St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh

Name: St Patrick's Cathedral
Address: 72 Cathedral Rd, Armagh, BT61 8AG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 28 3752 2802

#1 among attractions in Armagh

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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St. Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, Northern Ireland is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland. It was built in various phases between 1840 and 1904 to serve as the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Armagh, the original Medieval Cathedral of St. Patrick having been appropriated by the state church called the Church of Ireland at the time of the Irish Reformation. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1904 (121 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 54°21'9"N, 6°39'33"W

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72 Cathedral RdArmagh BT61 8AG United Kingdom

Contact

+44 28 3752 2802

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St Patrick's Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Archbishop's Palace, St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh County Museum, Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum.

0.9 miS
Palace, Georgian architecture
Archbishop's Palace, Armagh
24 min walk • The Archbishop's Palace, Armagh, Northern Ireland, is a landmark Neo-Classical building located on 300 acres of parkland just south of the centre of the city.
~1850 ftS
Stone-built Anglican cathedral and mosaics
St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh
9 min walk • St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh is a cathedral located in Armagh, Northern Ireland. The origins of the site are as a 5th century Irish stone monastery, founded by St. Patrick.
0.5 miSE
History museum, Museum, Art museum
Armagh County Museum, Armagh
12 min walk • The Armagh County Museum is a museum in Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Located on the edge of the tree-lined Mall in the centre of Armagh city, the museum is the oldest County Museum in Ireland and was officially opened in 1937.
~1700 ftSE
History museum, Museum
Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum, Armagh
9 min walk • The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum is a military museum based in Sovereign's House at Armagh, Northern Ireland. The museum is a Grade B listed building.
0.4 miE
Observatories and planetariums, Museum, Science museum
Armagh Planetarium, Armagh
11 min walk • Armagh Planetarium is a planetarium located in Armagh, Northern Ireland close to the city centre and neighbouring Armagh Observatory in approximately fourteen acres of landscaped grounds known as the Armagh Astropark.
~1970 ftE
Observatories and planetariums
Armagh Observatory, Armagh
10 min walk • Armagh Observatory is an astronomical research institute in Armagh, Northern Ireland. Around 25 astronomers are based at the observatory, studying stellar astrophysics, the Sun, Solar System astronomy and Earth's climate.
0.6 miSE
Museum
HM Prison Armagh, Armagh
15 min walk • Armagh Prison in Armagh, Northern Ireland, is a former prison. The construction of the prison began in the 1780 and it was extended in the style of Pentonville Prison in the 1840 and 1850s.
0.4 miE
Historical place, Universities and schools
The Royal School, Armagh
12 min walk • The Royal School, Armagh is a co-educational voluntary grammar school, founded in the 17th century, in the city of Armagh in Northern Ireland. It has a boarding department with an international intake. It is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
~1490 ftSE
Visitor center
Armagh Courthouse, Armagh
8 min walk • Armagh Courthouse is a judicial facility in Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The courthouse, which accommodates hearings for the local magistrates' courts and county courts, is a Grade A listed building.
0.5 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
The Mall, Armagh
12 min walk • The Mall is a cricket ground in Armagh, Northern Ireland. In 2005, the ground hosted a List A match in the 2005 ICC Trophy between Denmark and the United States, which Denmark won by 96 runs. The ground is used in club matches by Armagh Cricket Club.
0.6 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Athletic Grounds, Armagh
17 min walk • The Athletic Grounds is a GAA stadium in Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is the county ground and administrative headquarters of Armagh GAA and is used for both Gaelic football and hurling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St Patrick's Cathedral open?

St Patrick's Cathedral is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St Patrick's Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Southern Regional College, Armagh (7 min walk), Armagh Courthouse, Armagh (8 min walk), Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum, Armagh (9 min walk), St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh (9 min walk).

How to get to St Patrick's Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Patrick's Cathedral:

Bus

Armagh Bus Station (6 min walk)