Navan Centre and Fort
| County: | Co. Armagh |
| Tel: | 028-3752 9644 |
| Fax: | 028-3752 6431 |
| Email: | navan@armagh.gov.uk |
Visit the Navan Centre which interprets one of Ireland's most important ancient monuments, Navan Fort.
This was the Royal seat of the Kings of Ulster and the province's ancient capital. Start your tour in the 'Vanished World' of lost myths, travel into the 'Real World' of archaeology and then enter the 'Other World' to hear the legends of the Ulster Cycle. Visit the Iron Age/Early Christian period dwelling and through Living History interpretation, learn about that way of life.
Finally, walk the path of history to the great Ancient Seat of Kings, Navan Fort.
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 |
| Tours: | Max No: 30, Duration: 1 hour to Fort Languages: English |
| Booking Contact: | Ghilian Campbell |
| Manager: | Grace Greer |
| Average Visit Length: | 2 hours |
| 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 |
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
Schools
The Navan Centre and Fort provides a unique educational experience for schools to learn about their shared past. Programmes also include:
1) From stone age to an early christian settlement
2) Learning from the past to develop our future (SCRP)
For information on further education programmes please contact our Education Department or view www.visitarmagh.com
Opening Times & Entrance Fees
On Saturday the 10th of July and Sunday the 11th of July the Navan Centre & Fort will close at 17.00 (Last Admission will be 16.00)
Opening Times
Summer
Mon-Sun: 10.00-19.00 (Last admission 17.30)
Winter
Mon-Sun: 10.00-16.00 (Last admission 15.00)
Other times by arrangement for Tour Groups or Educational Visits
Entrance Fees
Summer Rates
Adult: Stg£5.50
OAP: Stg£4.50
Child: Stg£3.75
Family: Stg£15.75
Group Adult: Stg£4.75
Group OAP: Stg£4.25
Group Youth: Stg£3.75
Winter Rates
Adult: Stg£4.50
OAP: Stg£3.50
Child: Stg£2.75
Family: Stg£14.00
Group Adult: Stg£4.75
Group OAP: Stg£4.25
Group Youth: Stg£3.75
Events
Action Grasshopper Summer Scheme.
Date Monday 26th July – Friday 30th July 2010
Time 10am – 4pm (Daily)
Venue Palace Stables, Palace Demesne.
Cost £55.00 with discount for 2nd child in same family.
Age 6-12 Years.
A week of fun activities includes crafts, games, obstacle courses, cooking and camping, orienteering and a visit to the indoor adventure play park. All activities including lunch are supervised by experienced staff.
Limited places - Booking Essential
“Traditions to Touch and Taste”
Date: Saturday 31st July, Sunday August 1st & Monday 2nd August 2010
Time: 11.00am – 6.00pm (Doors open at 10am, Last Admission 5.30pm)
Venue: The Navan Centre & Fort, 81 KIllylea Road, Armagh
Admission: Family £20.00 [2 adults & up to 3 children], Child £5.00, Adult £6.00, Senior Citizen £5.00, Extra Child £3.00
As part of this bank holiday weekend, the Navan Centre are holding a fantastic Summer Festival, which will prove to be a great day out for all the family.
Trading Days
Date: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th September 2010
Time: 10.00am – 7.00pm (Last Admission 5.30pm)
Venue: The Navan Centre & Fort, 81 KIllylea Road, Armagh
Normal admission charges apply
Join the Navan Centre's Celtic characters for a day of Celtic life with a difference. As you watch the characters make pots, cook, weave and tell stories, you will have the opportunity to barter and trade for goods.
For further information please contact Navan Centre & Fort, 81 Killylea Road, Armagh. Tel 028 3752 9644 or visit www.navan.com
Traditions to Touch and Taste
Saturday 31st July, Sunday 1st August & Monday 2nd August 2010
11.00 - 18.00 : (Doors open at 10.00am, Last Admission 17.30pm)
As part of this Bank Holiday weekend at the Navan Centre & Fort Armagh will be holding a fantastic Summer Festival promosing the prefect day out for all the family.
We will bring the crafts and traditions of yesteryear back to life with demonstrations of blacksmithing, wood turning, pottery and displays of traditional crafts like corn craft. Of course the highlight of the event will be an exhibition of vintage farm machinery. For all the children we have an array of children's games and storytelling to keep little fingers and toes busy.
With the harvest safely gathered the tradition is to feast on the 'fruits' of the land. Not to break with tradition we have delicacies of locally produced food to sample. The Navan Centre restaurant will be open with something tantalizing to tickle your taste buds. Why not take a step back to yestertear in the company of our Iron Age characters who will amaze you with their world renowned interactive performances.
With such a variety of traditions that you can touch and taste, there is sure to be fun for all the family at the Navan Centre & Fort in Armagh this Summer.
Admission: Family £20.00 (2A + 3C), Child £5.00, Adult £6.00, Senior £5.00, Extra Child £3.00
For more information please contact Tel: 028 3752 9644 or visit www.navan.com
