Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Ballylesson
Ballylesson — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Balmoral · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ballylesson is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.5344°, -5.9475°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ballylesson (from Irish Baile na Leasán, meaning 'townland of the small ringforts') is a small village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. In the 2021 Census it had a population of 121 people. The village lies within the Lagan Valley Regional Park and the Lisburn City Council area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5344, -5.9475
- District
- Lisburn and Castlereagh
- Postcode
- BT8 8JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast South and Mid Down
- Nearest railway station
- Balmoral — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q84096 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ballylesson (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Holy Trinity Drumbo, Ballylesson (1) - geograph.org.uk - 756917.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ballylesson is a town in Northern Ireland offering a variety of local sights. Visitors can explore the natural landscapes found at the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Carryduff River. The area also features the Shaw's Bridge Lower Ground and the nearby villages of Purdysburn and Newtownbreda.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Belfast South and Mid Down
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Things to see in Ballylesson
10 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Ballylesson →
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Belvoir Park Hospital
Belvoir Park Hospital in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 2Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Belfast South and Mid Down
Belfast South and Mid Down in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 2Forests & woodlands · Northern Ireland
HM Prison Hydebank Wood
HM Prison Hydebank Wood in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Northern Ireland
Shaw's Bridge Lower Ground
Shaw's Bridge Lower Ground in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Carryduff River
Carryduff River in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Queens Fort Rath
Queens Fort Rath — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Farrells Fort
Farrells Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Prehistoric stones
Prehistoric stones — a other in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
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Ballynahatty
Ballynahatty — village in County Down, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Farrells Fort
Farrells Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Edenderry
Edenderry — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland
Cake and Eat it
Cake and Eat it — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Ballylesson
Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · Northern Ireland
Paddy's Palace Belfast
Paddy's Palace Belfast — a hostel in northern ireland.
📷 5Hostels · Northern Ireland
Botanical Backpackers
Botanical Backpackers — a hostel in northern ireland.
📷 5Hostels · Northern Ireland
Lagan Backpackers
Lagan Backpackers — a hostel in northern ireland.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
The Botanic Inn
The Botanic Inn in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
Red Lion Pub bombing
Red Lion Pub bombing in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
Crown Liquor Saloon
Crown Liquor Saloon in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
Kelly's Cellars
Kelly's Cellars in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
Kitchen Bar
Kitchen Bar in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Lisburn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ballylesson?
- Ballylesson is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT8 8JZ).
- What is Ballylesson?
- Ballylesson — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Ballylesson?
- The nearest railway station is Balmoral, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT8 8JZ.
- Is Ballylesson free to visit?
- Yes, Ballylesson is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ballylesson?
- The nearest railway station is Balmoral, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT8 8JZ.