Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Trim

Trim is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 1,800 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 63 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 8 parks and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Trim Castle Keep (1 km), The Blackfriary Community Heritage and Archaeology Project (1 km) and Porchfield (1 km).

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Trim, Ireland
Trim, Leinster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Trim at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,800
Coordinates
53.5550° N, 6.7917° W
Places within 50 km
115 (115 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Trim

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

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Trim. The closest is Trim Castle Keep (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Trim

73 churches within 100 km of Trim. The closest is Saint Mary's Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Trim

32 parks within 100 km of Trim. The closest is Porchfield (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Trim

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Trim. The closest is Ben of Fore (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Trim

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Trim. The closest is Bend of the Boyne (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Trim

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Trim. The closest is Sandymount Strand (58 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Trim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Trim
  2. 1 km The Blackfriary Community Heritage and Archaeology Project · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 2 km Priory of St John the Baptist · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 7 km Dangan Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 7 km Porchfield · park, Leinster
  6. 1 km Trim Castle Keep · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 0 km Back to Trim

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How to reach Trim

    All places near Trim by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Trim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage63102Trim Castle Keep (1 km)
    Churches2173Saint Mary's Church (16 km)
    Parks832Porchfield (1 km)
    Other attractions1230Larchil Arcadian Gardens (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints117Ben of Fore (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Bend of the Boyne (34 km)
    Beaches & coast08Sandymount Strand (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves17Turgesius Island (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Lough Bane (37 km)
    Museums12The Steam Musem (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosque of Tallaght (51 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (52 km)
    Treks01Dublin Mountains Way (62 km)
    Waterfalls01Pollaphuca Waterfall (63 km)

    Trim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Trim?

    Trim Castle Keep (heritage site, about 1 km), The Blackfriary Community Heritage and Archaeology Project (heritage site, about 1 km), Porchfield (park, about 1 km), Priory of St John the Baptist (heritage site, about 2 km), Dangan Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Bective Abbey (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 8 parks, 12 other attractions, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest fort to Trim?

    Trim Castle Keep, about 1 km by road; The Blackfriary Community Heritage and Archaeology Project (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Trim?

    Saint Mary's Church, about 16 km by road; Killeen Church (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Trim?

    Porchfield, about 1 km by road; Emerald Park (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Trim?

    Start in Trim, visit The Blackfriary Community Heritage and Archaeology Project, then Priory of St John the Baptist, then Dangan Castle, then Porchfield, then Trim Castle Keep, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Trim?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Trim

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