Navan Centre & Fort; Emain Macha
| County: | Co. Armagh |
| Tel: | 028-3752 9644 |
| Fax: | 028-3752 6431 |
| Email: | navan@armagh.gov.uk |
The Navan Centre interprets one of Ireland's most important ancient monuments, Navan Fort. It was the Ancient capital and seat of the Kings of Ulster. From the 'Real World' of archaeology, travel to the 'Other World' to hear legends of the Ulster Cycle. Visit the unique Iron Age/Early Christian period dwelling and, through the Living History interpretation, learn about a past life. Finally, walk the path of history to the Navan Fort, the Ancient Seat of the Kings. Exhibitions are multilingual.
The Navan Centre is located just 2 miles outside the ancient cathedral city of Armagh, Ireland's oldest city. The Centre helps you understand, in a fun and interactive way, one of Ireland's most important archaeological sites, the legendary 'Emain Macha' (Navan Fort). Open 7 days a week.
General Information
| Address: | 81 Killylea Road, Armagh, BT60 4LD |
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| Telephone; | 028-3752 9644 |
| Fax: | 028-3752 6431 |
| Email: | navan@armagh.gov.uk |
| Website: | www.navan.com |
| Location: | 1 1/2 miles from Armagh on the Killylea Road |
| Season: | All Year |
| Open Times: | 1 April - 30 Sept: Mon-Sun: 10.00-19.00 1 Oct - 31 Mar: Mon-Sun: 10.00-16.00 |
| Tours: | Max No: 30, Duration: 1 hour to Fort Languages: English |
| Booking Contact: | navan@armagh.gov.uk |
| Manager: | Grace Greer |
| Average Visit Length: | 2 hours |
| Entrance Fees: |
Summer: Adult: £6, OAP: £5, Child: £4, Family: £16.50 Winter: Adult £5, OAP: £4, Child: £3.25, Family: £16.50 |
| Audio Visual: | Max. No: 125, Duration: 30 minutes Languages: English, French, German, Italian & Spanish |
| Exhibition: | Sensor controlled exhibition with headphones. Various children’s activities. |
| Restaurant: | Serving wide range of home baked food |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Shop: | Yes |
| Information Guide: | English |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Family Science Day at Navan Centre & Fort
10th March at 12.30pm & 3.00pm
Cost: £4.00 per Adult and Child, Family Ticket £15.00 [2adults & 3 children] Extra Child £2.00
Learn all about medicine in the times of the Celts. Our doctor will treat you with herbs and potions, offer you a fried mouse for smallpox, a gold ring for sore eyes, swine’s blood to remove warts and a serpent’s head for snakebites!! Volunteer for a detailed examination, try a healing stone and maybe have a love charm or two. Enjoy the spectacular interactive Science show, discovering the science behind forces and energy.
Booking and payment in advance essential!
For booking and information contact Navan Centre & Fort, 81 Killylea Road, Armagh. BT60 4LD Tel 028 3752 9644 www.navan.com
Conference & Incentive
Armagh City and District Council’s internationally recognised Living History Department have a number of special activities to offer groups looking for an alternative and unique form of entertainment to make an event that little bit special. We can offer historical fun-filled activities for team-building days, conferences, corporate entertainment, photo-shoots, etc. All requests are accommodated where possible and we are happy to help with planning itineraries
