Armagh Robinson Library and No 5 hold many wonderful collections of manuscripts, printed books, pamphlets and periodicals, atlases, prints, coins, gems, medals and archaeological artifacts. Our visit to the Library and No.5 truly exceeded our expectations. We were warmly received, expertly guided and left feeling like we had had the full VIP experience.
Amazing library, with history over a centuries old, beautiful staff that go far and beyond to assist you with your Ancestory. We were invited by member of the Northern Armagh Family History Society to join them for an evening tour of the Robinson Library. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. For the first time I was actually allowed (wearing white gloves) to have a look inside the tomes I always see in libraries in stately homes.
Amazing library, with history over a centuries old, beautiful staff that go far and beyond to assist you with your Ancestory. We were invited by member of the Northern Armagh Family History Society to join them for an evening tour of the Robinson Library. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. For the first time I was actually allowed (wearing white gloves) to have a look inside the tomes I always see in libraries in stately homes.
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Step back into the eighteenth Century! Make your way through the beautiful Georgian front door and up an elegant staircase. Light from elegant windows lights up the Long Room of this classical library, the main visitor space. The walls are lined with rare and beautiful books from floor to ceiling. Archbishop Richard Robinson founded this Library in the heart of the City of Armagh in 1771.
Follow the Portadown Road to the roundabout at the Mall, and then go straight ahead up College Street. At the top of College Street, keep to the right, and take first turn left into Abbey Street, in front of Maison Estate Agent. Follow the Moy Road to the first roundabout, take the third exit onto Railway Street and follow Railway Street until the second roundabout at the Mall.
The disabledgo.com website provides an access guide for both the Library and No 5. The guide describes access into and through the venues and includes photographs of the venues. Armagh Robinson Library & No 5 is committed to provide excellent customer service to people with learning difficulties, communication barriers and hidden disabilities.
This 2 hour group tour includes visits to the 18th century Armagh Robinson Library, No 5 Vicars' Hill, an intriguing museum & visitor attraction, and St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral! Whatever your group, your area of interest, or wherever you come from, let us design a Morning on the Hill group tour for you!
The Library and No 5 offer plenty of opportunities for families to enjoy their visit together! The older children can test their treasure hunt or scavenger skills with one of our activity sheets. There are four different activity sheets: three treasure hunts for 3-5y, 5-7y, 8+y, and 10+y. We also have a scavenger hunt for 8+.