'I had my existence. I was there.
Me in place and the place in me.'
Seamus Heaney, A Herbal
Life
Discover how Seamus Heaney’s formative years in the Bellaghy area shaped his life and were a source of inspiration throughout his career. Our exhibition is packed with poetry, photographs and stories that take you to the heart of Heaney’s life and work.
Literature
Browse our library, where you will see on display hundreds of books donated by the Heaney family from Seamus Heaney’s own collection, or immerse yourself in our exploration of the poet’s words, rhythm and rhyme.
Inspiration
Savour a piece of theatre, music or poetry in our performance space, The Helicon, or get hands on with a range of engaging arts and crafts activities that will soon get the creativity flowing for kids and adults alike. Be inspired by your visit.
Upcoming Events
Seamus Heaney Exhibition
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Seamus Heaney, and explore through his words and
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Birds in the Landscape Painting Workshop
Inspired by our new Open Ground Trails come along to this fun workshop with
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Summer Sundays in the Back Yard: Anthony Toner
HomePlace welcomes a return to live performance with a series of Sunday shows in
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Summer Sundays in the Back Yard: Oonagh Derby
HomePlace welcomes a return to live performance with a series of Sunday shows in
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Onward – Film Screening
Presented in association with Filmbank Media In Disney and Pixar’s ONWARD, two teenage elf
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Summer Sundays in the Back Yard: Eilidh Patterson
HomePlace welcomes a return to live performance with a series of Sunday shows in
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Armistead Maupin in Conversation
With Rick O'SheaNobody writes about home in quite the way Armistead Maupin does. His
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