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GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL HISTORY • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HERITAGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVE • ACTIVEFrom Galaxy Gardens ToPeaceful PlacesIt’s no wonder that Armagh has been described as the ‘Garden of Ireland’! From orchardsand open parklands to its Astropark and formal gardens, Armagh is a horticultural delight.Start your visit strolling the 14 acres of landscaped gardens at Armagh Observatory 1.Explore the universe on a walk through the Astropark, discovering the changing positionsof the planets from the amazing Orrery exhibit, and enjoy wonderful woodland walksthrough yew, oak and hazel trees.A short distance across the city, in the beautiful Palace Demesne 2 is ‘The Garden of theSenses’. More a sensory experience than an ordinary garden, it’s divided into five distinctparts to excite all the senses. Nearby, an arboretum hosts 1,550 trees, planted in 1994 tomark 1550 years since the arrival of St Patrick in Armagh. After a delicious lunch in the cityvisit St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral 3 for its monastic herb garden laid out in thesimple pattern employed by the early Christian monasteries.Then travel to the delightful National Trust property of The Argory 4 and its wonderfulwooded riverside estate. Enjoy the Pleasure Garden, Victorian arbours and the beautifulrose garden with its fascinating sundial dating back to the 1820s. Stop for afternoon teain the team room or browse the gift shop and second hand book shop.Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and comfortable walking shoes.TO BOOK CONTACTArmagh Tourist Information Centre T: 028 3752 1800 E: tic@armagh.gov.ukVisit contacts1Armagh ObservatoryCollege Hill,Armagh, BT61 9DB.(028) 3752 29282The Palace DemesneArmagh, BT60 4EL.(028) 3752 180034St PATRICk’s Church The ArgoryOf Ireland Cathedral 144 Derrycaw Road, MoyCathedral Close,Co. Armagh, BT71 6NA.Armagh, BT61 7EE.(028) 8778 4753(028) 3752 3142WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating Out - Embers Coffee House &Grill Bar; The Manor Park Restaurant;Footlights Bar & Bistro.Retail therapy - National Trust Shop at The Argory; Woodvale Garden Centre and Art Gallery;Moy Antiques.Extending your visit - St Patrick’s Trian Visitors Complex; Armagh County Museum;Armagh Planetarium; Tayto Castle & Factory.your day outAt a glance6-7HOURSGroup45 maxsize86For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsThe Argory
GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL HISTORY • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HERITAGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVEOrchard County And CountryHouse TourVisit the ‘Orchard County’ of Armagh, taking in the National Trust’s Ardress Houseand some stunning countryside.A glorious journey through the ‘Orchard County’ of Armagh, where over 4,000 acres arecovered by apple trees. It’s beautiful all year around but it comes alive with pale pinkblossom towards the end of April and early May.On this guided coach tour the first stop is a visit to a working apple producer 1, whereyou can enjoy a guided tour of the facilities and learn about the production process, beforesampling the wonderful fresh produce. Then it’s onto the beautiful conservation villageof Loughgall and delightful Loughgall Country Park 2. After the coach tour this is anopportunity to stretch your legs with a stroll around one of the lovely waymarked walks.A visit to the Manor House is also recommended.The Famous Grouse Restaurant near Loughgall or Groucho’s Café Bar & Music Loungein Richhill are recommended lunch stops.After lunch travel on to Ardress House 3. Nestled in an apple orchard, this modest 17thcentury country home has a collection of tools and horse-drawn machinery, as well asanimals on show. Take the chance to stroll through its attractive gardens with their scenicwoodland walks.TO BOOK CONTACTArmagh Tourist Information Centre T: (028) 3752 1800 E: tic@armagh.gov.ukVISIT contacts1This is a private companynot normally open tothe public. DETAIls will beconfirmed upon booking.2Loughgall Country Park11-14 Main Street, LoughgallCo. Armagh, BT61 8HZ.(028) 3889 29003Ardress House64 Ardress Road, PortadownCo. Armagh, BT62 1SQ.(028) 8778 4753WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating Out - The Famous Grouse; Stonebridge Restaurant; Grouchos Café Bar & Music Lounge.Retail therapy - Dispensary House Gallery; Greenmount Farm Organic Farm Shop.Extending your visit - Armagh Cathedrals; St Patrick’s Trian Visitor Complex;The Market Place Theatre.your day outAt a glance6-7HOURS88For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsArdress House
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