Glenfaba district, Isle Of Man

Places to visit near Patrick

Patrick is a town in Glenfaba district, Isle Of Man. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 6 beaches & coast and 3 museums. The must-see places are Saint German's Cathedral (2 km), The Leece Museum (3 km) and Peel Castle (3 km).

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Patrick at a glance

Location
Glenfaba district, Isle Of Man
Coordinates
54.2045° N, 4.6942° W
Places within 50 km
62 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Patrick

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

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Patrick. The closest is Knockaloe WW1 Internment Camp (1 km); the best-known is Peel Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Patrick

12 churches within 100 km of Patrick. The closest is Holy Trinity, Patrick (1 km); the best-known is Saint German's Cathedral (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Patrick

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Patrick. The closest is Contrary Head (2 km); the best-known is Douglas Head Lighthouse (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Patrick

5 museums within 100 km of Patrick. The closest is Manx Transport Heritage Museum (2 km); the best-known is The Leece Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Patrick

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Patrick. The closest is Tynwald Hill (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Patrick

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Patrick. The closest is Saint Patrick's Isle (3 km); the best-known is Calf of Man (23 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Patrick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Patrick
  2. 3 km The Leece Museum · museum, Glenfaba
  3. 1 km Peel Castle · heritage site, Glenfaba
  4. 1 km Saint German's Cathedral · church, Glenfaba
  5. 5 km Tynwald Hill · hill, Glenfaba
  6. 10 km Niarbyl · viewpoint, Glenfaba
  7. 7 km Back to Patrick

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How to reach Patrick

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    Within 15 km of Patrick

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Patrick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2461Knockaloe WW1 Internment Camp (1 km)
    Churches912Holy Trinity, Patrick (1 km)
    Beaches & coast611Contrary Head (2 km)
    Other attractions67Peel Marina (2 km)
    Museums35Manx Transport Heritage Museum (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Tynwald Hill (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Saint Patrick's Isle (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Niarbyl (7 km)
    Treks23Way of the Gull (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23West Baldwin Reservoir (15 km)
    Parks03Rowallane Garden (National Trust) (98 km)
    Waterfalls22Glen Maye Waterfall (3 km)
    Caves01St Ninian's Cave (71 km)

    Patrick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Patrick?

    Saint German's Cathedral (church, about 2 km), The Leece Museum (museum, about 3 km), Peel Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Tynwald Hill (hill, about 4 km), Niarbyl (viewpoint, about 7 km), Glen Helen (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 6 beaches & coast, 6 other attractions, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Patrick?

    Knockaloe WW1 Internment Camp, about 1 km by road; Corrin's Tower (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Patrick?

    Holy Trinity, Patrick, about 1 km by road; Saint German's Cathedral (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Patrick?

    Contrary Head, about 2 km by road; Douglas Head Lighthouse (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Patrick?

    Start in Patrick, visit The Leece Museum, then Peel Castle, then Saint German's Cathedral, then Tynwald Hill, then Niarbyl, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Patrick?

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

    Towns near Patrick

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Patrick’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.