The modern glass-and-steel St. Patrick Centre, a 5-minute walk from Down Cathedral, tells the story of Ireland's patron sait through high-tech displays and exhibits. It also has an exhibition devoted to the legacy of Irish missionaries who helped spread Christianity in Europe in the latter half of the first millennium. Unsurprisingly, there's always something going on here on St. Patrick's Day.
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St. Patrick Centre
53A Market St., Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 6LZ, Downpatrick
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Neighborhood
Downpatrick is about 34km (21 miles) southeast of Belfast.
Hours
Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm in July and Aug
Transportation
To get there by car from Belfast, take A24 then A7; the drive takes just under 40 min. You can also get there by bus (a 1-hr. trip) from the Europa Bus Station on Great Victoria St.
Phone
028/4461-9000
Prices
£6 adults; £4 seniors, students, and children; and £14 families
Web site
St. Patrick Centre

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