Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Killester

Killester is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 5,099 people. Within 50 km by road there are 248 places to visit — 66 forts & heritage, 67 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 30 parks. The must-see places are Saint John the Baptist Church (1 km), Casino at Marino (2 km) and St Anne's Park (2 km).

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

Killester at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 5,099
Coordinates
53.3732° N, 6.2043° W
Places within 50 km
248 (248 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Killester

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

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Killester. The closest is Grange Abbey (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Killester

71 churches within 100 km of Killester. The closest is Saint John the Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Killester

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Killester. The closest is Ben of Howth (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Killester

32 parks within 100 km of Killester. The closest is St Anne's Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Killester

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Killester. The closest is National Botanic Gardens (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Killester

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Killester. The closest is North Bank Lighthouse (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Killester

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Killester
  2. 3 km Stardust Memorial Park · monument, Leinster
  3. 3 km All Saints Church · church, Leinster
  4. 1 km St Anne's Park · park, Leinster
  5. 2 km Saint John the Baptist Church · church, Leinster
  6. 3 km Fairview Park · park, Leinster
  7. 3 km Back to Killester

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How to reach Killester

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    Within 15 km of Killester

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Killester by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6684Grange Abbey (5 km)
    Churches6771Saint John the Baptist Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2540Ben of Howth (11 km)
    Parks3032St Anne's Park (2 km)
    Other attractions2526Casino at Marino (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1013National Botanic Gardens (6 km)
    Beaches & coast88North Bank Lighthouse (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Ireland's Eye (12 km)
    Waterfalls23Powerscourt Waterfall (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lough Tay (38 km)
    Museums22Museum of Literature Ireland (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dublin Mosque (9 km)
    Treks12Dublin Mountains Way (18 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (6 km)

    Killester: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Killester?

    Saint John the Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Casino at Marino (attraction, about 2 km), St Anne's Park (park, about 2 km), All Saints Church (church, about 2 km), Fairview Park (park, about 3 km), Stardust Memorial Park (monument, about 3 km).

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

    248 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 67 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 parks, 25 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Killester?

    Grange Abbey, about 5 km by road; Famine Memorial (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Killester?

    Saint John the Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; All Saints Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Killester?

    Ben of Howth, about 11 km by road; Three Rock Mountain (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Killester?

    Start in Killester, visit Stardust Memorial Park, then All Saints Church, then St Anne's Park, then Saint John the Baptist Church, then Fairview Park, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Killester?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Killester

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