European Heritage Open Days Armagh Guided Walking Tour

Please note this tour is now fully booked. 

Please see this link to book your tickets

Please note that tickets are free with a maximum of 4 per booking.

The tour takes place on Sunday 15th September starting at 2pm and lasting 90 minutes approximately. The tour is suitable for age 6years +.

Grab your trainers and learn more about the city

Armagh is an ancient compact city soaked in myths, legends, history and heritage. It is located in the heart of Ulster and well known for being the ecclesiastical capital of the island of Ireland.

One of the best ways to discover more about the story of this city and its citizens from the pre-Christian era up to modern times is to book a guided walking tour which will take you through the city centre at a leisurely pace, stopping off at various locations on a route of approx 1 km.

This bijou of a city centre is a conservation area with many beautiful buildings and an impressive selection of Public Art. Your guide will entertain you with facts and anecdotes as they escort you towards the Hill of Armagh, where you will be treated to a feast for the eyes with the panoramic vistas from Ard Mhacha, height of Macha.

Please dress appropriately for all types of weather, with walking shoes. You may wish to bring a coat and small umbrella, just in case.  A moderate level of fitness is required for this walk. Individual headsets will be provided for each member of the group to ensure that everyone can hear and follow the tour.

The tour starts outside Armagh County Museum and finishes at the Celestial Sphere at the bottom of Abbey Street.

Please note that there is no access to any of the historic buildings or attractions on the route. If there is a particular building in the city that you wish to visit, it is advisable to check opening times in advance. Some buildings en-route may be open for European Heritage Open Day but you are strongly advised to check relevant guides and contact the premises in question in advance if you wish to visit. 

Please use this link to review information about other properties open as part of European Heritage Open Day weekend across the destination. 

Please see this link to book your tickets

General Information
Parking is available on The Mall, close to Armagh County Museum. This map details parking spaces and also toilets in the city centre.

Public Transport

Public transport connections are available across N. Ireland to Armagh using Translink services. To plan your visit in advance, please use this link. Armagh Bus station/stop is about a 6 minute approx. walk from Armagh County Museum. Please see this Google maps link to help plan your route.

Places to eat

There are a range of cafes and restaurants dotted across the city centre with suggestions detailed on the relevant links.

If you have any queries in relation to the walking tours please email walkingtours@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

European Heritage Open Days Archbishop’s Palace Tour

Please note this tour is now fully booked. Due to an error in the EHOD information available online, there will be no access to the building at any other point aside from the guided tour time on Sunday.

Please see this link to book your tickets

Please note that tickets are free with a maximum of 4 per booking.

The tour takes place on Sunday 15th September starting at 2pm and lasts approximately 75 minutes. It is suitable for age 6+. Parking is available adjacent to the Palace.

Take a special opportunity to see behind the doors of The Primate’s Palace, built by Archbishop Robinson and used as the home of the Church of Ireland Archbishops from 1770 until the 1970’s.  Your guide will welcome all visitors to this magnificent building providing you with a fascinating tour lasting approximately 60 minutes.  The Palace was designed by famous architect Thomas Cooley in the classical style, originally it had 2 storeys and a basement. Another floor and raised portico were added in 1825 under the primate ship of Lord John George Beresford.

Your guide will share their knowledge of the building including the story of former Archbishop of Armagh, Richard Robinson 1765 to 1794, a colourful personality, often known as the “Builder of Armagh.”

In addition, you will be treated to a feast for the eyes with the exhibition of the “Artist in Residence”  local man J B Vallely,  who has had a career in art and music spanning over 6 decades.  His paintings are renowned nationally and internationally with diverse themes such as music, sport, mythology, dance and historical events, a unique event not to be missed.

Please see this link to book your tickets

General information

Places to eat

There are a range of cafes and restaurants dotted across the city centre with suggestions detailed on the relevant links. Please also refer to this map for information.

Public Transport

Public transport connections are available across N. Ireland to Armagh using Translink services. To plan your visit in advance, please use this link. Armagh Bus station/stop is about a 20 minute approx. walk from the Archbishop’s Palace. Please see this Google maps link to help plan your route.

Please use this link to review information about other properties open as part of European Heritage Open Day weekend across the destination. 

If you have any queries in relation to the Archbishop’s Palace tour, please email walkingtours@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk