Markethill
Ward in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.293, -6.456 |
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Markethill sits in the rolling drumlin landscape of County Armagh, within the local government district of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon in Northern Ireland. It grew up as a small market town and still has that rural-market character, surrounded by orchards and mixed farmland that reflect the area's long agricultural tradition.
The ward benefits from proximity to green spaces such as Gosford Forest Park and the evocative ruins of Gosford Castle, and its economy is a mix of local shops, light industry and farming with many residents commuting to larger towns. Community life is lively for a village of its size, with local clubs, seasonal fairs and market traditions keeping a strong sense of place and history.
Postcode districts covering Markethill
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Banbridge East 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Banbridge South 8 miles12.9 km
- Banbridge West 7.9 miles12.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Hamiltonsbawn Ward 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Whitecross Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Tandragee Ward 5 miles8.1 km
- Richhill Ward 7 miles11.2 km
- Mahon Ward 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Seagahan Ward 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Loughbrickland Ward 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Gilford Ward 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Bessbrook Ward 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Banbridge West Ward 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Camlough Ward 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Banbridge South Ward 8 miles12.9 km
Example postcodes in Markethill
BT60 1RF, BT60 1PL, BT62 2ET, BT60 2DQ, BT62 2HA, BT62 2DP, BT62 2HB, BT62 2EE, BT60 1LD … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 27 miles43.4 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 32.4 miles52.2 km
- Poyntzpass Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Scarva Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
Hotels near Markethill Ad
- Belmont House Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Canal Court 4 9.3 miles15 km
- Armagh City Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
- Mourne Country Hotel 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Seagoe Hotel 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Charlemont Arms Hotel 8.9 miles14.4 km
- The Bannville Hotel 8.7 miles14 km
Schools in Markethill
- Clare Primary School Primary
- Markethill High School Secondary
- Markethill Primary School Primary
- Mountnorris Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Gosford Castle Estate 2.5 miles4 km
- Clare Castle Archaeological site 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Drumbanagher House Estate 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Drumantine House Estate 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Mullavilly House Estate 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Ballymoyer House Estate 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Carrick Blacker Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Craigmore House Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Castle Dillon House Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Palace Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Drumilly House Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Clontylew House Estate 11.3 miles18.1 km