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Activities & Attractions in County Armagh

Places to go, people to see

County Armagh is big on adventure, even though it’s Northern Ireland’s smallest county. But that just makes getting from one place to another a walk in the park. We’ve plenty of those by the way – and a whole lot more besides.

Here and there with St. Patrick

The hilltop cathedrals that overlook Armagh city are both dedicated to St. Patrick. This is where he founded his original stone church in 445AD. Today, Armagh is the ecclesiastical capital – the seat of two Archbishops – the Roman Catholic and the Church of Ireland Primates of Ireland.

The hill on which the Church of Ireland Cathedral stands gave its name to the city. Ard Mhacha means the Height of Macha. For the record, Macha was a legendary goddess. She’s also associated with nearby Navan Fort, well worth a trip in itself. Beneath the Cathedral lies a crypt housing a collection of carved figures and stone ornaments – pieces of history with many tales to tell.

A deer’s tale

The twin-spired Catholic Cathedral has its claim to fame too, reflected in the Cathedral’s great east window. The story goes that St. Patrick and his companions were once startled by a deer and her fawn. His companions planned to kill the fawn, but St. Patrick saved it, carrying it all the way to Tealach na Licci where, 1400 years later, the present Cathedral stands. Coincidence? We’ll leave that one with you.

Given their location, naturally the views from either building reward all that climbing effort. And give you a good excuse to stop off for some refreshment when you’re done.

The sky’s the limit

For heavenly bodies of another sort, nothing beats a trip to Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. A leading centre for astronomical research, it’s also a star attraction for kids. Look out for the largest meteorite in Ireland – it weighs 152kg – and check out the digital theatre, a window to the wonders of the universe.

Back to earth and back in time

Navan Fort or Emain Macha - yes, we’re back with the goddess – is not just a very important archaeological site, it’s also a very cool place to visit.

A former pagan ceremonial site, it’s been the ancient seat of Kings, Ulster’s earliest capital, and the sacred stronghold of legendary heroes Cuchulainn and the Red Branch Knights.

It’s hard to imagine all that’s gone on here. But you don’t have to. You can live the history here with an interactive experience that gets you down and dirty with the Celts. Well, that’s what happens when you go digging in Iron Age herb beds.

Book yourself into a library or three

No. 5 Vicar’s Hill stands opposite the main entrance door to St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral. A Grade A listed building, it’s the former home of the Diocesan Registry which held the Church records. Some of these are still on display, along with ancient coins, gems and old Armagh maps. There’s plenty for children to do too. Such as learning to write their name in Ogham, the earliest form of the Irish language.

Encountering Jonathan Swift’s own copy of Gulliver’s Travels from 1726, with corrections in his own hand, is just one of the reasons to stop off at the Archbishop Robinson Library. Books line the walls from floor to ceiling in this classical library, built so that the public could enjoy the 18th century Archbishop’s own collection of books and fine art. Though with some 42,000 printed works to get through, it may take you some time.
A more recent addition to the city is The Cardinal Tomas O Fiaich Memorial Library and Archive. It’s a treasure trove of important collections on Irish and church history, and includes many of the Cardinal’s own books and papers.

To the manor born

Brownlow House in Lurgan is a stunning country manor, designed by Edinburgh architect, William Henry Playfair. It’s a Calendar House, built with four wings, one for each season of the year. Oh, and 12 external corners, 52 chimneys and 365 rooms. You get the idea.

One of its most noted residents is Master McGrath, the only dog to win the Waterloo Cup three times. There’s a statue to him in Lurgan town centre.

The house itself played a part in World War II’s D-Day landings. The Brownlow HQ Museum will fill you on that. After which you can enjoy a spectacular afternoon tea overlooking the equally spectacular grounds.

Speaking of spectacular grounds, Brownlow House overlooks Lurgan Park, Northern Ireland’s largest and most beautiful urban park, and the second biggest Park in Ireland (250 acres). Located around an expansive man-made lake, it boasts 5km of pathways through mature woodland and open grassland. The park was once in fact part of the Brownlow estate and whilst these two locations are no longer formally linked, you can still make it a part of your visit.

