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Things to see in Portaferry (United Kingdom): 22 places and when to go
Portaferry is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Nature (7), Wildlife (5). The best known are Strangford Lough, Castle Ward and Kilclief Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 54.3817, -5.5491
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Nature (7) · Wildlife (5) · Architecture (2) · Food and drink (2) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 223 km as the crow flies
What to see in Portaferry
The places in and around Portaferry, 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.
- Strangford LoughSea inlet in Northern Ireland8.8 km
- Castle WardCountry house in Northern Ireland2.2 km
- Kilclief CastleCastle in the United Kingdom5.1 km
- Killyleagh CastleCastle in the village of Killyleagh, Northern Ireland7.2 km
- Struell WellsWells in County Down11 km
- Down CathedralChurch building in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland13 km
- Inch AbbeyRuined monastery in County Down, Northern Ireland13 km
- Jordan's CastleState Care historic monument in Northern Ireland14 km
- Kirkistown CastleCastle in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland8.8 km
- Audley's CastleIrish Norman ruined tower castle1.5 km
- ExplorisAquarium in Portaferry, Northern Ireland2 m
- Quoile CastleCastle in the UK10 km
- Saint Patrick Visitor CentreModern exhibition complex in Northern Ireland13 km
- Ballyhornan BayBay8.5 km
- Audleystown Court TombCairn in Northern Ireland, UK3.1 km
- Ballyquintin Point Nature ReserveProtected area6.0 km
- Cloughy Rocks nature reserveProtected area2.9 km
- Killard National Nature ReserveProtected area7.7 km
- Lecale BreweryBrewery14 km
- Lecale WayHiking12 km
- Quoile Pondage Basin nature reserveProtected area9.4 km
- Rademon Estate DistilleryDistillery16 km
When to go to Portaferry
The best time to visit Portaferry 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 not7:37
- FebPossible9:26
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:47
- MayBest time15:47
- JunBest time16:56
- JulBest time16:27
- AugBest time14:40
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:11
- NovBetter not8:08
- DecPossible7:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 04. In April, 22 of the 22 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 Portaferry
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 223 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
- Donaghadee21 places26 km
- Castlewellan26 places28 km
- Belfast57 places36 km
- Banbridge10 places47 km
- Warrenpoint20 places55 km
- Ballygally9 places60 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Portaferry?
The best known: Strangford Lough, Castle Ward, Kilclief Castle, Killyleagh Castle, Struell Wells. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Portaferry?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 04.
How do you get to Portaferry?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 223 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Portaferry as the destination and these 22 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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