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Welcome to Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council 2

Shopping 4

Eating Out 6

Historical Villages 8

Heritage Sites 12

Natural Splendour 18

Visitor Attractions 26

Leisure Pursuits 40

Accommodation 76

Information & Services 92

Area Map 102

City Centre Map 104

1 www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com WELCOME TO LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

Under Local Government Reform in Northern Ireland, the new Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council came into power Welcome to on 1 April 2015. The new Council covers an area of nearly 200 square miles and Lisburn & represents seven District Electoral Areas namely: Lisburn South, Lisburn North, Downshire West, Downshire East, Castlereagh South, Castlereagh Castlereagh East and Killultagh. The new Council formation brings together two areas with long and proud historical traditions. Lisburn was founded in the early 17th century and its name in Irish is Lios na gCearbhach or Lisnagarvey, which means the ‘fort of the gamesters’ and today many local City Council sports clubs pay tribute by still carrying the title Lisnagarvey in their name.

The name Castlereagh comes from ‘Caislen Riabhach’ or ‘Grey Castle’ of the O’Neill’s, which once perched splendidly in the heart of the Castlereagh Hills. The powerful O’Neill Clan inhabited ‘Grey Castle’ known as the ‘The Eagle’s Nest’ due to its position in the hills from the mid-1300s but was lost to the family in the early 17th century.

An excursion across the new council area can bring you up close and personal with the Normans, Ulster-Scots, World War II, dolmens, historic churches, forts, the Industrial Revolution and into the present day. It can count amongst its very famous sons Harry Ferguson, John Ballance and Sir Richard Wallace.

The Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area is a mixture of city, urban, village and rural communities. It is ideal for those wishing to enjoy a combination of rolling countryside and urban life within easy commuting distance of Belfast and the surrounding areas.

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Shoppingoffers a Shopping in memorable experiencewith ample Lisburn & Castlereagh , car parkingeasy access and brand names that you expect

Shopping in the area couldn’t be more fun or easier to access with some of Northern Ireland’s fi nest shopping centres waiting to be explored.

The spectacular Forestside Shopping Centre boasts major names like Marks & Spencer, Oasis, Monsoon and Molton Brown. Just outside Lisburn, Sprucefi eld Shopping Centre features the largest Marks & Spencer store in Northern Ireland and much more, while nearby Sprucefi eld Park hosts many of the big names of retail, such as Sainsbury’s, Argos and Next Home.

Lisburn’s Bow Street Mall off ers the best of high street shopping under one roof with over 60 leading stores across two levels. Bow Street also off ers a wide range of major shopping stores, while you can enjoy a real traditional market in Smithfi eld Square Car Park every Tuesday in the heart of the City. Fashionistas will love the many stylish boutiques to be found in the surrounding villages and there’s an abundance of welcoming independent retailers wherever you go.

Please see Area Map (page 102) and the City Centre Map (page 104) for shopping locations.

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Eating Out in Lisburn & Castlereagh

From acclaimed gastro pubs and With something to suit fi ne dining restaurants to the best in all ethnic cuisine, take your taste buds tastes on an exhilarating gastronomic tour and budgets of discovery around Lisburn and the Castlereagh. Enjoy great value family ‘Eating Out meals and takeaways, superb delis and Guide’ the best of café society. To view an up- illustrates those to-date list of places to eat check out visitlisburncastlereagh.com or call into establishments offering one of our Visitor Information Centres traditional Irish fare located in Hillsborough Courthouse or and also Lisburn Square and pick up your free Indian, Eating Out Guide. Asian and Italian to name but a few

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Aghalee Aghalee, or Aghanalee (from the Irish Achadlh Li meaning ‘field of calves’), lies off the Historical Villages in steep wooded slopes of Friary Glen and is beside the former Lagan Canal. In the village stands an old church in a ruined condition, probably the first stone building which is of great antiquity. With the coming of the Lagan Navigation Canal and the age of Lisburn & Castlereagh mechanisation, the village sprang to life as Belfast was now a thriving port and Aghalee had access to it.

Upper and Lower Ballinderry These charming villages are at the heart of an area known as ‘Ulster’s Garden of Eden’. Within easy access of Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, they feature several listed buildings, including the 18th century Moravian Church in Lower Ballinderry. The village is also near the RSPB sanctuary of Portmore Lough.

Carryduff About six miles from Belfast, Carryduff takes its name from the Irish Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh, meaning ‘Black Hugh’s Quarter’. A settlement was first recorded here in the 1600s. It has twice been awarded Best Kept Small Town. Surrounded Dromara by some of In the foothills of Slieve Croob, this delightful village is home to a 19th century Market Northern Ireland’s House, atmospheric traditional pubs and three old stone bridges that cross the Lagan most River not far from its source. It’s the perfect base to explore the beautiful countryside of County Down. Not far from here are the Ferguson Homestead and Harry Ferguson beautiful Memorial Garden, which commemorate the inventor of the modern tractor. countrysideour Drumbo welcoming This small village once boasted an ancient monastery. You can see its ruined round towns tower in the graveyard of the medieval parish church, the foundations of which are still and villages visible. Adjacent to this site is the Presbyterian Church, which is a listed building. are renowned for their Glenavy fascinating The village stands on two hills and is divided by the Glenavy River and dates back to history St Patrick himself, Ireland’s patron saint, who spent much of his time in the county of 8 9 www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com HISTORICAL VILLAGES IN LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH

Antrim. He founded a church as part of his 5th century crusade to convert the Irish to Christianity. The site is believed to have been near where the present Pigeontown Road meets the road leaving the village, close to the banks of the Glenavy River.

Hillsborough The jewel in the crown of Northern Ireland’s historic towns, Hillsborough is an irresistible mixture of exquisite Georgian architecture, atmospheric gastro pubs, fascinating shops and charming cafés. The village is an explosion of colour during the spring and summer months, regularly having success in the ‘Ulster in Bloom’ and ‘Britain in Bloom’ Awards. There are Farmers’ Markets during the summer months and a Christmas Market in December.

Maghaberry Located about five miles from Lisburn, this pleasant village takes its name from Maigh gCabraí, the Irish for ‘plain of poor land’. Situated among rolling green fields, it is a short drive to the shores of Lough Neagh from here.

Moira Famed for its elegant Georgian architecture, enticing restaurants and atmospheric pubs, historic Moira is one of Northern Ireland’s most attractive villages. A regular winner of ‘Britain in Bloom’, it is festooned in colourful plants and flowers each spring and summer. Originally laid out in the 17th century by Sir Arthur Rawdon, when it was renowned as one of Europe’s finest botanical gardens, Moira Demesne offers 40 acres of parkland, beautiful walks, picnic sites and a children’s play area.

Moneyreagh Set in beautiful countryside and approx 8 miles from Belfast, this little village is well known to top golfer Rory McIlroy, who lived nearby. Among its most important historic buildings is the 18th century Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church. Newtownbreda The original name of the ancient village of Bredagh (Breda) came from the Kinel- Bredagh tribe, which migrated to Ulster from Leinster in the 5th century. In 1657 the parishes of Breda and Knock were united by Oliver Cromwell to form Knockbreda. In 1737 Knockbreda Church, funded by Arthur Hill-Trevor’s mother, Lady Middleton, became its sole parish church, part of the new village of Newtownbreda. Stoneyford At the foot of the Belfast Hills, the village, which boasts a listed 19th century church, is situated next to a reservoir popular with anglers fishing for rainbow and brown trout.

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Lisburn & Castlereagh Heritage Sites in have many interesting Heritage Sites Lisburn & Castlereagh to offer that are well worth a visit Crewe Hill A few miles from Glenavy is one of the most significant historic sites in the north of Ireland. Here, 600 feet above sea level, a coronation stone marks where the Kings of Ulster were crowned. On the south side is a rath which may have been a royal residence. The great Irish high king, Brian Boru, once camped here. The site is on private land, therefore access is restricted.

Downshire Monument This striking fluted Doric column of dressed stone, standing 130 feet high, is located in a field between Monument Road and Old Coach Road and can be seen when travelling from Hillsborough to Dromara. It is a testimonial to Arthur Hill, the 3rd Marquis of Downshire, a statue of whom stands atop. When he died in 1845, his funeral procession was said to have been the longest ever seen in Ireland. This site is on private land, therefore access is restricted.

Duneight Motte and Bailey You will find this superb example of a 12th century Norman fort on the outskirts of the townland of Legacurry, near Lisburn. The triangular motte and half-moon shaped bailey date from the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ulster, when John de Courcy led an army of just a few hundred men against the Irish chieftains.

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Harry Ferguson Memorials One of the great inventors of the 20th century, Harry Ferguson transformed the world of agriculture. His Ferguson 3-point linkage system created the modern tractor, while he was also responsible for developing the fi rst four-wheel drive Formula One car.

The Harry Ferguson Memorial Garden, opposite his birthplace in Growell near Annahilt village, is open to the public. You can view a full size bronze statue of Harry from the garden. A bronze memorial in Hillsborough Forest commemorates the centenary of his fi rst fl ight on 31 December 1909, when he became the fi rst Irishman to build and fl y his own aircraft. A half life-sized sculpture in steel and bronze depicting the engineer in his aeroplane is located under the Hillsborough fl yover on the A1 dual carriageway.

Lisburn Historic Quarter Lisburn was once the heart of Ulster’s world famous linen industry and one of the most important towns in the province. Today, that unique history is evident throughout the city but particularly in the Historic Quarter. Market Square, the site of Lisburn’s original 17th century market, is the gateway to this designated conservation area, which also includes Railway Street, Castle Street and Bridge Street. Although the original buildings were destroyed in the Great Fire of 1707, the attractive 18th century streetscape that replaced it remains largely unchanged to this day.

Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum The Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum is located in the 17th century Market House where cottage weavers used to bring their cloth to sell. The building houses a permanent exhibition on the Irish linen industry, of which Lisburn was one of the major centres. Here you can discover the process from which linen cloth was made from the fl ax plant and see a range of fascinating items, including linen from the tomb of Tutankhamun and Irish damask napkins woven for the royal courts of Europe.

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Christ Church Cathedral The foundation for the present church, the third to be built on the site, was laid a year after the previous church had been destroyed by the Great Fire of 1707. The octagonal spire, added in 1808, is still the tallest landmark in Lisburn. This was an addition to the 1674 tower which had survived the Great Fire. Other notable features include the magnificent organ, built in 1790, and beautiful stained glass windows connected to the Wallace and Barbour families. The grave of Louis Crommelin and his family can be found in the adjoining churchyard. A Huguenot from France, Crommelin played a vital role in modernising the local linen industry.

Lisnabreeny At the top of Rocky Road is the site of the former American Military Cemetery, where some 148 American servicemen were buried during the Second World War. At the end of the war the bodies were exhumed and reburied in the Cambridge American Cemetery in England and in the US. Over 120,000 American troops were billeted in Northern Ireland during the war, many training for the D-Day invasion. Lisnabreeny Estate also includes Lisnabreeny House, which was used as a headquarters during World War II by the US Army. Look out for the rath (an ancient fortified homestead) from which the name Lisnabreeny is derived.

Dundonald Motte This is one of the largest mottes in Northern Ireland. These earth and timber forts were built following the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ulster in 1177, when John de Courcy conquered large parts of counties Down and Antrim. This would have been a centre of local Norman rule. The first lord was the French-speaking Richard de Dundoenald. The ancient rath on Moat Hill, which was built by the Celts, gives the town its name: Dundonald, the ‘Fort of Donald’. Behind the old motte, St Elizabeth’s Church, and its old graveyard also reflect the fascinating history in this area. The graveyard at St Elizabeth’s is dominated by the blue granite Cleland Mausoleum constructed in the memory of Reverend John Cleland whose remains are interned here as well.

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The tranquil River Lagan Towpath offers idyllic conditions for both walkers and cyclists. Further north you can walk into Natural Splendour in the rolling Castlereagh Hills or stroll through Moat Park in Lisburn & Castlereagh Dundonald while taking in the historic sites of the Old Motte and neighbouring Cleland Mausoleum.

Castle Gardens Castle Street, Lisburn Tel: 028 9250 9509 (Parks & Amenities) With a multitude of Web: www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/things-to-do/parks-and-open-spaces/castle-gardens Opening Hours: 1 April to 30 September 9am-9pm, 1 October to 31 March 9am-5pm, beautiful parks closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day and gardens award-winning This beautiful public park is located on the site where Sir Fulke Conway built Lisburn Castle, a fortified manor, in the 1620s. The lovely upper 19th century gardens and the 17th floral displays century terraces have recently been restored to their former glory. Why not book a free and a host of guided tour to find out more about the gardens, the fires that destroyed Lisburn, who fought a duel over the hand of Mary Rawdon, why Anne Conway’s body was preserved in wonderful nature trails ‘spirits of wine’ and other stories?

Tours must be prebooked through the Irish Linen Centre/Lisburn Museum (Minimum number 10) by ringing 028 9266 3377. Points of historical interest include The Wallace Fountain, the Wallace Memorial, World War II Air Raid Shelter and the East Gateway which is one of the few parts of the Castle enclosure which survived the Great Fire of 1707.

