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Discover the Saint Patrick Centre
The Saint Patrick Centre in Downpatrick, County Down is the only permanent exhibition in the world dedicated to Ireland’s patron saint.
St Patrick is said to have brought Christianity to the island of Ireland in around 432 AD. Today, he rests in Down Cathedral in a grave beside the Saint Patrick Centre. Combine a trip to the saint’s resting place with a visit to the St Patrick Exhibition where you can learn about the life, work and legacy of St Patrick. Accompanied by the narration of internationally renowned actor Ciarán Hinds, visitors can also virtually visit locations from St Patrick’s story in the IMAX cinema.
If you want to be even more immersed in the world of St Patrick, sign up for one of the Saint Patrick Centre’s experiences which take keen walkers out to the foot of Slieve Meelmore, as well as into the hills of Saint Patrick’s Country, and to the coast within the Strangford and Lecale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Follow your guide on these half-day trips and explore locations associated with St Patrick such as Saint Patrick’s Well, Ardtole Church and St Tassach’s Church. One of these experiences even features a canoe trip as you explore Inch Abbey and the Quoile Pondage.
Inside the Saint Patrick Centre, County Down
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Visit the craft shop to browse the centre’s collection of hand-crafted knitwear, candles with a signature “scent of Ireland”, books from local authors and more.
Pick up the centre’s own-brand speciality coffee and a bite to eat at the Garden Café.
There’s a great view of Down Cathedral from the Saint Patrick Centre’s Terraced Gardens – a beautiful array of gardens with features such as a Peace Garden, Monk’s Herb Garden and Rose Gardens.
Tollymore Forest Park
Covering an area of almost 630 hectares at the foot of the Mourne mountains, Tollymore Forest Park has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the sea at Newcastle. It's open to the public all year.
Newcastle
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Down Cathedral and Saint Patrick's Grave
Down Cathedral, a Cathedral of the Church of Ireland with magnificent stain glass windows, box pews and beautiful organ case was built in 1183 as a Benedictine Monastry. The patron saint, Patrick is believed to be buried in the nearby graveyard.
Downpatrick
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Ulster Folk Museum
Refresh the connection at Ulster Folk Museum, a place where traditions and heritage skills are preserved and celebrated to help shape future generations.
Holywood
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Murlough National Nature Reserve
Murlough National Nature Reserve is a fragile 6000 year old sand dune system owned by the National Trust and managed as Ireland’s first Nature Reserve since 1967. It is an excellent area for walking and bird watching.
Dundrum
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Saul Church
Two miles outside Downpatrick is the replica of St Patrick's first church in Ireland. Close by, on the crest of Slieve Patrick is a massive statue of St Patrick. Bronze panels illustrate scenes from the life of Ireland's Patron Saint.
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Silent Valley Mountain Park
The Silent Valley Reservoir was built to gather water from the Mourne Mountains and is the main water supply source for most of County Down and a large part of Belfast. The famous Mourne Wall was constructed to enclose the reservoir's catchment area.
Kilkeel
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Down County Museum
Down County Museum is located in the old county Gaol of Down. It houses fascinating exhibitions on the history of Down as well as restored cells with life-size figures of prisoners and their gaolers.
Downpatrick
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Rowallane Garden - Woodland Walk
Whatever the season there's always something new to see at Rowallane Gardens, one of the most beautiful gardens in Northern Ireland. Carved from the County Down landscape, the garden has grown from the 19th century beginnings of the Reverend John Moore and his nephew Hugh Armytage Moore. Their vision helped create a place where you can leave the outside world behind and immerse yourself in nature’s beauty.
Saintfield
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