72 hours provides a great window to experience and enjoy your visit. Meet the locals and learn more about them, and the quirks that make here unique!

Centered around the Orchard County are two key cideries – Long Meadow and Armagh Cider Company.

Get to grips and understand working with nature and the beauty of apples with a Long Meadow orchard tour with tasting or a Granny’s Griddle bread tour. Find out the fascinating story of the humble Bramley and experience a tour and tastings. What could be better than apple tart or beautiful bread, served hot from the griddle to top off your tour? Find out more and book online.

For a taste of retail therapy, try The Boulevard, premium outlet shopping in Banbridge. Many designer brands are on offer at amazing value. Covered shopping, in a mall like experience also helps in case the weather is unkind. Combine with cinema visit and great tasting eateries and free parking.

Whether a thronie or not, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour is a ‘must-stop’ on the visitors list. Combining SX, drama, excitement, epic scale scenery, costumery there is something to appeal to everyone. Tickets are available to book online.

Armagh is the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland and a morning or afternoon spent on the Hill of Armagh will help paint the picture and establish the history. The site of the current Church of Ireland Cathedral is the site of Saint Patrick’s first stone church and also the burial place of Brian Boru, Ancient High King of Ireland. Close by, the Armagh Robinson Library was established by Archbishop Robinson as part of his plans to develop the city into one of learning. The beautiful library is full, floor to ceiling with an arrangement of literature of all types and interests. This truly is a hidden gem.

Extend the visit to make more time to explore the FE McWilliam Gallery and Studio. This venue offers a changing exhibition series as well as celebrating the heritage of FE McWilliam, acclaimed sculptor, born in Banbridge. Also at the Gallery is Quails, a fantastic eaterie. Grab a table and enjoy the external gallery installations.

Take a look at our wide green spaces. For an easy stroll, The Mall, Armagh is an option. Despite being in the city centre, there is still an abundance of wildlife to explore and nature to enjoy (and great eateries near by to enjoy a coffee break!) Solitude Park in Banbridge is another town centre green space, with winding river and surrounding nature. If you venture from the urban park into town be sure to check out the murals throughout with amazing artwork which brings the town to life.

In Lurgan, Brownlow Castle is a definite stop.  This castle was built for Charles Brownlow, 1^st Baron Lurgan in 1833 and sits in the picturesque setting of Lurgan Park. The Castle is a history tale in itself as it has borne witness to history. It held particular importance in WW1 and WW2; being particularly the base for the US troops prior to DDay. To commemorate this history, there is an exhibition in the Castle depicting the events of that period. The Castle is also home to a tearoom, serving a wide range of meals and also afternoon tea, for which pre-booking is required.

And where best to rest your head after a busy day exploring? There is a lot of choice – self-catering, glamping or serviced accommodation comprising hotels, guesthouses and B&B’s.  There is something to suit every budget and need and special offers are regularly updated online. Check out full accommodation listings here.

Why not make and plan your own itinerary using our suggestions and don’t forget to share your thoughts with us #VisitArmagh