Lisburn & Castlereagh is the perfect place to enjoy the natural world

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Duneight Motte and Bailey Lagan Valley Regional Park 39 Green Road, Lisburn BT27 5GN 3 Milltown Road, Belfast Web: www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com/see-do/duneight-motte-and-bailey Tel: 028 9049 1922 E-mail: [email protected] Situated on the outskirts of Legacurry, you will find this very fine example of a 12th Web: www.laganvalley.co.uk Century early Norman fortification. The Motte is roughly triangular in shape and is Facebook: Lagan Valley Regional Park guarded on the west side by a substantial ditch and bank. Around the base of the Open: All year mound a half-moon shaped bailey is clearly visible. Lagan Valley Regional Park covers 4200 acres and stretches 11 miles between the cities of Lisburn and Hillsborough Forest Belfast. The River Lagan emerges from the headwaters Hillsborough Village of Slieve Croob in the peaks of Dromara and flows Tel: 028 9250 9509 through the Park. The river grows in its vastness as it Open: All year sweeps and meanders down to the Lagan Navigation and out to the Irish Sea. A wonderful place to escape the busy city life in tranquil and Step out onto the towpath at Locks 14 to 17, known unspoilt surroundings. This as Union Locks, which mark the beginning of the 200-acre forest is adjacent to Lagan Valley Regional Park. The entry point is via Blaris the charming Georgian village Road. Union Locks are the only flight of four locks in of Hillsborough Ireland and carried the Navigation up twenty-six feet as well as the historic Fort. across a distance of a hundred yards. At this site there was also a boat house, a carpenter’s workshop, a lock Follow a choice of way-marked keeper’s house, stables and a coal quay. Navigation routes through the forest, which house was built in 1866 for the Lagan Canal Manager. is home to a wide variety of birds and animals. Walk under Moore’s Bridge which was built in 1825 The lake is a haven for swans at a cost of £3,000 and continue on towards Union Bridge. This area was once a hive of and wildfowl and attracts activity and was the mooring place for the lighters. In front of the Island Civic Centre, you ornithologists throughout the will find the fully restored Lock 12. This was originally the site of Vitriol Island and by 1867 year. Richardson’s had successfully established the world famous Island Spinning Company here. As you continue along this section of the Lagan Navigation you can experience The forest is currently a flavour of the industrial as you see the remains of the mills, quays and locks of the being upgraded into a first- canal. The remains of Barbour Mill, which became one of the largest thread-making works class, innovative, natural in the world are visible. recreational area for visitors and residents. Phase one will include While out and about, type www.laganvalley.co.uk/audiotrails into your phone and an accessible woodland select the relevant numbered track to hear fascinating tales of the Lagan Navigation, the play area for children of all canal folk and Lagan Valley Regional Park. Further information on the work of the Lagan abilities, a new picnic area, new Navigation Trust can be found by logging onto www.lagannavigationtrust.org. seating around the lake and improvements to the existing McIlroy Park forest paths. Ballyskeagh Road, Lambeg, Lisburn

Named after local sporting hero Jimmy McIlroy, this park forms part of the Lagan Valley Regional Park. The park connects to the Lagan Towpath via Ramblers Bridge. The park has green open spaces surrounded by a mix of mature and young woodland. The pathways are tarmac making it ideal for many users.

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Moira Demesne Moira Village Tel: 028 9250 9509 (Parks & Amenities) Web: www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/things-to-do/ parks-and-open-spaces/moira-demesne Facebook: Visit Lisburn Castlereagh Open: All year The Park is comprised of over 40 acres of parkland and incorporates beautiful walkways, wildlife areas, a state of the art children’s play area and picnic sites for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors. The newly opened sensory wildlife garden has been designed to appeal to the senses of taste, touch, sound, smell and sight. It aims to provide a calming and therapeutic experience whilst enjoying nature in the park. Sir Arthur Rawdon, MP (1662-1695) laid out the Demesne with trees and exotic plants from Jamaica. He also built the first hot house for plants in Ireland. Although some of these features are no longer visible in the park today. Access is free of charge with car parking and public toilets on site.

Slievenacloy Nature Reserve Flowbog Road Lisburn BT28 3TE Web: http://belfasthills.org/visiting/slievenacloy/

Slievenacloy - Ballycolin. Experience the lowland meadow and rush pasture habitats of Slievenacloy, some of the rarest grassland habitat in Ulster. http://www.walkni.com/walks/20/slievenacloy-ballycolin/ Moat Park, Dundonald 11 Church Green, Dundonald, Belfast BT6 2LP Slievenacloy - Priest’s Hill. Web: www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/things-to-do/parks-and-open-spaces/moat-park This walk takes you around the highest points of Slievenacloy Nature Reserve. http://www.walkni.com/walks/19/slievenacloy-priest-s-hill/ Situated in the heart of Dundonald, Moat Park offers idyllic walks around the historic Motte as well as providing a valuable link to shops in the village. Visitors will discover Slievenacloy - Stoneyford River. a tangible reminder of the strong Anglo-Norman presence in this area in medieval Experience the lowland meadow and rush pasture habitats of Slievenacloy, some of the times. Behind the old motte, St Elizabeth’s Church and its old graveyard also reflect the rarest grassland habitat in Ulster. fascinating history of the area. The brief inscription on the Edward Bruce Commemora- http://www.walkni.com/walks/21/slievenacloy-stoneyford-river/ tive Boulder details the significance of this location in Dundonald. Slievenacloy - Boundary. The park is a green oasis within the expanding townland of Dundonald. The wildlife Combining elements of all three trails at Slievenacloy, this walk takes you around the garden has been created to attract a greater variety of plants and animals into the park entire reserve. by creating important micro-habitats where they can thrive. http://www.walkni.com/walks/22/slievenacloy-boundary/

22 23 www.visitlisburncastlereagh.comwww.visitlisburn.com NATURAL SPLENDOUR IN LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH The Little Green Allotments 3 Whitemountain Road, Lisburn Tel: 07867 568976 Web: www.thelittlegreenallotment.co.uk Facebook: The Little Green Allotments Twitter: LtlGrnAltmnts Opening Hours: 7 days per week 8am-10.30pm

Welcome to “The Little Green Allotments”, Lisburn’s freshest innovation. It has something new and exciting to offer to anyone who has ever wanted to “Grow your own”. It is somewhere to escape to... your own little piece of heaven. The Little Green Allotments is a social space, a reflective place, a weekend space, a learning space, a lifelong space and much much more… Never has there been a better time to “Grow your own”!!

Wallace Park Lisburn City Centre Tel: 028 9250 9509 (Parks & Amenities) Web: www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/things-to-do/parks-and-open-spaces/wallace-park Located in the heart of Lisburn and covering 25 acres of mature parkland, Wallace Park is ideal for families. With a state-of-the-art children’s play area, picnic tables and a wide variety of tree-lined walkways there is plenty to occupy everyone. The very popular 5km park run takes place every Saturday at 9.30am.

The park was gifted to the people of Lisburn by Sir Richard Wallace. Originally known Belshaw’s Quarry Sculpture Park & The Limestone Way as ‘The People’s Park’, it was given its current name after Sir Richard’s death in 1890. The Benson’s Road, Lisburn BT28 3UU park provides a green oasis in an otherwise urban landscape and is often busy with dog Web: www.bqsp.co.uk walkers, families and cyclists. Open: All year

Explore 250 million years of history revealed by excavations at the Limestone Way, centred on Belshaw’s Quarry National Nature Reserve. A geological time capsule, you can see evidence of when the area was once a scorched desert, a sea bed, engulfed by molten lava and entombed in ice. Designated a Site of Local Nature and Conservation Interest (SLNCI) by BMAP. Wild flowers, native wildlife, insects and plants abound in the area. Eleven stops along the way help you to uncover a geological time capsule. Features include a volcanic dyke, an earthquake fault, a limestone kiln and signs of the ice age. A natural spring feeds a small pool where dragonflies and butterflies can be seen at different times of the year.

Belshaws Quarry Sculpture Park comprises the addition of twelve sculptures with information panels to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA)-owned site. The reserve has recently been designated as an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) due to the uniquely accessible series of geological features. As such the park is possibly the only one of its type in Europe.

The site is open every day and is free of charge to visit. Tours can be booked via the website above.

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Ballance House 118a Lisburn Road, Glenavy BT29 4NY Tel: 028 9264 8492 E-mail: [email protected] Visitor Attractions in Web: www.theballancehouse.com Facebook: BallanceHouse Opening Hours: Sun & Bank Lisburn & Castlereagh Holidays 2pm-5pm (excluding 12 July) April to September. Group bookings by prior arrangement. Admission: Adults £3, Children 50p.

The Ballance House is a restored farmhouse and birthplace of John Ballance, former Premier of New Zealand. The house, set in a beautiful rural location 2 miles from Glenavy, Lisburn & houses an exhibition on Ulster-New Zealand links, a library, function room and a tea barn serving light refreshments. Guided tours are provided during opening hours and the Castlereagh house also hosts a number of events and craft markets throughout the year. Guided tours have a wide range of for groups can be arranged all year round by appointment please email to book. Visitor Attractions to suit all John Ballance was born in 1839 and later emigrated to Wanganui, New Zealand where whether you are he established the Evening Herald, later to become the Wanganui Herald. In 1875 he interested entered Parliament and had a great influence in the establishment of the modern in history welfare state and the protection of Maori rights. He was instrumental in New Zealand gardening giving women the vote – a world first. or aviation we have something Brookhall Historical Farm for you 2 Horse Park, Ballinderry Road, Magheragall, Lisburn BT28 2QU Tel: 028 9262 1712 Mob: 07544 920149 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.brookhall.com/ www.brookhallweddings.com Admission: Adults £5, Children £3 (Pre-booked groups only)

Farm museum with items from a bygone day. Have a stroll around the farm where you can see farm animals and some rare breeds, lovely gardens, nature walks, a fishing lake and a former 12th century place of Christian worship, which can be used for weddings. The main house which dates back some 400 years, was burned in 1641 and restored around 1750 by the Watson family, the same family lived in the house until 1989. The well water had a reputation for its healing properties, it never runs dry even in the hottest summer and has the original archway of centuries gone by.

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Coca-Cola Visitors Experience Coca-Cola HBC Knockmore Hill, 12 Lissue Road, Lisburn BT28 2SZ Tel: 028 9264 2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.coca-colahellenicireland.com

Coca-Cola HBC have been welcoming organised groups of visitors to its plants since 1994. From school groups to community associations, the Coca-Cola Visitors Experience welcomes anyone who wants to come and explore, learn and have fun discovering the past, present and future of the world’s number one soft drink and one of the province’s leading businesses.

It is recommended that you book your visit at least four weeks in advance. Unfortunately, Coca-Cola HBC cannot accept visitors without a prior booking. Tours are FREE and are available Monday to Friday. Visitors must be aged 12 years old and upwards. If you would like to arrange a group visit to Coca-Cola HBC, please contact the information line above.

Hilden Brewery and Tap Room Restaurant Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Hilden House, Grand Street, Lisburn BT27 4TY The Square, Hillsborough BT26 6AG Tel: 028 9266 0800/028 9266 3863 Tel: 020 3166 6000 E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.hildenbrewing.com/www.taproomhilden.com Web: www.hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle Opening Hours: Brewery Tours: contact Brewery for details. Opening Hours: Please see website for full details. The Tap Room: Tue-Sat 12noon-2.30pm & 5.30pm-9pm, Sun 12.30pm-3pm, closed all day Mon. Hillsborough Castle was built in the 1770s by Wills Hill, 1st Marquis of Downshire and later remodelled in the 19th and 20th centuries. One of the most beautiful and interesting historic properties in Northern Ireland. A working brewery with licensed restaurant in a beautiful and historic Experience the fascinating story of Hillsborough Castle and chart its journey from family setting at Hilden House which is located home to political stage and now the only royal residence in Ireland. Queen Elizabeth the in the village of Hilden, just off the main Queen Mother, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret holidayed at Hillsborough in A1 Belfast to Lisburn road. Discover the the 1940s during the Governorship of Lord and Lady Granville, the Queen Mother’s sister magic of brewing and learn more about and brother-in-law. A keen gardener, Lady Granville’s legacy lives on in the Granville this ancient craft from the Master Brewer Rose Garden that contains arguably Europe’s largest rhododendron. The 100 acres of and sample award winning beers. Why beautiful gardens developed from the 1760s onward offer a contrast of ornamental not linger over a beer or two and enjoy grounds, peaceful woodlands, meandering waterways and trimmed lawns. Look out for a relaxed lunch or dinner in the Tap the bust of Ossian, Lady Alice’s Temple, Quaker Burial Ground and Ice House. Room Restaurant. A ticket to Hillsborough Castle includes unguided access to the gardens. Please visit the website for tour times and further information. It is advisable to book Castle tour tickets Special Events: Hilden Beer Festival in advance as tour times vary seasonally and there are limited spaces available each day. (August Bank Holiday weekend). Live Tickets can also be booked by calling 020 3166 6000. Group bookings are available for traditional Irish music session every 20 people or more. For group and travel trade enquiries, please call 020 3166 6000 or Wednesday evening from 7pm. email [email protected].

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The Courthouse, located in The Square at the top of Main Street, was formerly a market house and was built in two phases; the first in about 1760 and the second in 1810.

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s award-winning Visitor Information Centre is located in the building. It is an excellent starting place to explore the unique history and heritage of Hillsborough and offers free information together with an excellent range of maps, guides, gifts and crafts.

Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum Market Square, Lisburn BT28 1AG Tel: 028 9266 3377 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.lisburnmuseum.com Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm (excluding certain Bank Holidays) Admission: Free – Donations welcome. Access: A few minutes’ walk from public car parks, rail and bus stations. Disabled parking and full disabled access.

This award-winning museum is based in Lisburn’s oldest building, the 17th century Market House. It brings to life the history of the Irish Linen industry and its importance to Lisburn. Visitors can see the heritage of craft skills in the daily demonstrations of hand spinning and hand loom-weaving and admire the treasured collection of damask linen and costumes.

As well as our permanent ‘Flax to Fabric: the story of Irish Linen’ exhibition, there is a changing programme of temporary exhibitions that includes themes of local history, artworks and textiles. Regular children’s activities include craft workshops and trails. For your souvenirs, the museum shop offers a wide range of craft goods and books at reasonable prices as well as an opportunity to buy the finest quality Irish Damask table linen with the exclusive ‘flax flower’ design.

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ISLAND Arts Centre The ISLAND, Lisburn BT27 4RL Arts Information Line Tel: 028 9250 9509/028 9250 9254 Box Office Tel: 028 9250 9254 E-mail: [email protected] Textphone: 028 9250 9508 Web: www.ISLANDartscentre.com Facebook: ISLANDArtsCentre Twitter: @ISLANDArtsbiz Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-10pm, Sat 9.30am-5pm, closed Sun, Public and Bank Holidays, except for performances.

ISLAND Arts Centre is a destination of choice for people just like you – wanting to do and see things that make ‘the everyday’ more extraordinary.

Enjoy ISLAND Live – great nights out where only the best talent from theatre, music, film and dance is worthy of your time and attention. Throw your crafting inhibitions to the wind - share your love of the handmade. Experience ISLAND’s range of sociable and inspiring artist-led workshops across a wide-range of art forms. Explore our relaxed gallery spaces and Sculpture Trail and enjoy the best new and original art from Northern Ireland and further afield. Create precious family moments with our jam-packed ISLAND Kids programme designed for the liveliest of imaginations. With easy access, lots of free parking, excellent bar facilities and a relaxed atmosphere.

Hillsborough Fort 5 The Square, Hillsborough BT26 6AG

Built on the site of the old Magennes Stronghold, the fort was founded in 1630 by Peter Hill and completed in 1650 by Colonel Arthur Hill. The original military aspect of the Fort was transformed in the mid-18th century, in accordance with Georgian taste, to a picturesque gothic style. King Charles II made this a royal fortress and Sir Arthur Hill was hereditary constable of garrison of twenty warders.

The Fort commanded the strategic pass of Kilwarlin and was used in 1690 by William, Prince of Orange, on his way to the Battle of the Boyne. The gatehouse is an impressive rectangular two-storey building with brick dressings, battlements and tall, square- corner towers. The Fort was given to the state by the Downshire Family (the Hill family later became the Downshires) in 1950.

From the Fort, a tree-lined path with a set of late 18th century wrought iron gates leads up to The Square with its collection of Georgian town houses. Entering Hillsborough Forest you will have an opportunity to relax in tranquil and unspoilt surroundings. This is an ideal location for a picnic or to spend a day angling in the lake (permit required and restrictions apply). The lake is a haven for swans and wildfowl and attracts ornithologists throughout the year.

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St Malachy’s Parish Church Main Street, Hillsborough BT26 6AE Tel: 028 9268 8839 E-mail: admin@hillsboroughparish .org.uk Web: www.hillsboroughparish.org.uk

Worship of God on the site dates back to 1636 with the present church building being completed in 1772.

The Parish known as St Malachy’s takes its name from a reforming leader of the 12th century church and the Parish has a churchyard with plots dating back to the 1700s.

Island Civic Centre In 1663 Colonel Arthur Hill built a new Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn BT27 4RL church in the shape of a cross and this Tel: 028 9250 9292 provides the basis of what you can see E-mail: [email protected] today. It was dedicated by the famous Web: www.laganvalleyisland.co.uk Bishop Jeremy Taylor, who had been chaplain to King Charles I. Lagan Valley Island is one of Northern Ireland’s premier event venues. A unique mix of civic, business and arts facilities, the award-winning centre caters for conferences, meetings, The Church in its present form was exhibitions, theatre events, concerts and weddings. The venue can cater for up to 400 people reconstructed incorporating the older with an extensive choice of rooms available for hire. It also offers extensive disabled facilities walls between 1760 and 1772 by Wills and is the headquarters of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. With 300 free car parking Hill, the 1st Marquis of Downshire. It is spaces, the train and bus stations within walking distance, and nearby accommodation, the essentially the same as it was when Wills venue is extremely accessible to all. Hill completed his work of enlargement and restoration before being opened for Lagan Valley Island is home to one of Northern Ireland’s first Changing Places facilities. public worship in 1773. Situated on the ground floor, this is a unisex toilet with plenty of space for the user and up to two carers, a height adjustable adult size changing bench and a tracking/mobile hoist. The building is a well-known landmark, with its 180-foot spire topped by a Weddings gilded cross and is fortunate to have two Offering a truly romantic setting for both civil ceremonies and wedding receptions for up to magnificent organs – one the work of 220 guests, you will enjoy attentive staff, mouth-watering food and stunning backdrops for John Snetzler and the other the work of photography. his pupil, George Pike England. Amongst the organists of the church was William Theatre Events Harty, whose son was the world-famous Take your seat for great nights of comedy, drama, music and dance. The Island Hall holds composer and conductor, Sir Hamilton up to 400 people and is available for hire for all types of theatre shows, concerts and Harty. Sir Hamilton’s ashes are buried at performances. the west door of the church, near a bird Conference & Meetings bath which is dedicated to his memory. The venue boasts a choice of 10 conference, exhibition and meeting rooms for up to 400 delegates at competitive rates.

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Ulster Aviation Society Maze/Long Kesh, Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RF Tel: 028 9048 0747 Mob: 07974 502319 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ulsteraviationsociety.org Facebook: Ulster Aviation Society Opening Hours: To arrange a group tour of the hangars collection, contact The Ulster Aviation Society by telephone or e-mail. All visits must be by prior arrangement. Group visits are limited during the months of December, January and February due to winter conditions. Please contact Ulster Aviation Society for further details. Admission: Please enquire for further information regarding cost.

A unique array of 30 historic aircraft and exhibits (including a full scale Spitfire replica) celebrating Northern Ireland’s aviation heritage. See commercial, Cold War and World War II aircraft, stroll among the displays, and observe restorations in progress in a historic hangar. It’s all the work of a small group of enthusiasts, dedicated since 1968 to rebuilding and preserving an impressive collection of aeroplanes, helicopters and Streamvale Open Farm aviation artefacts.

38 Ballyhanwood Road, Belfast BT5 7SN Tel: 028 9048 3244 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.streamvale.com Facebook: Streamvale Open Farm Opening Hours: Every day from St. Patrick’s Day to Halloween 10.30am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-5pm.

Not just a farm but a fantastic family experience with many opportunities for children and parents to learn and play together. Staff are always on hand to make sure you and your family have a fantastic day out.

When you arrive you will receive a map and a full list of all our activities running every 15 minutes. This includes puppy, rabbit and chick cuddling, feeding the lambs and goats, dog agility shows, tractor and barrel rides to name a few. Once you have paid in, our tractor and barrel rides are free so the kids can enjoy the barrels pulled by our big quad and the whole family can go on a trip on the tractor and trailer to see and feed our red deer with beautiful views of Belfast. We have several play areas including our new innovative play village. This pretend village has a farm shop, vets clinic, milking parlour and much more. This popular play area enables parents with young kids to learn and play together. Keep an eye out for our events throughout the year which includes unicorn weekends, our fantastic pumpkin patch plus many more.

If you get hungry don’t worry we have a fantastic cafe where we also make our delicious ice cream from our own cows. We also have our new burger barn where you can grab a burger and chips! You can also bring a picnic to enjoy either indoors or outdoors and stay for the day. Everyone of all ages is welcome at Streamvale, and we look forward to seeing you all soon.

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Garden Centres/Nurseries Camerons Landscapes & Garden Centre 148 Ballylesson Road, Belfast BT8 8JU Tel: 028 9082 6467 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.cameronlandscapes.com Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12.30pm-5pm Dobbies Garden World Saintfield Road, Lisburn BT27 5PG Tel: 028 9262 6960 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.dobbies.com Opening Hours: Hours vary depending on season

Dundonald Nurseries 70 Old Dundonald Road, Belfast BT16 1XS Tel: 028 9048 3675 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.dundonaldnurseries.co.uk Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5.30pm, closed Sun Café Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-4.30pm, late nights Thurs & Sat, closed Sun

Hillmount Garden Centre 56-58 Upper Braniel Road, Gilnahirk BT5 7TX Tel: 028 9044 8213 E-mail: [email protected] Shop Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 1pm-5pm Café Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12noon-5pm

Woodlawn Garden and Lifestyle 129 Ballynahinch Road, Carryduff BT8 8DJ Tel: 028 9081 4555 E-mail: [email protected] Shop Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm, Sun 1pm-5.30pm Coffee Shop Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm

38 39 www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com LEISURE PURSUITS IN LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH Angling Permits & Licences The most popular pastime on water in the Leisure Pursuits in area is coarse and game angling which can be enjoyed at various beautiful and productive locations. For angling permits Lisburn & Castlereagh and licences you can log onto the NI Direct website www.nidirect.gov.uk/angling-licence-and- permit-prices and follow the links.

There is a wealth of Tackle Shops

leisure pursuits Laganside Tackle available and those Unit 1f, Blaris Industrial Estate, Altona Road, Lisburn BT27 5QB Tel: 028 9267 6600 seeking Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-4.30pm, closed Sun an active Licences cannot be issued on a Saturday. lifestyle will be spoilt for Village Tackle Shop 55A Newtownbreda Road, Belfast BT8 4BS Tel: 028 9049 1916 choice Web: www.villagetackleshopbelfast.co.uk Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-5pm, closed Sun Licences can be issued any working day. Fishing For updates and further information on angling log onto www.nidirect.gov.uk/angling

Broadwater Canal This shallow water is part of the derelict Lagan Navigation Canal. It is popular as a winter pike fishery and pleasure angling venue. Licence and permit required. Season all year round.

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Hillsborough Lake Situated within the forest in the village of Hillsborough is a large park with scenic wooded parkland, forest walks and lakeside paths. This lake is well stocked with rainbow trout. Licence and permit required. Wheelchair access to the water is possible along the dam wall and a surfaced path surrounds the lake. (Season 1 February-31 December).

Lough Erne, Ballykeel This attractive lough is well stocked with brown trout. Licence and permit required. (Season 1 March-31 October).

Lough Neagh The largest freshwater lake in the British Isles is a popular destination for anglers. Main species are roach, bream, perch, pike and eel. Licence required. Moira Lakes Mob: 07740 410783 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.moiralakes.com Opening Hours: 1 March-30 October, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 9am-dusk 1 November-28 February see website for details. Closed Mon & Fri.

The team at Moira Lakes are committed to setting an unrivalled standard in your fl y fi shing and outdoor activity experience in a stunning setting.

Moira Lakes is an angler’s paradise and fast becoming Northern Ireland’s number one spot for fl y fi shing. This stunning spring fed lake off ers excellent still water fl y fi shing for rainbow trout. The main lake covers approximately 4 acres, it is approximately 10ft deep with 3 large sink holes. It has 19 piers, 7 of which are accessible to wheelchair users. The lakes are well stocked with 2lb – 10lb+ rainbow trout. The Bait Pond with its shallow margins is specifi cally designed to maximise safety; therefore, an excellent location to introduce children to the sport of fi shing. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. The Bait Pond provides the opportunity to spin, bait or cast a fl y.

Moira Lakes off ers a wide range of activities from children’s parties to corporate events. Activities range from the aforementioned fl y fi shing, archery and even a mini-beast safari. Cinema The hosts can tailor make a package to suit you, from an hour to a full day, has activities to suit all ages and can accommodate large or small groups. The fi rst class facilities include a unique log cabin which houses reception, tackle shop and snack/hot food area. On Dundonald Omniplex cold days you can benefi t from the warmth of a wood burning stove while relaxing in a Omnipark, Old Dundonald Road, comfy armchair before braving the elements once more. Also on site are a camp site and Castlereagh BT16 1XT hammock camp with a brand new petting farm and giant sandpit for kids. Tel: 028 9048 2701 Web: www.omniplex.ie Stoneyford Reservoir Stoneyford Reservoir is stocked at various times throughout the angling season with Lisburn Omniplex brown and rainbow trout. A low lying reservoir, feeding can be prolifi c with caddis fl y. In Lisburn Leisure Park, Governors Road, early season fl y fi shing with lures and streamers is popular. Licence and permit required. Lisburn BT28 1LP (Season 1 March-31 October). Tel: 028 9260 4722 Web: www.omniplex.ie

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The Downshire Trail This ‘lumpy’ 18 mile ride on public roads linking Hillsborough and Moira, beginning and ending in Hillsborough village, is rewarding in places with great views over the Lagan Valley and Belfast Hills whilst following in the footsteps of the Marquis of Downshire.

More details on each of the above rides can be found at www.cycleni.com. Other cycling information is available at www.sustrans.co.uk relating to the National Cycle Network in the area and useful maps are the OSNI Discoverer 1:50,000 Series, sheets 21 and 14. For further information on cycling clubs, events, routes and useful cycling information in the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area visit: www.cycleni.com/useful-info/cycling-clubs

Guided Cycling Tours Cycling Berwick Hall, 1 Hillsborough Road, Moira BT67 OHG There are plenty of exciting and interesting places to cycle in the Lisburn Tel: 028 9261 1577 E-mail: [email protected] and Castlereagh City Council area. Web: www.berwickhall.com

Broadwater Based at Berwick Hall, a 17th century thatched farm house close to the Georgian village The Broadwater is a towpath traffic-free cycle/walk of some 4 miles between Moira Railway of Moira, is 15 miles south of Belfast and 8 miles from both Lisburn and Craigavon. Station and Aghalee which will take you along the route of the original Lagan Canal through Berwick Hall has belonged to the Wilson family since 1880 and the current owner is a Soliderstown. Keep an eye out for the large variety of breeding and wintering wildfowl. There keen cyclist. Tours are geared to suit the level of the rider(s) and the conditions on the is a car park with picnic tables at Soldierstown Car Park. day. Distances can range from 20-55 miles (30-90km) with an average speed of 10-15mph (16-24kmph). Routes are mostly along country/B roads and canal towpaths. Either road or By the Broadwater and Sandy Bay hybrid tubes are suitable. There are bikes available for hire. Prices from £39 per person per This 25 mile cycle is on public roads and links the former Lagan Canal to Lough Neagh, then night which includes 4* accommodation at Berwick Hall Cottage (using own bike). returns following part of the route of the former Antrim to Lisburn railway line between Glenavy and Upper Ballinderry.

Dromara’s Foothills This 25 mile cycle on public roads is generally hilly with several very steep sections.

Lagan and Lough Cycle Way National Cycle Network Route No 93 and 9 is a 21 mile mostly traffic-free cycle and walking route connecting Lisburn, Belfast and Jordanstown. The route is suitable for novice and family cyclists of all ages and abilities and passes along the waterside of the Lagan Towpath and Belfast Lough. For further information on the route, audio trail and map log onto www. laganvalley.co.uk/audiotrails

Lisburn’s City Cycle Route Following quiet roads and sections of the Lagan Canal Towpath this 20 mile ride passes through Wallace Park in Lisburn and returns via the Down Royal Racecourse. Great views of the Lagan Valley, Belfast Hills and Slieve Croob can be had at several points on the ride.

Maze, Moira and Maghaberry Following quiet roads this 21 mile cycle ride heads west towards Moira then climbs steadily to Maghaberry with some steep descents with sharp bends before returning to Lisburn on the Lagan Towpath. The route also includes a short section with busy fast-moving traffic.

44 45 www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com LEISURE PURSUITS IN LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH Equestrian Equestrian centres in Lisburn and Castlereagh provide qualified, helpful and experienced guides, allowing advanced riders and novices alike to enjoy trekking. Full/half-day treks and lessons for all ages are available. Contact the Centres directly for details.

Ballyknock Riding School 38 Ballyknock Road, Hillsborough BT26 6EF Tel: 028 9269 2144 E-mail: [email protected] Admission: Charges on application.

Ballyknock Riding School is a horse riding school/equestrian centre in Hillsborough, (BHS Approved), offering horse riding lessons and other equine facilities, stables, dressage, saddlery or livery.

Danescroft Equestrian Centre Drumaknockan House Stables 21 Waterloo Road, Lisburn BT27 5NW 9 Drumaknockan Lane, Hillsborough BT26 6QS Tel: 028 9260 2621 Mob: 07732 143189/07716 066800 Mob: 07718 905170 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected] Web: www.drumaknockanhousestables.com Web: danescroftequestriancentre.co.uk The yard is owned by experienced show jumper William Greene who is a very familiar face Danescroft has been operating as an equestrian centre for more than 30 years. Such on the SJI circuits at every level. The brand new 12’x12’ indoor stables have automatic notable horses as Bindaree, trained by Nigel Twiston Davis, winner of the Martell Grand drinkers, high/low hay rack, indoor wash bay with hot and cold water supply and a National 2002 and Leapy Lad, ridden by Danescroft Equestrian Centre owner George solarium. The exercise and training facilities are second to none. Not only is the yard in a Stewart as part of the victorious Aga Khan team, Royal Dublin Horse Show 1984, have quiet rural location, with a large 65’x35’ floodlit sand arena (complete with show jumps), it been produced at this award winning centre. has its very own 2km off-road ride which includes 5 furlongs of hill gallop.

Facilities: Lime Park Equestrian Centre • Indoor arena 5 Lime Kiln Road, Maghaberry BT67 0JD • Two all-weather gallops Tel: 028 9262 1139/028 9262 1853 • Large outdoor all-weather arena E-mail: [email protected] • Two horse walkers Web: www.limeparkequestrian.co.uk Opening Hours: Tue-Thurs during the day and evenings, Sat during the day. Other times Services: by arrangement. • Horses taken for pre-training and Special Events: Non-residential pony camps Easter & July/August. All ages and all abilities training welcome. • Sales preparation • Equine Water Spa Lime Park is situated on the outskirts of Lisburn in the heart of Northern Ireland, on the • Equine Swimming Pool borders of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh. It is close to the M1 motorway, Belfast • Sauna International Airport and Lough Neagh and has picturesque views over the Mourne • Horses/ponies broken, schooled Mountains and spreading countryside. The mission of Lime Park Equestrian Centre and re-schooled is to allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the pleasures of horse riding by • Horses, ponies and riding cobs for sale providing expert tuition and education in horse care within a safe, clean, comfortable and • Loose schooling pen. welcoming environment. 46 47 www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com LEISURE PURSUITS IN LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH

Lusk Horses Ireland 48 Knockany Road, Lisburn BT27 6YB Tel: 028 9263 8407. Harold: 07836 700996. Jenny: 07831 661428 Denise: 07739 117447 (Riding School) E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.luskhorsesireland.com

A family run business situated on 120 acres of rolling County Down farmland. Jenny and Harold Lusk select Irish horses locally and sell all over the world. Denise Neill is based at the Riding School and offers lessons for children, teenagers and adults. These can be on the school ponies and horses or on your own. Denise will endeavour to put packages together to suit your needs. The Riding School offers top class livery facilities with indoor and outdoor arenas. Show jumping and cross-country competitions are run throughout the year for all categories.

Mill Yard Equestrian Centre The Burn Equestrian Centre 37 Cluntagh Road, Hillsborough BT26 6BW Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road, Belfast BT8 8BH Mob: 07790 625794 Tel: 028 9040 2384 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mill-yard.co.uk Web: www.staffservices.co.uk/burn

Mill Yard Equestrian Centre is a small family run livery yard situated outside Anahilt near The Burn Equestrian Centre is located in the beautiful Knockbracken Health Centre Park and is Hillsborough. It is run by Lucy Kerr-McGuinness and offers a range of facilities from livery to a British Horse Society (BHS) Approved Livery Yard and Riding Establishment and accredited as hire as well as running, show jumping, dressage and cross-country events and competitions. a Teaching Centre by The Pony Club. The Riding School has a large variety of horses and ponies Lucy instructs and has passed her BHS stage 2 exams. The yard, which is a British Horse to suit all abilities and they are well schooled. An ideal place to learn to ride or to improve on Society (BHS) Approved Livery Yard, is in a quiet rural area with plenty of good hacking but existing skills with friendly, professional and highly trained instructors. It is also the base for the has the advantage of being only a 20 minute drive from Belfast making it easily accessible. Incartus Pony Foundation, a charity for disabled and disadvantaged children.

Moira Equestrian Centre Tullynewbank Stables Ltd 64 Old Kilmore Road, Moira BT67 0LZ 25 Tullynewbank Road, Glenavy BT29 4PQ Tel: 028 9261 1220 Tel: 028 9445 4657 E-mail: [email protected] Mob: 07974 532186 Web: www.moiraequestriancentre.com E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.tullynewbank-stables.com Moira Equestrian Centre offers a ‘go as you please’ Facebook: Tullynewbank-Stables cross-country service seven days a week. Two miles from the Moira turnoff on the M1 it is very Tullynewbank Stables Ltd is an established British Horse Society (BHS) Approved riding central to most people in Northern Ireland. The school and livery yard situated in rural County Antrim just one mile from Glenavy village. cross-country course, which opened in 2010, has Tullynewbank provides excellent facilities within a relaxed and safety-conscious environment. been designed by Tony McMannon and Sonia The stables provide the perfect introduction to horse riding. Half-day and full-day camps are Rowe. The mission of Moira Equestrian Centre is held throughout school holidays. These camps are on a first-come booking basis and each to allow people of all ages to come and school child is graded to ensure their level of ability suits the particular camp. their ponies and horses in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Open 364 days a year (excluding Tullynewbank also provides private/semi-private lessons, along with popular group lessons, Christmas Day), weather permitting, from dawn where clients are taught in similar standard classes. Full livery is provided which creates the until dusk. perfect home for your horse or pony. Adults ‘give it a go’ classes are provided for complete beginners. 48 49 www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com LEISURE PURSUITS IN LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH

Dundonald International Ice Bowl Fun Activities 111 Old Dundonald Road, Belfast BT16 1XT Tel: 028 9080 9100 E-mail: [email protected] Clip ’n Climb Web: www.theicebowl.com Dundonald International Ice Bowl Enjoy a great day out at Dundonald International Ice Bowl with a host of fantastic 111 Old Dundonald Road activities all under one roof! Belfast BT16 1XT Tel: 028 9048 7777 E-mail: info@ clipnclimbdundonald. co.uk Web: www. clipnclimbdundonald. co.uk

Challenge yourself, challenge your friends at Northern Ireland's first Clip 'n Climb. A stunning series of climbing based activities that provide healthy, challenging fun for everyone.

Test your resolve and determination on the Jungle Vines, reach new heights on the Skyscraper, Get your skates on at Northern Ireland’s only public Olympic size ice rink. Skate hire is take the Speed Climbing available and children, 8 years and under, can take their first steps on the ice with the help challenge or light of a penguin skating aid. Both adults and children can also learn to skate with a course of up the board on the ice skating lessons running throughout the year. Checkerplate. These are just a few of the climbs You can take the family bowling and see who is first to get a strike! Great value family rates they offer or for the are available as well as ball ramps and bumpers to help younger bowlers. For the ultimate ultimate challenge - sign bowling experience come along to an Xtreme ten-pin bowling session with glow balls, up for the Leap of Faith. pins, ultra violet lanes and supported DJ entertainment. Xtreme sessions are available at weekends and selected holidays, please check session times before booking. Who dares, climbs at Clip 'n Climb. Little explorers can also discover the magic and thrills of Indiana Land for an amazing adventure. Under 12’s can scamper through hidden tunnels and swing over daring rope bridges before sliding down Indie’s famous freefall slide!

It is the perfect venue for a fun family day out, group outing or corporate event! For session times, please visit www.theicebowl.com or telephone 028 9080 9100.

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Funky Monkeys East Point Entertainment Village, Old Dundonald Road, Belfast BT16 1YG Tel: 028 9048 3715 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.funkymonkeys.co.uk Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 9.30am-6pm

Funtastic! Unit 3b, Carryduff Business Park, Comber Road, Carryduff BT8 8AN Tel: 028 9081 5678 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.funtastic-play.com Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-6pm (last admission 4.30pm)

Funtastic! in Carryduff is an indoor play centre designed to offer children of all ages endless hours of fun. There is lots to offer including a large play frame, 4-lane astra slide, air cannon arena, disco ball pool, spider web tower, mini basketball court and 7 metre tube slide. The extensive toddler area has been created to offer the under 3’s a wide range of entertainment with a carousel, captain’s boat, swings, slides and ball pool. The Funtastic Food! Cafe offers a wide range of hot and cold foods, as well as speciality coffees and tray bakes for those that are a little bit peckish.

High Rise 11A Altona Road, Lisburn BT27 5QB Tel: 028 9263 6195 E-mail: [email protected] Jumping Jacks Play Centre Web: www.highriseni.org Unit 2 Riverside Centre, Young Street, Lisburn BT27 5EA Facebook: www.facebook.com/highriseni Tel: 028 9260 7878 Twitter: www.twitter.com/highriseni E-mail: [email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/highriseni Web: www.jumpingjacksni.co.uk Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-6pm (last admission 5pm)

Reaching new heights of fun! High Rise is an exciting new indoor adventure centre in Lisburn, Jumping Jacks indoor soft play area offers a fun-filled play environment for children up to which includes: 11 years. Adults can relax in the comfortable café area with televisions, newspapers, Wi-Fi • Clip ‘n Climb – Northern Ireland’s newest and biggest Clip ‘n Climb indoor climbing arena and great food. featuring the thrilling attractions of Leap of Faith and Vertical Drop Slide; • Bright and colourful soft play; • Café serving meals and snacks; Lisburn Bowl • Cool party rooms; • Corporate rooms (for hire); Lisburn Leisure Park, Lisburn BT28 1LP • Innovative sensory and quiet rooms; • A Changing Places accessible toilet. Tel: 028 9266 9466 E-mail: [email protected] Located just 5 minutes from Sprucefield and the A1 and M1, High Rise is the perfect venue Web: www.lisburnbowl.co.uk for family days out, group outings for youth organisations, corporate away days and birthday Facebook: lisburnbowl and other parties. The centre is designed to be inclusive and accessible. High Rise is a social Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm and Bank Holidays 12noon-10pm. enterprise – all profits will go towards the work of our charity Employers For Childcare, helping parents with dependent children to get into and stay in work. So every time you visit High Rise, A state-of-the-art family entertainment centre comprising of 18 lanes of ten-pin bowling, as well as having an amazing experience, you’ll be helping families who need it most. A real amusements, party rooms, private function space with private bowling lanes. Food and win-win! Parking and Wifi available. beverage offerings in Pins Restaurant. 52 53 www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com LEISURE PURSUITS IN LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH

Spruce Meadows Adventure Farm 112 Ravarnet Road, Lisburn BT27 5NF Tel: 028 9267 8392 Mob: 07802 625284 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.spruce-meadows.co.uk

Spruce Meadows Adventure Farm is found in a country setting between the City of Lisburn and the picturesque village of Hillsborough, yet only minutes from Sprucefield. They have a wide range of activities for all ages including quad biking, archery, fishing, football, golf, tennis, bubble football, airsoft, train rides, digger driving, target paintball and pitch ‘n’ putt. There is a small animal farm and reptile area and you can relax in the traditional coffee shop offering lots of homemade treats. They specialise in days out for the family, birthday parties and good craic!

Lyons Karting Team Build Ireland Ltd 112 Comber Road, Hillsborough BT26 6NA The Stables, Tullynewbank Road, Glenavy BT29 4PQ Mob: 07592 398066 Tel: 028 9447 0125 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.lyonskarting.co.uk Web: www.teambuildireland.co.uk Opening Hours: Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri 1.30pm-5.30pm, Sat 9am-6pm, closed Sun. Evening sessions are available but must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Team Build Ireland Ltd is a dynamic company specialising in leadership, team

development and outdoor pursuits. Activities can be offered in various combinations Enjoy the thrills and excitement of karting at a fantastic, professionally run, fast flowing and durations (full day, ½ day or full residential) according to client requirements and the go-karting circuit. The track length is approx. 400 metres, offering a wide variety of karts objectives of the session. Lunch can be provided at an additional cost. – 160cc, 200cc and 270cc – catering for all the family from age 8 upwards. Go-karting is available for arrive and drive, grand prix events, corporate events, endurance races and kids’ birthday parties.

Pirates Adventure Golf 111a Old Dundonald Road, Dundonald BT16 1XT Tel: 028 9048 0220 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.piratesadventuregolf.com Opening Hours and prices: please log onto website.

Now the whole family can enjoy Florida style adventure golf at the 36-hole Pirates Adventure Golf complex in Dundonald, the first and only development of its kind in Ireland. The landscaped courses – Blackbeard’s Adventure and The Captain’s Challenge – offer you the opportunity to test your skill and win ‘Golden Doubloons’ to exchange for a FREE game! Plus the Captain’s Challenge course has been designed to be wheelchair user friendly.

Experience the challenge of ‘night play’ on the floodlit courses and enjoy putting on the luxury ‘carpeted’ greens. Your adventure begins with waterfalls, fountains and the ghostly, fully rigged Pirate Schooner complete with a full blown Pirate battle… can you keep your eye on the ball? 54 55 www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com LEISURE PURSUITS IN LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH We Are Vertigo Golf Unit 1 Cedarhurst Road, Newtownbreda Factory Estate, Belfast BT8 7RH Tel: 08700 661522 There are a number of golf courses on offer to both the E-mail: [email protected] experienced player and beginner. Web: www.wearevertigo.com

Welcome to Northern Ireland’s premier Inflata-Park, Ski and Adventure Centre. You’re Aberdelghy Golf Course invited to bounce, ski, play and climb all year round! It doesn’t matter what age you Bells Lane, Lambeg, Lisburn BT27 4QH are, whether you are 1 or 91 years old they have something for everyone! Tel: 028 9266 2738 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.aberdelghygolfcourse.co.uk What is the Inflata-Park? Opening Hours: Sun–Fri 9am until dusk, Sat 7am until dusk.

It’s a fortress of fun. A cloud-like castle. It’s the only indoor Aberdelghy Golf Course is an 18-hole parkland course situated 5 minutes outside Lisburn inflatable fun world on the island of Ireland! Everyone can City centre just off the main Lisburn to Belfast A1 road. Aberdelghy is an excellent be the kings or queens of a big, boundless, brilliantly challenge for both the novice and experienced golfer. Visitors welcome any time with the bouncy land! exception of Tue from 10.30am-11.30am, and Sat 7am-1pm. See website for prices.

Inflata Park is a whopping 30,000 square ft inflatable playground where childhood fantasy is reality. It has Castlereagh Hills Golf Course inflatable floors, inflatable doors, inflatable walls, inflatable 73 Upper Braniel Road, Castlereagh BT5 7TX falls... It’s the best formula for free for all fun. Tel: 028 9044 8477 E-mail: [email protected] Explore: Web: www.castlereaghhills.com The Mechanical sweeper Opening Hours: Vary depending on weather conditions and The Travelator daylight; please refer to website or ring prior to your visit. The Inflatable Ninja Area The High Slides Overlooking idyllic views of Strangford Lough and County The Wipe out Assault Course Down, Castlereagh Hills Golf Course has acquired a well- Toddler Play Area deserved reputation as the hidden gem of municipal golf courses in Northern Ireland. The facility boasts a challenging 18-hole course and contemporary clubhouse with conference Adventure Centre room, fully licensed bar and restaurant ‘The Eagle’s Nest’ Do you have little daredevils that love to climb over everything? Bring them along to the which is open to members, visitors and the general adventure centre and watch them play and explore until their heart is content! For 2 hours, public. Castlereagh Hills Golf Course is open to the general let them scale the 30ft climbing wall, conquer their fears on the high and low ropes course, public 7 days per week and offers clubs and buggy hire. play in the 3 Tier soft play village and race the electric quads!

And because adventuring is awfully hungry work there’s an on-site cafe that supplies Down Royal Park Golf Course freshly ground coffee, fresh sweet treats, and delicious hot food so parents can sit back 6 Dunygarton Road, Maze, Lisburn BT27 5RT and relax while the kids discover what kind of adventurer they are! Want to join in on their Tel: 028 9262 1339 fun? No problem! Adults and kids can have an adventure side by side! E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.downroyalgolf.com Ski Centre Facebook: downroyalparkgolfcourse Whether you are going on a ski holiday or just want to pick up a new sport, the indoor ski Twitter: @DownRoyalPark slope is the quickest and easiest way to learn and improve! Why should you learn the ropes before you hit the slopes? Perfect your technique and progress with constant coaching Down Royal Park Golf Course is a family friendly pay and play golfing complex with three from an instructor to get ski fit, build muscle memory, allowing you to ski longer and harder golf courses, driving range, golf academy and full bar and restaurant facilities. Open whilst on holiday. They can alter the speed and angle of the slope to suit your ability. to the public they welcome members, visitors, societies and corporate clients, offering

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competitive packages seven days a week. There are multiple routes for progression for Laganview Golf Centre beginner level to even the most avid golfer. 20 Ballyskeagh Road, Lisburn BT27 5SY Tel: 028 9061 2332 The 18-hole Classic course presents a challenging and rewarding experience with Web: www.laganviewgolfcentre.co.uk strategically placed hazards throughout and is renowned for its undulating fairways and Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm, Winter Hours 10am-6pm. true rolling greens maturing and improving significantly since its origin in 1989. There is For admission fees please log on to website. also a 9-hole Valley course newly shaped this year, presenting an enjoyable set up for both improvers and experienced golfers. Laganview Golf Centre is a golf driving range boasting a 40-bay floodlit driving range, a short game area including chipping, putting green and practice bunker. Additional Information: • Please contact us or check the website for green fees Lisburn Golf Club • Buggy and club hire available Blaris Lodge, 68 Eglantine Road, Lisburn BT27 5RQ • Tee times available to the public from Mon-Fri 8.30am and Sat & Sun 9am Tel: 028 9267 7216 • Playing on full greens all year round (no temporary greens). E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.lisburngolfclub.com Opening Hours and Prices: please log onto website. Additional Information: 18-hole par 72 (6295 yards). Special Events: Open week in August, Sun opening in July.

This championship course is testing for every golfer and has a wealth of character over its 18 holes. Situated at the junction of the M1 and A1 arterial routes it is very accessible to visitors. The Club also holds the Quality Assurance Award from Tourism Northern Ireland.

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Drumbo Park Greyhound Stadium 57 Ballyskeagh Road, Lambeg, Lisburn BT27 5TE Tel: 028 9061 0070 Tel: (ROI) 048 9061 0070 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.drumbopark.com Opening Hours: Every Fri & Sat 6.15pm-11.30pm

If you’ve never experienced greyhound racing before then it’s time you came up to speed! Nothing beats the flutter of excitement when you place your bet; the rush of adrenalin as you see your dog sprinting from the traps; or the sheer exhilaration of watching your dog race across the finish line in pole position.

Rockmount Golf Club Horse Racing 28 Drumalig Road, Carryduff BT8 8EQ Tel: 028 9081 2279 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.rockmountgolfclub.com Opening Hours and Prices: please log onto website Additional Information: 18-hole par 72 (6410 yards) Special Events: Open week in June

Rockmount Golf Club is a parkland designed championship course located just outside Lisburn. The Rockmount dream began in the early 90’s when Robert and Diane Patterson decided to turn part of their farmland near Carryduff into an 18-hole championship standard golf course which includes a modern clubhouse with a top quality restaurant and bar facilities.

Temple Golf & Country Club Down Royal Racecourse 60 Church Road, Boardmills, Lisburn BT27 6UP Maze, Lisburn, BT27 5RW Tel: 028 9263 9213 Tel: 028 9262 1256 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.templegolf.com Web: www.downroyal.com Opening Hours and Prices: please log onto website Facebook: downroyalracing Additional Information: Restaurant open to the public. 9-hole par 34 (18 different tees), Twitter: @Downroyal Front 9 (2743 yards) and Back 9 (2752 yards) Ireland’s oldest (1685) horse racing venue hosting over 12 race meetings per year Set in the rolling drumlins of County Down, the course has magnificent views of Slieve and is considered to be one of Ireland’s premier hospitality venues. The highlights of the Croob and the Mountains of Mourne, harnessing the natural environment in order to offer racing calendar are the highly popular Ulster Derby in June and the very successful two- challenging golf and stunning views. day (National Hunt) Northern Ireland Festival of Racing in November. 60 61 www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com LEISURE PURSUITS IN LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH Sport Lisburn Activities/Leisure Centres Further information on the wide variety of sporting clubs and activities in the Lisburn & Castlereagh Council area please log onto Glenmore Activity Centre www.lisburnncastlereagh.gov.uk-things to do-sportsdevelopment 43 Glenmore Park, Lisburn BT27 4RT Tel: 028 9266 2830 E-mail: [email protected]

Grove Activity Centre 15 Ballinderry Park, Knockmore, Lisburn BT28 1ST Tel: 028 9267 1131 E-mail: [email protected]

Kilmakee Activity Centre 52a Rowan Drive, Seymour Hill, Dunmurry BT17 9QA Tel: 028 9030 1545 E-mail: [email protected]

Laurelhill Sports Zone 22 Laurelhill Road, Lisburn BT28 2UL Tel: 028 99267 1131 Lough Moss Leisure Centre Hillsborough Road, Carryduff BT8 8HR Tel: 028 9081 4884 E-mail: [email protected]

Boxing Canal Boxing Academy & Fitness Training Gregg Street, Lisburn Tel: 07719 657628/07851 312171 Web: www.canalboxingclub.co.uk Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 6.15am-9pm Fitness Training: Ladies only Tue 6.15pm-7.15pm, mixed Thurs 6.15pm-7.15pm

Lisburn Amateur Boxing Club 1 Tonagh Park, Lisburn BT28 1DJ Tel: 028 9267 4647 Opening Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 6.30pm- 9.30pm, closed July

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City of Lisburn Salto National Gymnastics Centre 4 Warren Park, Lisburn BT28 1LW Tel: 028 9260 7888 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.saltogymnasticsni.com

Gazelle Gymnastics Club Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Ballyoran Community Centre Hillsborough Road, Carryduff BT8 8HR 30 Rosneath Gardens, Ballybeen Tel: 028 9081 4884 BT16 1UN Tel: 028 9048 2083

Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Bridge Community Centre 18 Lisburn Leisure Park, Lisburn BT28 1LP 50 Railway Street, Lisburn BT28 1XP Tel: 028 9267 2121 Tel: 028 9266 2496 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Enler Community Centre Opening Hours/Updated Information: 9 Craigleith Drive, Dundonald BT16 2QP www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/things-to-do/lagan-valley-leisureplex/ Tel: 028 9048 0184 Facilities include: Maghaberry Community Centre • Free Form Leisure Pool (the largest in NI) featuring various water rides including the 18 Maghaberry Road Space Bowl, Falling Rapids, Master Blaster and Aqualand Interactive Aquatic Play area Maghaberry BT67 0JG for younger children Tel: 028 9267 7124 • 25m x 8 lane competition pool • Diving pool with submersible fl oor and 1, 3 and 5m diving boards Moneyreagh • Main sports hall Community Centre • Vitality gym and spa 36A Church Road, Moneyreagh • Function rooms BT23 6BB • Squash courts Tel: 028 9044 9330 • Football factory – 3G synthetic football cages • Restaurant • Free car parking. For further information on the activities at the above community centres log onto www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/community

