Navna Centre & Fort, Armagh Brochure 2023

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VisitArmagh.com/navan NAVAN CENTRE & FORT, ARMAGH ACBCBC 3415 Navan Centre & Fort, 81 Killylea Road, Armagh. BT60 4LD p +44 (0)28 3752 9644 w navan@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk f /navancentrefort t @navancentrefort i /navancentrefort Navan Fort is a State Care monument under the ownership of the Historic Environment Division, Department for Communities. Emain Macha Mill Hamiltonsb MARKETHILL Annahugh Loughg Annaghmo Moy Charlemont ARMAGH RICHHILL Magher Bannf Derrytr Derrymacash PORTADOWN Killylea Mil CR GAVO Blackwatertown B77 B31  St. Patricks Church of Ireland Cathedral NAVAN CENTRE Navan Fort County Armagh Golf Club The Palace Stables & The Palace Demesne MILFORD MOY LE ADING TO DUNGANNON MARKETHILL LEADING TO NEWRY DUBLIN The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre LEADING TO MONAGHAN KILLYLEA LEADING TO OMAGH HAMILTONSBAWN LEADING TO TANDRAGEE RICHHILL LEADING TO PORTADOWN - BELFAST St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral Observatory & Planetarium B115 A28 A29 A29 A3 A28 A28 A3 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.

EXPERIENCES & EVENTS

• Unleash your creativity with one of our half-day experiences and learn ancient skills, such as willow weaving or coppersmithing.

• Enjoy our extensive event calendar, marking the Summer and Winter Solstice, along with celebrations of Celtic festivals, such as Imbolc and Lughnasa. For latest event information, please see our website.

• Full range of customisable group tour options including special interest, Celtic Spirituality, Warriors Schools and Education visits.

ANCIENT GROUNDS COFFEE SHOP NAVAN FORT

As the earliest capital of Ulster & ancient seat of kings, the Legendary Navan Fort (Emain Macha), is home to the warrior hero, Cuchulainn and the Red Branch Knights. Our fully guided tours explore & explain this vast history, supported by amazing archaeological finds & mythological tales.

Our family oriented Meet the Warriors tours (April-September) transport you back 2000 years as you are immersed in life as a Celt! Transform into a Celtic warrior with traditional costume & face paints, try spear-throwing, practice wielding your sword & shield and discover the stories of our greatest Kings, Queens & Warriors.

Book your tour tickets at VisitArmagh.com/navan

Ancient Grounds Coffee Shop is located in the historical setting of the Navan Centre & Fort, just two miles from the City of Armagh, with free onsite parking.

Start your day with one of our renowned homemade scones, the ideal accompaniment to a warming tea or coffee. We also offer a wide array of

breakfast and hot lunch options, made from locally sourced ingredients, so you are sure to find something to tempt your taste buds. Our well-stocked gift shop offers an extensive range of souvenirs and can boast Armagh’s finest selection of local history & specialist books.

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