Navan Centre and Fort
| County: | Co. Armagh |
| Tel: | 028-3752 1801 |
| Email: | navan@armagh.gov.uk |
The Navan Centre interprets one of Ireland's most important ancient monuments, Navan Fort. The Ancient capital and seats of King's Ulster. From the 'Real Wold' of archaeology travel to the 'Other World' to hear legends of the Ulster Cycle. Visit the unique Iron Age / Early Christian period dwelling and, though, 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 fun and interactive way one of Ireland's most important archeological sites, thes 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 1801 |
| Email: | navan@armagh.gov.uk |
| Website: | http://www.visitarmagh.com |
| Location: | 1 1/2 miles from Armagh on the Killylea Road |
| Season: | All Year |
| Open Times: | 1st Apr - 30 Sept: Mon- Sun: 10.00-19.00 1st Oct - 31st Mar: 10.00-16.00 |
| Tours: | Max No: 30, Duration: 1 hour to Fort Languages: English |
| Booking Contact: | Ghillian Campbell |
| Manager: | Grace Greer |
| Average Visit Length: | 2 hours |
| Entrance Fees: | Summer Rates: Adult £6.00/ OAP £4.00/ Child £3.50/ Family£16.50 Winter Rates:Adult £5.00/OAP £4.00/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: | No |
| 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 & Admission Fees
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
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
Events
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
