expedia
A night landscape with a starry sky, a visible Milky Way, and three prominent trees on a grassy hill. 1
A child sitting on a furry surface with a woman holding a blue object near the child's face. 2
Three people in a field holding spears and shields. 3
A group of people standing on a stone pathway surrounded by greenery. 4
A rustic setting with children playing with clay and various kitchen utensils. 5
By Navan Centre & Fort

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Features

  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Step back in time and explore the legendary Navan Fort
    • Learn about the ancient goddess Macha and the hero Cu Chulainn
    • Discover the importance of one of Ireland's most important archaeological sites!
    • Immerse yourself in Iron Age life!
    • Discover the legendary tales of Navan Fort!

Activity location

    • Armagh
    • Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 81 Killylea Rd, Armagh BT60 4LD, UK | Check in at reception on arrival.
    • Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Check availability

Sorry this activity isn't available on Tue, 27 Oct
Please choose a different date
Return to your original page

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Navan Centre & Fort
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the ancient Navan Fort
  • Inclusions
    Stories of past triumphs
  • Inclusions
    Demonstrations of cooking, weaving, and weaponry preparation
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the site
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks

What you can expect

  • Experience life over 2,000 years ago as you walk in the footsteps of warriors to the ancient Navan Fort, site of the great temple of 95 BC. Your guide will explain how and why this impressive ceremonial structure was built, as well as highlighting the importance of the surrounding sites in the Navan complex. Immerse yourself in the Iron Age, as you learn about how the Celts lived over 2000 years ago in early Ireland! Tours include a guided tour of Navan Fort, an audiovisual show on mythology, and an exhibition space housing some of the main artefacts from the area. Additionally, living history characters provide reenactments from April to September.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Armagh
    • Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 81 Killylea Rd, Armagh BT60 4LD, UK | Check in at reception on arrival.
    • Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom