General
Saint Patrick is buried on Cathedral Hill in the graveyard of Down Cathedral and can be accessed through the Gardens of the Saint Patrick Centre.
Yes and according to the Irish Annals, St. Brigid and St. Columcille also lie buried with St. Patrick, making the site especially revered as the final resting place of a trinity of saints important in Irish history and culture.
No, we only accept Sterling but we also accept all credit and visa cards including American express
How to prepare
You can come early if you want to use the cafe or shop. For all walks and admissions it is important to leave enough time to get to Downpatrick – the traffic can sometimes be busy for a small town and it takes time to park. Try to be here at least 15 minutes before you start.
If you arrive late we will try our best to facilitate you, although you may miss part of your adventure.
Yes we can take belongings and store them while you are in the Saint Patrick Centre Exhibition.
For outdoor experiences pack rainproof clothing, wear sturdy shoes and have sunscreen.
Accessibility
The exhibition offers English, French, Italian, Spanish, Irish and German.
Yes it is located in the pre-pay car park opposite the main building.
Yes the entire building and exhibition is disabled friendly and an elevator is available to give access to the Cafe and gardens.
Yes, but only during Café opening hours from 9 am- 4 pm Monday to Saturday.
Car parking at Down Cathedral is extremely limited. A pre-pay car park is in front of the Saint Patrick Centre with over 100 spaces.
Bookings & Refunds
Yes we offer a 10% discount for groups over 10 people. Contact conference@saintpatrickcentre for more details.
Yes tickets can be purchased at reception.
If you can’t see your confirmation e-mail contact conference@saintpatrickcentre for help.
Tickets can be cancelled up to 24hrs prior to arrival.//even la
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