Activities

Guided Tours

A guided tour of the Athenry Heritage Centre is the ideal way to discover the best preserved medieval town in Ireland. Experience this history with your very own tour guide whose local knowledge of the history of the medieval town will highlig...

Medieval Experience

Discover history the fun way with the Athenry Heritage Centre’s Medieval Experience. Enjoy a range of activities which is inclusive to children of all ages. The centre is the ideal place to learn about Athenry’s rich medieval history with inte...

School Tours

A school tour of the Athenry Heritage Centre provides all the elements for an educational and fun day out. Students can learn about Anglo-Norman history and their influences on Irish life. The 'Medieval Experience' includes dressing up in medi...

Student Tours

The Athenry Heritage Centre provides a unique educational experience for students to learn and engage with Anglo-Norman history which is part of the national curriculum. The activities of the centre allow students to experience medieval histo...

Senior Tours

As a focal point for the medieval town of Athenry, the heritage centre is the ideal place for any senior tour group or Active Retirement Organisation to discover the rich history of the town. A tour of the centre is engaging and offers a uniqu...

Birthday Parties

Let your son or daughter experience a birthday to remember at the Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre. We provide a birthday party service for parents looking for something different which is both fun and educational in a safe and secure enviro...

Architectural Walking Tours

The medieval town of Athenry is situated 17 kilometers east of Galway city and offers a range of activities for visitors discovering the region. Experience a walking tour of Ireland’s best-preserved Medieval Town in which domestic or overseas ...

Have a go archery

Test your skills with the Athenry Heritage Centre’s have-a-go archery activity and experience the oldest tradition in the world. This all-weather activity is supervised by trained archery instructors and all equipment is supplied. Visitors can...