Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Millisle
Also known as: Oileán an Mhuilinn
Millisle — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Drumawhey Junction · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Millisle is located in Northern Ireland with the postcode BT22. The nearest railway station is Drumawhey Junction, which is 5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Millisle is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,318 people. Address: BT22. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.6080°, -5.5290°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Millisle or Mill Isle (from Scots mill + isle, meaning "the meadow of the mill") is a village on the Ards Peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Donaghadee. It is situated in the townlands of Ballymacruise (from Irish Baile Mhic Naosa 'MacNeice’s townland') and Ballycopeland (from Irish Baile Chóplainn 'Copeland's townland'), the civil parish of Donaghadee and the historic barony of Ards Lower. It had a population of 2,318 people in the 2011 Census.
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Background
History
Some of the Jewish children who arrived in the UK in 1939 under the Kindertransport program were sent to Northern Ireland. Many of them were looked after by foster parents but others went to the Millisle Refugee Farm ("Magill's Farm", on the Woburn Road) which took refugees from May 1938 until its closure in 1948. In 1944, construction of Millisle Airfield began but was halted after the ground was found to be unstable. The airfield was intended for the USAAF. Only two concrete runways remain today.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6080, -5.5290
- District
- Ards and North Down
- Postcode
- BT22
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Down
- Population
- 2,318
- Nearest railway station
- Drumawhey Junction — 5 km
- Official site
- www.millisle.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q135444 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Millisle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Millisle - the main street - geograph.org.uk - 223032.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Millisle Lagoon
Wild swimming spots · 0.2 km
Donaghadee
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Store House
Museums · 1.7 km
Miller's House
Museums · 1.7 km
Kiln House
Museums · 1.7 km
Ballycopeland Windmill
Windmills · 1.8 km
Seahill
Towns & cities · 2.9 km
Ballywhiskin Caravan and Camping Park
Caravan parks · 2.9 km
Millisle Road Halt railway station
Natural landmarks · 3.0 km
Carrowdore Castle
Castles · 3.2 km
Killaughey Airfield
Natural landmarks · 3.6 km
Donaghadee
Villages · 3.7 km
Millisle is a village in Northern Ireland with a population of 2,318. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,318
- Constituency
- North Down
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Things to see in Millisle
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Ballycopeland Windmill
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Drumawhey Junction Railway
Drumawhey Junction Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Drumawhey Junction Railway
Drumawhey Junction Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Drumawhey Junction Railway
Drumawhey Junction Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Killaughey Airfield
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Miller's House
Miller's House — a museum in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
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Carrowdore Castle
Carrowdore Castle — a castle in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Wild swimming spots · Northern Ireland
Millisle Lagoon
Millisle Lagoon — a wild swimming in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Ballywhiskin Caravan and Camping Park
Ballywhiskin Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
Nearby
📷 5Wild swimming spots · Northern Ireland
Millisle Lagoon
Millisle Lagoon — a wild swimming in northern ireland.
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Miller's House
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Ballycopeland Windmill
Ballycopeland Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Millisle
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Ballywhiskin Caravan and Camping Park
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📷 5Hostels · Northern Ireland
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📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Crawfordsburn Scout Centre
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Millisle?
- Millisle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT22).
- What is Millisle?
- Millisle — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Millisle?
- The nearest railway station is Drumawhey Junction, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT22.
- Is Millisle free to visit?
- Yes, Millisle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Millisle?
- The nearest railway station is Drumawhey Junction, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT22.