Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Annahilt

Annahilt is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,170 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 12 parks and 6 museums. The must-see places are Hillsborough Castle (8 km), Kilwarlin Moravian Church (12 km) and Wallace Park (12 km).

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Annahilt, Northern Ireland
Annahilt, Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Annahilt at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,170
Coordinates
54.4333° N, 6.0000° W
Places within 50 km
120 (89 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Annahilt

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Annahilt: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Annahilt

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Annahilt. The closest is Annahilt Parish (1 km); the best-known is Hillsborough Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Annahilt

21 churches within 100 km of Annahilt. The closest is Lisburn Cathedral (11 km); the best-known is Kilwarlin Moravian Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Annahilt

15 parks within 100 km of Annahilt. The closest is Wallace Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Annahilt

10 museums within 100 km of Annahilt. The closest is Ulster Aviation Society (10 km); the best-known is Ulster Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Annahilt

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Annahilt. The closest is Slieve Croob (13 km); the best-known is Knockiveagh (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Knockiveagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Slieve Croob · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~13 km
  • Slieve Meelmore · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Slieve Commedagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Ben Crom · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Slievelamagan · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~37 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Annahilt

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Annahilt. The closest is Strangford Lough (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Annahilt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Annahilt
  2. 8 km Hillsborough Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  3. 4 km Kilwarlin Moravian Church · church, Northern Ireland
  4. 10 km Wallace Park · park, Northern Ireland
  5. 7 km Lagan Valley AONB · nature spot, Northern Ireland
  6. 16 km Rowallane Garden (National Trust) · garden, Northern Ireland
  7. 14 km Back to Annahilt

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How to reach Annahilt

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    Within 15 km of Annahilt

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Annahilt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6295Annahilt Parish (1 km)
    Churches1521Lisburn Cathedral (11 km)
    Parks1215Wallace Park (12 km)
    Museums610Ulster Aviation Society (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints710Slieve Croob (13 km)
    Beaches & coast310Strangford Lough (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens89Lagan Valley AONB (14 km)
    Other attractions24Drumbo Round Tower (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Lough Gullion (37 km)
    Treks14Peatlands Walk (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Mahee Island (31 km)
    Waterfalls11Stepping Stones (12 km)

    Annahilt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Annahilt?

    Hillsborough Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Kilwarlin Moravian Church (church, about 12 km), Wallace Park (park, about 12 km), Rowallane Garden (National Trust) (garden, about 14 km), Lagan Valley AONB (nature spot, about 14 km), Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park (park, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Annahilt?

    120 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 12 parks, 6 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Annahilt?

    Annahilt Parish, about 1 km by road; Fox Fort Rath (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Annahilt?

    Lisburn Cathedral, about 11 km by road; Linen Centre and Museum (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Annahilt?

    Wallace Park, about 12 km by road; Rowallane Garden (National Trust) (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Annahilt?

    Start in Annahilt, visit Hillsborough Castle, then Kilwarlin Moravian Church, then Wallace Park, then Lagan Valley AONB, then Rowallane Garden (National Trust), and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Annahilt?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Annahilt

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Annahilt’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Annahilt on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.