Situated within walking distance of the City Centre, for over two hundred years, the undulating parkland of the Palace Demesne has been one of the glories of Armagh. The Demesne, comprising some 300 acres, is the creation of Archbishop Richard Robinson. The Palace was the residence of the Archbishops of the Church of Ireland from 1770 to 1975.
Palace Demesne & Public Park
The walks around the Demesne vary in distance and effort, taking you into the back meadows and around the more formal gardens. There is also a chance to relax in the ‘Garden of the Senses’, created to provide a sensory experience that will appeal to both able-bodied and disabled visitors. The garden is made up of five distinct areas linked by a winding path.
The park includes a modern accessible Play Park and Green Gym. There is also a restaurant; The Moody Boar. The Palace Building and Chapel are also open to the public periodically and the Palace Gardens are extremely popular for wedding photography.
On Saturday mornings at 9.30am, Armagh Parkrun is held in the Palace Demesne. It is a free, timed 5 km run and visitors can contact Armagh Information Centre to get details about how to register before their first run. Everyone enjoys a post run coffee in The Moody Boar Restaurant!
Internationally renowned Armagh artist J.B. Vallely has a collection of works housed in the refurbished Archbishops Palace and visitors are invited to browse this exciting gallery.
JB Vallely At The Palace – ‘Artist In Residence’
Internationally renowned Armagh artist J.B. Vallely has a collection of works housed in the refurbished Archbishops Palace.
Admission: Free
Directions:
The award-winning Education Department [Sandford Award for Heritage Education] provides a unique educational experience to schools and community groups visiting the Palace Stables Heritage Centre to learn about their shared past. The Department has a wide range of events and activities, detailed below, to suit all ages and meeting the needs of the curriculum:
· Our Senses
· Tree Tales & Teddy Bear Trails
· Boxes in the Attic
· The Vikings
· World War 2
· Habitat & Woodland
· Orienteering
For information of additional programmes or to make a booking please contact:
t: 028 3752 9648 | e: education@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
The Moody Boar Restaurant
The Moody Boar prides itself on serving dishes that have been prepared from fresh ingredients that are locally sourced, complimented by their very own range of organic home-grown herbs.
Surrounded by the beautiful Armagh Palace Demesne Public Park & grounds, they try to infuse the smells, sights and flavours from the grounds by growing their own produce at the restaurant garden & foraging in the Park. This also crosses over into The Moody Boars Interior, out with the new & in with the ‘up-cycled’, the restaurant is relaxed, quirky & stylish in a moody way.
The Moody Boar love food to be fresh, homemade & full of flavour so they use traditional techniques to ensure respect for the ingredients that they use and the dishes they produce. You’ll notice the difference!!
Opening Hours
Monday
Midday – 3.30pm Lunch menu | 3.30pm – 4.30pm Coffees/Desserts
Tuesday – Thursday
Midday – 3.30pm Lunch menu | 3.30pm – 5pm Coffees/Desserts | 5pm – 6.30pm After Work menu (2 courses £16.50 or 3 courses £20) | 5pm – 9.30pm (last orders) Evening Menu
Friday
10am – midday Breakfast | Midday – 3.30pm Lunch menu | 3.30pm – 5pm Coffees/Desserts | 5pm – 6.30pm After Work menu (2 courses £16.50 or 3 courses £20) | 5pm – 9.30pm (last orders) Evening Menu
Saturday
10am – midday Breakfast | Midday – 3.30pm Lunch menu | 3.30pm – 5pm Coffees/Desserts | 5pm – 9.30pm (last orders) Evening Menu
Sunday
Midday – 3.30pm Lunch menu | 5pm – 8.30pm Evening menu
The Palace Demesne, Armagh BT60 4EL
T. 028 3752 9600