This is Orchard County

You may have spotted that you don’t get very far in Armagh without meeting a Bramley Apple. And we do like to put them to good use.

From blossom to bottle is the promise of the Armagh Cider Company. The Troughton family have been growing apples on their farm near Portadown for four generations. With a brief 20 year diversion into a very successful stud business. But that’s another story.

Inspired by the Rev. W Brooke who, in 1682, wrote from Portadown that cider was being sold at 30 shillings a barrel, they decided to revive the art and created their own top quality, hand-crafted cider. They’d be delighted to welcome you for a tour and a tasting. So you can put that claim to the test.

Meet your hero

The humble crisp is elevated to something very special in the hands of Mr. Tayto. Larger than life, Mr. Tayto has travelled the world, bringing a taste of home to those who’ve left our shores. The star of his own advertising campaigns – and, indeed, many lunchboxes – you can see how he does it at Tayto Castle in Tandragee. A guided factory tour will let you in on the secrets – or most of them anyway.

If that’s left you with a taste for further adventures, there are plenty more in store. In this little county where nothing is too far away. And nothing is ever too much trouble.

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Clontygora Court Cairn

Killeen

Address

Ferryhill Road, Killeen, County Armagh, BT35 8NX

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

Price
Free

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Archaeological sites

Known locally as the ‘King’s Ring’, this court tomb has a prominent position in the southeast part of the rugged Slieve Gullion ring-dyke.

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Free

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Brian Russell Fly Fishing

Address

2 Velton Lawns, Laurelvale, Tandragee, Co Armagh, BT62 2PB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 388 41740 / 077 161 2044

b.russell147@btinternet.com

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Type:

Ghillies & Guides

Full time Flyfishing River/Lough guide providing quality days on running and still water for trout, salmon, pike and roach.
Experience method tuition one to one or as part of a group.

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Kinnego Marina

Craigavon

Address

Kinnego Marina, Annaloist Road, Craigavon, County Armagh, BT66 6NJ

Telephone
03300561190

kinnego.marina@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

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Marinas

Situated on Lough Neagh beside the Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, Kinnego Marina is the largest marina on the Lough. There is a range of associated amenities on site and instruction on watersports and water safety.

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Clare Glen

Craigavon

Address

Craigavon, Co Armagh

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Walking & Hiking

A delightful walk along the banks of the River Cusher

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Clonlum Cairn

Meigh

Address

Ballintemple Road, Meigh, County Armagh, BT35 8LQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

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Free

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Archaeological sites

This unusual megalithic monument is set on the eastern edge of a low ridge, overlooked by Slieve Gullion to the west and around 750m south of the badly disturbed remains of Clonlum court tomb.

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Free

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Xhale Mindfulness

Meigh

Address

37 St. Moninna Park, Meigh, County Armagh, BT35 8SL

Telephone
+44 (0) 7816 835 147

ann@xhale.biz

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Health & Wellbeing

Ann inherited her great love of the landscape from her mother, who was born on Slieve Gullion Mountain. She has practiced meditation for over 20 years & delivers immersive, mindfulness experiences, courses & retreats using meditation &the landscape.

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Famine Wall Walk - Mountain Ways Ireland

Meigh

Address

Slieve Gullion Forest Park, 89 Drumintee Road, Meigh, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 3057 0220

info@mountainwaysireland.com

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Guided Tour

Join our guides for a fascinating walk visiting the Famine Walls on Armagh’s highest mountain, Slieve Gullion. We will examine the famine and its impact in the area. Great views along the way over the historic Gap o the North.

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Nature and Foraging Tours with HartyCulture

Moy

Address

65 Tullyroan Road, Moy, County Armagh, BT71 6NF

Telephone
+44 (0) 7490 974 421

jono@tullyroan.com

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Type:

Sightseeing

Everything that grows in our environment has its place and purpose, be it edible, medicinal, practical or poisonous. From the roots in the earth to the leaves of the trees above, nature provides a bounty, just waiting to be discovered by all of us.

