Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Donaghadee

Donaghadee is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 7,369 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 11 parks and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Donaghadee Lighthouse (1 km), Lighthouse Island (8 km) and Ward Park (10 km).

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

Donaghadee at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,369
Coordinates
54.6413° N, 5.5359° W
Places within 50 km
76 (64 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Donaghadee

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

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Donaghadee. The closest is Donaghadee Parish (5 km); the best-known is Movilla Abbey (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Donaghadee

20 churches within 100 km of Donaghadee. The closest is Bangor Parish Church (10 km); the best-known is St. Elizabeths (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Donaghadee

17 parks within 100 km of Donaghadee. The closest is Drumawhey Junction Railway (7 km); the best-known is Ward Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Donaghadee

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Donaghadee. The closest is Donaghadee Lighthouse (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Donaghadee

10 museums within 100 km of Donaghadee. The closest is Bangor Town Museum (11 km); the best-known is Somme Heritage Centre (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Donaghadee

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Donaghadee. The closest is Castle Espie Wetland Centre (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Donaghadee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Donaghadee
  2. 1 km Donaghadee Lighthouse · beach, Northern Ireland
  3. 7 km Lighthouse Island · island, Northern Ireland
  4. 12 km Ward Park · park, Northern Ireland
  5. 6 km Somme Heritage Centre · museum, Northern Ireland
  6. 3 km Movilla Abbey · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  7. 13 km Back to Donaghadee

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From travellers near Donaghadee

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How to reach Donaghadee

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    Within 15 km of Donaghadee

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Donaghadee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3679Donaghadee Parish (5 km)
    Churches820Bangor Parish Church (10 km)
    Parks1117Drumawhey Junction Railway (7 km)
    Beaches & coast712Donaghadee Lighthouse (1 km)
    Museums610Bangor Town Museum (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Castle Espie Wetland Centre (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints010Slieve Commedagh (71 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs06Lough Neagh (71 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Great Copeland Island (5 km)
    Treks04Mull of Galloway Trail (52 km)
    Other attractions03Mull of Galloway Lighthouse (55 km)
    Caves01St Ninian's Cave (88 km)
    Waterfalls01Quarry Falls (94 km)

    Donaghadee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Donaghadee?

    Donaghadee Lighthouse (beach, about 1 km), Lighthouse Island (island, about 8 km), Ward Park (park, about 10 km), Somme Heritage Centre (museum, about 12 km), Movilla Abbey (heritage site, about 13 km), Helen's Tower (beach, about 13 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 11 parks, 7 beaches & coast, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Donaghadee?

    Donaghadee Parish, about 5 km by road; Fort Hill (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Donaghadee?

    Bangor Parish Church, about 10 km by road; St. Elizabeths (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Donaghadee?

    Drumawhey Junction Railway, about 7 km by road; Upritchard Park (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Donaghadee?

    Start in Donaghadee, visit Donaghadee Lighthouse, then Lighthouse Island, then Ward Park, then Somme Heritage Centre, then Movilla Abbey, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Donaghadee?

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

    Towns near Donaghadee

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