Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Lisburn

Lisburn is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 77,506 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 64 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 17 museums and 13 parks. The must-see places are Wallace Park (1 km), Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park (5 km) and Lagan Valley AONB (6 km).

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

Lisburn at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 77,506
Coordinates
54.5234° N, 6.0353° W
Places within 50 km
160 (90 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Lisburn

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

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lisburn. The closest is Wolfenden Tomb (2 km); the best-known is Giants Ring (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lisburn

33 churches within 100 km of Lisburn. The closest is Lisburn Cathedral (2 km); the best-known is Kilwarlin Moravian Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Lisburn

22 museums within 100 km of Lisburn. The closest is Ulster Aviation Society (7 km); the best-known is Ulster Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lisburn

16 parks within 100 km of Lisburn. The closest is Wallace Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lisburn

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lisburn. The closest is Belshaw's Quarry Nature Reserve (6 km); the best-known is Lagan Valley AONB (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Lisburn

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lisburn. The closest is Helen's Tower (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Lisburn

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 Lisburn
  2. 5 km Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park · park, Northern Ireland
  3. 3 km Giants Ring · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  4. 1 km Lagan Valley AONB · nature spot, Northern Ireland
  5. 14 km Hillsborough Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  6. 8 km Wallace Park · park, Northern Ireland
  7. 1 km Back to Lisburn

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How to reach Lisburn

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    Within 15 km of Lisburn

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lisburn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage64100Wolfenden Tomb (2 km)
    Churches2433Lisburn Cathedral (2 km)
    Museums1722Ulster Aviation Society (7 km)
    Parks1316Wallace Park (1 km)
    Other attractions1214Drumbo Round Tower (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1011Belshaw's Quarry Nature Reserve (6 km)
    Beaches & coast511Helen's Tower (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints711Black Mountain (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Lough Gullion (34 km)
    Treks14Peatlands Walk (46 km)
    Waterfalls33Falls Park (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Mahee Island (32 km)

    Lisburn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lisburn?

    Wallace Park (park, about 1 km), Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park (park, about 5 km), Lagan Valley AONB (nature spot, about 6 km), Giants Ring (heritage site, about 7 km), Hillsborough Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Bog Meadows (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

    160 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 17 museums, 13 parks, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lisburn?

    Wolfenden Tomb, about 2 km by road; Chrome Hill (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lisburn?

    Lisburn Cathedral, about 2 km by road; Linen Centre and Museum (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lisburn?

    Ulster Aviation Society, about 7 km by road; Roddy McCorley Museum (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lisburn?

    Start in Lisburn, visit Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, then Giants Ring, then Lagan Valley AONB, then Hillsborough Castle, then Wallace Park, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lisburn?

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

    Towns near Lisburn

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