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.
THE JOURNEY - WE LAUNCH OUR FIRST OVERNIGHT PACKAGES
20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
WALK SAINT PATRICK'S WAY
Be ready for a new experience after Lockdown and bring family and friends on St Patrick’s Way in 2021 in Downpatrick.
Just find a tour you like here, e-mail us on info@saintpatrickcentre.com and we will help you book it.
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CENTRE OPEN SUNDAYS FROM 27th JUNE
20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
Tickets are now back on sale for visitors to explore the Saint Patrick Centre Exhibition which will open throughout the summer.
“We want to celebrate in the Spirit of St Patrick and invite everyone to enjoy our exhibition, our new-look shop and café,” said Dr Tim Campbell.
“This has been a difficult year for everyone and we want to give something back to the community who have been so supportive of us. We are also offering 20% off our entire shop range until the end of June.”
“2021 marks a significant milestone for the Centre. It’s our Twentieth anniversary year as the only permanent exhibition to St Patrick in the world.
We look forward to opening our doors to everyone.”
Dr Campbell said the Centre was also looking forward to launching its guided walks – along with a new canoeing adventure – this month through to October.
“This is a great way to get out and meet new people, learn about our heritage and boost mental health.”
PLEASE NOTE THE SAINT PATRICK CENTRE CAFE IS UNDER REDEVELOPMENT FOR AN EXCITING NEW LAUNCH IN SEPTEMBER AND CURRENTLY CLOSED.
Archbishop Eamonn Martin is the leader of the Roman Catholic Faith in Ireland and the Archbishop of
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh and talks to Pilgrim Guides Martina Purdy
and Elaine Kelly about faith, lockdown and Saint Patrick.
Come visit our new Art Gallery Exhibition by Catherine McKeever and Sorrel Wills – a joint collection of works. Ends 31st August.
What our Visitors Say -
Opening Hours
The Saint Patrick Centre Exhibition and Shop are all now fully open Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sundays 11am – 5pm. We are booking Walking Tours.