NAVAN CENTRE & FORT, ARMAGH Emain Macha VisitArmagh.com/navan
EMAIN MACHA The legendary Emain Macha (Navan Fort) is the earliest capital of Ulster and ancient seat of kings; it is home to the warrior hero, Cuchulainn, and the Red Branch knights. Immerse yourself in life 2,000 years ago with our new and enhanced living history offering! • Be welcomed into the clan with a • Discover the Iron Age village area, cleansing ceremony. decorated as in times of celebration! • Taste our traditional mead & • Connect with the land and energy homemade herb bread, using locally through Celtic Mindfulness. foraged foods. • Explore the historical site of Navan Fort! • Enjoy storytelling by the fire, including the ancient tales of the Ulster Cycle.
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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Lots to discover for little ones… • Dress like a Celtic warrior! • Complete the Ecology trail and receive a prize. • Enjoy the Archaeology Discovery Room and outdoor play area! • Bring archaeology to life by digging in the archeo-pit and see what you can unearth!
COFFEE, GIFTS & GROUPS Time to relax and unwind... • The Navan Coffee Shop is the perfect stop for breakfast or lunch, with freshly baked scones, sandwiches, paninis, wraps, daily specials and free, convenient parking. • Our gift shop stocks a wide array of souvenirs and can boast Armagh’s finest selection of local history and specialist books.
• Full range of customised group tour options including special interest, Celtic Spirituality, Education and Warrior Schools. • Competitive room hire • Research your family history (must be pre-booked)
Open all year, except for Christmas/New Year period. Details in this brochure are correct at time of printing. Please check our website for further information. MOY LEADING TO DUNGANNON
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Navan Centre & Fort, 81 Killylea Road, Armagh. BT60 4LD
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Navan Fort is a State Care monument under the ownership of the Historic Environment Division, Department for Communities.