Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Templepatrick

Templepatrick is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,627 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 54 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 20 museums and 12 parks. The must-see places are Castle Upton (3 km), St Jude's (9 km) and Ballylinney Church (10 km).

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

Templepatrick at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,627
Coordinates
54.6833° N, 6.0833° W
Places within 50 km
151 (67 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Templepatrick

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

111 forts & heritage within 100 km of Templepatrick. The closest is Castle Upton (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Templepatrick

31 churches within 100 km of Templepatrick. The closest is St Jude's (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Templepatrick

23 museums within 100 km of Templepatrick. The closest is Sentry Hill Historic House (8 km); the best-known is Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Templepatrick

17 parks within 100 km of Templepatrick. The closest is Woodvale Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Templepatrick

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Templepatrick. The closest is Divis (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Templepatrick

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Templepatrick. The closest is Helen's Tower (32 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Templepatrick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Templepatrick
  2. 9 km St Jude's · church, Northern Ireland
  3. 4 km Antrim Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  4. 10 km Castle Upton · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  5. 9 km Ballylinney Church · church, Northern Ireland
  6. 14 km Belfast Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  7. 13 km Back to Templepatrick

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How to reach Templepatrick

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    Within 15 km of Templepatrick

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Templepatrick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage54111Castle Upton (3 km)
    Churches2231St Jude's (9 km)
    Museums2023Sentry Hill Historic House (8 km)
    Other attractions1318Tobernaveen (14 km)
    Parks1217Woodvale Park (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints514Divis (11 km)
    Beaches & coast613Helen's Tower (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens712Belfast Zoo (12 km)
    Treks15Peatlands Walk (50 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Lough Neagh (28 km)
    Caves33Cave Hill Cave (12 km)
    Waterfalls33Crawsfordsburn Waterfall (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Mahee Island (44 km)

    Templepatrick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Templepatrick?

    Castle Upton (heritage site, about 3 km), St Jude's (church, about 9 km), Ballylinney Church (church, about 10 km), Antrim Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Belfast Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), First Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church (church, about 14 km).

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

    151 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 20 museums, 13 other attractions, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Templepatrick?

    Castle Upton, about 3 km by road; Antrim and Down District Registry (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Templepatrick?

    St Jude's, about 9 km by road; Ballylinney Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Templepatrick?

    Sentry Hill Historic House, about 8 km by road; Museum At The Mill (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Templepatrick?

    Start in Templepatrick, visit St Jude's, then Antrim Castle, then Castle Upton, then Ballylinney Church, then Belfast Castle, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Templepatrick?

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

    Towns near Templepatrick

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