Museums · Northern Ireland
Seamus Heaney Homeplace
In or near Bellaghy.
Seamus Heaney Homeplace — museum in Bellaghy, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Seamus Heaney Homeplace is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2016. Address: BT45 8HT. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Bellaghy, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.8078°, -6.5211°.
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Summary from the official site
Seamus Heaney HomePlace is a cultural venue dedicated to the life and work of the renowned poet Seamus Heaney. Visitors can explore exhibitions featuring poetry, photographs, and personal stories, as well as access a library of books from Heaney's collection. The venue also hosts performances and creative workshops, making it a hub for arts and literature enthusiasts.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
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.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
The centre was designed by W&M Given Architects. The company, quoted in a report by the Department for Communities, says the building was intended to reflect vernacular architecture within Bellaghy:
Visiting
The inaugural opening took place on the evening of September 29, 2016, attended by Heaney's surviving family, before opening to the public the following day. The opening festival was attended by singer-songwriter Paul Brady, and poets Michael Longley and Gerald Dawe.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.8078, -6.5211
- District
- Mid Ulster
- Postcode
- BT45 8HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Ulster
- Phone
- 028 7938 7444
- Established
- 2016
- Official site
- seamusheaneyhome.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q113363777 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Seamus Heaney HomePlace (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Seamus Heaney Homeplace?
- Seamus Heaney Homeplace is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT45 8HT).
- What is Seamus Heaney Homeplace?
- Seamus Heaney Homeplace — museum in Bellaghy, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Seamus Heaney Homeplace?
- Drivers can use postcode BT45 8HT.
- When was Seamus Heaney Homeplace built?
- Built or established in 2016.
- Who owns Seamus Heaney Homeplace?
- Seamus Heaney Homeplace is owned by Mid Ulster District Council.
- How do I get to Seamus Heaney Homeplace?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT45 8HT. It sits within the Mid Ulster parliamentary constituency.