Museums & Galleries · Newcastle
Milford House Museum
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Photo: Kenneth Allen (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Guided tours telling the house's rise and decline
- First house in Ireland lit by hydroelectricity
- Birthplace of William McCrum, inventor of the penalty kick
- Afternoon tea served in the Dining Room with family portraits
- Explore the McCrum family's linen manufacturing history
Milford House is a historic former family home near Armagh, once famed as the first house in Ireland lit by hydroelectricity and as the birthplace of William McCrum, inventor of football's penalty kick. Guided tours tell the story of the house's rise and decline, while visitors can also book afternoon tea in the Dining Room beneath McCrum family portraits. It suits anyone curious about linen manufacturing history, Victorian architecture, or quirky sporting trivia. As a museum and heritage attraction in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, County Down, it makes an interesting stop for visitors exploring the wider area, offering a quieter, story-rich alternative to larger museums and galleries nearby.
Practical details
- Booking
- Afternoon tea can be booked in the Dining Room
- Best for
- Those interested in history, architecture and family heritage
From the attraction's own website on 26 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Guided Tours
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