Holywood, Northern IrelandHolywood PrioryRSPB Belfast LoughStormont EstateSt Mark's DundelaGrey Point FortAlexandra Park
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Holywood

Holywood is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom of about 13,109 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit: 52 forts & heritage, 14 churches and 12 museums. The must-see places are Holywood Priory, Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and RSPB Belfast Lough.

54.6386° N, 5.8247° WPop. 13,109

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Within 30 km92 places
Within 50 km121
Must-see164
Notable48
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Holywood Priory

Heritage site · 1 km

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, museum near Holywood
Must-see

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum

Museum · 3 km

Must-see

RSPB Belfast Lough

Church · 4 km

Places near Holywood by type

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One day from Holywood

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:57 pm

48 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Holywood
  2. RSPB Belfast Loughchurch · 30 min
  3. Alexandra Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Stormont Estatechurch · 30 min
  5. Grey Point Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Carrickfergus Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Holywood
Today’s loopHolywoodStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Holywood?

Holywood Priory (heritage site, about 1 km), Ulster Folk and Transport Museum (museum, about 3 km), RSPB Belfast Lough (church, about 4 km), Stormont Estate (church, about 6 km), St Mark's Dundela (church, about 6 km), St. Elizabeths (church, about 6 km).

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

121 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 12 museums, 12 parks, 9 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Holywood?

Holywood Priory, about 1 km by road; Ballydungan Weaver's House (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Holywood?

RSPB Belfast Lough, about 4 km by road; Stormont Estate (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Holywood?

Start in Holywood, visit RSPB Belfast Lough, then Alexandra Park, then Stormont Estate, then Grey Point Fort, then Carrickfergus Castle, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.