Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Downpatrick

Downpatrick is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 10,507 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 6 beaches & coast and 10 parks. The must-see places are Inch Abbey (2 km), St. Patrick's Wells (3 km) and Quoile Castle (3 km).

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

Downpatrick at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 10,507
Coordinates
54.3281° N, 5.7153° W
Places within 50 km
113 (71 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 Downpatrick

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

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Downpatrick. The closest is Inch Abbey (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Downpatrick

25 churches within 100 km of Downpatrick. The closest is St Patrick's (1 km); the best-known is Ardtole Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Downpatrick

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Downpatrick. The closest is Killough Bay (13 km); the best-known is Strangford Lough (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Downpatrick

15 parks within 100 km of Downpatrick. The closest is Rowallane Garden (National Trust) (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Downpatrick

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Downpatrick. The closest is Bohill Forest (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Downpatrick

11 museums within 100 km of Downpatrick. The closest is St. Patricks Visitor Centre (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Downpatrick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Downpatrick
  2. 2 km Inch Abbey · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  3. 7 km Loughinisland Churches · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  4. 10 km Ballynoe Stone Circle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  5. 6 km St. Patrick's Wells · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  6. 4 km Quoile Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  7. 3 km Back to Downpatrick

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How to reach Downpatrick

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    Within 15 km of Downpatrick

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Downpatrick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage59100Inch Abbey (2 km)
    Churches1125St Patrick's (1 km)
    Beaches & coast615Killough Bay (13 km)
    Parks1015Rowallane Garden (National Trust) (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens712Bohill Forest (11 km)
    Museums711St. Patricks Visitor Centre (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints610Slieve Commedagh (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Lough Money Reservoir (6 km)
    Other attractions37St. Mary's Well (10 km)
    Treks05Táin Way (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Gores Island (7 km)
    Caves11Souterrain (13 km)
    Waterfalls01Quarry Falls (97 km)

    Downpatrick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Downpatrick?

    Inch Abbey (heritage site, about 2 km), St. Patrick's Wells (heritage site, about 3 km), Quoile Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Ballynoe Stone Circle (heritage site, about 5 km), Loughinisland Churches (heritage site, about 8 km), Bright Parish Church (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 6 beaches & coast, 10 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Downpatrick?

    Inch Abbey, about 2 km by road; Downpatrick ASAI (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Downpatrick?

    St Patrick's, about 1 km by road; Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Downpatrick?

    Killough Bay, about 13 km by road; Ballyhornan Bay (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Downpatrick?

    Start in Downpatrick, visit Inch Abbey, then Loughinisland Churches, then Ballynoe Stone Circle, then St. Patrick's Wells, then Quoile Castle, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Downpatrick?

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

    Towns near Downpatrick

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