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Navan Centre & Fort, ... 2017 Emain look, touch and listen to the story of and its legends...

The Royal Sites of [Cashel, Dun Ailinne, , The , Tara Complex and the ] have been submitted to Ireland’s World Heritage Tentative List.

// // www.navan.com Emain Macha... from where the ancient Kings of ruled...

As one of Ireland’s most famous and • The exhibition will help you important archaeological sites, the understand the history of this very legendary Emain Macha home of important site the famous Knights and of tales is a place were • Experience the remaining mounds, myth and reality meet. ditches and banks of Emain Macha - Navan Fort and learn about the The Centre offers visitors a unique massive circular ritual temple on our appreciation of the history of the area. guided tour

• Learn about the mystical characters • Annual programme of events is listed of Navan, such as Cu Chulainn, King on our website Conchobar MacNessa, Queen Mebh and of the Sorrows Living History... an authentic and fun experience

Have you ever wondered about the past? How did people live their lives 2,000 years ago? What were their homes like? How did they survive? What were their daily tasks? Enjoy being a part of the Celtic family as you • Dress up in Celtic costume • Prepare for battle and learn Celtic • Help prepare and cook a Celtic meal survival skills • Try the heddle loom • Try your hand at willow weaving

Living History from 1 April to 30 September, unless pre-booked for tour groups.1st October - 31st March although Living History won’t be available for your visit, you can still have a sneak peak into the Iron Age Dwelling in the company of our tour guides Kids @ Navan... will have plenty of fun and laughter

Activities are • Dress up in Celtic costumes to experience life as a Celt available daily from April to • Bring archaeology to life by digging in the archeo-pit to September, and all uncover bones, coins or maybe even teeth are included in your • Complete the Navan Ecology Trail to get a prize at the end admission fee • Enjoy free face painting for children • Enjoy the Archaeology Discovery Room and play in the outdoor activity area on the massive Wolfhound play piece

ARE YOU A CHILDREN’S GROUP LEADER? The perfect activity for your group is one of our tailor made Warrior Schools. The children get ready for their visit to the Iron Age Dwelling by transforming into a Celt with a costume and face paint, then attend a training school and learn how to use a shield and sword as if you are one of the famous Red Branch Knights! Experience the grounds... and see some of our residents!

The grounds of Navan have some See the living willow structure, watch the interactive activities to suit all the birds nesting and the squirrels feeding. family on our ecology trail. Archaeology comes to life in the Visit the bug hotel and learn all about Archaeology Discovery Room with the bugs and beasties living in the an indoor and outdoor hands-on hidden crevices of our walls, hedges and experience using archaeology and play stones. to uncover the history of Navan.

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This project has been part-funded by Tourism NI. Tourism NI is the trading name of the Tourist Board Coffee & Shopping...

In comfortable and relaxing GIFT SHOP surroundings enjoy the warm and Our gift shop stocks both contemporary welcoming ambience of the Navan and traditional gifts and can boast Centre Coffee Shop. Armagh’s finest selection of local history and specialist books. With freshly made fayre, why not enjoy morning coffee and mouth-watering scones? Or sample our exciting lunch WORLD HERITAGE time menu with an array of sandwiches, The tentative list now includes the Royal paninis, and daily specials to suit all sites of Ireland, namely Navan Fort, Dun tastes and budgets. Ailinne, Cashel, Rathcrogan, the Hill of Uisneach and Tara; they were all sites of With FREE convenient parking. major royal inauguration, ceremony and assembly. Other Services...

AWARDS The Centre has been honoured with an number of awards including the William McKeown Trust Award and the Sandford Award for Heritage Education

EDUCATION @ NAVAN ARMAGH ANCESTRY We offer an award winning Education A designated Irish Family History programme to suit all ages while Foundation Centre for meeting the needs of the curriculum. For offering a full genealogical service, with further information email education@ the most comprehensive database of armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk church and civil records. Appointments are necessary, email researcher@ CENTRE FOR CELTIC SPIRITUALITY armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk Celtic Spirituality is all about re-discovering our ancient Christian roots. This Centre HIRE OUR AUDITORIUM (125 FITTED SEATING) offers study experiences, talks to groups, Competitive rates and packages, Celtic prayer and can also work with complimentary car parking, fully trained overseas pilgrimages coming into Ireland. staff, state of the art equipment, Centre For further information visit is fully accessible. www.celtic-spirituality.net Opening Times 2017... January - March daily & October - December daily Mon - Sun: 10.00am - 4.00pm | Last admission 3.00pm April - September daily Mon - Sun: 10.00am - 6.30pm | Last admission 5.00pm Early closure Saturday 5 August 2017

THERE ARE PLANNED RENOVATIONS FROM OCTOBER PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR DETAILS. Bring outdoor footwear and clothing if it’s wet. Coach & Car Parking Free : Tour Guides for Groups available on request : Assistance with itinerary planning.

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RATE US ON For further details please contact: Navan Centre & Fort, 81 Killylea Road, Armagh. BT60 4LD | t: +44 (0)28 3752 9644 e: [email protected] | navan.com

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