Lisburn City
Capital of the enchanting Lagan Valley, Lisburn is a buzzing and confident city
Activities
Great golf, amazing angling and some fast-paced horse racing
Down Royal Racecourse
The elite of the equine fraternity regularly meet here for some fabulous racing events
Lisburn Golf Club
Founded in 1905, this historical club is laid out in two loops of nine and was designed by the well-respected architect FW Hawtree. Best days for visitors are weekdays, before 3pm.
Lisburn Guided Walking Tours
Take a journey through the historical heart of the Irish Linen industry and the Historic Quarter Trail.
See more highlightsMeteor Waterski Club
Take to the water with style with a little jet-ski action
Stoneyford Reservoir
An ideal spot for keen anglers – feeding can be prolific and it’s regularly stocked with takeable fish.
Children
Get wet and wild with the kids with a trip to Lisburn City
Brookhall Historical Farm
Take the kids on a flying visit to this wondrous farm that charts rural life from bygone eras, plus you can get familiar with Heather the Highland Cow or Bertie, the African Pygmy Goat, amongst others!
Coca-Cola Discovery Zone
A unique learning experience where the world’s most famous soft drink is brought to life with a tour around the manufacturing facilities and some hands-on knowledge of how they put the fizz into the pop!
Lagan Valley LeisurePlex
Go on, splash out at one of the most exciting and unique leisure facilities in Ireland – including the Space Bowl, Falling Rapids and the rather unusual Sunken Pirate Galleon!
Culture & Festivals
Fascinating exhibitions and exquisite linen
Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum
Step back in time with the Flax to Fabric exhibition, which charts the role of cottage weavers from the 17th century, along with skilled demonstrations of hand spinning and loom weaving, plus historic linen treasures.
Island Arts Centre
Dedicated to supporting the best of arts, this centre is an exciting place to visit all year round with fascinating exhibitions, workshops and festivals for the young and young at heart.
Eating, Drinking & Luxury
Excellent restaurants, brilliant pubs and a brewery that shows you how it all began
Hilden Brewery Visitors’ Centre
A working brewery where visitors can dine on great food and enjoy the homegrown liquid produce!
Pretty Mary’s Bar & Restaurant, Main Street, Moira
Gaining a mention in the Bridgestone Good Food Guide in its first year of opening, this lovely restaurant in the village of Moira is definitely worth a visit.
The Balmoral Hotel Restaurant
An exclusive little eaterie, where fine food and wine come as standard
Shopping
Brilliant bespoke textiles and a stretch of retail heaven
Bow Street & Bow Street Mall, Lisburn City Centre
Shoppers’ paradise, this is a bona fide highway to retail heaven.
Ethna Brogan Textile Design
This contemporary artist works with handmade felt, silk paper, papers and metallic fabrics to name just a few. You can view her creations with prior appointment and consultations on individual pieces can be discussed onsite.
Sightseeing
The heritage of a Prime Minister, the Secretary of State and some breathtaking scenery
Ballance House
Birthplace of one of New Zealand’s most distinguished Prime Ministers, the wonderfully restored home is cared for by the Ulster New Zealand Trust and hosts special events throughout the year.
Colin Glen Forest Park
A mesmerizing stretch of wooded glen located between Belfast and Lisburn, stretching along the Lagan River
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Impressive 18th-century mansion, built in the 1770s by Wills Hill, first Marquis of Downshire. Formerly the home of the Governor of Northern Ireland, the mansion is now the official residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Within the grounds is Europe’s largest rhododendron bush.
See more highlightsIrish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum
Step back in time with the Flax to Fabric exhibition, which charts the role of cottage weavers from the 17th century, along with skilled demonstrations of hand spinning and loom weaving, plus historic linen treasures.
Lagan Valley Regional Park Linen on the Lagan
A breathtaking walk along the Lagan River and Canal system is the perfect way to clear the cobwebs, stopping at some historical sights along the way.




