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 and history of the town will highlight the influences of the Anglo-Normans in Athenry 

Your journey begins with an introduction to the town, its buildings and the de Birmingham family, the mighty Lords of the Manor. See the towns original Mace & Seal, the oldest of their kind in Ireland, whose 600 year history is reflected in their design and illustrates how this medieval town became rich and economically prosperous.

Take a walk down a medieval street to learn what the locals ate, wore and drank. Enter the dungeon and find a range of torture exhibits which were used on prisoners and traitors. Or place yourself in the stocks and relive the horrors of this simple but effective punishment.

Try on medieval armour and learn about the history of medieval warfare which also includes displays of chainmail, archery, swords and helmets of the Anglo-Normans. 

COVID19

Please note that the Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre maintains a contact tracing log. All online booking details are retained for 14 days. The centre will only use the booking email address in case of an immediate need to contact you. Your safety is paramount to us and it also ensures the safety of the tour guides as well. 

All Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Families will be thrilled with the Athenry Heritage Centre’s ‘Medieval Experience’. Step back into a world of Kings and Queens and let your child become a Knight or a Princess, there are many designs to choose from and it’s a great photo opportunity too! 

Your fun filled tour is led by an experienced tour guide who brings you on a 500 year journey which includes interactive exhibits, models of the town, the market square and the medieval dungeon.

Your journey is complete with Have A Go Archery, which is a great opportunity to discover your inner Robin Hood and it’s accessible for all ages.

All Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for a magical night of music and craic with Aindrias de Staic and his band in the ambient setting of the Athenry Heritage Centre Festival Garden.

Aindrias is a fiddle player and one of the new generation of Irish Storytellers. His range of music styles has engaged audiences all around the world and the Athenry MAD Festival is proud to bring him to Athenry.

Enjoy a night with family and friends 

This event is part of Galway County Council Creative Ireland Programme and we thank them for their support.

Have you ever wanted to be a hero in your own epic tale? Are you a fan of fantasy worlds with wizards, magic, swords, elves, and halflings? Will you join the party to defeat monsters and villains and save the world? Come get your geek on and try out Dungeons & Dragons with Athenry Adventurers.

Enjoy the D & D experience at Crowe's Bar Athenry.

Over 18 Only