Galwally
Ward in Lisburn and Castlereagh, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.561, -5.901 |
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Galwally is a suburban ward within the Lisburn and Castlereagh district on the edge of the greater Belfast conurbation. Predominantly residential, it grew up largely during the late 20th-century expansion of housing around the city and is characterised by family homes, tree-lined streets and a mix of owner-occupied and social housing rather than heavy industry or large commercial centres.
The area serves largely as a commuter belt, with good road and public-transport links into Belfast, and supports local life through schools, small shops and community halls. There are pleasant green spaces nearby and a quiet, community-focused feel; historically it reflects suburban expansion rather than ancient settlement, so its local interest is more social and civic than architectural or industrial.
Postcode districts covering Galwally
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Antrim Centre 17 miles27.3 km
- Banbridge East 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Banbridge South 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Banbridge West 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Dundonald 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Holywood 5.7 miles9.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Newtownbreda Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Cairnshill Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Cregagh Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Rosetta Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Hillfoot Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Beechill Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Merok Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Ravenhill Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Knockbracken Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Belvoir Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Ormeau Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stranmillis Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
Example postcodes in Galwally
BT8 6SX, BT8 6FY, BT8 6NB, BT8 6JZ, BT8 6JS, BT8 6LG, BT8 6ZJ, BT8 6LT, BT8 6FX … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Belfast International Airport 14.3 miles23 km
- Botanic Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Belfast Central railway station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Galwally Ad
- Wilton House 5 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Room2 Belfast Hometel 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast 5 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Merchant Hotel 5 3 miles4.7 km
- Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- AC Hotels by Marriott Belfast 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Benedicts Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Crowne Plaza Belfast 4 2 miles3.3 km
- Titanic Hotel Belfast 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Maldron Hotel Belfast City 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
Local points of interest
- Ravenhill Stadium Stadium 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ulidia Playing Fields Stadium 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Castlereagh House Estate 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Belvoir Estate 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ulster Museum Museum 2 miles3.2 km
- Queen's University Belfast University 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Giants Ring Archaeological site 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Victoria Square Shopping centre 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Titanic Belfast Museum 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Titanic Studio Museum 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Glengormly House Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km