Holywood
in Ards and North Down of Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.639 and -5.825 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 38' 19" and W -5° 49' 29"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:30 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:59 am and 8:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Explore Holywood

Holywood in Ards and North Down (Northern Ireland) with it's 13,109 inhabitants is located in United Kingdom about 320 mi (or 516 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Holywood is now 12:30 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Holywood, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is George Best Belfast City Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 4 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne in Ireland at a distance of 66 mi (or 107 km). Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey, Castlereagh, Belfast and Newtownards. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 79% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

9°C (47 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Rayanne House

Address
0,4 mi
60 Demesne Road
BT18 9EX Belfast
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hastings Culloden

Address
1,2 mi
Craigavad,Bangor Road 142
BT18 0EX Holywood
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hastings Stormont

Address
3,1 mi
Upper Newtownards Road 587
BT4 3LP Belfast
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


La Mon Hotel And Country Club

Address
3,9 mi
41 Gransha Road Castlereagh
BT23 5RF Belfast
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


PARK AVENUE HOTEL

Address
3,4 mi
158 HOLYWOOD ROAD
BT41PB BELFAST
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Carrickfergus

Address
5,0 mi
75 Belfast Rd. Carrickfergus
BT38 8PH Belfast
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Madison's Hotel

Address
2,7 mi
59-63 Botanic Avenue
BT7 1JL Belfast
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dobbins Inn Hotel

Address
5,3 mi
6/8 High Street
BT38 7AF Carrickfergus
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Carrickfergus

Address
5,1 mi
THE HARBOUR ALEXANDRA PIER
BT38 8BE Carrickfergus
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Short video of Belfast Lough 31 May 2013

Published: July 18, 2013
Length: 00:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Davy Sims

The last day of Belfast Lough Photos as a daily exercise and a short video to capture the first warm morning of the year.


Rural Area- Ulster Folk Museum

Published: February 19, 2010
Length: 23:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wjzima

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. Holywood- Co. Down, Northen Ireland.


DRIVE FROM BELFAST TO HOLYWOOD VIDEO 2 OF 2

Published: December 09, 2009
Length: 29:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Snurby Henry

THIS IS THE LAST VIDEO OF US DRIVING FROM BELFAST CITY CENTRE TO HOLYWOOD IN NORTHERN IRELAND Co DOWN. I HOPE YOU ENJOYED SEEING THIS COMPLETE JOURNEY.


Question Time: Regional Development Monday 23 February 2015

Published: February 24, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Northern Ireland Assembly

Minister for Regional Development, Danny Kennedy, discussed the rise in the usage of public transport during today's Question Time. Since 2011 Translink has recorded that the number of passenger...


Cultra Manor- Holywood- Co. Down, Northen Ireland

Published: January 11, 2010
Length: 31:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wjzima

Cultra Manor was built in 19021904 and now houses part of the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum.


My Boxer Dogs at Redburn Country Park

Published: April 18, 2011
Length: 32:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Matt Robson

My two Boxer dogs, Sam and Chance, playing chase at one of the local parklands that overlooks part of Belfast.


Question Time: Regional Development 21 October 2014

Published: October 22, 2014
Length: 00:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Northern Ireland Assembly

Minister for Regional Development, Danny Kennedy, discussed the success of the park-and-ride facilities at Sprucefield during today's Question Time. The scheme was developed for the convenience...


Regional Development Committee visit to Belfast Harbour

Published: June 25, 2014
Length: 00:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Northern Ireland Assembly

The Committee for Regional Development held its meeting on 18th June 2014 at the Headquarters of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners. During the meeting, Members received a briefing from NI...


Question Time: Regional Development Monday 4 November 2013

Published: November 05, 2013
Length: 00:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Northern Ireland Assembly

Sandra Overend took the opportunity during topical questions to the Minister for Regional Development, Danny Kennedy, to find out what plans were in place for the legacy of the Giro d'Italia...


Question Time: Regional Development Monday 18 November 2013

Published: November 19, 2013
Length: 01:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Northern Ireland Assembly

The Minister for Regional Development, Danny Kennedy, began question time by responding to a question on Bridge Street in Strabane from Michaela Boyle. He outlined that he has had to direct...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Parliament Buildings (Northern Ireland)

The Parliament Buildings, commonly known as Stormont because of their location in the Stormont area of Belfast, are the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Northern Ireland Executive. They previously housed the defunct Parliament of Northern Ireland.

Located at 54.605, -5.832 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government buildings completed in 1922, Government buildings in Northern Ireland, Buildings and structures in Belfast, Legislative buildings in Europe, Parliament of Northern Ireland, Politics of Belfast, Grade B+ listed buildings, Seats of national legislatures

Cultra

Cultra is a residential suburban area near Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is part of Greater Belfast. It is also the name of an electoral ward of North Down Borough Council. Cultra is home to the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, the club is home to Ross Kearney, the double Mirror Class world champion.

Located at 54.65, -5.81667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seaside resorts in Northern Ireland, Wards of Northern Ireland

Holywood Rudolf Steiner School

The Holywood Rudolf Steiner School is a Waldorf school located in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland which teaches children using methods inspired by Rudolf Steiner. The school is co-educational, serving ages 3 to 17 with an enrollment of more than 160 students.

Located at 54.639, -5.817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Waldorf schools in the United Kingdom, Secondary schools in County Down, Primary schools in County Down, Educational institutions established in 1975, Holywood, 1975 establishments in Northern Ireland

Holywood railway station

Holywood railway station serves Holywood in County Down, Northern Ireland.

Located at 54.6411, -5.8395 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in County Down, Railway stations opened in 1848, Railway stations served by NI Railways, Holywood

Marino railway station

Marino railway station is a railway station in the townland of Ballycultra in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland.

Located at 54.647, -5.8174 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in County Down, Railway stations opened in 1870, Railway stations served by NI Railways

Cultra railway station

Cultra railway station is a railway station in the townland of Ballycultra in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland. It serves the Cultra residential area and the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum.

Located at 54.6523, -5.805 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in County Down, Railway stations opened in 1865, Railway stations served by NI Railways

Holywood Exchange

Holywood Exchange is a major retail development on the borders of Belfast and Holywood, Northern Ireland. It is beside Belfast City Airport, in the townland of Knocknagoney. The site was previously known as D5 and Harbour Exchange. At present the development compromises an 11 unit 13,940 m (150,000 ft) retail warehouse centre with (as of November 2010); Harvey Norman, Next Home, Decathlon, and BHS-British Home Store (opened in December 2010).

Located at 54.6257, -5.8591 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Belfast, Shopping centres in Northern Ireland, Visitor attractions in Belfast, Holywood

Holywood Priory

A monastery was founded by St Laiseran before 640 on the site of the present ruins of the medieval Old Priory at the junction of High Street, Victoria Road and the Old Bangor Road in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland.

Located at 54.6431, -5.83126 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in County Down, Christian monasteries in Northern Ireland, Christian monasteries established in the 7th century, Franciscan monasteries in Northern Ireland, Augustinian monasteries in Northern Ireland, Religion in County Down, Holywood, Archaeological sites in County Down, 1541 disestablishments

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Хоулиуд, Ard Mhic Nasca, הוליווד, Холивуд, 霍利伍德