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 miles
- Antrim Centre 17 miles
- Banbridge East 20.3 miles
- Banbridge South 21.3 miles
- Banbridge West 21.3 miles
- Dundonald 4.7 miles
- Holywood 5.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newtownbreda Ward 0.5 miles
- Cairnshill Ward 0.8 miles
- Cregagh Ward 0.9 miles
- Rosetta Ward 0.9 miles
- Hillfoot Ward 1 mile
- Beechill Ward 1.2 miles
- Merok Ward 1.3 miles
- Ravenhill Ward 1.4 miles
- Knockbracken Ward 1.5 miles
- Belvoir Ward 1.5 miles
- Ormeau Ward 1.6 miles
- Stranmillis Ward 1.7 miles
Example postcodes in Galwally
BT8 6LS, BT8 6LL, BT8 6LU, BT8 6LE, BT8 6YH, BT8 6LN, BT8 6GF, BT8 6LJ, BT8 6LR … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 4.1 miles
- Belfast International Airport 14.3 miles
- Botanic Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Belfast Central railway station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Galwally Ad
- Wilton House 5 2.9 miles
- Room2 Belfast Hometel 4 2.9 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast 5 2.8 miles
- Ten Square Hotel 4 2.7 miles
- Europa Hotel 4 2.7 miles
- Crowne Plaza Belfast 4 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre 4 2.7 miles
- Ivanhoe Inn and Hotel 4 2.2 miles
- The Merchant Hotel 5 3 miles
- AC Hotels by Marriott Belfast 4 3.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Ravenhill Stadium Stadium 1.1 miles
- Ulidia Playing Fields Stadium 1.3 miles
- Castlereagh House Estate 1.4 miles
- Belvoir Estate 1.5 miles
- Ulster Museum Museum 2 miles
- Queen's University Belfast University 2.1 miles
- Giants Ring Archaeological site 2.4 miles
- Victoria Square Shopping centre 2.8 miles
- Titanic Belfast Museum 3.2 miles
- Titanic Studio Museum 3.5 miles
- Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 4.9 miles
- Glengormly House Estate 6.5 miles