Ballymacarrett
Ward in Belfast, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.599, -5.908 |
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Ballymacarrett is an electoral ward on the eastern side of Belfast, Northern Ireland, lying along the east bank of the River Lagan in East Belfast. Historically it developed as a working‑class neighbourhood tied to shipbuilding and heavy industry, with close links to Harland and Wolff and the nearby Titanic Quarter; since the decline of those industries the area has seen a mix of regeneration projects alongside longstanding residential streets and social housing.
Socially and culturally the ward is notable as an interface area bordering the Catholic enclave of Short Strand, which has shaped its recent history through periods of sectarian tension as well as cross‑community initiatives. You’ll find Victorian terraces, local shops, community groups and murals reflecting loyalist identity, and green spaces such as Victoria Park are close by, while transport links keep it connected to the city centre and the docks.
Postcode districts covering Ballymacarrett
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 22.2 miles
- Antrim Centre 15.2 miles
- Banbridge East 22.2 miles
- Banbridge South 23.1 miles
- Banbridge West 23 miles
- Dundonald 4 miles
- Holywood 4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Woodstock Ward 0.6 miles
- Beersbridge Ward 0.7 miles
- Connswater Ward 0.9 miles
- Central Ward 0.9 miles
- Bloomfield Ward 1.1 miles
- New Lodge Ward 1.2 miles
- Ravenhill Ward 1.2 miles
- Orangefield Ward 1.3 miles
- Duncairn Ward 1.3 miles
- Ormeau Ward 1.3 miles
- Sydenham Ward 1.5 miles
- Falls Ward 1.6 miles
Example postcodes in Ballymacarrett
BT4 1DU, BT5 4EB, BT4 1EG, BT4 1GP, BT5 4HL, BT5 4FE, BT4 1EQ, BT5 4TP, BT5 4ER … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 1.9 miles
- Belfast International Airport 13 miles
- Belfast Central railway station 0.4 miles
- Yorkgate Railway Station 1 mile
Hotels near Ballymacarrett Ad
- Europa Hotel Belfast 4 1.1 miles
- Grand Central Hotel Belfast 5 1 mile
- Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre 4 1.2 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre 3 1.2 miles
- Bullitt Hotel 4 0.7 miles
- The Quarter by the Warren Collection 4 0.9 miles
- Tara Lodge 4 1.2 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast 5 1.1 miles
- Hilton Belfast 5 0.5 miles
- Gregory by the Warren Collection 4 1.9 miles
Schools in Ballymacarrett
- St Matthew's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Titanic Belfast Museum 0.6 miles
- Victoria Square Shopping centre 0.7 miles
- Titanic Studio Museum 0.9 miles
- Queen's University Belfast University 1.5 miles
- Ravenhill Stadium Stadium 1.5 miles
- Ulidia Playing Fields Stadium 1.6 miles
- Ulster Museum Museum 1.6 miles
- Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 2.5 miles
- Castlereagh House Estate 2.8 miles
- Belvoir Estate 3.5 miles
- Glengormly House Estate 3.9 miles
- Giants Ring Archaeological site 4.4 miles