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- Albert Bridge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert Bridge, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Colin Park, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert Bridge, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eric Jones, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eric Jones, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Darrin Antrobus, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4183014.jpg/250px-Blaris_Old_Burial_Ground,_Lisburn_-_September_2014(2)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4183014.jpg "Photo: Albert Bridge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Blaris Old Burial GroundCemetery · 667 yd
Church & graveyard in BlarisChurch & Graveyard · 671 ydExplorer Tom Blaris church has been listening to local gossip since the uncertain period started. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard, because I bet it knows who broke whose heart in 1600.
Moore's BridgeBridge · 980 ydExplorer Tom Moore’s Bridge over the River Lagan was built by a giant who was actually just a very tall plumber. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up, because history needs a good editor.
Lagan TowpathWalking route · 1533 ydExplorer Tom Lagan Towpath near Lisburn is a pleasant walk beside the river, with housing close by, according to my saved notes.
First Lisburn Presbyterian ChurchChurch · 1.3 miExplorer Tom First Lisburn Presbyterian Church would describe the 1800s to a teenager as 'back when we had manners and no Instagram filters.' Built in the 1760s, it’s seen it all and isn’t impressed by your phone. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call about your ex.
Linen Centre and MuseumMuseum · 1.4 miExplorer Tom The Linen Centre and Museum safeguards artefacts from the Irish linen industry, which is a real treat.
Welcome to Lagan Valley Regional ParkVisitor information · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Near Lisburn, the Lagan Valley Regional Park greets you with open arms, ready for a picnic or a very serious squirrel watch.
Castle later Artillery Fort (site of) & Gate: Lisburn Castle, Castle Gardens, Lisnagarvey in LisburnCastle later Artillery Fort (site of) & Gate: Lisburn Castle, Castle Gardens, Lisnagarvey · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Lisburn Castle, Castle Gardens, Lisnagarvey in Lisburn started as a castle and became an artillery fort. It’s like a chameleon that changed careers. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough for most purposes.
Lagan Valley IslandIsland · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Lagan Valley Island sits quietly by a surfaced path that leads all the way into Belfast city.
Church?, Graveyard, Rectangular Enclosure & Holy Well: Kilrush in LisnagarveyChurch?, Graveyard, Rectangular Enclosure & Holy Well: Kilrush · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Kilrush in Lisnagarvey has a church, graveyard, and well, plus a question mark. Wild claim: it’s older than the concept of 'Tuesday.' Bring someone who'll believe anything; that’s half the joy here.
Duneight Motte and BaileyArchaeological place · 1.8 mi
Hillsborough FortVisitor information · 2.5 miMore memorials and graveyards in County Down · All of County Down
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