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Drumaness
Drumaness — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inch Abbey · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Drumaness is located in Northern Ireland, with the postcode BT24. The nearest railway station is Inch Abbey, which is 8.7 km away. Entry to the area is free.
About
Drumaness is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,280 people. Address: BT24. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.3719°, -5.8558°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Drumaness (formerly Drumanessy; from Irish Droim an Easa, meaning 'ridge of the waterfall') is a village and townland (of 761 acres) in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area of County Down, Northern Ireland. It is 3 miles or 5 kilometres south of Ballynahinch, beside the main A24 Belfast to Newcastle road. It is situated in the civil parish of Magheradroll and the historic barony of Kinelarty. In the 2021 census it had a population of 1,309 people.
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Background
History
Drumaness developed as a mill village in 1850, with the opening of a spinning mill on the banks of the River Cumber. The mill, which was the village's main employer, closed in 1968. Today it is largely a commuter settlement which contains a limited range of services and shops. Christ The King Catholic Primary School and the Church of Christ the King are situated on the Drumsnade Road on the opposite side of the Newcastle Road, approximately a quarter or a mile or 0.5 kilometres south west of the village. The centre of the village has a number of listed terraces of mill buildings, alleyways, courtyards and a millpond. The Dan Rice Memorial Hall, now used as a community centre, is a listed…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3719, -5.8558
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT24
- Parliamentary constituency
- Strangford
- Population
- 1,280
- Nearest railway station
- Inch Abbey — 8.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q84101 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Drumaness (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dan Rice Memorial Hall Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 199473.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Magheradool Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Kinelarty
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Ballynahinch
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
Kelly's Fort
Archaeological sites · 2.6 km
McCartan's Castle
Castles · 2.6 km
Spa
Natural landmarks · 2.8 km
Bohill Forest
Wildlife reserves · 2.9 km
Bohill Forest
Battlefields & battle sites · 2.9 km
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Tievenadarragh
Natural landmarks · 3.1 km
Magheradrool
Natural landmarks · 3.8 km
The Windmill, Ballynahinch
Windmills · 4.0 km
Listooder
Villages · 4.0 km
Drumaness is a village located in Northern Ireland with a population of 1,280. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,280
- Constituency
- Strangford
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Things to see in Drumaness
25 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Drumaness →
📷 3Watermills · Northern Ireland
Rademon Flour Mill
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📷 3Windmills · Northern Ireland
The Windmill, Ballynahinch
The Windmill, Ballynahinch — Windmill, dating to 1773.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballynahinch Junction railway station
Ballynahinch Junction railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Crossgar railway station
Crossgar railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballynahinch
Ballynahinch in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballynahinch River
Ballynahinch River in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballynahinch railway station
Ballynahinch railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Creevyargon Halt railway station
Creevyargon Halt railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Magheradrool
Magheradrool in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · Northern Ireland
Ballynahinch Market House
Ballynahinch Market House in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Northern Ireland
McCartan's Castle
McCartan's Castle — a castle in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Kelly's Fort
Kelly's Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Magheradool Fort
Magheradool Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Cahard Fort
Cahard Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Lough Fort
Lough Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Northern Ireland
Ballynahinch War Memorial
Ballynahinch War Memorial — a memorial in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Kilmore, County Down
Kilmore, County Down — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Magheradool Fort
Magheradool Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 5Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballynahinch
Ballynahinch in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Kelly's Fort
Kelly's Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Northern Ireland
McCartan's Castle
McCartan's Castle — a castle in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Drumaness
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Slieve Croob Camping
Slieve Croob Camping — a campsite in northern ireland.
📷 4Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Quoile Yacht Club Caravan Park
Quoile Yacht Club Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Delamont Country Park
Delamont Country Park — a campsite in northern ireland.
📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Castlewellan Touring-in-the-Trees
Castlewellan Touring-in-the-Trees — a campsite in northern ireland.
📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Castlewellan Forest Park - Camping
Castlewellan Forest Park - Camping — a campsite in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Castlewellan Forest Park - Caravan Site
Castlewellan Forest Park - Caravan Site — a caravan park in northern ireland.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
Soma Festival
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📷 3Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
Red Lion Pub bombing
Red Lion Pub bombing in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drumaness?
- Drumaness is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT24).
- What is Drumaness?
- Drumaness — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Drumaness?
- The nearest railway station is Inch Abbey, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT24.
- Is Drumaness free to visit?
- Yes, Drumaness is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drumaness?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT24. It sits within the Strangford parliamentary constituency.