Visit Armagh - Visitor Information Centres

Enjoy a warm Armagh welcome as our Visitor Information Teams help you make the most of your stay. We want you to live like a local and explore like a visitor! Offering a comprehensive range of services, our Visitor Centres help you truly embrace the distinctive charm of the majestic city of Armagh, immerse yourself in the renowned cultural heritage of Banbridge and explore the sublime beauty of Craigavon’s expansive landscape on the shores of Lough Neagh. Services include:

Free detailed information – local and national
Assistance with finding and reserving approved accommodation in Northern Ireland, Republic Of Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom
Assistance with transport connections, finding quality eateries, and wet weather alternatives!
Information on upcoming local events and entertainment
Provision of maps, brochures and books of local interest
The organization of customized tours of the local visitor attractions with experienced guides.
Information on the Genealogy Service in the area and support to visitors who wish to research their family history.

ARMAGH

40 Upper English Street Armagh, BT61 7BA

T: +44 (0) 28 3752 1800
E: vic@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

Opening Hours
April to September… Mon to Sat 9.00am – 5.30pm | Sun 1.00pm – 5.30pm
October to March… Mon – Sat 9.00am – 5.00pm.

The centre also contains ‘Craftswirl’, a contemporary emporium of quality handmade crafts which cater for all tastes and budgets.

Heritage Island brings together Ireland’s Premier Attractions and Heritage Towns. Armagh has membership as a heritage town, promoting the vast range of things to do and see in the locality.

Christmas and New Year 2018/2019 Opening/Closing

Sunday 23^rd December	Closed
Monday 24^th December	Open to 3.00pm
Tuesday 25^th December	Closed
Wednesday 26^th December	Closed
Thursday 27^th December	Closed
Friday 28^th December	Open
Saturday 29^th December	Open
Sunday 30^th December	Closed
Monday 31^st December	Open to 3.00pm
Tuesday 1^st January	Closed
Wednesday 2^nd January	Open

Purple Flag is recognised across the UK and Ireland as the ‘gold standard’ for town centre management which supports local working partnerships to achieve excellence for their area and is widely sought after.
The award is not just about safety, but also the vibrancy and diversity of the evening and night-time offer. To secure Purple Flag status, Armagh was recognised as a vibrant, well-managed, welcoming and diverse city to visit during the evening, with a good mix of venues and attractions which are appealing to visitors.

BANBRIDGE

The Old Town Hall, 1 Scarva Street, Banbridge BT32 3DA
T: +44 (0) 28 4062 0232 / +44 (0) 28 4062 3322

E: tic@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

Opens daily Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm and Saturday: 10am-4pm. The Centre also displays an arrray of exquisite locally made craft which visitors can purchase.

July Holiday arrangements for the Banbridge Tourism sites

FE McWilliam Gallery – open as normal 12 & 13 July

Visitor Information Centre – open as normal 12 & 13 July

Scarva Bike Hire – open 12 July, CLOSED 13 July

Scarva Visitor Centre/Tearooms – open 12 & 13 July

CRAIGAVON

Oxford Island Tourist Information Centre, Craigavon BT66 6NJ

T: + [44] (0) 28 3832 2205

E: oxfordisland@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

Monday-Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
From April until September the Centre will be open on Sundays until 6:00 pm

The centre also includes a gift and craft Shop and visitors can purchase Oxford Island Merchandise and photographs, postcards and local artwork