No 5 Vicars’ Hill
No 5 Vicars’ Hill
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No 5 was built in 1772 as the Diocesan Registry by Archbishop Robinson as part of his plans for the improvement of the City of Armagh. It used to hold many public and Church records for the Church of Ireland and Armagh Diocese. From the outside No 5 looks no different from the houses on either side. However, its small hallway opens into two beautiful, octagonal rooms with vaulted ceilings. Nowadays No 5 is a museum and visitor attraction with some Diocesan records on display, along with ancient coins, gems, significant prints, early Christian artefacts and other collections and curiosities from Armagh Robinson Library. A three-dimensional model offers a birds’-eye view of Armagh City as it was in the first half of the 19th century. Activity sheets will keep children and young visitors entertained: learn to write their name in Ogham, the earliest form of Irish, handle of coin replicas, do a quiz, make rubbings of medals and ancient bronze objects or try the jig-saws of old prints!
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Rachel D
Belfast, UK12 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
Stuck our heads in for a few minutes because we were pushed for time. (Show booked at the planetarium) Stephen was so welcoming, informed & friendly. Could have stayed here for hours. A small but fascinating museum. I'll not spoil the architectural surprise. Real w of wow factor
Written June 26, 2021
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Shepsueeee
Belfast, UK67 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
came upon this tea shop by accident. Very surprised with the quality of the food. Great atmosphere with a really quirky and interesting interior. Would go back again for the cakes as they were really enjoyable, especially the pear and almond/ raspberry tartlet. Seems to close at 4pm so check opening times.
Written August 24, 2012
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Rosa May H
Tahoe City, CA33 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
This small museum has some amazing artifacts! Ancient Celtic roadsigns (they'll explain), Roman coins and much much more. The curator is great fun and makes the museum anything but stuffy: he was able to put us back in time for a few minutes and we were all very pleased that we had stopped in here on impulse. Highly recommend!
Written September 22, 2018
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PADDY M
Portstewart, UK39 contributions
Mar 2012 • Friends
Must visit location for anyone visiting Armagh. We visited St Pat's cathederal, N0.5 The Hill and the Library. Each was excellent in terms of the information provided, the spectacle and contents but above all - the warmth of the people who welcomed us and explained the significance and history of each of these locations.
Everything is within 50 meters of each other as is No.4 The Hill where one can have a meal or a cup of coffee in a historic but still creatively modern set up. Test your eyes for the factors which makes it unique every so often you spot something else.... oh look!
Everything is within 50 meters of each other as is No.4 The Hill where one can have a meal or a cup of coffee in a historic but still creatively modern set up. Test your eyes for the factors which makes it unique every so often you spot something else.... oh look!
Written May 21, 2012
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Goldenmean
Cork, Ireland168 contributions
Apr 2011
Behind the facade of Vicar's Hill, one of the houses is not what it seems.... With the appearance of a residential house, number 5 inside is an amazing hexagonal stone building, formerly safe storage for documents, now a gem of a little museum- not to be missed! Loved our visit and browsing the Archbishop's coin collection... a good attraction for children and adults alike- helpful staff.
Written April 26, 2011
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Inspire323205
43 contributions
Aug 2019
The guy manning this place gave us an excellent personal tour. Well worth your time before going into the Church of Ireland.
Written August 11, 2019
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C C
Castlederg, UK3 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Great spot to visit. Tour was great with Stephen, who was very knowledgeable and interesting. We saw all areas of number 5 including the garden. An excellent place to visit.
Written September 15, 2021
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Kathy Hughes
Athens, Greece22 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
This museum is well worthy of a visit. Met by the curator who was bith very informative and amusing.
Written June 6, 2019
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152lynne1955
Downpatrick, UK16 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
This venue is well worth a visit. I can’t remember the name of the gentleman who showed us around but his knowledge of the area and its history was excellent and thank you to him. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. There is an nice restaurant next door which wasn’t open when we were there so we will probably return to try it out!
Written August 26, 2018
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Stephen B
Belfast, UK16 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
No 5 Vicar's Hill is a lovely museum, carefully restored building, good exhibits, and we had an excellent helpful tour by the guide based there.
Written December 23, 2014
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Is this a museum and a restaurant?
Written September 20, 2019
It is a small museum but packed full of artifacts, and a very friendly docent who takes the time to explain a ton of information. The museum takes donations for your admittance fee. They have some an assortment of "tourist" items for sale for a very reasonable price. We bought key chains and magnets and a ruler and before you know it, he threw in an extra magnet! It is just a stone's throw walk through a fence gate to the Church of Ireland. He told us to ask the Gift Shop people at the Church of Ireland to take us down to the Crypt.....otherwise people don't know that you can do that (no extra charge!). So in summary yes please do visit the Vicar's Hill. Armagh is full of deep-rooted history yet does not have the crowds of tourists.
Written September 21, 2019
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