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Begin your experience at Seamus Heaney HomePlace with a warm welcome in the HomePlace Café, where you will enjoy freshly brewed tea or coffee accompanied by a homemade scone.
Then immerse yourself in our award-winning exhibition, an inspiring journey through the life, work and legacy of Seamus Heaney. Guided by Seamus Heaney's own distinctive voice, you will discover the people, places and experiences that shaped one of Ireland's greatest poets.
Before setting off, collect your picnic box from the HomePlace Café, filled with a delicious selection of treats to enjoy along the way.
Your journey continues with Open Ground, a self-guided trail connecting five locations that were deeply significant to Seamus Heaney's life and writing: Toomebridge, Magherafelt, the Moyola River, The Strand at Lough Beg, and The Turf Man. As you explore these remarkable landscapes, you will experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere that inspired his poetry and continue to define this special place.
Please note:
This is a self-drive experience.
Tours must be booked at least 48 hours in advance.
Please advise us of any dietary requirements when booking.
Meals are served as set menus, and drinks are not included.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for exploring Open Ground.
Schedule:
10am: Arrive at the HomePlace Café for tea or coffee and a homemade scone.
10.30am - 12pm (noon): Explore the Seamus Heaney HomePlace exhibition.
12pm (noon): Collect your picnic box from the HomePlace Café.
Afternoon: Enjoy a self-guided tour of Open Ground.
This experience is available throughout July & August 2026, with tours departing at 10am, Monday to Saturday (excluding Sundays). Advance booking is essential.
