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Saint Columba Heritage Centre

St Columba's Rc Church, 59A Longtower Street, Derry~Londonderry, Co Londonderry, BT48 6QQ
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The only dedicated Columba Museum in the city, we un-scroll 1500 years of history and culture under one roof. 

We present St Columba as the conflicted, charismatic 6th Century holyman who changed the destiny of these islands forever. 

We are the only musuem in the city telling the story of Medieval Derry and its rich connections to the "golden age" of teh illuminated manuscript tradition. 

Book maker, peace maker - we link St Colm Cille to Derry's famous literary and peacemaking icons. 

The Heritage Centre also has a souvenir and holy shop. 

 

The St Columba Heritage Centre is open Monday - Friday, 10.30am - 3pm 

Entry: £2.50

 

Narrated by Catholic Bishops of Derry, Donal McKeown - you can also take our Audio Tour of St Columba's Church Long Tower. The audio tour is also available in Irish and Italian.

Audio Tours £2.50

 

Combined Entry Heritage Centre & Audio Tour £4.00

 

The building also houses Cloisters Cafe - where great food meets warm hosputality. 

Serving up freshly prepared dishes, artisan coffee, and homemade treats, all in a cosy and welcoming settling with views over the Bogside & Brandywell

Cafe open Tuesday - Saturday 9am-3pm | Sunday 10am-3pm

 

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Tel+44 (0) 28 7136 8491

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Friday10:30 - 15:00

* Entry £2.50
Audio Tour £2.50
Combined Entry £4.00

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