Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Millisle

Millisle is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,914 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 11 parks and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Donaghadee Lighthouse (5 km), Mount Stewart (10 km) and Grey Abbey (10 km).

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

Millisle at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,914
Coordinates
54.6064° N, 5.5297° W
Places within 50 km
91 (71 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Millisle

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

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Millisle. The closest is Donaghadee Parish (2 km); the best-known is Grey Abbey (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Millisle

21 churches within 100 km of Millisle. The closest is Bangor Parish Church (12 km); the best-known is St. Elizabeths (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Millisle

17 parks within 100 km of Millisle. The closest is Drumawhey Junction Railway (6 km); the best-known is Ward Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Millisle

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Millisle. The closest is Donaghadee Lighthouse (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Millisle

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Millisle. The closest is Scrabo Hill (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Scrabo Hill · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~15 km
  • Slieve Commedagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Slieve Meelmore · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Knockiveagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Slievelamagan · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Ben Crom · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~72 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Millisle

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Millisle. The closest is Castle Espie Wetland Centre (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Millisle

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Millisle
  2. 5 km Donaghadee Lighthouse · beach, Northern Ireland
  3. 13 km Somme Heritage Centre · museum, Northern Ireland
  4. 3 km Movilla Abbey · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  5. 9 km Mount Stewart · museum, Northern Ireland
  6. 4 km Grey Abbey · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  7. 10 km Back to Millisle

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From travellers near Millisle

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How to reach Millisle

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    Within 15 km of Millisle

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Millisle by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4884Donaghadee Parish (2 km)
    Churches921Bangor Parish Church (12 km)
    Parks1117Drumawhey Junction Railway (6 km)
    Beaches & coast714Donaghadee Lighthouse (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints113Scrabo Hill (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511Castle Espie Wetland Centre (17 km)
    Museums610Mount Stewart (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Lough Neagh (72 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves46Great Copeland Island (10 km)
    Treks05Mull of Galloway Trail (53 km)
    Other attractions03Mull of Galloway Lighthouse (54 km)
    Caves01St Ninian's Cave (88 km)
    Waterfalls01Quarry Falls (91 km)

    Millisle: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Millisle?

    Donaghadee Lighthouse (beach, about 5 km), Mount Stewart (museum, about 10 km), Grey Abbey (heritage site, about 10 km), Movilla Abbey (heritage site, about 12 km), Somme Heritage Centre (museum, about 12 km), Lighthouse Island (island, about 12 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 11 parks, 7 beaches & coast, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest fort to Millisle?

    Donaghadee Parish, about 2 km by road; Carrowdore Castle (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Millisle?

    Bangor Parish Church, about 12 km by road; St. Elizabeths (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Millisle?

    Drumawhey Junction Railway, about 6 km by road; Upritchard Park (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Millisle?

    Start in Millisle, visit Donaghadee Lighthouse, then Somme Heritage Centre, then Movilla Abbey, then Mount Stewart, then Grey Abbey, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Millisle?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Millisle

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