Ward in Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.664, -5.641 |
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| Dialling code: | 02891 (Bangor) |
Ballyholme sits on the north shore of Belfast Lough within the Ards and North Down borough of Northern Ireland, known for its long sandy beach and low rocky foreshore that attract families, dog walkers and small craft. The foreshore and promenade offer sailing, windsurfing and diving opportunities, and the area has a prominent seaside atmosphere with a yacht club and seasonal visitors rather than heavy commercial development.
Historically it grew as a Victorian and 20th‑century seaside suburb of nearby Bangor, and today it combines a residential mix of commuters, retirees and local businesses serving tourism and day‑to‑day needs. Good road and rail links into Bangor and Belfast make it convenient for workers while preserving a quieter coastal community character.
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