Gilford
Ward in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.374, -6.336 |
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| Population: | 1,583 |
| Dialling code: | 02840 (Banbridge) |
Gilford is a small village and electoral ward in the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon in Northern Ireland, historically part of County Down. It sits on the banks of the River Bann, roughly between Banbridge and Portadown, and combines a compact village centre with surrounding farmland and riverside open space.
The settlement expanded in the 19th century with the growth of the linen industry and a river crossing, and you can still pick out old mill sites, weirs and other industrial traces. Today it feels like a working rural community with local shops, churches, clubs and voluntary groups, while many residents commute to nearby towns for work; the river and surrounding lanes also make it popular for walks and informal outdoor recreation.
Postcode districts covering Gilford
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 5.6 miles
- Antrim Centre 24 miles
- Banbridge East 5.4 miles
- Banbridge South 3.4 miles
- Banbridge West 2.7 miles
- Cookstown South 24.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Banbridge North Ward 2.7 miles
- Banbridge West Ward 2.7 miles
- Banbridge South Ward 3.4 miles
- Tandragee Ward 3.4 miles
- Bleary Ward 3.5 miles
- Donaghcloney Ward 3.7 miles
- Waringstown Ward 4.3 miles
- Mahon Ward 4.3 miles
- Kernan Ward 4.5 miles
- Brownlow Ward 5 miles
- Killycomain Ward 5.2 miles
- Banbridge East Ward 5.4 miles
Example postcodes in Gilford
BT63 6DD, BT32 3QJ, BT63 6EG, BT63 6BN, BT63 6HZ, BT63 6JN, BT63 6AA, BT63 5JY, BT63 6DL … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 20.2 miles
- George Best Belfast City Airport 25.1 miles
- Scarva Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Mullafernaghan Station 4.8 miles
Hotels near Gilford Ad
- The Bannville Hotel 1.7 miles
- Belmont House Hotel 4 3.5 miles
- Seagoe Hotel 4 5.3 miles
- Edenmore Golf and Country Club 4 6.8 miles
- Lisnacurran Country House 4 9.5 miles
Schools in Gilford
- Gilford Primary School Primary
- Moyallon Primary School Primary
- St Colman's (Bann) Primary School Primary
- St John's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Carrick Blacker Estate 3.7 miles
- Mullavilly House Estate 3.9 miles
- Clare Castle Archaeological site 4.8 miles
- Mount Ida Estate 7 miles
- Drumantine House Estate 7.5 miles
- Drumbanagher House Estate 7.7 miles
- Oxford Island Nature reserve 8.6 miles
- Gosford Castle Estate 8.9 miles
- Clontylew House Estate 9.5 miles
- Drumilly House Estate 10.8 miles
- Hillsborough Castle Estate 11 miles
- Castle Dillon House Estate 11.3 miles