About HomePlace
This is a special place. A moving place. An inspirational place.
Seamus Heaney HomePlace takes you on an inspiring journey through the life and work of one of Ireland’s greatest writers.
Situated between Heaney’s two childhood homes at Mossbawn and The Wood, and only a few hundred yards from St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy, which he chose as his final resting place, HomePlace is at the heart of the area that inspired so much of the poet’s work.
It’s a place where you can sense the warmth of Heaney’s relationships with local people and landscapes; where you can immerse yourself in the Nobel Laureate’s literature.
An award-winning visitor attraction
Seamus Heaney HomePlace is an award-winning, purpose-built arts and literary centre developed by Mid Ulster District Council.
Since opening to the public in September 2016, HomePlace has received a number of prestigious awards. In 2017, HomePlace was awarded Best Visitor and Interpretation Centre at the Discover Heritage Awards, Best Local Authority Tourism Initiative from the NI Local Government Association and Best NI Visitor Attraction at the Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards.
In 2022, HomePlace won Tourism NI’s Most Innovative Business (Large) at the NI Giant Spirit Awards followed by the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award in 2023.
Opening Hours & Ticket Prices
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
| Exhibition Ticket | Price |
| Adult (10% discount on groups of 10 or more full paying adults) | £12 |
| Children 7 and under | Free |
| Children 8 and over | £7.50 |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) | £29 |
| Concession | £8 |
| School groups | £4 per child (adults accompanying school groups free of charge) |
Planning your visit to HomePlace
To book tickets for the exhibition or upcoming events, please contact us at info@seamusheaneyhome.com or call the Box Office on
Make an Enquiry
If you have any questions about the exhibition, an upcoming event or anything else happening at HomePlace, you can write to us or give us a call. We’re here to help.
