subject: Things To Do While Staying In A Bed And Breakfast In Armagh [print this page] When staying in a bed and breakfast in Armagh you will have lots of do, from marvelling at historical churches to visiting ancient forts and much more. If you will be staying in a bed and breakfast in Armagh, here are some ideas of what to do:
Visit Historical Churches
Did you know that Armagh is considered the Ecclesiastical Capital of Ireland? St. Patrick established his first church here in the 5th century, and nowadays it is the home of the heads of the two main churches in Ireland. Many people from all over the world travel to bed and breakfasts in Armagh to visit the cathedrals and churches here. Whether or not you are religious, the architecture and history of the many churches here is fascinating and it is worth taking an afternoon to explore the religious buildings of Armagh. St. Patricks Cathedral of the Church of Ireland was built back in the 13th Century, and is open to the public on most days with tourist guides explaining the cathedrals history inside. St. Patricks Roman Catholic Cathedral was built between 1840 and 1904, and is also worth a visit to behold its stunning interior.
Curl Up With a Good Book at Armagh Public Library
This is the oldest library in all of Northern Ireland, as it was established back in 1771. The collection began with the private collection of Archbishop Robinson, and includes many gorgeous 17th and 18th century books. There is also a museum within the library, with ancient Irish items such as bronze tools and flint arrowheads. This is a wonderful place to lose yourself for many hours!
Check out Navan Fort
If you are fascinated by history, you will love this historical site which gives visitors a look into pre-Christian Ireland and Celtic cultures. This fort dates back to 600 BC and is a very important archaeological site, showing evidence of human life over a period of thousands of years. The visitor centre at the site will give you an informative glimpse into what life was like in the region during the Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Age eras. It was once the seat of the ancient Kings of Ulster, and is tied to the legend of Queen Macha. The fort is open from 10am until 7pm in the summer and 10am until 4pm from Oct-Dec.
Gaze at the Stars at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
Constructed in the 1700s, this observatory was dedicated by the Archbishop Robinson to the story of all the wonders of the night sky. Several internationally renowned scientific contributions have been made here, and although the observatory isnt open to the public there is a public planetarium next to it. The planetarium offers visitors to bed and breakfasts in Armagh the chance to engage with interactive exhibits, view images from space and watch several shows such as "Ice Worlds" and "Legends of the Night Sky".
These are just a few of the great things that you can do while staying in a Bed nd breakfast in Armagh, Northern Ireland.
If you are going to be staying in a bed and breakfast in Armagh, here are some ideas of what you can do during your visit.