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Craigavon Lakes

Address

Co Armagh

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Walking & Hiking

An extensive network of walking and cycling paths are set within the Parkland around the Craigavon Lakes and are suitable for disabled users and families and incorporate the National Cycle Network Route 9. The route around the two lakes is 3 miles,…

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Tandragee Golf Club

Tandragee

Address

Markethill Road, Tandragee, County Armagh, BT62 2ER

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 3884 1272

office@tandragee.co.uk

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Parkland Golf Course

Tandragee Golf Club is situated within the historic walls of the Duke of Manchester’s estate. This well wooded parkland course is a good test of golf for any golfer who cares to visit.

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- Restaurant on site
Slieve Gullion Tour - Mountain Ways Ireland

Killeavy

Address

Slieve Gullion, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8LN

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 3057 0220

info@mountainwaysireland.com

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Guided Tour

W.B. Yeats called it Ireland's most mystic mountain and this is where the team at Mountain Ways Ireland is proud to call home.We have an in depth knowledge of this sacred mountain and all of her moods as the seasons change.

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Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre

Lurgan

Address

Turmoyra Lane, Lurgan, Armagh, BT66 6NG

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 3832 6606

golfski@craigavon.gov.uk

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Adventure Sport Centre

Situated in beautiful wooded surroundings, the centre is Northern Ireland's only outdoor artificial ski slope. The 300 ft main slope, nursery slope and snow tubing facilities ensure the whole family is catered for.

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Cardinal Tomas Ó Fiaich Memorial Library And Archive

Armagh

Address

15 Moy Road, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 7LY

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 3752 2981

eolas@ofiaich.ie

Price
Free

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Cultural Centre

Cardinal Ó Fiaich's papers and books form the nucleus of the collection along with the Catholic church records for the archdiocese of Armagh. The archive holds special collections on the Irish overseas, Gaelic sports and 20th century Irish history.

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Free

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
Newry Canal Way

Address

Co Armagh

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Walking & Hiking

Quiet, easy route mostly on the canal side path

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Camlough Lake

Camlough

Address

Newtown Road, Camlough, County Armagh, BT35 7JJ

Telephone
+44 (0) 330 137 4046

visitorservices@nmandd.org

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Coarse Fishing

This is a large disused reservoir, well stocked with small to medium pike, bream, roach and perch.

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Foraging in the Foothills - Mountain Ways Ireland

Forkhill

Address

11a Cloghinny Road, Forkhill, County Armagh, BT35 9RY

Telephone
+353 (0)872 243 176

info@mountainwaysireland.com

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Guided Tour

Tapping into a lifetime love for the outdoors, centuries old tacit knowledge handed down through his family and years of my his research and experimentation, Brian will guide you on a foraging journey that reveals the hidden potential in even the…

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Parking & Transport
- Car parking
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- Parking (free)
Ashfield Golf Course

Cullyhanna

Address

44 Cregganduff Road, Cullyhanna, County Armagh, BT35 0NA

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 3086 8180

ashfieldgolfclub@gmail.com

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Parkland Golf Course

Celebrating 30 years of Golfing in South Armagh. Well worth a visit, with something for golfers exploring home courses and visitors too.

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- Restaurant on site
Airtastic Entertainment Centre Craigavon

Craigavon

Address

Unit 4B, Marlborough Retail Park, Craigavon, County Armagh, BT64 3AD

Telephone
+44 (0) 330 174 2933

craigavon@air-tastic.com

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Indoor Play Area

Bounce down to Airtastic Craigavon for some fantastic fun! Check out our Trampoline & Ninja Park, Alien Invasion Laser Tag, Bowling Alley, Mini Golf Course, Soft Play Centre and Amusement Arcade! Feeling hungry? We also have delicious food at our…

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From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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Derrymore House

Bessbrook

Address

Camlough Road, Bessbrook, County Armagh, BT35 7EF

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8778 4753

derrymore@nationaltrust.org.uk

Price
Free

Type

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The National Trust

A National Trust Property, Derrymore House is an elegant thatched cottage that stands amid a picturesque landscape estate less than 2 miles from Newry.

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Free

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Ardress House - Ladies Mile

Address

Co Armagh

Type

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Walking & Hiking

The short Ladies Mile Walk is a circular, relatively flat, beautiful woodland walk. The degree of difficulty is easy to moderate. Some small bridges and stiles have to be traversed.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)