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Things to see in Donaghadee (United Kingdom): 21 places and when to go
Donaghadee is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Nature (3), Architecture (3). The best known are Belfast Lough, Mount Stewart and Bangor Abbey. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 54.6093, -5.606
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Nature (3) · Architecture (3) · With kids (3) · Temples (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 206 km as the crow flies
What to see in Donaghadee
The places in and around Donaghadee, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Belfast LoughIntertidal inlet in Northern Ireland13 km
- Mount StewartHistoric house museum and garden in Co. Down, Northern Ireland6.4 km
- Bangor AbbeyAbbey in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland6.8 km
- Scrabo TowerTower in County Down, Northern Ireland7.8 km
- Bangor CastleCastle in the United Kingdom6.6 km
- Mahee CastleCastle in the UK12 km
- Movilla AbbeyAbbey in the UK4.7 km
- Donaghadee LighthouseLighthouse in Northern Ireland6.3 km
- Grey Abbey, DownRuined Cistercian monastery in Co. Down, Northern Ireland8.7 km
- Ballycopeland WindmillWindmill3.2 km
- McKee ClockMonument in Ireland7.2 km
- Nendrum Monastery millNorthern Ireland tide mill from 787 AD13 km
- Newtownards PrioryRuins of a priory5.9 km
- Scrabo HillSummit7.8 km
- Somme Heritage CentreMilitary museum in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom4.9 km
- Ards Brewing CompanyBrewery6.0 km
- Balloo Wetland Nature ReserveProtected area5.2 km
- Drumawhey Junction RailwayWith kids5 m
- Pickie Fun ParkWith kids7.6 km
- Twisted Kettle Brewing CompanyBrewery387 m
- Ward Park AviaryWith kids · Wildlife6.7 km
When to go to Donaghadee
The best time to visit Donaghadee is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:34
- FebPossible9:25
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:48
- MayBest time15:49
- JunBest time16:59
- JulBest time16:30
- AugBest time14:42
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:10
- NovBetter not8:06
- DecPossible7:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 01. In April, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Donaghadee
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 206 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Belfast57 places23 km
- Portaferry22 places26 km
- Ballygally9 places35 km
- Castlewellan26 places43 km
- Leswalt17 places48 km
- Banbridge10 places53 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Donaghadee?
The best known: Belfast Lough, Mount Stewart, Bangor Abbey, Scrabo Tower, Bangor Castle. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Donaghadee?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 01.
How do you get to Donaghadee?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 206 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Donaghadee as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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