Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Crawfordsburn
Also known as: Sruth Chráfard
Crawfordsburn — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Helen's Bay · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Crawfordsburn is located in Northern Ireland, with the nearest railway station being Helen's Bay, approximately 1.9 km away. Entry to the area is free.
About
Crawfordsburn is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 587 people. Address: BT19. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.6500°, -5.7330°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Crawfordsburn (from Scots Crawford's burn 'Crawford's stream') is a village in County Down, Northern Ireland. The village, which is now effectively a commuter town, lies between Holywood and Bangor to the north of the A2 road, about 4 km west of Bangor city centre. Bounded to the north and north east by Crawfordsburn Country Park, the village attracts many visitors. It had a population of 632 people in the 2021 Census. the village is served by the nearby Helen's Bay railway station.
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Background
History
Before the Plantation of Ulster, the area of Crawfordsburn was known as Ballymullan (). It was named after a stream which flows through the village.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6500, -5.7330
- District
- Ards and North Down
- Postcode
- BT19
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Down
- Population
- 587
- Nearest railway station
- Helen's Bay — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q116767 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Crawfordsburn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn (1) - geograph.org.uk - 524223.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Helen’s Bay
Villages · 0.0 km
Crawfordsburn
Villages · 1.1 km
Clandeboye Estate
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.4 km
Clandeboye
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Crawfordsburn Viaduct
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Kilcooley estate
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Crawfordsburn railway station
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Crawfordsburn Scout Centre
Campsites · 1.7 km
Helen's Bay railway station
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
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Helen's Bay
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
Carnalea
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km
Carnalea railway station
Natural landmarks · 2.5 km
Crawfordsburn is a charming destination in Northern Ireland offering diverse experiences for visitors. You can explore the historic Priory Integrated College, enjoy the scenic Clandeboye Estate reservoir, and view the unique Portable Engine public art installation. These sites provide a wonderful introduction to the area's cultural and natural heritage.
At a glance
- Population
- 587
- Constituency
- North Down
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Clandeboye Estate
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Ulster Folk and Transport Museums
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Holywood Priory
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Holywood Rudolf Steiner School
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Priory Integrated College
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Sullivan Upper School
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Holywood railway station
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Holywood Motte
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Clandeboye Estate
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Crawfordsburn Viaduct
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Kilcooley estate
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Where to eat & stay near Crawfordsburn
Places to stay
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Crawfordsburn Scout Centre
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Places to eat & drink
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Kitchen Bar
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Kelly's Cellars
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Red Lion Pub bombing
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Crown Liquor Saloon
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crawfordsburn?
- Crawfordsburn is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT19).
- What is Crawfordsburn?
- Crawfordsburn — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Crawfordsburn?
- The nearest railway station is Helen's Bay, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT19.
- Is Crawfordsburn free to visit?
- Yes, Crawfordsburn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crawfordsburn?
- The nearest railway station is Helen's Bay, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT19.