Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Whitehead

Whitehead is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 3,697 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 10 parks and 9 museums. The must-see places are Blackhead Co. Antrim Lighthouse (2 km), Carrickfergus Castle (10 km) and Grey Point Fort (11 km).

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

Whitehead at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,697
Coordinates
54.7537° N, 5.7093° W
Places within 50 km
75 (57 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Whitehead

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

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Whitehead. The closest is Castle Chichester (1 km); the best-known is Carrickfergus Castle (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Whitehead

18 churches within 100 km of Whitehead. The closest is RSPB Belfast Lough (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Whitehead

16 parks within 100 km of Whitehead. The closest is Ward Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Whitehead

15 museums within 100 km of Whitehead. The closest is Whitehead Railway Museum (1 km); the best-known is Ulster Folk and Transport Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Whitehead

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Whitehead. The closest is Blackhead Co. Antrim Lighthouse (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Whitehead

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Whitehead. The closest is Botanic Gardens (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Whitehead

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Whitehead
  2. 14 km Ward Park · park, Northern Ireland
  3. 7 km Grey Point Fort · fort, Northern Ireland
  4. 7 km Carrickfergus Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  5. 18 km Olderfleet Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  6. 14 km Blackhead Co. Antrim Lighthouse · beach, Northern Ireland
  7. 2 km Back to Whitehead

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How to reach Whitehead

    All places near Whitehead by distance

    Within 15 km of Whitehead

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Whitehead by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2680Castle Chichester (1 km)
    Churches818RSPB Belfast Lough (22 km)
    Parks1016Ward Park (14 km)
    Museums915Whitehead Railway Museum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast813Blackhead Co. Antrim Lighthouse (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Botanic Gardens (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints08Tievebulliagh (56 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs06Lough Neagh (60 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves45Swan Island (12 km)
    Caves55Otter Cave (8 km)
    Treks03Mull of Galloway Trail (62 km)
    Other attractions03Mull of Galloway Lighthouse (70 km)
    Waterfalls11Glenoe Waterfall (12 km)

    Whitehead: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Whitehead?

    Blackhead Co. Antrim Lighthouse (beach, about 2 km), Carrickfergus Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Grey Point Fort (fort, about 11 km), Ward Park (park, about 14 km), Olderfleet Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Knockagh Monument (monument, about 15 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 10 parks, 9 museums, 8 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Whitehead?

    Castle Chichester, about 1 km by road; Castle Dobbs (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Whitehead?

    RSPB Belfast Lough, about 22 km by road; Ballylinney Church (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Whitehead?

    Ward Park, about 14 km by road; Carnfunnock Country Park (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Whitehead?

    Start in Whitehead, visit Ward Park, then Grey Point Fort, then Carrickfergus Castle, then Olderfleet Castle, then Blackhead Co. Antrim Lighthouse, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Whitehead?

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

    Towns near Whitehead

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