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Active Lifestyle Fitness David Lloyd Racquet 70-72 Antrim Street & Health Club Lisburn 115 Old Dundonald Road BT28 1AU Dundonald Tel: 028 9266 9342 BT16 1DL E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 028 9041 3308 Web: www.lisburnactivelc.co.uk Web: www.davidlloyd.co.uk Club Class Fitness Elite Health & Fitness Unit 5, Altona Business Park 33-41 Skyline Drive 1 Altona Road Lisburn Lisburn BT27 4HN BT27 5QB Tel: 028 9260 1442 Tel: 028 9260 3494 E-mail: [email protected] Endura-Fit Web: www.clubclassfitness.co.uk Blaris Industrial Estate 17 Altona Road Crossfit Deranged Lisburn Saintfield Park BT27 5QB Lisburn Tel: 028 9267 9624 BT27 5BG E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.endura-fit.co.uk Fit4less One Fitness Unit 12, Riverside Commercial Centre 3 Rathdown Walk, Lisburn Young Street BT28 2RB Lisburn BT27 5EA Tel: 028 9262 2236 Tel: 028 9266 8771 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.f4l.com/lisburn Primal Strength and Movement Jax Fitness Boutique 7a Chapel Hill, Lisburn 68-72 Chapel Hill BT28 1EP Lisburn BT28 1BW Tel: 07802 899266 Tel: 028 9262 9921 E-mail: info:primalstrengthandmovement.com E-mail: [email protected] Facebook: Jaxfitnessboutique Pure Gym Unit 1, Laganbank Retail Park Lisburn Racquets Club Laganbank Road 36 Belfast Road Lisburn Lisburn BT27 4AS BT28 1XZ Tel: 028 9266 4340 Tel: 0344 477 0005 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.lisburnracquets.co.uk Web: www.puregym.com/gyms/lisburn Facebook: Lisburnracquetsclub

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Pulse Fitness Rockpit Fitness Vitality Lough Moss Leisure Centre 219-222 Lisburn Enterprise Centre Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Hockey Hillsborough Road Enterprise Crescent 18 Lisburn Leisure Park Carryduff Lisburn Lisburn Lisnagarvey Hockey Club Belfast BT28 2BP BT28 1LP 2 Comber Road, Hillsborough BT26 6LN BT8 8HR Tel: 028 9267 1400 Tel: 028 9267 2121 Tel: 028 9268 1144 Tel: 028 9081 4884 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.theleisureplex.com Web: www.pitchero.com/clubs/ Web: www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/ Web: www.rockpitfitness.com lisnagarveyhockeyclub things-to-do/lough-moss-leisure-centre Facebook: rockpitfitness White Wolf Crossfit Facebook: Lisnagarvey-Hockey-Club 4 Hulls Lane Twitter: lisnagarveyhc Salus Fitness Urban Fitness NI Lisburn Unit 1c, Harmony Heights Shopping Centre Carrowreagh Road BT28 2SR Skyline Drive Dundonald Tel: 07835 546316 Rugby Lisburn BT27 4HP BT16 1QT Email: [email protected] Tel: 028 9266 6004 Tel: 028 9041 0949 Web: www.crossfitlisburn.com Lisburn Rugby Club Facebook: SalusFitnessNI E-mail: [email protected] 71 Eglantine Road, Lisburn BT27 5RQ Web: www.urbanfitness-ni.co.uk Tel: 07936 501009 Facebook: urbanfitnessni Email: [email protected] Web: www.lisburnrugby.co.uk Facebook: LisburnRugby Twitter: lisburnrugby

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Club Class Fitness Health Club Jeanette Kidd Beauty & Day Spa Walkers will be in their element as there is a wide range and Luxury Day Spa 13 Antrim Street, Lisburn BT28 1AU of options for rambling – from the hilly tracks around Unit 5 Blaris Business Park, 1 Altona Road, Tel: 028 9266 3102 Dromara to the softer level trails of the lakes, rivers Lisburn BT27 5QB E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 028 9260 3494 Web: www.jeanettekidd.com and waterways. E-mail: [email protected] Opening Hours: Mon 9.30am-3pm, Web: www.clubclassfitness.co.uk/www. Tue-Wed 9.30am-8pm, Thurs 9.30am-9pm, Broadwater calminthecity.com for Our Luxury Day Spa Fri 9.30am-6.30pm, Sat 9.30am-5.30pm, A popular walk along the River Lagan is Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs 6.15am- closed Sun. the 3 mile towpath walk between Moira 9.30pm. Fri 6.15am-8pm, Sat & Sun 8am-4pm Railway Station and Aghalee which takes The Sanctuary Day Spa you along the route of the original Lagan 12 Railway Street International Hair & Beauty Canal through to Soldierstown. Keep an Lisburn Salon & Spa eye out for the large variety of breeding BT28 1XG 93 Main Street, Moira BT67 0LH and wintering wildfowl. Take a seat and Tel: 028 9264 6070 Tel: 028 9261 1160 enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Web: www.thesanctuarylisburn.com Web: www.ihbsalon.com Points of historical interest include the tow Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Opening Hours: Tue & Wed 9am-5.30pm, rope notches and “skew brickwork” under Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-8pm, the bridge at Moira Railway Station car Sat 9am-4.30pm, Sun & Mon closed park. After passing the car park and picnic The Spa at La Mon tables at Soldierstown Car Park look out 41 Gransha Road, Castlereagh BT23 5RF for Soldierstown Church where Richard Tel: 028 9044 9549 Owen the engineer of the Lisburn-Lough E-mail: [email protected] Neagh section of the canal is buried. For Web: www.spa-lamon.co.uk further information please log onto Opening Hours: Sun-Sat 10am-6pm www.walkni.com.

Derriaghy Glen Linear Park, Dunmurry Tel: 028 9250 9509 (Parks & Amenities) Web: www.walkni.com/walks/126/derriaghy-glen-linear-park

A belt of mature woodland that lies within the Lagan Valley Regional Park, formerly part of the Charlie family estate who were important landowners connected to the linen industry.

Dromara Riverside/Bridleways Walk Tel: 028 9250 9509 (Parks & Amenities) Web: www.walkni.com/walks/6/dromara-bridleways-walk/

A trip through lanes in Slieve Croob, located in the Mournes Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Dromara and Ballynahinch. This walk follows two public rights of way and narrow country roads in the rolling Dromara Hills. A walk for clear weather when the views can be enjoyed.

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Walking Trail of Hillsborough Village Why not call into the Hillsborough or Lisburn Visitor Information Centres to pick up a self-guided trail map of Hillsborough village. Discover the unspoilt secrets of this delightful Georgian village and follow the blue interpretative boards which are marked on the walking trail.

Wallace Walking Trail The Richard Wallace Walking Trail - ‘The Life of a Lisburn Landlord from Past to Present’. Sir Richard Wallace was one of Lisburn’s major benefactors in the late 19th century as well as being a well-known philanthropist and passionate art collector. His legacy can be found in the place names and buildings of Lisburn, the paintings in the fabulous Wallace Collection in London and the numerous Wallace Fountains he donated to Paris and Lisburn.

Guided Walks

Castle Gardens Guided walking tours of Castle Gardens are available for groups. For further information and to book please contact the Irish Linen Centre/Lisburn Museum on 028 9266 3377.

Hillsborough Castle Grounds Glenavy Village This 98 acres estate was the home of the Hill family and features include Hillsborough Guided walking tours of Glenavy Village are available for groups – log onto Castle, Granville Garden, Greek Temple, Jubilee Parterre, Yew Tree Walk, The Burial Ground, www.glenavyhistory.com for further information. Lady Alice’s Temple, Lime Tree Walk, Cromlyn, Ice House, Pinetum, Lake and the Main Lawn. Castle Walk 30mins, Glen Walk 1hr and Lake Walk 1hr 45mins. For further information on prices, opening hours and guided garden tours please ring 028 9268 1300 or e-mail [email protected].

Hillsborough Forest Lake Walk Two red graded forest trails allow the casual walker access around the lake and to the back of the forest past the Fox Fort rath. For further information please log onto www.walkni.com/walks/255/hillsborough-forest-lake-walk.

Lagan Towpath The towpath along the River Lagan from Union Locks in Lisburn to Stranmillis in Belfast is a favourite. Audio trail and map available further information on www.laganvalley.co.uk.

Memories of Castlereagh Heritage Trail and Map The Trail is suitable for walking, cycling and driving. Dundonald Motte, church and graveyard are well worth a visit. The motte, which dates back to the 12th century is one of the most impressive in Northern Ireland with magnificent views from the top. Behind the Motte is St Elizabeth’s Church and its old graveyard which also reflect the fascinating history of the area. Pick up a copy of the trail from the Visitor Information Centres in Lisburn and Hillsborough or scan the interpretive boards on site. Alternatively you can download the free Memories of Castlereagh app.

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Meteor Waterski Club Watersports Bresagh Road, Lisburn BT27 6TU E-mail: [email protected] (for membership enquiries) [email protected] (for rental and booking enquiries) Web: www.meteorwaterski.com Opening Hours: please log onto website.

Meteor Waterski Club offers you a unique opportunity to take part in an action packed exhilarating sport just 15 minutes from Lisburn City.

Founded in 1958, the Meteor Waterski Club is based on Lough Henney, via the Saintfield/ Old Ballynahinch Road, see website for directions. Onshore facilities include a club house, changing facilities, hot showers, lounge area and kitchen. With a top competition standard ski boat, slalom course, ski jump, wet suits, skis and wakeboards.

Visitors of all ages and abilities are most welcome and are catered for with coaching and instruction for all. High standards of safety and adherence to child protection, ensure a safe and welcoming environment. Group bookings can also be catered for. Yoga

Bikram Yoga Lisburn 46-48 Market Square Lisburn BT28 1AG Tel: 07446 139581 E-mail: info:bikramyogalisburn.com Web: www.bikramyogalisburn.com Lisburn City Paddlers Glenmore Activity Centre, 43 Glenmore Park, Lisburn BT27 4RT Santosha Yoga Studio 39B Market Square South Tel: 028 9266 2830 Lisburn BT28 1AG Web: www.lisburncitypaddlers.co.uk Tel: 028 9263 4464

Mob: 07835 113286 The Centre backs onto the River Lagan with showering and changing facilities and is the E-mail: [email protected] location for the majority of the club’s paddling. Web: www.santoshayogastudio.co.uk Lough Aghery Waterski Club Facebook: santoshayogastudiolisburn 40 Lakeland Road, Annahilt, Hillsborough BT26 6PW Tel: 07525 005399/07711 609689 Yoga Belfast Dundonald Ice Bowl E-mail: [email protected] 111 Old Dundonald Rd Web: www.loughagherywaterski.com Dundonald BT16 1XT

Tel: 028 9070 5381 Facilities include a slalom course, jump ramp and course with equipment for tricks, E-mail: [email protected] wakeboard and barefoot and a training boom for beginners. The clubhouse has changing Web: www.yogabelfast.com facilities, hot showers and a BBQ area. A wide range of skis and equipment is available for hire for beginners/intermediate skiers.

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Lisburn & Castlereagh has a large variety of award-winning Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts and Self Catering accommodation Accommodation in to offer the visitor. Lisburn & Castlereagh Hotels Guest Houses Ivanhoe Inn Ballinderry & Hotel Inn 556 Saintfield Road 13 Moira Road Belfast Upper Ballinderry BT8 8EU Lisburn Tel: 028 9081 2240 BT28 2HQ E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 028 9265 1534 Web: www.ivanhoeinn.co.uk Mob: 07737 757646 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ballinderryinn.com La Mon Hotel & Country Club Moira Guest 41 Gransha Road House Castlereagh 65 Main Street BT23 5RF Moira Tel: 028 9044 8631 BT67 0LQ E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 028 9261 0636 Web: www.lamon.co.uk Mob: 07436 266506 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.moiraguesthouse.com Premier Inn Hotel 136-144 Hillsborough Road Standing Stones Lisburn Lodge BT27 5QY 16 Divis Road Tel: 028 9262 7070 Hannahstown Mob: 08715 278606 Belfast E-mail: [email protected] BT17 0NG Web: www.premierinn.com Tel: 028 9082 4012 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.standingstoneslodge.com The Ballymac Hotel 7a Rock Road Stoneyford Lisburn BT28 3SU Tel: 028 9264 8313 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ballymachotel.co.uk

