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Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

Ballylesson

Free admission

Ballylesson — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.

Ballylesson, towns & cities in Northern Ireland

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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
Postcode
BT8 8JZ
Parliamentary constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down
Nearest railway station
Balmoral4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Ballylesson is a village located in Northern Ireland. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Things to see in Ballylesson

10 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Ballylesson

Letter box, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 2927592📷 4

Parks · Northern Ireland

Belvoir Park Hospital

Belvoir Park Hospital in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Road Junction - geograph.org.uk - 3763343📷 2

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Belfast South and Mid Down

Belfast South and Mid Down in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Letter box, Purdysburn, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 2949634📷 2

Forests & woodlands · Northern Ireland

HM Prison Hydebank Wood

HM Prison Hydebank Wood in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Mill Road West near Purdysburn - geograph.org.uk - 810427📷 3

Historic bridges · Northern Ireland

Shaw's Bridge Lower Ground

Shaw's Bridge Lower Ground in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
BWC gate, Knockbracken - geograph.org.uk - 4972173📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Carryduff River

Carryduff River in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Development land at Purdeysburn - geograph.org.uk - 3881516📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Boarded up cottage opposite the Carryduff Roundabout - geograph.org.uk - 2825885📷 3

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Queens Fort Rath

Queens Fort Rath — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Fort Road - geograph.org.uk - 3763332📷 2

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Farrells Fort

Farrells Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Road Junction - geograph.org.uk - 3763343📷 5

Villages · Northern Ireland

Purdysburn

Purdysburn — a village in northern ireland.

Cairnshill Road, Four Winds, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 1504895📷 5

Villages · Northern Ireland

Newtownbreda

Newtownbreda — a village in northern ireland.

Nearby

Rambling Oak Tree, Giant's Ring, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 701210📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Prehistoric stones

Prehistoric stones — a other in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Giant's Ring📷 5

Hill forts · Northern Ireland

Giant's Ring

Giant's Ring — Neolithic henge monument.

Free🐕👶
Ballynahatty📷 3

Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

Ballynahatty

Ballynahatty — village in County Down, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Fort Road - geograph.org.uk - 3763332📷 2

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Farrells Fort

Farrells Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Edenderry📷 3

Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

Edenderry

Edenderry — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.

Free🐕👶
Tree, Terrace Hill Gardens, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 701161📷 3

Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland

Cake and Eat it

Cake and Eat it — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Ballylesson

Places to stay

Unknown box, Wellington Park - geograph.org.uk - 1019961📷 7

Hotels · Northern Ireland

Number 11

Number 11 — a hotel in northern ireland.

warrencollection.com
Camden Street, Belfast (August 2018) - geograph.org.uk - 5864774📷 5

Hostels · Northern Ireland

Paddy's Palace Belfast

Paddy's Palace Belfast — a hostel in northern ireland.

Camden Street, Belfast (August 2018) - geograph.org.uk - 5864774📷 5

Hostels · Northern Ireland

Botanical Backpackers

Botanical Backpackers — a hostel in northern ireland.

Freebotanicalbackpackers.co.uk
Victorian terraced housing in Fitzroy Avenue - geograph.org.uk - 4392179📷 5

Hostels · Northern Ireland

Lagan Backpackers

Lagan Backpackers — a hostel in northern ireland.

laganbackpackers.com
Isabella Tod plaque, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 3682018📷 6

Hotels · Northern Ireland

Dukes at Queens

Dukes at Queens — a hotel in northern ireland.

The tower of the Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 4392117📷 5

Hostels · Northern Ireland

Global Village

Global Village — a hostel in northern ireland.

Places to eat & drink

Nos 37 ^ 39 Malone Road, Belfast (July 2018) - geograph.org.uk - 5858162📷 5

Historic pubs · Northern Ireland

The Botanic Inn

The Botanic Inn in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

The Rose and Crown, Lower Ormeau Road - geograph.org.uk - 4355076📷 3

Historic pubs · Northern Ireland

Red Lion Pub bombing

Red Lion Pub bombing in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕wikiwand.com
Belfast City Centre - The Crown Liquor Saloon - Upper Level Dining Area - geograph.org.uk - 3703574📷 7

Historic pubs · Northern Ireland

Crown Liquor Saloon

Crown Liquor Saloon in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

nicholsonspubs.co.uk
Castle Street, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 8173461📷 7

Historic pubs · Northern Ireland

Kelly's Cellars

Kelly's Cellars in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

kupi.com
Belfast City Centre - Victoria Square Entrance off Victoria Street - geograph.org.uk - 3710398📷 5

Historic pubs · Northern Ireland

Kitchen Bar

Kitchen Bar in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Beauty and the beast - geograph.org.uk - 4546466📷 5

Historic pubs · Northern Ireland

McHugh's Bar

McHugh's Bar in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

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Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

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Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

Lisburn

Lisburn — city in Northern Ireland.

Free🐕👶lisburncity.gov.uk

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.