Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Kells

Kells is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 4,820 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 45 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 3 parks and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kells Round Tower (1 km), Saint Columcille's House (1 km) and Robertstown Castle (12 km).

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Kells, Ireland
Kells, Leinster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kells at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 4,820
Coordinates
53.7264° N, 6.8792° W
Places within 50 km
73 (73 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Kells

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

108 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kells. The closest is Robertstown Castle (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kells

73 churches within 100 km of Kells. The closest is Saint Columcille's House (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kells

32 parks within 100 km of Kells. The closest is Porchfield (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kells

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kells. The closest is Bend of the Boyne (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Kells

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kells. The closest is Dundalk Bay (59 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kells

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kells. The closest is Lough Ramor (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Kells

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kells
  2. 1 km Saint Columcille's House · church, Leinster
  3. 12 km Robertstown Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 1 km Cruicetown Church · church, Leinster
  5. 26 km Hill of Ward · hill, Leinster
  6. 10 km Killua Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 13 km Back to Kells

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How to reach Kells

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kells by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage45108Robertstown Castle (12 km)
    Churches973Saint Columcille's House (1 km)
    Parks332Porchfield (25 km)
    Other attractions631Kells Round Tower (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Bend of the Boyne (34 km)
    Beaches & coast010Dundalk Bay (59 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Lough Ramor (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints18Ben of Fore (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves16Turgesius Island (30 km)
    Museums02The Steam Musem (62 km)
    Treks02Táin Way (68 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Dublin Mosque (74 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (73 km)

    Kells: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kells?

    Kells Round Tower (attraction, about 1 km), Saint Columcille's House (church, about 1 km), Robertstown Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Cruicetown Church (church, about 13 km), Killua Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Hill of Ward (hill, about 14 km).

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

    73 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 3 parks, 6 other attractions, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kells?

    Robertstown Castle, about 12 km by road; Killua Castle (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kells?

    Saint Columcille's House, about 1 km by road; Cruicetown Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Kells?

    Porchfield, about 25 km by road; Emerald Park (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kells?

    Start in Kells, visit Saint Columcille's House, then Robertstown Castle, then Cruicetown Church, then Hill of Ward, then Killua Castle, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kells?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Kells

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