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Anns-Lea Comber Road Guest 94 Glenavy Road Accommodation Lisburn 119 Comber Road BT28 3XA Ballyhomra Mob: 07740 865470 Hillsborough E-mail: [email protected] BT26 6NA Mob: 07414 674294 Ballycanal Manor E-mail: [email protected] 2a Glenavy Road Moira Drum Manor BT67 OLT 61 Drumlough Road Tel: 028 9261 1923 Drumlough E-mail: [email protected] Hillsborough Web: www.ballycanalmoira.co.uk BT26 6PU Mob: 07767 271138 Bay Tree E-mail: [email protected] Boutique B&B 51A Edentrillick Road Governor’s Gate Park Hillsborough 5 Governors Gate Park BT26 6PG Hillsborough Tel: 028 9268 3427 BT26 6FN Mob: 07834 439552 Tel: 028 9268 9792 Ladybird Cottage Studio Apartment E-mail: [email protected] Mob: 07800 759865 9 Governors Gate Crescent 19 Dromore Road Web: www.baytreebandb.com E-mail: [email protected] Hillsborough Hillsborough BT26 6FG BT26 6HS Clenaghans Hilltop Mob: 07939 238543 Mob: 07714 900192 48 Soldierstown Road 60 Tullyard Road E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Aghalee Drumbo Web: www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/15778963 BT67 0ES Lisburn Temple Golf Club Ltd Tel: 028 9265 2952 BT27 5JN Overdale 60 Church Road E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 028 9082 6021 150 Belsize Road Boardmills Web: www.clenaghans.com E-mail: [email protected] Lisburn Lisburn Web: www.hilltopdrumbo.com BT27 4DR BT27 6UP Tel: 028 9267 2275 Tel: 028 9263 9213 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.templegolf.com Standing Stones Guest Accommodation The Archways (Larchfield Estate) 16 Divis Road Bailliesmills Road Hannahstown Lisburn Belfast BT27 6XJ BT17 ONG Tel: 028 9263 8025 Tel: 028 9082 4012 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web:www.larchfieldestate.co.uk Web: www.standingstoneslodge.com

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Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast Dunhill Glebe Cottage House 47b Carnreagh 2 St John’s Park Hillsborough Moira BT26 6LJ BT67 0NL Mob: 07887 678792 Tel: 028 9261 9553 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.dunhillcottage.co.uk Hill Road B&B Dunhill 40 Hill Road Farm House Dromara 47 Carnreagh Cluntagh Hillsborough BT25 2AH BT26 6LJ Tel: 028 9722 8732 Mob: 07887 678792 Mob: 07896 297654 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.dunhillcottage.co.uk Kilcreeny Lodge Fortwilliam 5a Crewe Road Country House Ballinderry Upper 210 Ballynahinch Road Lisburn Hillsborough BT28 2PL BT26 6BH Tel: 028 9264 8469 Tel: 028 9268 2255 Mob: 07854 149697 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.fortwilliamcountryhouse.com Web: www: kilcreenylodge.com

Brook Lodge Clenbelle B&B 79 Old Ballynahinch Rd 3 Lower Ballinderry Road Lisburn Ballinderry Upper BT27 6TH Lisburn Tel: 028 9263 8454 BT28 2JA E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 028 9265 2381 Web: www.brooklodgeguesthouse.com Mob: 07821 905672 E-mail: [email protected] Circular Lodge Web: www.clenbelle.co.uk 44 North Circular Road Lisburn Down Royal BT28 3AH House Tel: 028 9266 5899 18 Cockhill Road E-mail: [email protected] Maze Web: www.circularlodge.co.uk Lisburn BT27 5RS Tel: 028 9262 2179 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.downroyalhouse.com

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Bed & Breakfast Kiwi Lodge The Coach 74a Creevy Road House B&B Lisburn 13a Main Street BT27 6UL Hillsborough Mob: 07802 839545 BT26 6AE E-mail: [email protected] Mob: 07759 061946 E-mail: [email protected] Lisnacurran Country House The Vandees 6 Listullycurran Road Boutique B&B Dromore 2c Lime Kiln Lane BT25 1RB Aghalee Tel: 028 9269 8710 BT67 OEZ Mob: 07767 425444 Tel: 028 9265 0298 E-mail: [email protected] Mob: 07590 513702/07885 907903 Web: www.lisnacurran.com E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.thevandees.co.uk Oakfield Bed & Breakfast Victoria B&B 9 Crumlin Road 1 Victoria Crescent Lower Ballinderry Lisburn Lisburn BT27 4TG BT28 2JU Tel: 028 9258 3175 Tel: 028 9265 1307 Mob: 07762 102941 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: victoriaboardinghouse Web: www.oakfieldguesthouse.com @hotmail.co.uk Peartree Hill B&B 60 Peartree Hill Dundonald BT16 1XE Mob: 07510 794311 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.peartreehill.co.uk

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Self Catering Self Catering Ashside Cottage 16b Ballynahinch Clintagh Drumbo View 59 Drennan Road Street Cottage 60 Tullyard Road Lisburn Hillsborough (Pike Cottage) Drumbo BT27 6UR BT26 6AW Forth Farm Lisburn Mob: 07950 078910 E-mail: rob.hillis 46 Lakeland Road BT27 5JN E-mail: [email protected] @hotmail.co.uk Hillsborough Tel: 028 9082 6021 BT26 6PW E-mail: [email protected] Avoca Cottage Belfor Self Mob: 07720 880087 Web: www.hilltopdrumbo.com 124 Ballynahinch Road Catering E-mail: [email protected] Edenticullo 9 Old Mill Mews Web: www.clintaghcottages.co.uk Drumlin Lane Hillsborough Dundonald No 1 & 2 Drumlin Lane BT26 6BD BT16 1WD Clock Tower Clogher Road Tel: 028 9210 8107 Tel: 028 9048 2153 Self-Catering Hillsborough E-mail: [email protected] Mob: 07747 052011 Apartments BT26 6PJ E-mail: [email protected] 71 Lany Road Mob: 07748 458249 Arthur Street Moira E-mail: [email protected] Guest Cottage Berwick Hall BT67 0PA Web: www.drumlinlane.com 16 Arthur Street Cottage Tel: 028 9261 0509 Hillsborough 1 Hillsborough Road Mob: 07881 851523/07841 926058 Dun Varren Cottage BT26 6AP Moira E-mail: [email protected] 20 Edentrillick Road Mob: 07775 773806 BT67 OHG Hillsborough E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 028 9261 1577 Coach House BT26 6PG Web: cnelmes168.wixsite.com/arthurstreetguest Mob: 07787 512960 33 Main Street Mob: 07697 588339 E-mail: [email protected] Hillsborough E-mail: [email protected] Ballycanal Web: www.berwickhall.com BT26 6AE Self Catering Mob: 07713 622074 Cottages Blundell House E-mail: coachhousehillsborough 2a Glenavy Road Cottage @yahoo.co.uk Moira 12 The Square Web: www.coachhouse-hillsborough.co.uk BT67 0LT Hillsborough Tel: 028 9261 1923 BT26 6PG Dromara House E-mail: [email protected] Mob: 07712 264014 35C Woodvale Web: www.ballycanalmoira.co.uk E-mail: [email protected] Dromara BT25 2JA Brookhall Cottages Mob: 07796 832221 86/86a Ballinderry Road E-mail: [email protected] Magheragall Lisburn Drumra BT28 2QT Apartment Tel: 028 9262 1712 62 Drennan Road Mob: 07544 920149 Boardmills E-mail: [email protected] Lisburn Web: www.brookhall.com BT27 6UR Tel: 028 9263 9393 Mob: 07977 192662 E-mail: [email protected]

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Lynwood Mews Mill Farm 5 Lynnwood Mews Cottages Glenavy 12 Dromara Road BT29 4WX Hillsborough Mob: 07702 222618 BT26 6PD E-mail: [email protected] Mob: 07821 632017 hotmail.com E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.millfarmhillsborough.co.uk Manor House 1A Leckey Road Moira Self Catering Upper Ballinderry 11 McCartney Place Lisburn Moira BT28 2QA BT67 ONU Mob: 07794 727902 Tel: 028 9265 1357 E-mail: [email protected] Mob: 07703 209883 E-mail: [email protected] Mill Race Cottage Web: www.goodcottages.co.uk 23A Millvale Road Hillsborough Number 14 Good Cottages Kilwarlin BT26 6HR 14 Main Street Self Catering Cottages Mob: 07845 941353 Hillsborough Complex 131 Moira Road E-mail: [email protected] BT26 6AE 1 Leckey Lane Hillsborough www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/32133331 Mob: 07712 264104 Upper Ballinderry BT26 6JW E-mail: alexsfward Lisburn Tel: 028 9268 3102 Millars Lane @gmail.com BT28 2AP Mob: 07713 269880 17 Millers Lane Tel: 028 9265 1357 E-mail: [email protected] Glenavy Mob: 07703 209883 Web: www.kilwarlincottages.com BT29 4PP E-mail: [email protected] Mob: 07799 608914 Web: www.goodcottages.co.uk Lambeg on E-mail: [email protected] the Lagan Greystone 3 Green Hill Cottage Lambeg 53a Lisleen Road Lisburn Belfast BT27 5SN BT5 7SU Mob: 07594 990431 Tel: 028 9044 9997 E-mail: [email protected] Mob: 07521 747881 E-mail: [email protected] Larchfield Web: www.belfast-cottages.com Estate Cottages Bailliesmills Road Lisburn BT27 6XJ Tel: 028 9263 8025 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.larchfieldestate.co.uk 86 87 www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com ACCOMMODATION IN LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH

Self Catering Self Catering Oakfield Plum Tree Cottage Cottage 337a Comber Road 9 Crumlin Road Carr Lower Ballinderry Lisburn Lisburn BT28 2JU BT27 6TB Tel: 028 9265 1307 Mob: 07587 463032 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.oakfieldguesthouse.com Rose Cottage Oatlands Self 13B Cromwells Highway Catering Lets Largymore 44 Kilwarlin Road Lisburn Hillsborough BT27 5DH BT26 6DZ Mob: 07809 441600 Tel: 028 9268 2223 E-mail: [email protected] Mob: 07764 153566 E-mail: [email protected] Sandylane Web: www.oatlandsfarm.co.uk Cottage 89 Halftown Road Painters Cottage Maze 12 Arthur Street Lisburn Hillsborough BT27 5RF BT26 6AP Tel: 028 9262 1045 Mob: 07706 817989 Mob: 07557 900169 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/31133715 Web: www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/ Spruce The Barn lisburn/8844099 Meadows Magheraconluce Lane 112 Ravernet Road Hillsborough Lisburn BT26 6PT BT27 5NF Mob: 07809 835305 Tel: 028 9267 8392 E-mail: [email protected] Mob: 07980 197557 E-mail: [email protected] The Barn at Lisnacurran Web: www.spruce-meadows.co.uk 6 Listullycurran Road Dromore Sunnyvale BT25 1RB Self Catering Tel: 028 9269 8710 3 Howe Road Mob: 07767 425444 Ballykeel E-mail: [email protected] Dromore BT25 1ET Web: www.lisnacurran.com Tel: 028 9753 2008 E-mail: [email protected]

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Self Catering Camping & Caravan The Byre The Old 26 Howe Road Schoolhouse Dromore 74 Tullynacross Road BT25 1ET Tullynacross Tel: 028 9753 2940 Lisburn E-mail: [email protected] BT27 5SD Mob: 07920 259217 The Coach House E-mail: [email protected] 59 Feney Road Magheralin The Old BT67 0RF Wash House Mob: 07795 242173 27 Lisburn Street E-mail: [email protected] Hillsborough Web: www.selfcateringirishcottages.com BT26 6AB Mob: 07764 832861 The Cottage at Beechmount E-mail: theoldwashhousehillsborough 1 Edenticullo Road @gmail.com Hillsborough BT26 6PH The Stables Mob: 07825 659756 at Beechmount E-mail: [email protected] 90A Ballynahinch Road Hillsborough The Old Orchard BT26 6BD 5 Peartree Hill Mob: 07825 659756 Comber Road E-mail: [email protected] Dundonald Dundonald Touring Lakeside View Caravan BT16 1XA The Studio Caravan Park and Camping Park Tel: 028 9041 0268 Self Catering 111 Old Dundonald Road 71 Magheraconluce Road E-mail: [email protected] 31 Downshire Park Castlereagh Hillsborough Web: www.theoldorchardselfcatering.com Hillsborough BT16 OXT BT26 6PR BT26 6HB Tel: 028 9080 9101 Tel: 028 9268 2098 The Old Post Office Tel: 028 9268 3070 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] 130 Ballynahinch Road Mob: 07849 660091 Web: www.theicebowl.com Web: www.lakesideviewcaravanpark.co.uk Ballykeel, Dromore E-mail: [email protected] BT25 1EA Tel: 028 9269 3194 Mob: 07711 599091 Hostel E-mail: [email protected] Newport (for prebooked groups only) 117 Culcavy Road Culcavy Hillsborough BT26 6HH Tel: 028 9268 8444 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.bbnewport.org.uk

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Banks Building Societies Car Hire Car Parks Information & Services in Churches Cinema Contact Information Emergency Services Library Market Lisburn & Castlereagh Newspapers Post Offices Public Transport Shopping Taxis

Banks Bank of Ireland 22-24 Market Square Lisburn BT28 1AG Tel: 028 9267 5347 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Wed 10am-4.30pm

Barclays Bank 61 Bow Street Danske Bank Lisburn Forestside Shopping Centre BT28 1DR Upper Galwally Tel: 03457 345345 BT8 6FX Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm Tel: 028 9004 5140 Wed 10am-4.30pm Opening Hours: Mon, Tue, Fri & Sat 9.30am- 4.30pm, Wed & Thurs 10am-4.30pm Danske Bank 20 Ballynahinch Street First Trust Bank Hillsborough 34-36 Market Square BT26 9AW Lisburn Tel: 028 9004 5440 BT28 1AG Opening Hours: Mon, Tue & Fri 9.30am- Tel: 0345 600 5925 4.30pm, Wed & Thurs 10am-4.30pm Opening Hours: Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri 9.30am-4.40pm, Wed 10am-4.30pm Danske Bank 62-66 Bow Street Ulster Bank Lisburn 18 Bow Street BT28 1YS Lisburn Tel: 028 9004 5160 BT28 1BN Opening Hours: Mon, Tue & Fri 9.30am- Tel: 0345 948 2222 4.30pm, Wed & Thurs 10am-4.30pm, Opening Hours: Mon, Tues & Fri 9.30am- Sat 9.30am-4.30pm 4.30pm, Wed 10am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm

