Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland

From Archaeology to AstronomyVisit Ulster’s ancient capital and then trek the stars, galaxies and distant worldswith an astronomical voyage of discovery at Armagh Planetarium and Observatory.GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL HISTORY • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HERITAGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVEOne of Ireland’s most ancient monuments Navan Fort was the seat of the High Kings ofUlster and its ancient capital. At the Navan Centre 1 the tour can start with the ‘VanishedWorld’ of lost myths, travel into the ‘Real World’ of archaeology and then enter the ‘OtherWorld’ to discover the compelling legends of the Ulster Cycle. Visit the Iron Age dwellingwith living history interpretations recreating their way of life. Finally walk the path ofhistory to the ancient seat of kings at Navan Fort.Trek the stars and discover the universe in Ireland’s first full dome 3D digital theatre atArmagh Planetarium 2. The Planetarium’s new projection system accurately recreatesthe beauty of the night sky and will take you on voyages to distant worlds.Next visit the Armagh Observatory 3, a modern astronomical research institute adjacentto the Planetarium. Founded in 1790 the Observatory is one of the UK and Ireland’s leadingscientific research establishments. Outside the Astropark is a scale model of the universe,which you can stroll around, discovering some of the amazing phenomena in our solarsystem, galaxy and beyond. The Observatory’s 14 acres of landscaped gardens includesundials, historic telescopes and telescope domes.TO BOOK CONTACTArmagh Tourist Information Centre T: (028) 3752 1800 E: tic@armagh.gov.ukVisit contacts1Navan Centre81 Killylea Road,Armagh, BT60 4LD.(028) 3752 96442Armagh PlanetariumCollege Hill,Armagh, BT61 9DB.(028) 3752 36893Armagh ObservatoryCollege Hill,Armagh, BT6 1 9DB.(028) 3752 2928WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating Out - Restaurant at The Navan Centre; Armagh City Hotel; Footlights Bar & Bistro.Retail therapy - Armagh City Centre Shopping; Spires Retail Park.Extending your visit - The Mall; Armagh County Museum; Fusiliers Museum; Armagh’s Cathedrals.your day outAt a glance6-7HOURSGroup50 maxsize84For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsArmagh Planetarium