armagh County Museum
- Old Mellifont Abbey
- National Library of Ireland
- Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre
- Aras an Uachtarain
- Glasnevin Museum
- Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
- Muckross House & Gardens & Traditional Farm
- Listowel Castle
- Connemara National Park
- Castlecomer Discovery Park
- Mid Antrim Museum at The Braid
- St Stephens Green
- Crag Cave
- Florence Court
- Newgrange & Knowth - Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre
- Barryscourt Castle
- Patrick Pearses Cottage
- Christ Church Cathedral
- The Science Gallery
Local Recommendations
Hospitality
- Uluru Bar and Grill
(2.4km)NE - Mac Ivors Cider Co.
(13.1km)NE - Castle Leslie Estate
(13.2km)SW - Toby's Handcrafted Cider
(13.9km)NE - Armagh Cider Company
(14.9km)NE - Barnhill Apple Juice
(15.4km)NE - Long Meadow Cider
(16.5km)NE - Ballylisk of Armagh
(16.9km)NE - Silver Hills Foods
(17.4km)SW - Forthill Farm
(18.6km)NE - Grange Lodge
(18.9km)NW - Seagoe Hotel
(20.3km)NE - Hillgrove Hotel
(20.3km)SW - Andy's Bar and Restaurant
(21.2km)SW - Blackwell House
(21.6km)NE - Brewer's House, The
(22.1km)NW - Pot Belly Restaurant, The
(23.8km)NE - Clanconnel Brewing Company
(24.2km)NE - Kirks Seafood
(25.1km)SW - Suitor Craft Gallery & Tea Room
(25.3km)NW
Self Catering
- Golfkeel Cottages - Oatfield Cottage , The Loft Cottage, Dovedale Cottage
(26.0km)NE - Rostrevor Holidays
(41.5km)SE - Ballealy Cottage
(51.0km)NE
Farmers Markets
- Portadown - County Armagh - Friday & Saturday
(18.2km)NE - Tyrone - Dungannon Co Tyrone - 1st Saturday of Month
(18.2km)NW - Monaghan - Co Monaghan - Fridays
(21.0km)SW - Monaghan Country - Co Monaghan - last Saturday each month
(24.8km)SW - Dundalk - County Louth - Fridays
(42.2km)SE - Lisburn - County Antrim - Saturdays
(46.1km)NE - Castlebellingham - County Louth - First Sunday each month
(53.4km)SE - Cavan Town - Co Cavan - Friday Mornings
(58.7km)SW - Cavan - Co Cavan - Saturdays
(58.8km)SW
Tourist Attractions
-
Navan Centre & Fort
(0.0km)NW -
Armagh County Museum
(2.8km)NW -
Armagh Planetarium
(3.0km)NW -
Ulster American Folk Park
(54.2km)NW -
Sentry Hill & Visitor Centre
(59.3km)NW
Golf Courses
- Nuremore Hotel & Country Club
(42.5km) SW - Dundalk Golf Club
(46.2km) SE - Greenore Golf Club
(50.6km) SE
Gardens
- Hilton Park
(43.4km)SW - 28 Killyfaddy Road
(44.9km)NE - Knockabbey Castle & Gardens
(46.5km)SE
Nearby Towns/Areas
- Killeavy
(1.7km) NE - Armagh
(2.7km) NE - Benburb
(8.2km) NW - Richhill
(9.5km) NE - Glaslough
(13.1km) SW - Moygashel
(16.0km) NW - Emyvale
(17.4km) SW - Tandragee
(18.1km) NE - Portadown
(18.3km) NE - Dungannon
(18.9km) NW
Apps and Books
-
From Tide to Table by Georgina Campbell
Paperback edition of From Tide to Table - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying, Prep ...more...
Comments
There are currently no comments
Leave a comment
Not a member? Register for your free membership now!
Or leave a comment by logging in with: