Balmoral in Northern Ireland
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Lagan Valley

Lagan Valley is an area of Northern Ireland between Belfast and Lisburn. The Lagan is a famous river that flows into Belfast Lough. For a section, the river forms part of the border between the counties of Antrim and Down. It has a number of interesting features including a towpath which runs alongside the River Lagan. The towpath is popular with walkers, runners, cyclists, dog owners etc. It is a very scenic and peaceful area and is ideal for walking, cycling etc.

Located at 54.5356, -5.97889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Northern Ireland, Valleys of Northern Ireland, Protected areas established in 1965, Protected areas of County Antrim

Giant's Ring

The Giant's Ring is a henge monument at Ballynahatty, near Shaw's Bridge, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was originally preserved by Viscount Dungannon. The site is a State Care Historic Monument and has ASAI (Area of Significant Archaeological Interest) status.

Located at 54.5403, -5.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in County Antrim, Geography of Belfast, Visitor attractions in County Antrim, Megalithic monuments in Europe

Public Record Office of Northern Ireland

The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland is situated in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a division within the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL). The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland is distinguished from other archival institutions in the United Kingdom by its unique combination of private and official records. The Record Office is not the Northern Ireland equivalent or imitation of any Great Britain or Republic of Ireland archival institution.

Located at 54.5663, -5.95897 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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History of Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Executive, Archives in Northern Ireland, Organisations based in Northern Ireland, Culture in Belfast, Irish genealogy

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park

The Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is a park in South Belfast, Northern Ireland, covering almost 130 acres and is accessible from the Upper Malone Road. It includes meadows, woodland, riverside fields, formal Rose gardens, a walled garden and a Japanese garden, as well as a children's playground, coffee shop, an orienteering course and many walks. It is owned and maintained by Belfast City Council's Parks and Amenities Section.

Located at 54.541, -5.98 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gardens in Northern Ireland, Parks and gardens in Belfast, Japanese gardens, Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest

1999 IAAF World Cross Country Championships

The 27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held 27-28 March 1999 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Located at 54.55, -5.96667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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IAAF World Cross Country Championships, 1999 in Northern Ireland sport, 1999 in athletics (track and field), Sport in Belfast, Sports festivals hosted in Northern Ireland, Athletics in Northern Ireland

King's Hall, Belfast

The King's Hall Complex is a multi-purpose venue located on the Lisburn Road, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the largest exhibition venue in Northern Ireland and prior to the completion of the Odyssey and the Waterfront Hall, was the only large concert venue in Northern Ireland. It hosts the Balmoral Show, an annual agricultural show, as well as concerts and sporting events.

Located at 54.567, -5.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Belfast, Indoor arenas in Northern Ireland, Music venues in Northern Ireland, Buildings and structures celebrating the third millennium, Concert halls in Northern Ireland, Grade B1 listed buildings

Ballynahatty, County Down

Ballynahatty is small village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the southern edge of Belfast. It contains the Giants Ring, a henge monument, consisting of a circular enclosure, 200m in diameter, surrounded with a 4m high earthwork bank with five entrances, and a small neolithic passage grave slightly off-centre. Giant's Ring is a State Care Historic Monument at grid ref: J3272 6770. Ballynahatty is also a townland, in the parish of Drumragh, County Tyrone.

Located at 54.5422, -5.95667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Villages in County Down, Townlands of County Down

Balmoral Golf Club

Balmoral Golf Club is located on Lisburn Road, Belfast, just three miles south of the city centre. It is an 18-hole course with a par of 69. Founded in 1914, the course is set in the suburbs of south Belfast. Although comparatively flat in nature this course has been laid out with a range of strategically placed trees. Balmoral has had a long association with the legendary Fred Daly, the first Irishman to win the Open Championship, in 1947. The club has also had four Ryder Cup representatives.

Located at 54.5647, -5.97111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Golf clubs and courses in Northern Ireland, Sport in Belfast

Balmoral (District Electoral Area)

Balmoral is the most southern of nine district electoral areas (DEA) in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The district elects six members to Belfast City Council and contains the wards of Blackstaff; Finaghy; Malone; Musgrave; Upper Malone and Windsor. Balmoral, along with neighbouring Laganbank, forms the greater part of the Belfast South constituencies for the Northern Ireland Assembly and UK Parliament.

Located at 54.567, -5.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Electoral wards of Belfast