
The Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre is open for Guided Tours and the Medieval Experience. Both are fully accessible for all ages and abilities to enjoy.
The centre provides self-guiding booklets in eight languages and audio wands are also available for visitors.
To ensure the best experience, advance booking is recommended and booking your experience is quick and easy. Online bookings are available from our Booking Page. We also accept cash and card payments for drop in visitors.
Please email the heritage centre for group bookings or student tours.
Email details: athenryheritagecentre@gmail.com
The Athenry Heritage Centre offers a truly immersive medieval experience with exciting activities for all ages and abiltities to enjoy. Step back in time as you dress in medieval costumes, becoming a knight, queen, baker or monk and explore the rich Anglo-Norman story of Athenry. History comes alive through interactive and tangible exhibits, including the town’s original 14th-century Mace & Seal, a rare and fascinating link to Athenry’s medieval past.
For those seeking adventure, the "Have-a-Go Archery" experience lets visitors test their skills under expert guidance, while the medieval maze provides a fun and educational challenge. Guided tours bring the stories of medieval Ireland to life, with expert guides sharing the town’s incredible heritage.
Perfect for families, school groups, and history enthusiasts, the centre combines education with hands-on activities in a fully accessible environment. Whether you're solving the maze, trying archery, or exploring historic artifacts, the Athenry Heritage Centre offers an unforgettable journey into the past!
Monday 12th May 10:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 13th May 10:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 14th May Closed
Thursday 15th May 10:00am-2:30pm
Friday 16th May 10:00am-4:30pm
Saturday 17th May Closed Private Hire
Sunday 18th May Closed
Self Guided Walking Tours
The self guided tours comprises of a brochure with illustrated map and the audio narrative by Dr Peter Harbison. Both are available to download.
What to see
The Medieval Parish Church of St. Mary’s.
The only restored Norman Castle in Ireland.
The superbly preserved Dominican Priory, with the best collection of occupational gravestones in Ireland.
Ireland’s only “in-situ” original market cross.
Thanks to:
This project is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal through the Community Services Programme