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The Saint Patrick Centre

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53A Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ
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The Saint Patrick Centre is the only permanent exhibition in the World about Ireland’s Patron Saint. The History of Ireland starts here in Patrick’s words, which guide you through our amazing multimedia exhibition. Located 2 Hours north of Dublin and 35 minutes south of Belfast beside Saint Patrick’s Grave with a fantastic Craft Store and incredible Garden Cafe. This needs to be your first stop in Ireland.

Cafe, shop, conference facilities and art gallery.


For information on the St. Patrick Centre, please visit www.saintpatrickcentre.com

Winner of NI’s Most Innovative Business (Small) at Tourism Northern Ireland's Giant Spirit Awards 2022.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Toilets for disabled visitors
  • Wheelchair hire - Wheelchairs available and free.

Attraction Facilities

  • Gift Shop
  • Open Mondays
  • Open Sundays

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

  • French audio guide
  • German audio guide
  • Italian audio guide
  • Spanish audio guide

Catering

  • Local Produce
  • Picnic Area
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve lunch
  • Tea-room/Cafe onsite

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • First Aid
  • Groups accepted
  • Groups catered for
  • Guided Tours Available
  • Latest arrival time (24 hr clock) - 1600
  • Lift/Elevator
  • Online Booking
  • Self guided walks/cycle rides
  • Toilets
  • Wifi - Free
  • Wi-fi available - Free

Languages spoken

  • Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Coach parking
  • Frequent bus services
  • On site parking
  • Parking (charge)

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted
  • Visa Debit Accepted

Provider Preferences

  • Dogs accepted by arrangement
  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
  • In Market Town
  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Unique venue - The only exhibition in the World about Saint Patrick.

Travel & Trade

  • Family Discount

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£5.75 activity
Child£3.50 activity
Concession£4.50 activity
Family (2 adults 2 children)£14.00 activity

Adult Groups- £4.50
(25 or more)
Education Groups- £3.50
(25 or more)
Auditorium Only- £3.50

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday09:00 - 17:00

* Open Sundays July and August

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