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)
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Crawfordsburn is a village in Northern Ireland with a population of 587. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 587
- Constituency
- North Down
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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.