Early Christian and Medieval Downpatrick Guided Walking Tour

Early Christian and Medieval Downpatrick Guided Walking Tour

Join us for a free guided walking tour of Early Christian and Medieval Downpatrick!

By The Saint Patrick Centre

Date and time

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 14:00 - 16:30 GMT+1

Location

Down Cathedral

35 English Street Downpatrick BT30 6AB United Kingdom

About this event

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

Join us for the Early Christian and Medieval Downpatrick Guided Walking Tour!

As part of our International Walking Festival the Saint Patrick Centre invites you to join our talented guide Mike and discover the vast history of Downpatrick – for free!

Traverse the rich history of the Hill of Down from the Bronze Age to the present day, discovering the Age of Saint Patrick and the Middle Ages. Visit key sites of early Christian, Medieval and Post-Medieval heritage in Downpatrick including: the High Cross, the Cathedral Hill dig sites, Down County Museum, the Mound of Down, the site of the Nun’s Gate, the Parish Church, Denvir’s and English street.

Meet at the Medieval Down Cathedral at 13.50 to ensure prompt departure at 14.00.

Weather appropriate gear is recommended, practical footwear is essential.

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