Start at Benburb Valley Park & Castle — free to visit and worth an hour. Then head out to Navan Centre & Fort for a proper look at one of the area's great ancient sites.
There's real variety nearby — farm animals at Dyan Mill Farm, stargazing at Armagh Observatory & Planetarium, and soft play on grey days. Fourteen of the 48 nearby places are free, so a great family day doesn't have to cost much.
The best days out near Benburb
Benburb Valley Park & Castle
Woodlab Distillery (Symphonia Spirits)
orchard organics
Dyan Mill Farm
Caledon Village Walking Tour
Navan Fort (Emain Macha)
Navan Centre & Fort
The Argory
Spires Retail Park
Little Kingdom
Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Memorial Library and Archive
Moy Riding School
Cathedral Road Recreation Centre
The Linen Green
Armagh Observatory & Planetarium
Armagh Robinson Library
Tynan Village High Crosses
Loughgall Country Park Play Park
No 5 Vicars' Hill
Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum
St Patrick's Trian Visitor Complex
Armagh St Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic)
Armagh St Patrick's Cathedral (Church of Ireland)
The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre
Loughgall Country Park & Manor
Armagh County Museum
Loughgall Country Park & Golf Course
The Mall (Armagh)
The Sensory Xperience
Palace Demesne (Armagh)
Tullyroan Oval
County Armagh Golf Club
Palace Stables Heritage Centre
Gulliver's Soft Play (Orchard Leisure Centre)
Orchard Leisure Centre
James P. Donnelly Fruit Farm
Darkley Forest
26 Joy Avenue
Hill of The O'Neill & Ranfurly House
Ardress House
MacIvors Cider
Ulster Clay Pigeon Shooting Association
Dungannon Leisure Centre Soft Play
Dungannon Leisure Centre
Hit Ball Studio
The Oaks Shopping Centre
Omniplex Cinema Dungannon
Tyrone Crafted Glass
What's on near Benburb
- 18JulCoarse Angling Taster SessionsDungannon Park
- 2AugWelcome to the Summer of Play at The ArgoryThe Argory
- 2AugBlacksmith Forge Demonstrations at ArdressArdress House
- 2AugMake, Play & CreateThe Argory
- 2AugFitness Freddy comes to The ArgoryThe Argory
- 2AugBoat trips in partnership with Blackwater Community BargeThe Argory
Days out in Benburb — your questions
What are the best days out in Benburb?
Start with Benburb Valley Park & Castle — it's free and right in the village. Navan Centre & Fort is a standout for history fans, while The Argory suits a slower-paced family afternoon. Dyan Mill Farm is great for young children, and Armagh Observatory & Planetarium makes for a memorable outing.
What free things are there to do in Benburb?
There's plenty. Benburb Valley Park & Castle costs nothing to visit. Navan Fort (Emain Macha) is free to walk. The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum in Armagh has no entry fee. Tynan Village High Crosses and Armagh St Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic) are also free to visit anytime.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Benburb?
Little Kingdom is the go-to for younger children — indoor soft play whatever the weather. The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum is a good call too, and it's free. Cathedral Road Recreation Centre has a pool for a splash. Navan Centre & Fort has indoor exhibition space to keep everyone occupied.
What's good for young children near Benburb?
Dyan Mill Farm is a real favourite — young children love meeting the animals. Little Kingdom has indoor soft play for toddlers and older children alike. Loughgall Country Park Play Park is free and perfect for burning off energy outdoors. All three are easy, relaxed visits that little ones really enjoy.