Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Connor

Connor is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,778 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 65 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 10 parks and 11 museums. The must-see places are Shane's Castle (11 km), Antrim Castle (12 km) and People's Park (12 km).

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Connor at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,778
Coordinates
54.8000° N, 6.2000° W
Places within 50 km
125 (62 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Connor

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Connor: 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 Connor

119 forts & heritage within 100 km of Connor. The closest is Connor Parish (1 km); the best-known is Shane's Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Connor

25 churches within 100 km of Connor. The closest is St Patrick's Parish Church (11 km); the best-known is Moravian Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Connor

16 parks within 100 km of Connor. The closest is People's Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Connor

16 museums within 100 km of Connor. The closest is Mid-Antrim Museum (11 km); the best-known is Bellaghy Bawn (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Connor

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Connor. The closest is Chaine Tower Lighthouse (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Connor

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Connor. The closest is Slemish (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Connor

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Connor
  2. 14 km St Jude's · church, Northern Ireland
  3. 4 km Antrim Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  4. 4 km Shane's Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  5. 18 km Moravian Church · church, Northern Ireland
  6. 5 km People's Park · park, Northern Ireland
  7. 12 km Back to Connor

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    Within 15 km of Connor

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Connor by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage65119Connor Parish (1 km)
    Churches1825St Patrick's Parish Church (11 km)
    Parks1016People's Park (12 km)
    Museums1116Mid-Antrim Museum (11 km)
    Beaches & coast414Chaine Tower Lighthouse (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints512Slemish (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens612Belfast Zoo (29 km)
    Other attractions26Tobernaveen (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Lough Beg (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Cormorant Island (24 km)
    Treks03Peatlands Walk (54 km)

    Connor: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Connor?

    Shane's Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Antrim Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), People's Park (park, about 12 km), Moravian Church (church, about 13 km), St Jude's (church, about 14 km), Castle Upton (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 10 parks, 11 museums, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Connor?

    Connor Parish, about 1 km by road; Bishop's Palace (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Connor?

    St Patrick's Parish Church, about 11 km by road; Ballymena Methodist Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Connor?

    People's Park, about 12 km by road; Carnfunnock Country Park (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Connor?

    Start in Connor, visit St Jude's, then Antrim Castle, then Shane's Castle, then Moravian Church, then People's Park, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Connor?

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

    Towns near Connor

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Connor’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.