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Children's Fun in Armagh City & District

Discover the many family fun places to visit and explore in Armagh.   From tots to teens there is something for everybody.  From adventure to science - outdoor or indoor activities - children will experience the time of their lives.  


Land of Lilliput

Saint Patrick's Trian Visitor Complex
40 English Street, Armagh
Tel: 028 3752 1801

The Land of Lilliput takes you on a voyage when you step on board Gulliver's ship to travel the South Seas!!  Disaster strikes when you are shipwrecked with Gulliver and washed up in a magic kingdom where people are only 6 inches tall!



Gosford Karting: Outdoor Fun Karts

49 Dinahorra Road, Markethill, Co Armagh
Tel: 028 3755 1248/07710599247
email: gosfordkarting@talk21.com
www.gosford.karting.co.uk

Experience the thrill of racing on an outdoor tarmac track.  Racing outdoors gives you the same experience as racing on a professional Grand Prix RAce.  Once you have tried it you will come back time and time again....   Ideal for Corporate and Group Bookings.  

Grand Prix Prices:

Grand Prix Full: £25/£30
Grand Prix Mini: £20

Groups from 8 - 30 people.  All drivers get a practice session, 4 qualifying heats and a quarter final. Best 8-10 drivers go through to semi-finals. Best 4-5 drivers compete in the 12 lap final.   

Practice Session: 15 minutes: £10; 30 minutes: £20

Supplied:

Racing Suite, Gloves and helmets; Full Track Tuition; Members of National Karting; Karts are kept fully serviced and in excellent condition at all times.   Minimum height restriction is 4ft 8" (142cm)
Snack Shop available.
 

 
Gulliver's Island

Orchard Leisure Centre, Folly Lane, Armagh
Tel: 028 3751 5920
www.armagh.gov.uk

Gulliver's Soft Play has lots of new interactive features and action packed adventure, for tots, toddlers and children of primary school age (height restriction apply).  Bookings are also taken for birthday parties, school trips and group outings.
 

Omniplex Cinema

Market Square, Armagh
Tel: 08717 200 400
www.omniplex.ie
 

 
The Marketplace Theatre & Arts Centre
Market Square
Armagh 
Tel: 028 3752 1821
www.marketplacearmagh.com

The Market Place is Armagh's state-of-the-art centre.  Throughout the year, the venue hosts a wide range of performances including events for younger people.  From our annual pantomime, to workshops in drama, dance, visual arts, magic and others.  The Market Pace has something to suit everyone from toddler to teenager. 
 

 
Hillview Lodge Golf Driving Range

33 Newtownhamilton Road, Armagh
tel: 028 3752 2000
email: dermot@hillviewlodge.com
www.hillviewlodge.com



Fine-tune your swing at Hillview Lodge Golf Driving Range where the 14 covered bays are open from early morning to late at night. 
 

 
Tayto Castle

The Square, Tandragee, County Armagh 
tel: 028 3884 0249
email: rbro@tayto.com

The factory is inside the castle grounds which belonged at one tme to the Duke of Manchester. 
Opening Monday - Thursday: 10.30am  & 1.30pm, Friday: 10.30am
Tours must be pre-booked and are not suitable for children under 5 years or anybody with difficulty climbing stairs.  Group max is 45.
 
Millers Hill Equestrian Centre

(Birthday Parties with Pony or Carriage Rides)
5d Dunesmullan Road, Markethill
Tel: 028 55 1819/07894834978
 

 
Armagh Planetarium
College Hill, Armagh
Tel: 028 3752 3689
www.armaghplanet.com





A Planetarium is a theatre where visitors can enjoy amazing shows about the wonders of the solar system.  The audience sits back in comfortable seats to watch as stars, planets and spacecraft are shown in full colour on the surface of the planetarium's dome-shaped screen taking the audience on a journey through space and time.   

After the show, why not explore our place in the Universe in a tour of the fascinating exhibition halls?  After that, if you feel like a break, you can have a snack in the Voyager Cafe or a picnic in the landscaped Astropark.   After that you can join in the fun activities, including building and launching your own rocket!
 

 
Orchard Leisure Centre

Folly Lane, Armagh 
Tel: 028 3751 5920
 

 
Saint Patrick's Trian Visitor Complex

40 English Street
Armagh
Tel: 028 3752 1801
email: info@saintpatrickstrian.com
 


Have a Birthday Party with a difference at Saint Patrick's Trian!

Be a king or queen for the day and follow our giant's footsteps to discover the Land of Lilliput.   Make a jewelled crown and prepare to dazzle your loyal people, or make your own telescope and prepare to sail the seas.   The Party Package lasts for 75 minuts and includes an Arts & Crafts session and a visit to the Land of Lilliput.  Parties are suitable for boys and girls aged 6 - 10 years.   Minimum of 7 and maximum of 20 is required.   Last booking is at 3.00pm.  Food is not supplied, although a room can be hired to bring in your own buffet food or arrangements can be made with our onsite restaurant.   Bring your own camera to record this happy time.


The Palace Stables Heritage Centre

The Palace Demesne, Armagh  
Tel: 028 3752 1801
http://www.armagh.co.uk/Palace-Demesne.aspx


The Navan Centre & Fort


 Killylea Road, Armagh
Tel: 028 3752 9644
 www.navan@armagh.gov.uk




At Naven Centre & Fort children get the chance to 'dig' archaeology, as they delve into our archeo-pit to uncover some amazing artefacts like flint, ceramics, tools and even bones.  The centre is suitable for all levels of interest and makes an ideal outing for families as it gives children the chance to experience hands-on history, to dress up in celtic costumes before going to meet the Celts in their unusual home!  Finally, take a discovery walk to the Navan Fort in the company of one of our experienced tour guides.
 


Tandragee Recreation Centre

24 Madden Road, Tandragee
Tel: 028 3884 1110


Gosford Forest Park

7 Gosford Demesne, Markethill
Tel: 028 3755 1277


Loughgall Country Park

11-14 Main Street, Loughgall
Tel: 028 3889 2900



 
 

 
 
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