Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland

GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL HISTORY • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HERITAGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVESaint Patrick’s CityWalk in the footsteps of Saint Patrick in the beautiful ancient city of Armagh.Visit historic cathedrals and fascinating museums, and spend some time shoppingin the city’s boutiques.This tour starts at Saint Patrick’s Trian Visitor Complex 1 where you can trace the story ofArmagh City from pagan times to the coming of St Patrick’s Celtic Christianity and modernday Ireland. It’s a short stroll to the Cathedral Gardens and St Patrick’s Church of IrelandCathedral 2, which has a direct line back to the church St Patrick founded in 445AD.It is also the burial site of Brian Boru. Next to the cathedral is Armagh Public Library 3,the oldest library in Northern Ireland. Founded in 1771 by Archbishop Robinson it containsextensive collections of 17th and 18th century books.Enjoy lunch in one of the city’s inviting cafés and restaurants and spend some timeshopping in Armagh’s many boutiques or specialist shops.The final part of the tour is a visit to Saint Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral 4, whose twodistinctive twin Gothic spires frame the Armagh City skyline. Though Archbishop Crollylaid the foundation stone on St Patrick’s Day, 1840, it took over 60 years to complete thisexquisite cathedral.As some of this tour is outside, participants are encouraged to wear suitable clothingand footwear.TO BOOK CONTACTArmagh Tourist Information Centre T: (028) 3752 1800 E: tic@armagh.gov.ukVisit contacts1Saint Patrick’s TrianVisitor Complex40 English Street,Armagh, BT61 7BA.(028) 3752 18012St PATRICk’s Church OfIreland CathedralCathedral Close,Armagh, BT61 7EE.(028) 3752 31423Armagh PublicLibrary43 Abbey Street,Armagh, BT61 7DY.(028) 3752 31424St PATRICk’sCatholic CathedralCathedral Road,Armagh, BT61 9DL.(028) 3752 2638WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating Out - Embers Coffee House & Grill Bar; Rumours Coffee Shop; Manor Park Restaurant;Footlights Bar & Bistro.Retail therapy - Armagh City Centre Shopping.Extending your visit - The Palace Demesne; Armagh Public Library; Gosford Forest Park;The Navan Centre.your day outAt a glance6-7HOURS80For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsST Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral