Things to do in Armagh

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1. Armagh Planetarium

County Armagh’s planetarium was built in 1965 and has a history of innovation in planetarium circles. It was one of the first to use video tape recorders in the 1970s, and in the 1980s it was the first to create a fully interactive planetarium show, Space Odyssey, designed so that audience members could choose what topics the show would cover next.
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Armagh Planetarium

2. St. Patrick's Cathedral

St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral is a 19th-century religious icon in a rural part of Armagh. Standing on a green hill, the church and its tall twin spires rise above the city. Explore the church’s fascinating collection of historical relics and examine stone carvings that date back thousands of years.
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3. St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral

St. Patrick’s Anglican Cathedral is the heart of the Church of Ireland, an important structure on a hill in Armagh. It is the counterpart to nearby St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, with whom it shares cordial relationships.
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4. Navan Centre & Fort

The Navan Centre and Fort is a complex that honors and attempts to explain an ancient pagan monument. The fascinating site consists of a circular hill where buildings once existed, surrounded by a ditch. Stop and reflect on the possible origins and purposes of this ceremonial complex that has become an integral part of Celtic mythology.
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5. Armagh Robinson Library

Armagh Robinson Library (formerly Armagh Public Library) is one of Ireland’s oldest libraries. Many of its collections date back even further than the beautiful historic building that houses them. Enter the library and find yourself in literary paradise, with bookcases reaching all the way up to the top of the building’s high ceilings. In addition to these written treasures, the library also houses a wide selection of other fascinating historical items.
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6. No 5 Vicars' Hill

No 5 Vicars’ Hill may look like a humble old home from the street, but the wide-ranging collections inside offer a fascinating portal to the past. Stroll along the row of Georgian houses known as Vicars Hill, many of them constructed by the 18th-century Archbishop Richard Robinson. Visit No 5 Vicars’ Hill to discover an expansive exhibit of historical artifacts, from Neolithic stone tools to early modern prints and medals.
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7. Palace Demesne

The Palace Demesne is a scenic historical parkland just a short walk from Armagh’s city center. The original palace was established along with a new archbishop’s residence in the late 18th century, when Church of Ireland leadership returned to Armagh after centuries away. Visit the Palace Demesne to admire its dignified architecture and stroll around its landscaped grounds and gardens.
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Popular places to visit

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Armagh Planetarium

4.5/5(2 reviews)

The Armagh Planetarium is the only one in Northern Ireland and is an excellent way of learning about the night skies. It’s not only about the sound and light shows though – there are also spacey exhibits and displays of all kinds.

Armagh Planetarium
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St. Patrick's Cathedral

4/5(6 reviews)

Browse intriguing 18th-century silverware, inspect marvelous mosaics and climb the steps to the bell tower of this striking cathedral set on a hill.

St. Patrick's Cathedral
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St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Inspect the fascinating Celtic and medieval carvings that decorate the interior of this Anglican church and attend a choir service.

St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral
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Navan Centre & Fort

4/5(2 reviews)

Bring your kids to this family-friendly complex that sheds light on the fascinating mound and other archeological finds of the region.

Navan Centre & Fort
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Armagh Robinson Library

5/5(1 review)

Discover centuries of books and manuscripts as well as an array of other fascinating historical artifacts within the walls of this stately 18th-century building.

Armagh Robinson Library
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No 5 Vicars' Hill

Originally built to store the city’s church records, this 18th-century gem has been lovingly restored as a museum of local religious and cultural history.

No 5 Vicars' Hill
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Palace Demesne

Explore the rolling meadows, stately gardens and elegant buildings of Armagh’s well-loved park, once home to the archbishops of the Church of Ireland.

Palace Demesne
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Market Place Theatre

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy a show at Market Place Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Armagh. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Market Place Theatre
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Armagh County Museum

You can study the exhibits at Armagh County Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Armagh. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Armagh County Museum