Navan Centre & Fort Navan Fort, 81 Killylea Rd, Armagh BT60 4LD, UK

Navan Centre & Fort is a place where myth and reality meet. It is one of Ireland’s most famous and important archaeological sites, the legendary Emain Macha. Legends say that Macha, the ancient goddess of war and fertility, scored the earth with her brooch pin and traced the famous outline of this sacred stronghold of the hero Cu Chulainn, home of the famous Red Branch Knights and Ulster Cycle of tales.

Living History At Navan – Have you ever wondered about the past? How did people live their lives 2,000 years ago? What were their homes like? How did they survive? What were their daily tasks? Allow our Living History characters to bring these questions to life before your eyes! This memorable and interactive experience takes place in our replica Iron Age dwelling. Sit down by the fire and witness Iron Age life come alive! Enjoy helping the Celts prepare and cook their meals and get your hands dirty in the garden and herb beds.

Prepare yourself for battle and learn the skills to survive as an ancient warrior, or sit and relax and allow your imagination to wander as the great tradition of storytelling is used to pass on some of the history of the area and the great warriors who once lived here!

Parking

• Wayfinding Signage on approach to indicate the location of the large car park on site and to indicated route to 5 designated spaces for blue badge holders located closer to the main entrance

Designated Parking

• 5 designated spaces for blue badge holders located closer to the main entrance

Entrance

• The entrance is signposted from the main car park and the access route from the designated parking area is level along a smooth surface pathway.
• Wide, fully automatic entrance doors with little colour contrast between doors and frame.
• Glare from glass may be disorienting for some people with visual impairments
• Side entrance is level with semi automatic push pad controls and provides direct access for external viewing points.

Reception Area/Box Office

• Reception counter with lowered counter easily identified
• Text-type phone at reception

Circulation

• Good circulation throughout

Exhibition Space

• Exhibition area with audio touch screens, at various heights
• Head phones are availalbe to accompany the tour
• Display cases include verticle / horizontal cases

Accessible Shower and Changing

• 1

Cafe/Restaurant

• Cafe area with loose tables and chairs and a low counte

Assistance Dogs

• Welcome

Hearing Assistive Systems

• Induction Loop at reception and in exhibition area

Emergency Evacuation

• Various emergency exits with level egress
• Fire alarm system with audio altert

Facilities

• Accessible refreshment area, Accessible unisex toilet, Designated parking, Induction Loop, Wheelchair Access