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Things to see in Lisburn (United Kingdom): 20 places and when to go
Lisburn is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (10), Temples (2), Museums and art (2). The best known are Navan Fort, St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh and Slieve Gallion. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 02. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 54.5204, -6.67
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (10) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (2) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 263 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Slieve Gallion, at 527 m.
What to see in Lisburn
The places in and around Lisburn, 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.
- Navan FortArchaeological site in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK19 km
- St Patrick's Cathedral, ArmaghRoman Catholic cathedral in Armagh, Northern Ireland19 km
- Slieve GallionMountain in Northern Ireland24 km
- Castle CaulfieldHistoric ruin in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland11 km
- Killymoon CastleCastle in the UK13 km
- Mountjoy CastleCastle in the UK5.8 km
- Tullyhogue FortAncient Place11 km
- Armagh PlanetariumArmagh Astropark19 km
- Dungannon CastleFormer castle in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland6.5 km
- Roughan CastleCastle in Roughan5.5 km
- Armagh County MuseumHistorical museum in Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom19 km
- Caledon HouseHouse in Caledon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland24 km
- Parkanaur HouseHouse in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK12 km
- Royal Irish Fusiliers MuseumMuseum in Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland19 km
- Drumcree ChurchChurch building in Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland16 km
- King's StablesArchaeological site in Northern Ireland19 km
- Wellbrook Beetling MillMill building in Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland19 km
- Armagh Brewing CompanyBrewery22 km
- McCracken's BreweryBrewery14 km
- Saint Patrick's Way: The Pilgrim WalkHiking19 km
When to go to Lisburn
The best time to visit Lisburn 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 not7:35
- FebPossible9:25
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:48
- MayBest time15:48
- JunBest time16:57
- JulBest time16:29
- AugBest time14:41
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:10
- NovBetter not8:07
- DecPossible7:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 02. In April, 20 of the 20 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 Lisburn
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 263 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
- Banbridge10 places32 km
- Randalstown13 places38 km
- Omagh13 places42 km
- Belfast57 places47 km
- Kilrea9 places49 km
- Warrenpoint20 places52 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lisburn?
The best known: Navan Fort, St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh, Slieve Gallion, Castle Caulfield, Killymoon Castle. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lisburn?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 02.
How do you get to Lisburn?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 263 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lisburn as the destination and these 20 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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