Newtownabbey, Northern IrelandBelfast CastleRSPB Belfast LoughAlexandra ParkHolywood PrioryKnockagh MonumentSt Mark's Dundela
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Newtownabbey

Newtownabbey is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom of about 63,860 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit: 47 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 16 museums. The must-see places are Belfast Castle, RSPB Belfast Lough and Alexandra Park.

54.6598° N, 5.9086° WPop. 63,860

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Within 30 km108 places
Within 50 km137
Must-see169
Notable66
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Belfast Castle, heritage site near Newtownabbey
Must-see

Belfast Castle

Heritage site · 4 km

Must-see

RSPB Belfast Lough

Church · 5 km

Alexandra Park, park near Newtownabbey
Must-see

Alexandra Park

Park · 6 km

Places near Newtownabbey by type

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One day from Newtownabbey

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:47 pm

41 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 Newtownabbey
  2. Alexandra Parkpark · 45 min
  3. RSPB Belfast Loughchurch · 30 min
  4. Stormont Estatechurch · 30 min
  5. Holywood Prioryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Knockagh Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Newtownabbey
Today’s loopNewtownabbeyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Newtownabbey?

Belfast Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), RSPB Belfast Lough (church, about 5 km), Alexandra Park (park, about 6 km), Holywood Priory (heritage site, about 7 km), Knockagh Monument (monument, about 8 km), St Mark's Dundela (church, about 8 km).

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

137 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 16 museums, 12 parks, 13 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Newtownabbey?

Stephen Boyd, about 1 km by road; Aluminum Christmas Tree (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Newtownabbey?

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, about 3 km by road; Church of the Holy Evangelists (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Newtownabbey?

Start in Newtownabbey, visit Alexandra Park, then RSPB Belfast Lough, then Stormont Estate, then Holywood Priory, then Knockagh Monument, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.