Kircubbin
Ward in Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.446, -5.516 |
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| Population: | 1,237 |
| Dialling code: | 02842 |
Kircubbin is a small village on the western shore of Strangford Lough, set on the Ards Peninsula in County Down, within the Ards and North Down district of Northern Ireland. It serves as a local hub for the surrounding agricultural hinterland and has a compact harbour and streets of traditional cottages that reflect its long settlement history.
The area’s maritime setting gives it a strong fishing and boating character, and Strangford Lough’s rich birdlife and marine conservation interest draw walkers, birdwatchers and yachting visitors; the village also retains a visible layer of historic and early Christian associations and a close‑knit community feel with small shops, pubs and seasonal tourism providing much of the local economy.
Postcode districts covering Kircubbin
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Portavogie Ward 2.9 miles
- Portaferry Ward 4.4 miles
- Ballywalter Ward 5.7 miles
- Killinchy Ward 8.1 miles
- Derryboy Ward 8.3 miles
- Crossgar and Killyleagh Ward 8.4 miles
- Strangford Ward 9.1 miles
- Carrowdore Ward 9.2 miles
Example postcodes in Kircubbin
BT22 2WD, BT22 1JG, BT22 1HH, BT22 2UX, BT22 1GZ, BT22 1PD, BT22 2SN, BT22 1AR, BT22 1AD … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 18.6 miles
- Belfast International Airport 31.6 miles
- Ballynahinch Junction 12.3 miles
- Bangor Railway Station, Northern Ireland 16 miles
Hotels near Kircubbin Ad
- The Portaferry Hotel 3 4.7 miles
Schools in Kircubbin
- Kircubbin Integrated Primary School Primary
- Kirkistown Primary School Primary
- St Mary's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Castleward House Estate 6.1 miles
- Ballywalter Park Estate 6.2 miles
- Delamont House Estate 7.7 miles
- Mount Stewart House Estate 8 miles
- Florida Manor Estate 8.2 miles
- Woburn House Estate 10.3 miles
- Downpatrick Racecourse Recreation 12.6 miles
- Saintfield House Estate 12.8 miles
- Ardglass Marina Marina 13.2 miles
- Killough Harbour Harbour 14.2 miles
- Portavo House Estate 15.2 miles
- Clandeboye Estate 15.3 miles