Learn while having fun!
Our knowledgeable and friendly staff welcome thousands of students from all over to our stunning Centre every year. Your visit to The Saint Patrick Centre will include a guided Exhibition Tour, IMax Cinema with 180 degree flight around Ireland and one of our three activities shown below as part of your visit.
Drama Workshops
Re-live the story of Ireland’s Patron Saint with our professional actor. Grab a script, get dressed up and take on all of the roles of the characters in Patrick’s life.
Celtic Craft Workshop
Create and take home your own Celtic designs and Crafts with our professional artist.
Viking Workshop
Meet the Viking, learn about how they lived, fought & died before participating in a Viking drama.
Education booking information:
Group Rate
Student £6.50
Teacher places free
Accessibility
Coach parking available
Adapted toilets located on site
Guide dogs permitted
Drive Time
Belfast: 40 minutes
Newry: 40 minutes
Armagh: 75 minutes
Extra Information
Refreshments: Cafe open daily
Shopping: Special pocket money section in shop.
Facilities at Centre
Easy access to all areas
Separate lunch room
Enclosed gardens with seating
Secure location
Risk assessments and Child Protection Policy provided
Find Us
The Saint Patrick Centre,
Saint Patrick’s Square,
Market Street, Downpatrick,
BT30 6LZ
Opening hours
Monday
9am - 5pm
Tuesday
9am - 5pm
Wednesday
9am - 5pm
Thursday
9am - 5pm
Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday
9am - 5pm
Sunday
9am - 5pm July/August