Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Celbridge

Celbridge is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 19,537 people. Within 50 km by road there are 276 places to visit — 82 forts & heritage, 71 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 31 parks. The must-see places are Donacumper Church Ruin (1 km), The Wonderful Barn (4 km) and Conolly's Folly (4 km).

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Celbridge, Ireland
Celbridge, Leinster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Celbridge at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 19,537
Coordinates
53.3417° N, 6.5442° W
Places within 50 km
276 (276 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Celbridge

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Forts & heritage near Celbridge

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Celbridge. The closest is Donacumper Church Ruin (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Celbridge

72 churches within 100 km of Celbridge. The closest is St. Anne's Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Celbridge

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Celbridge. The closest is Seefin (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Celbridge

31 parks within 100 km of Celbridge. The closest is Corkagh Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Celbridge

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Celbridge. The closest is Phoenix Park (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Celbridge

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Celbridge. The closest is Sandymount Strand (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Celbridge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Celbridge
  2. 1 km Donacumper Church Ruin · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 4 km Leixlip Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 6 km Conolly's Folly · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 8 km Barberstown Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 2 km The Steam Musem · museum, Leinster
  7. 6 km Back to Celbridge

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How to reach Celbridge

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Celbridge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8288Donacumper Church Ruin (1 km)
    Churches7172St. Anne's Church (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3340Seefin (25 km)
    Parks3131Corkagh Park (12 km)
    Other attractions2525The Wonderful Barn (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1111Phoenix Park (18 km)
    Beaches & coast67Sandymount Strand (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves46Dalkey Island (39 km)
    Waterfalls33Pollaphuca Waterfall (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lough Tay (40 km)
    Museums22The Steam Musem (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosque of Tallaght (17 km)
    Treks22Dublin Mountains Way (28 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (23 km)

    Celbridge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Celbridge?

    Donacumper Church Ruin (heritage site, about 1 km), The Wonderful Barn (attraction, about 4 km), Conolly's Folly (heritage site, about 4 km), Leixlip Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Barberstown Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), The Steam Musem (museum, about 6 km).

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

    276 places on Spotwander: 82 forts & heritage, 71 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 25 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Celbridge?

    Donacumper Church Ruin, about 1 km by road; Conolly's Folly (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Celbridge?

    St. Anne's Church, about 6 km by road; Saint Brigid (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Celbridge?

    Seefin, about 25 km by road; Tibradden Mountain (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Celbridge?

    Start in Celbridge, visit Donacumper Church Ruin, then Leixlip Castle, then Conolly's Folly, then Barberstown Castle, then The Steam Musem, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Celbridge?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Celbridge

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