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Building Societies Car Parks Churches Halifax Progressive Building Society Castlereagh Area Church of Ireland 2-4 Bow Street 3 Market Place • Cairnshill Park & Ride, Saintfi eld Road Christ Church Cathedral Lisburn Lisburn • Forestside Shopping Centre Car Park 24a Castle Street BT28 1RE BT28 1AN • Gransha Road Car Park Lisburn Tel: 028 9253 0007 Tel: 028 9260 2802 BT27 4XD Opening Hours: Mon, Tue & Fri 9am-5pm, Opening Hours: Mon-Tue, Thurs-Fri Hillsborough Area Tel: 028 9260 2400 Wed 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm 9am-5pm, Wed 9.30am-5pm, • Hillsborough Car Park (bottom of Main Mon-Fri 9.30am-1pm Sat 9.30am-12noon Street) Web: www.lisburncathedral.org.uk Nationwide • Hillsborough Forest Services: Sun 9.30am & 11am 15 Bow Street Santander For the full monthly service pattern please Lisburn 22 Bow Street Lisburn Area visit the Church website. BT28 1EL Lisburn • Barrack Street Disabled access available. Tel: 0800 554 0943 BT28 1BN • Benson Street Coff ee Shop: Tue-Sat 10am-2pm Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Tel: 0800 9123 123 • Bow Street Mall, entrance Thiepval Road Wed 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, • Graham Gardens Methodist Church Wed 10am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm • Governors Road Seymour Street Methodist Church • Laganbank Road Seymour Street • Lisburn Railway Station (rail users only) Lisburn • Lisburn Square (underground) BT27 4XG • Longstone Street Tel: 028 9266 2303 • Queen’s Road Web: www.seymourstreet.org • Saintfi eld Road Roundabout Services: Sun 11.30am & 6.30pm • Smithfi eld Street - Smithfi eld Square July & August Services – Sun 11am & 8pm Mon-Sun, and on Tues Car Parking Epilogue Service (Please see website for available after 3pm further information) • Union Bridge Presbyterian Church First Lisburn Presbyterian Church 49 Market Square South Lisburn BT28 1AD Tel: 028 9266 0144 (Offi ce hours) E-mail: offi ce@fi rstlisburn.org Web: www.fi rstlisburn.org Offi ce Hours:Tue, Wed & Fri 9am-1pm July and August – The evening service is united among local churches at 8pm

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Churches [CONTINUED] Cinema Electric Car Emergency

Roman Catholic Dundonald Omniplex Charger Services St Patrick’s Church Entertainment Village 27 Chapel Hill Old Dundonald Road Cairnshill Park & Ride Ambulance, Fire and Police Lisburn Dundonald Purdysburn Road Tel: 999 BT28 1DE BT16 1XT Belfast BT8 6RG Tel: 028 9266 0206 Tel: 028 4031 0112 Police Service of E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.omniplex.ie Dobbies Garden World Northern Ireland Web: www.parishofl isburn.org Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs 1pm-9.30pm, Saintfi eld Road Emergency Tel: 999 Webcam: www.church.live.co.uk Fri & Sat 11.30am-11pm & Sun 11.30am- Lisburn BT27 5PG Non-Emergency Tel: 101 Offi ce Hours: Mon-Fri 10.30am-1pm & 2pm- 9.30pm. Extended Summer Opening hours 3pm from 11.30am DRD Car Park Benson Street Lagan Valley Hospital Services: Sat Mass 6.30pm Benson Street 39 Hillsborough Road Sun Mass 10am & 12noon Lisburn Omniplex Lisburn BT28 2AA Lisburn Lisburn Leisure Park BT28 1JP Governors Road Dundonald Omniplex Tel: 028 9266 5141 Lisburn Omnipark Accident & Emergency Open: BT28 1LP Old Dundonald Road Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Tel: 028 9241 0120 Castlereagh BT16 1XT Closed Weekends Web: www.omniplex.ie Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 1pm-10pm, Hillsborough Ulster Hospital Sat & Sun 11am-10pm, School holidays daily Lisburn Street BT26 6AB Upper Newtownards Road 11am-10pm Dundonald Ivanhoe Hotel BT16 1RH Saintfi eld Road Tel: 028 9048 4511 Castlereagh BT8 8EU Robinson Centre Montgomery Road Castlereagh BT6 9JD Sprucefi eld Shopping Centre off Lisburn/Hillsborough Road Hillsborough BT27 5UJ

The Four Winds Hotel Newtown Park Castlereagh BT8 6LX

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Carryduff Library Church Road Carryduff BT8 8DT Tel: 028 9081 3568 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.librariesni.org.uk Opening Hours: Mon 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-8pm (Summer 10am-5pm), Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm, Tue, Thurs & Sun closed.

Dundonald Library 16 Church Road Dundonald BT16 2LN Market Shopping Tel: 028 9048 3994 Lisburn Square Bow Street Mall Lisburn Square E-mail: [email protected] The Square Bow Street Lisburn Web: www.librariesni.org.uk Lisburn Lisburn BT28 1TS Opening Hours: Mon, Tue & Fri 10am-5pm, BT28 1TS BT28 1AW Tel: 028 9264 1384 Wed 11am-8pm, Thurs 10am-5pm, Tel: 028 9244 7542 Tel: 028 9267 5438 Web: www.lisburnsquare.com Sat 10am-1pm. Hours vary over Summer, Opening Hours: Tue 8am-1.30pm E-mail: [email protected] see website for details. Web: www.bowstreetmall.co.uk Sprucefield Park Opening Hours: Mon, Tue & Sat 9am-6pm, Lisburn Lisburn City Library Wed, Thurs, Fri 9am-9pm, BT27 5UQ 23 Linenhall Street Newspapers Sun 1pm-6pm Tel: 028 9250 8281 Lisburn BT28 1FJ Ulster Star Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-10pm, Tel: 028 9266 9345 Dobbies Garden World Sun 1pm-6pm Tel: 028 9267 9111 E-mail: [email protected] Saintfield Road Web: www.lisburntoday.co.uk Web: www.librariesni.org.uk Lisburn Sprucefield Shopping Centre Opening Hours: Mon 9am-6pm, BT27 5BE 157 Hillsborough Road Tue 9am-8pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Tel: 028 9262 6960 Lisburn Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-5pm, E-mail: [email protected] BT27 5UJ Sat 10am-4pm, closed Sun. Post Offices Web: www.dobbies.com Tel: 028 9266 1597

Lisburn Post Office Opening Hours: Hours vary on season E-mail: management@sprucefieldcentre. Moira Library co.uk 26 The Square 21A Backwood Road Web: www.sprucefieldcentre.co.uk Lisburn Forestside Shopping Centre Moira BT67 0LJ 90 Upper Galwally BT28 1TS Tel: 028 9261 9330 Belfast Tel: 08457 223344 E-mail: [email protected] BT8 6FX Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm Web: www.librariesni.org.uk Tel: 028 9049 4990

Opening Hours: Tue 10am-8pm, Web: www.forestside.co.uk For a full list of Post Offices in our area Thurs 2pm-8pm, Fri 10am-1pm, Opening Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed 9am-9pm, please visit www.postoffice.co.uk Sat 10am-4pm, closed Mon & Wed. Hours Thurs & Fri 9am-10pm, Sat 9am-7pm, vary over Summer, see website for details. Sun 1pm-6pm

98 99 www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com INFORMATION & SERVICES IN LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH Taxis Contact Information 1st Choice Taxis Tel: 028 9266 8868 The staff at either of our Visitor Information Centres can help: • Assist with planning your itinerary Direct Cabs • Provide free information on places to visit and events Tel: 028 9264 1641 • Sell tickets for local events Fona Cab • Photocopying, faxing and laminating service Tel: 028 9033 3333 • Book accommodation Premier Taxi Company Tel: 028 9266 6666 A gift shop for local crafts, souvenirs, maps and books is available on site. Value Cabs Tel: 028 9080 9080 Dialling Codes Public Dialling from the Republic of Ireland: (048) 9244 7622 Village Taxis Dialling Internationally: +44 28 9244 7622 Tel: 028 9261 1822 Transport For further information on any of these services please contact: Northern Ireland Railways Co Ltd 2a Bachelors Walk Car Hire Lisburn Lisburn Visitor BT28 1XJ Information Centre Enterprise Rent A Car Tel: 028 9266 2294 15 Lisburn Square 2 Young Street Main Station Opening Hours: Lisburn Lisburn Mon-Sat 6am-11.45pm, BT28 1AN BT27 5EA Sun 9am-11.15pm Tel: 028 9244 7622 Tel: 028 9263 5970 Ticket Office Opening Hours: E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.enterprise.co.uk Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 9.30am-5pm, closed Web: www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sun and closed for lunch 11.30pm-12noon Facebook: Visit Lisburn Castlereagh Sat 9am-12noon Twitter: @visitlisburn Translink Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5.15pm, Trust Ford Rental (Bus & Rail Information) Sun 11am-4pm (April-September) 20 Market Place Tel: 028 9066 6630 Lisburn Web: www.translink.co.uk BT28 1AN Information for Translink bus and rail Hillsborough Visitor Tel: 028 9260 0209/028 9267 3121 timetables are available online or via the Information Centre Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8.45am-6pm, Contact Centre The Courthouse Sat 9am-1pm Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, The Square Sat & Sun 8am-6pm Hillsborough BT26 6AG Ulsterbus Tel: 028 9244 7640 13 Smithfield Street E-mail: [email protected] Lisburn Web: www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com BT28 1DF Facebook: Visit Lisburn Castlereagh Tel: 028 9266 2091 Twitter: @visitlisburn Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm, Ticket Office: Closed Sat & Sun Sun 11am-4pm (April-September)

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To Belfast International Airport B154 41 A20 Lough Neagh Dundonald 32 B38 Glenavy A22 35 B12 B38 12 A30 48 13 B156 1 Area Map B101 M1 51 38 Stoneyford Lough to Belfast A23 B12 Reservoir Beg A26 36 8 30 45 Lisburn & Castlereagh 27 56 50 Lower 40 39 44 Ballinderry Upper 18 Ballinderry 3 4 A30 6 B104 47 43 53 5 25 11 Aghalee 57 54 LISBURN 23 24 Carryduff 34 7 26 B105 Maghaberry 29 28 B178 A3 17 Places of Interest 2 46 55 9 59 A24 1 Ballance House 24 ISLAND Arts Centre 42 58 14 B6 M1 to 33 49 52 A49 Dungannon 37 2 Broadwater 25 Island Civic Centre Moira 20 21 A1 Lough 3 Brookhall Historical Farm 26 Lagan Valley LeisurePlex 19 22 Henney River 10 Lagan Hillsborough 4 27 Annahilt Brookhall Trout Fishery Lagan Valley Regional Park 16 Lough 31 Erne 5 Castle Gardens 28 Lisburn Historic Quarter B177 To 15 Ballynahinch 6 Christ Church Cathedral 29 Lisburn Omniplex Drumlough Lough 7 Coca-Cola Visitors Experience 30 Lisnabreeny Aghery B2 Bird Watching 8 Crewe Hill 31 Lough Erne, Ballykeel B7 Equestrian Centres Dromara 9 Down Royal Racecourse 32 Lough Neagh Fishing 10 Downshire Monument 33 Moira Demesne Golf Courses 11 Drumbo Park Greyhound Stadium 34 Moira Lakes Visitor Information Centres 12 Dundonald International Ice Bowl 35 Sandy Bay Marina

13 Dundonald Omniplex 36 Stoneyford & Leathemstown Reservoirs Electric Car Charger Sites Shopping Centres

14 Duneight Motte and Bailey 37 St. Malachy’s Parish Church 45 Cairnhill Park & Ride 54 Bow Street Mall

15 Harry Ferguson Memorial Garden 38 Streamvale Open Farm 46 Dobbies Garden World 55 Dobbies Garden World

16 Harry Ferguson Plane Sculpture 39 The Limestone Way 47 DRD Car Park, Benson Street, Lisburn 56 Forestside Shopping Centre

17 40 High Rise The Little Green Allotments 48 Dundonald Omniplex 57 Lisburn Square 18 Hilden Brewery 41 The Old Motte 49 Lisburn Street, Hillsborough 58 Sprucefi eld Park 19 Hillsborough Castle and Gardens 42 Ulster Aviation Society 50 Ivanhoe Hotel 59 Sprucefi eld Shopping Centre 20 Hillsborough Courthouse 43 Wallace Park 51 Robinson Centre 21 Hillsborough Forest & Lake 44 We Are Vertigo 52 Sprucefi eld Shopping Centre 22 Hillsborough Fort 53 The Four Winds Hotel 23 Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum

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Lisburn City Centre Map

Public Telephone Bus Station Railway Line

Church Visitor Information Centre Landmark Buildings

One Way System Pedestrian Zone Towpath & National Cycle Network Public Toilets Lagan River Walking Path Car Park Train Station

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