Ward ParkHelen's TowerGrey Point FortMovilla AbbeyUlster Folk and Transport MuseumScrabo Tower
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Bangor

Bangor is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom of about 60,385 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit: 45 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 11 parks. The must-see places are Ward Park, Helen's Tower and Somme Heritage Centre.

54.6534° N, 5.6689° WPop. 60,385

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Within 30 km61 places
Within 50 km86
Must-see157
Notable20
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Ward Park

Park · 1 km

Must-see

Helen's Tower

Beach · 5 km

Must-see

Somme Heritage Centre

Museum · 6 km

Places near Bangor by type

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One day from Bangor

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:12 pm

38 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bangor
  2. Helen's Towerbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Movilla Abbeyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Scrabo Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ulster Folk and Transport Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Grey Point Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Bangor
Today’s loopBangorStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bangor?

Ward Park (park, about 1 km), Helen's Tower (beach, about 5 km), Somme Heritage Centre (museum, about 6 km), Grey Point Fort (fort, about 7 km), Movilla Abbey (heritage site, about 8 km), Ulster Folk and Transport Museum (museum, about 10 km).

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

86 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 11 parks, 7 beaches & coast, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Bangor?

Bangor Castle, about 1 km by road; McKee Clock (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Bangor?

Bangor Abbey, about 1 km by road; St. Elizabeths (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bangor?

Start in Bangor, visit Helen's Tower, then Movilla Abbey, then Scrabo Tower, then Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, then Grey Point Fort, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.