Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Armagh

Armagh is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 14,801 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 3 parks and 5 museums. The must-see places are The Mall (1 km), Armagh County Museum (1 km) and Charlemont Fort (14 km).

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Armagh, Northern Ireland
Armagh, Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Armagh at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 14,801
Coordinates
54.3500° N, 6.6667° W
Places within 50 km
49 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Armagh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Armagh: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Armagh

101 forts & heritage within 100 km of Armagh. The closest is Navan Fort (3 km); the best-known is Charlemont Fort (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Armagh

25 churches within 100 km of Armagh. The closest is Saint Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic) (1 km); the best-known is Tandragee Presbyterian Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Armagh

16 parks within 100 km of Armagh. The closest is The Mall (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Armagh

12 museums within 100 km of Armagh. The closest is Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum (1 km); the best-known is Armagh County Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Armagh

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Armagh. The closest is Loughnashade (2 km); the best-known is Ballysaggart Lough (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Armagh

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Armagh. The closest is Oxford Island National Nature Reserve (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Armagh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Armagh
  2. 1 km The Mall · park, Northern Ireland
  3. 1 km Armagh County Museum · museum, Northern Ireland
  4. 12 km Gosford Forest Park · park, Northern Ireland
  5. 24 km Charlemont Fort · fort, Northern Ireland
  6. 1 km Roxborough Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  7. 14 km Back to Armagh

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    Within 15 km of Armagh

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Armagh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage24101Navan Fort (3 km)
    Churches525Saint Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic) (1 km)
    Parks316The Mall (1 km)
    Museums512Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs512Loughnashade (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Oxford Island National Nature Reserve (31 km)
    Other attractions29Armagh Gaol (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints19Knockiveagh (40 km)
    Beaches & coast08Carlingford Lough (59 km)
    Treks14Peatlands Walk (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Mahee Island (86 km)
    Caves01Pollnagollum Cave (93 km)

    Armagh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Armagh?

    The Mall (park, about 1 km), Armagh County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Charlemont Fort (fort, about 14 km), Gosford Forest Park (park, about 14 km), Roxborough Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Creevekeeran Castle (heritage site, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Armagh?

    49 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 3 parks, 5 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Armagh?

    Navan Fort, about 3 km by road; Rokeby Obelisk (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Armagh?

    Saint Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic), about 1 km by road; Tandragee Presbyterian Church (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Armagh?

    The Mall, about 1 km by road; Gosford Forest Park (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Armagh?

    Start in Armagh, visit The Mall, then Armagh County Museum, then Gosford Forest Park, then Charlemont Fort, then Roxborough Castle, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Armagh?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Armagh

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Armagh’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Armagh on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.