The Saint Patrick Centre
The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick, Co. Down BT30 6LZTel: (028) 4461 9000
Fax: (028) 4461 9111
Email: info@saintpatrickcentre.com
Web: www.saintpatrickcentre.com
The Exhibition
The ego Patricius Exhibition is a new and exciting 21st Century interactive experience which tells the fascinating story of Ireland’s Patron Saint. Through Patrick’s own words a light is shone on the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and its development through his mission. Bold graphics, sculptures, video and audio techniques allow visitors to explore how Patrick’s legacy developed in Early Christian times and reveal the fabulous artwork which was produced during this Golden Age. The centre also examines the major impact of Irish missionaries in Dark Age Europe – a legacy which remains to this day.
Conference Facilities
Overlooked by the Mourne Mountains and situated in historic Lecale, The Saint Patrick Centre is located in the heart of County Down only 20 miles from Belfast. This new £6.3m complex provides a unique location for corporate events of all sizes and offers State-of-the-art multimedia conference facilities in exclusive and distinctive surroundings.
The Saint Patrick Centre is situated within the heritage quarter of the historic town of Downpatrick, close to Down Cathedral and Down County Museum. We offer over 100 free car parking spaces with accommodation for coaches.
To assist in planning your conference our staff have compiled a variety of menus to suit your requirements.
The Restaurant
The Cathedral Garden Restaurant provides fine cuisine in spacious and fashionable surroundings. In fair weather enjoy lunch on the terrace with dramatic views of Down Cathedral and the Mountains of Mourne. This facility caters for a large numbers of public and private as well as corporate events.
Education at the Centre
Children of all ages will enjoy our fascinating multimedia exhibition on the life of Saint Patrick and be thrilled with the unique five-screen cinematic presentation and interactive computers. Our Education Programme offers hands-on activities including structured play/drams workshops, puppet shows and "archaeological digs" – all of which make learning about Saint Patrick a fun and memorial experience.
Students of all ages can learn about the Early Christian period through our Key Stage Packs and interactive displays. Why not recreate your own book of Kells with quill and ink during and Early Irish Art Lesson?
| Low Season (October to March) |
Monday - Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Open on request St Patrick's Day 9.30am to 7pm |
| Mid Season (April - May & September) |
Monday - Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday 1pm to 5.30pm (Morning opening on request) |
| High Season (June - August) |
Monday - Saturday (9.30am to 6pm) Sunday 10am to 6pm |
| Please note: Last admission to the exhibition is one and a half hours before closing time. | |
| Adults | £4.75 |
| Children | £2.35 |
| Concession | £3.15 |
| Students | £3.00 |
| Family (2 adults and 2 children) |
£11.55 |
| Adult Groups (25 or more) |
£3.15 |
| Children's Groups (25 or more) |
£2.10 |
| Senior Citizen Groups (25 or more) |
£2.60 |
