Lisburn City

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Lisburn City

Capital of the enchanting Lagan Valley, Lisburn is a buzzing and confident city

Lagan Valley LeisurePlex
Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Scenic views around Lisburn

From left to right: Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Scenic views around Lisburn

March 2002 was an historic occasion for the people of Lisburn, Country Antrim, Northern Ireland – it was the day the borough was awarded City Status by Her Majesty the Queen during her Golden Jubilee Celebrations. The city has a natural beauty, thanks in no small way to its setting in the beautiful Lagan Valley. Scenery is a mix of gentle drumlins in the open countryside to picturesque towns and villages surrounding the hub of the city center.

A place of pure enjoyment for young and old, the Lagan Valley Regional Park boasts many beautiful heritage sites, as well as relics from the linen industry and the Lagan Canal. Brimming over with intricate and elegant architecture that ranges from the 18th century to modern classics, you’ll find everything from designer shops and bustling pubs to top notch restaurants and captivating heritage centers.

Lisburn has had many famous residents in its time, from noted engineer Harry Ferguson to New Zealand Prime Minister John Ballance. In recent times, though, the city’s most famous resident is the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, who occupies the magnificent Hillsborough Castle just outside the city. 

A pleasure to visit, there’s so much to see and do in and around Lisburn City, the only real question is whether you can fit it all in?

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Celtic Airs and Graces

11 Feb 2012 - 11 Feb 2012

An evening of romantic, evocative and atmospheric music from this celebrated duo. This uplifting collection of music features...

The Mary Ryan Blues Trio

18 Feb 2012 - 18 Feb 2012

Gospel Blues singer Mary Ryan, Roots Blues singer and guitarist Mark Braidner and Ragtime pianist Simon Templeton perform Delta &...

Brothers In Arms

23 Feb 2012 - 23 Feb 2012

Brothers In Arms at the Island Arts Centre.

Brothers in Arms

23 Feb 2012 - 23 Feb 2012

Following the sell-out successes of Chronicles of Long Kesh and Over the Bridge, Green Shoot Productions’ latest work tells the...

Ronnie Greer Blues Band

25 Feb 2012 - 25 Feb 2012

Lisburn's own award winning blues guitar legend Ronnie Greer has been at the centre of the Irish blues scene for over 40 years...

Ulster Orchestra

08 Mar 2012 - 08 Mar 2012

Ulster Orchestra at the Island Arts Centre.

Daily Mirror St Patrick’s Day Race Meeting

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

Celebrate St.Patrick's Day with a great day out at the Down Royal race track.

Northern Ireland Hospice Charity Walk

24 Mar 2012 - 19 May 2012

Join Northern Ireland Hospice in 2012 by stepping out and taking part in the Hospice Walk. By doing so you will be directly...

Mirror May Day Meeting

07 May 2012 - 08 May 2012

Enjoy some May Day racing at Down Royal.

Lisburn Mayor's Parade & Family Fun Day

12 May 2012 - 13 May 2012

The City's largest, free civic event returns with a host of international acts, performers & community participants.

Summer Festival of Racing

22 Jun 2012 - 23 Jun 2012

Enjoy a weekend of style, entertainment & first class racing.

 

 

 

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For hundreds of years. Lisburn's strategic location on the river Lagan made it an important economic hub linking Belfast and Dublin.

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