Summer Solstice Sunset at Navan Centre and Fort, Armagh

What to Expect

Navan Centre and Fort hosts an annual Summer Solstice Sunset event on or around 20 June, gathering visitors on the ancient hilltop of Emain Macha - the legendary capital of Ulster - to mark the turning of the seasons. The evening is guided by Carolyn Cairns, one of Navan’s experienced tour guides, who brings knowledge of the site’s mythology, archaeology, and Celtic traditions.

The event blends an appreciation of the landscape and the long midsummer evening with storytelling about the site’s Iron Age significance. It is suitable for older children and families who enjoy history and the outdoors.

Good to Know

• Annual event - 20 June 2026 (or nearest weekend); check visitarmagh.com for confirmed date

• Booking advisable; check navan@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk for tickets

• Suitable for older children and families; takes place outdoors on sloping ground

• Navan Centre and Fort, 81 Killylea Road, Armagh

• Warm, weatherproof clothing recommended

Getting There

Navan Centre and Fort is on the Killylea Road about 2.5 km west of Armagh city centre. Driving is recommended. Parking is available on site.