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Nendrum Monastic Site

Walking Route
Nendrum is thought to have been set up by St Machaoi in the 5th Century and also has links to St Patrick in later sources. The monastery consists of 3 round dry stone walled enclosures, one within the other. There is evidence of industrial works in the outer enclosure; a central enclosure with a church ruin and sundial, the remains of a round tower and a graveyard. The middle enclosure has the remains of huts and workshops. It is thought to be the best example of a pre-Norman monastic site in NI.

There is a visitor centre which houses interactive and graphic displays, models, artefacts and videos. The site is not suitable for disabled access.

No unaccompanied children under the age of 16.
NB. As we do not have exact location information, this is a map of the local area.

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Opening times:

1st Oct 2011 – 31st Mar 2012 12noon – 4pm Sun only
1st Apr – 31st May 2012 10am – 5pm Tues - Sun only
1st Jun – 30th Sept 2012 10am – 5pm daily
1st Oct – 31st Oct 2012 1pm – 5pm Tues - Sun only
1st Nov 2012 – 28th Feb 2013 12noon – 4pm Sun only
1st Mar – 31st Mar 2013 1pm – 5pm Tues - Sun only

Prices:

Admission Free.

The nearest Tourist Information Centre is:

Newtownards / Ards Tourist Information Centre

Location / Directions

From Belfast take A20 towards Newtownards to the A22 towards Comber, straight through Comber and follow signs for Mahee Island.