The St Patrick Centre
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Overview
This 21st-century multimedia, interactive, audio-visual feast is dedicated to the fascinating story of Ireland's Patron Saint, Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. The Centre is located beside the saint's grave, in the heart of St Patrick's country, forty minutes from Belfast and two hours from Dublin. Major events usually take place around the 17th of March, St Patrick's Day.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Jan-Jun, Mon-Sat 9-5 & St Patrick's Day 9-6; Jul-Aug, Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
Location
St Patrick Visitor Centre, Market Street, DOWNPATRICK, Co Down, BT30 6LZ
About the area
Geographically, County Down seems to put a long arm around Strangford Lough, over 70 square miles of water. The arm is the Ards Peninsula, the most easterly part of Ireland.
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