Winter Breaks

Enjoy a cosy Autumn Staycation at
Armagh City Hotel


Retreat to the perfect Autumn destination in Armagh City, with lots to see and do to begin your adventures! Enjoy the wonderful outdoor locations by brushing off the walking boots and take a stroll around Ireland’s oldest city.

For an enchanting getaway, look no further than an Armagh City Hotel quintessential Autumn break.
Our Autumn Staycation offer includes:
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Full Irish Breakfast
  • £15 Hotel Dining Voucher per person
  • Full use of the Health & Fitness Club
Hurry and book soon for the upcoming autumn season. We are already filling up fast for this peak time of year!

One Night

From £114

Two Nights

From £166
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Prices from £114.00 per room per night (based on two people sharing a standard room)
Limited offer available from 19th September until 31st October 2022 - Valid on bookings from 19th September until 30th November 2022

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Explore Armagh

Armagh’s elegant Mall is a stunning place to blow the cobwebs away or you could also hotfoot it over to leafy 300-acre Palace Demesne and public park just a quick walk away to really clear the head. If you ‘ain’t afraid of no ghost’, check out the spooky ghost tours, that are sure to get you in the mood for Halloween.

For a real treat, you’ll find a first edition of Gulliver’s Travels in the historic and beautiful 18th Century Armagh Robinson Library, which was founded by Archbishop Robinson to house his own collection of books and fine art and is now home to some of the rarest books in the world. With over 42,000 printed works resting on its shelves to choose from, it’s Jonathan Swift’s own first copy – complete with corrections – that’s really worth a look.
Fill your head with history at the Armagh County Museum. Opened in 1937 and housed in a beautiful Georgian building, its collections capture centuries of stories relating to the people who lived, worked and had connections with this famous city and historic county. Featuring prehistoric artifacts, art, and natural history, you will be surprised what is housed here. An impressive art collection includes works by many well-known Irish artists such as AE Russell, John Luke and JB Vallely.
You’ll find Navan Fort, one of Ireland’s most important archaeological sites, not far from the city. Steeped in Celtic past, Navan Fort has long been popular with visitors for its exciting outdoor interpretative events which celebrate its pivotal place in history, its Celtic past and the stories of warriors, knights and legends. Look out for special Halloween events for all the family too. From 30th October, immerse yourself in epic Candlelight Tales, keeping the oldest stories in Ireland alive, to never forget Cúchulainn’s name, followed by a wonderful celebration of the Winter Solstice to embrace the forthcoming year.
Located just a short stroll from The Mall, Armagh’s Observatory and Planetarium offers visitors an amazing journey in this ‘place for space’, including a jaw-dropping digital dome show, exhibition area, tours, workshops and more for a hands-on experience for all the family. Take a stroll around our Astropark, which is 14 acres of attractive, landscaped grounds. Discover the scale models of the Solar System and the Universe and a wide range of flora and fauna. Of particular interest are the Human Orrery, two sundials, and historic telescopes and telescope domes. There’s ‘something for everyone’ in this must-visit destination – and Halloween special events too.
Take in the awesome sight that is Brownlow House in Lurgan Park, a stunningly grand Elizabethan-age building that dominates the skyline over Lurgan Park, Ireland’s second-largest public park after Phoenix Park in Dublin and which dates back to the 1700s. Discover magnificent scenery, spanning over 250 acres, including landscaped walkways, a super play park, a lake, a cast iron Jubilee fountain and a stunning historic oak tree lined avenue which is at its best every autumn. Take a tour of this unique and historic house or rent a boat and hit the water.
There’s plenty going on at FE McWilliam Gallery & Studio in nearby Banbridge this autumn, where art is celebrated both indoors and out in this stunning location and space. Featuring from this October, and in a special commission, Graham Gingles: The Theatre of Secrets will showcase some of his finest sculptures and art works in a major celebration of his expressive talent and creativity. Outdoors, there’s a jaw-dropping sculpture garden exhibition from artists featured in the Sky Arts programme Landmark, including Ellie Niblock, Stephen Wilson and Paddy Bloomer.
Why not head for a post-adventure pint or a quick bite to eat in one of Armagh City’s many great pubs. Whether it’s a crackling log fire you’re after or a stylish and modern retreat, this place has it all. Our big historical city favourites are Red Neds, Hole in the Wall and Keegan’s Bar, while Groucho’s on the Square in Richhill, McConville’s in Portadown, the Courthouse Bar in Lurgan and The Downshire Arms in Banbridge are really worth a look if you’re up for a visit to this area’s hospitality best.
No visit to Armagh is complete without dropping in to The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre in the heart of the city. Armagh’s official ‘Home of Entertainment’, this state-of-the-art, modern venue is an exceptional venue for live music, comedy and the arts. With new workshops running this autumn, there’s plenty to enjoy . From 6 November, its home to ‘Vallely at 80’, a major retrospective by local international and award-winning artist JB Vallely. It’s also Vallely’s most extensive solo exhibition since his major retrospective at the Market Place Gallery, in his birth city of Armagh in 2000. Don’t miss this one! And it’s free!
There is no better place to learn the traditional skills of blacksmithing than the beautiful, historic 18th centre location of Moneypenny’s Lock, on the Newry Canal outside Portadown. You can make sparks fly in our forge, where there is a range of classes to suit everyone from beginners to the more advanced metalworker. Or you can visit our canal-themed museum next door in the Lockhouse, named after the Moneypenny family who looked after the lock from the early 1800s until its closure in the mid-20th century. Moneypenny’s Lock is also situated in a tranquil area that is home to a wonderful variety of plant and wildlife, so take your time and enjoy this lush, expansive space.
Located in Northern Ireland’s official Food Heartland, Armagh is home to some of the best food and drink experiences. Famous for its annual, award-winning Food & Cider festivities, there are restaurants, bars and cafés that pay homage to the quality of ingredients this distinctive place produces. Go one step one further and celebrate the Orchard County’s Bramley Apple – and the delicious cider produced every year at the Armagh Cider Company and Long Meadow Cider, which offer exciting tours and tastings when booked in advance. You can’t leave Armagh without tasting the cider…and don’t forget to bring a few bottles home! Why not enjoy a family day our as locals come together for the ultimate celebration of Armagh’s music, food and drink, and arts and crafts at the Richhill Harvest Fayre, to celebrate their empowering connection with their land.

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