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Things to see in Kilrea (United Kingdom): 9 places and when to go
Kilrea is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Temples (2), History (2), Museums and art (2). The best known are Portglenone Abbey, Craigs Dolmen and Carntogher. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 54.9512, -6.5528
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (2) · History (2) · Museums and art (2) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 230 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kilrea
The places in and around Kilrea, 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.
- Portglenone AbbeyCistercian monastery in County Antrim, Northern Ireland10 km
- Craigs DolmenDolmen6.7 km
- CarntogherMountain in the United Kingdom15 km
- First Kilrea Presbyterian ChurchChurch building in Kilrea, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland234 m
- Ardara Country HouseHistory9.3 km
- Ballymoney MuseumMuseum in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom14 km
- Bloodline Brewing CompanyBrewery10 km
- Garvagh MuseumMuseum in Garvagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom9.4 km
- The Lake Kilrea WaterParkWith kids233 m
When to go to Kilrea
The best time to visit Kilrea 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 not7:30
- FebPossible9:23
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:49
- MayBest time15:52
- JunBest time17:03
- JulBest time16:33
- AugBest time14:44
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:08
- NovBetter not8:03
- DecPossible6:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57. In April, 9 of the 9 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 Kilrea
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 230 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
- Randalstown13 places21 km
- Portrush17 places29 km
- Ballykelly12 places31 km
- Ballycastle13 places34 km
- Ballygally9 places45 km
- Lisburn20 places49 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kilrea?
The best known: Portglenone Abbey, Craigs Dolmen, Carntogher, First Kilrea Presbyterian Church. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kilrea?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57.
How do you get to Kilrea?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 230 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kilrea as the destination and these 9 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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