Seamus Heaney Homeplace

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About this place

The Seamus Heaney HomePlace is an arts and literary centre in Bellaghy, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It displays the life and work of Seamus Heaney. Designed by W&M Given Architects, construction began in 2015 by contractors Brendan Loughran & Sons Ltd. It opened in late September 2016. On the site originally stood a RUC barracks. It has won multiple awards throughout its operation, and its visitors include Charles III, Liam Neeson, and various award-winning poets. It holds a permanent exhibition titled Seamus Heaney: Man and Boy, and frequently hosts different events throughout the year. It attracted 40,000 people in its first year.

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Getting There & Parking

Seamus Heaney Homeplace is located in County Derry/Londonderry, roughly 57 km (50 min drive) from Belfast and 209 km (3h 05m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 43 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Bellaghy Bawn (0.3 km away).

Belfast57 km

~50 min drive

Dublin209 km

~3h 05m drive

Nearest car park

43 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