Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Glenavy

Glenavy is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,089 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 61 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 20 museums and 13 parks. The must-see places are RSPB Portmore Lough Reserve (8 km), St Jude's (15 km) and Lough Neagh (17 km).

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

Glenavy at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,089
Coordinates
54.5923° N, 6.2137° W
Places within 50 km
152 (75 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Glenavy

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

115 forts & heritage within 100 km of Glenavy. The closest is Glenavy Parish Union (2 km); the best-known is Antrim Castle (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Glenavy

35 churches within 100 km of Glenavy. The closest is St Jude's (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Glenavy

22 museums within 100 km of Glenavy. The closest is Roddy McCorley Museum (16 km); the best-known is Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Glenavy

17 parks within 100 km of Glenavy. The closest is Wallace Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Glenavy

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Glenavy. The closest is RSPB Portmore Lough Reserve (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Glenavy

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Glenavy. The closest is Divis (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Divis · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~16 km
  • Black Mountain · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~17 km
  • Cavehill · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~23 km
  • Knockiveagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Slieve Meelmore · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Slieve Commedagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~60 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Glenavy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Glenavy
  2. 15 km St Jude's · church, Northern Ireland
  3. 4 km Antrim Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  4. 21 km Lough Neagh · lake, Northern Ireland
  5. 13 km RSPB Portmore Lough Reserve · nature spot, Northern Ireland
  6. 21 km Wallace Park · park, Northern Ireland
  7. 17 km Back to Glenavy

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    Within 15 km of Glenavy

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Glenavy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage61115Glenavy Parish Union (2 km)
    Churches2535St Jude's (15 km)
    Museums2022Roddy McCorley Museum (16 km)
    Parks1317Wallace Park (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens812RSPB Portmore Lough Reserve (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints412Divis (16 km)
    Beaches & coast312Helen's Tower (42 km)
    Other attractions811Rise (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Lough Neagh (17 km)
    Treks14Peatlands Walk (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Ram's Island (7 km)
    Waterfalls22Falls Park (19 km)
    Caves11Cave Hill Country Park (23 km)

    Glenavy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Glenavy?

    RSPB Portmore Lough Reserve (nature spot, about 8 km), St Jude's (church, about 15 km), Lough Neagh (lake, about 17 km), Antrim Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Wallace Park (park, about 17 km), Castle Upton (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 61 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 20 museums, 13 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Glenavy?

    Glenavy Parish Union, about 2 km by road; Cherry Valley (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Glenavy?

    St Jude's, about 15 km by road; Linen Centre and Museum (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Glenavy?

    Roddy McCorley Museum, about 16 km by road; Ulster Aviation Society (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Glenavy?

    Start in Glenavy, visit St Jude's, then Antrim Castle, then Lough Neagh, then RSPB Portmore Lough Reserve, then Wallace Park, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Glenavy?

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

    Towns near Glenavy

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