The Saint Patrick Centre
The Story Of Ireland Starts Here
The Saint Patrick Centre is one of Northern Ireland's leading attractions and a must see destination on the way from Dublin to Belfast. We are a registered charity as well as an important educational resource about the life of Ireland's most famous export - Saint Patrick.
No trip to Ireland is complete without a visit to the National Grave of Saint Patrick. Discover his incredible story at the Saint Patrick Centre in the medieval town of Downpatrick just 35 minutes south of Belfast.
Please take a look around our website and feel free to get in touch with us to arrange your visit.
The Story Of Ireland Starts Here
The Saint Patrick Centre is the only permanent exhibition in the world about Ireland's Patron Saint.
The story of Ireland starts here in the words of Saint Patrick himself - explore Patrick's life and legacy in our award winning interactive galleries and IMAX experience. Discover our Art Gallery, Craft shop and Garden Cafe with its views to the Medieval Cathedral of Down where the National Grave of Saint Patrick is located.
Journey to the fabulous local sites associated with Patrick to discover Inch Abbey where the legends of the snakes was written and the first church in Ireland at Saul were Patrick died on March 17th.
Saint Patrick Centre Open for Business
The Saint Patrick Centre Shop will continue to be open during the current restrictions and we will be offering daily and weekly offers as well as free home deliveries within a 10 miles radius. Ryan’s Garden Cafe will be closed but look out for our takeaway service which is coming shortly.Visit Santa at the Saint Patrick Centre
We are proud to announce our Santa Experience at the Saint Patrick Centre this year. Travel through the Magical Gates of the Elf Emporium at the North Pole into the world of the Elves who are busy getting ready for Christmas Day.SAINT PATRICK CENTRE EXHIBITION
The Saint Patrick Centre Exhibition and Imax is closed at present due to Government Guidelines.
Walk Saint Patrick's Way With Us
Saint Patrick's Way
Call +44 28 4461 9000 to book.
For a full range of St Patrick Centre Walks click here.
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ST PATRICK CENTRE SHOP SALE
Jewellery, Soaps, Giftware, Souvenirs
The Saint Patrick Store is open with a full range of gifts, books and homeware. Call in and see us for a browse!
Our Shop will continue to be open during the current restrictions and we will be offering daily and weekly offers as well as free home deliveries within a 10 miles radius.
Ryan's Garden Cafe
Ryan’s Garden Cafe is currently closed.
St Patrick’s Way with a Donkey
New Walking Tours Begin
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