Discover Templepatrick

Templepatrick offers several distinct reasons to visit. Templetown Mausoleum and St Patrick’s Church are specific historical landmarks; Templepatrick Golf Club provides a sporting focus, and fishing is possible in a rural setting along the Templepatrick stretch of the Six Mile Water. If you are looking for a hotel, it helps to decide first what brings you to the area. You can then choose where to stay based on what you want to focus on during your trip.

Historic places and their stories

Templetown Mausoleum was built in 1789 for the Rt. Hon. Arthur Upton; it is located on the grounds of Castle Upton. It is associated with Scottish neoclassical architect Robert Adam. Its construction date, patron and architectural context provide distinct historical points of reference. For travellers interested in architectural history, the mausoleum is a specific highlight in Templepatrick.

Access is via a lane off the signposted main road, along a tree-lined avenue and through iron gates into the graveyard. The mausoleum has no dedicated car park; parking is in Templepatrick village. These are two separate points to consider when planning: parking is in the village, while the described route begins at the signposted main road. The lane, avenue and gates mark the successive stages of the approach to the graveyard.

St Patrick’s Church was consecrated in 1827. The church houses a Haighton organ built between 1849 and 1858. The organ was therefore made more than two decades after the church was consecrated. The church consecration and the instrument provide two points of reference in time for a visit focused on church and music history.

Golf and fishing as reasons to visit

Templepatrick Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course set across 220 acres of parkland and woodland. The number of holes and the area covered describe different aspects: the first indicates the sporting scope of the course, while the second describes its setting of parkland and woodland. If golf is the reason for your trip, you can assess Templepatrick in light of this distinct attraction.

Anglers can fish in a rural setting along the Templepatrick stretch of the Six Mile Water. Parking is available for this stretch at Paradise Walk. The club maintains stepping stones there for several miles in both directions. Unlike the golf course, the focus here is fishing along the named stretch of water; parking and stepping stones are further practical features to consider when planning your visit.

At Patterson’s Spade Mill, visitor options include tours that must be booked in advance and a dedicated interactive tour. If you plan to make a tour a fixed part of your itinerary, check availability in advance.

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