Discover Something New Every Day! Daily Living History Tours at Navan Centre & Fort

Step back in time and explore our ancient past like never before! Each day our 12:30pm tour offers a unique, hands-on adventure led by our expert Living History characters — from warriors to storytellers. Get ready for epic experiences that the whole family will love this Summer (1^st July-31^st August)!

️ Meet the Warriors – Every Saturday & Sunday

Unleash your inner warrior!

Transform into an Iron Age Warrior, as you have your face painted and dress like a Celtic champion! Discover the skills required to succeed in battle – try your hand at throwing a spear and hitting the target & determine the most suitable weaponry to use, such as slings, swords, spears and shields! 

Great for family photos and unforgettable fun!

Archaeology Day – Every Tuesday

Dig into the past with archaeology in action!

Curious minds will love our interactive workshop uncovering life in the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages. Learn about ancient tools, artefacts, and how archaeologists unlock the secrets of the past — then journey through time with our costumed guides on a Living History tour. 

Perfect for curious children and budding historians!

Food Day – Every Wednesday

Cook like a Celt! Eat like a warrior!

Discover the ancient secrets of Celtic cuisine! From hunting wild boar to making butter and baking bread, learn of the techniques used in the Iron Age. You can get hands-on with prehistoric food prep and learn how to make your own bread, which will be baked by the Celts themselves using traditional methods!

Includes a live cooking demo with fire pits and ancient tools!

Myths & Legends Day – Every Thursday

Epic tales brought to life!

Step into the world of ancient Irish mythology with spellbinding stories of Cu Chulainn, Queen Maeve, and many more thrilling stories associated with Navan Fort (Emain Macha). Young adventurers can create their own epic themed crafts to take home. 

Great for young storytellers!

Family Day – Every Friday

A little bit of everything – for everyone!

Friday is all about fun! With a mix of games, crafts, and hands-on history you can play ancient Celtic sports like hurling and javelin throwing, or race on hobby horses like the champions of old! 

‍ ‍ ‍ Ideal for families looking for variety and action!

️ Book your adventure today and bring history to life – one day at a time!

TICKETS CANNOT BE EXCHANGED OR REFUNDED Once purchased, your ticket is your property. Navan Centre & Fort cannot refund its value to you, nor exchange it for any other ticket under any circumstances. Where an event/tour goes ahead, we accept no responsibility for tickets that are unable to be used due to circumstances outside of our control, for example bad weather and transport difficulties.

Should you have any queries, please email navan@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

We hope you enjoy your visit and if you are on social media, please feel free to share any memories of your experience using #navancentrefort