Armagh
United Kingdom · Northern IrelandGB
City in Northern Ireland
Armagh is a city and the county town of County Armagh, in Northern Ireland, as well as a civil parish. It is the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland – the seat of the Archbishops of Armagh, the Primates of All Ireland for both the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland. In ancient times, nearby Navan Fort was a pagan ceremonial site and one of the great royal capitals of Gaelic Ireland. Today, Armagh is home to two cathedrals and the Armagh Observatory, and is known for its Georgian architecture.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 14,777
- Coordinates
- 54.350, -6.667
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Armagh
Located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Armagh is best described as a small town. Population figures land around 14,777. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect culture, nature and water sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Armagh
Culture in Armagh
(2)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins and Architectural Buildings. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Armagh. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Armagh
(1)For nature, expect Geological Formations. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Armagh's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Armagh
(1)On the water sports side, Armagh offers Windsurfing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Armagh. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Armagh
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Northern Ireland first, then drive or cycle into Armagh. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Armagh that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Armagh known for?
- Armagh is mainly a destination for culture, nature and water sports, set in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with around 14,777 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Armagh?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Geological Formations and Windsurfing in Armagh. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Armagh?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Armagh located?
- Administratively, Armagh sits in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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