Portadown

Travel Guide
Portadownsits on the banks of the Rive Bann, just 23 miles southwest of Belfast, thecapital of NorthernIreland. It has been a major town since the Victorian era,when the railway arrived and it earned the nickname ‘the hub of the north’thanks to its links with the rest of the island. For modern visitors it offersthe chance to soak up a traditionally warm Irish welcome, sample some localshopping and explore the surrounding countryside.

Shopping inPortadown

The shopping on offer in Portadown runs the gamutfrom traditional high street outlets to modern shopping facilities. The threemalls in Portadown- the High Street Mall, the Meadows and Magowan West - and the fact that thetown as a whole boasts no less than 320 traders means that visitors are boundto find gifts or souvenirs to take back home.

Getting AwayFrom it All

For a break from the hustle and bustle of shoppinghead for Edenvilla Park, an oasis of green in the centre of Portadown where kids canexplore, let off some steam and play on the swings, slides and roundabouts.  Accompanying grownups, meanwhile, are morelikely to enjoy the tranquillity of the Secret Garden which is tucked awaybehind the playground and never seems to get crowded, even on the warmest summerdays.

Nature inPortadown

If you wish to travel a little further andexperience nature at its most impressive, then visit the largest lake inBritain and Ireland, LoughNeagh, which is just 13 miles away. The sheer size of the lake – it contains800 billion gallons of water – is striking enough in its own right, but it alsooffers tranquillity, natural diversity in the shape of animals, plants andbirds, and the chance to enjoy a range of activities. From cycling along thetrail around the lake to angling or taking a boat out to one of the secludedislands, visitors are never short of things to see and do.

History inPortadown

One of the most historically noteworthy sites in Portadown isMoneypenny’s Lock, which sits by a once busy canal which was allowed to becomederelict and overgrown until recently being restored.  Strolling along the picturesque canal path,past the anglers and cyclists, will bring you to the restored 18th centurylockkeepers’ cottage and stables, offering a fascinating glimpse of the waylife in Portadownused to be lived.

Another indication of the rich and colourfulhistory of the town is the fact that many of the streets are known, to thelocals, by inventive nicknames rather than their official titles. So it is thatObin Street is referred to as The Tunnel, whilst Armagh Road has been given thesomewhat concerning moniker ‘Rheumatism Row’.

Eating Out

Fans of gastronomy are well catered for by therange of restaurants available in Portadown centre, with the cuisine on offer rangingfrom Indian and Cantonese to seasonal British dishes and top of the rangeEuropean cuisine.

Flights from around the UK and Europe land atBelfast International Airport, which is just 17 miles from Portadown, andaccommodation in the city encompasses luxury hotels and less expensive butwelcoming bed and breakfasts. Wherever you stay, your abiding memory is likelyto be the warmth of the welcome.

Seagoe Hotel
Seagoe Hotel
4 out of 5
22 Upper Church Lane, County Armagh, Craigavon, Northern Ireland
The price is S$266 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
S$266
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Craigavon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (169 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 4 Jan,2025

Seagoe Hotel
Bannview Bed & Breakfast
Bannview Bed & Breakfast
3 out of 5
60 Portmore Street, Craigavon, Northern Ireland
The price is S$193 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
S$193
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Craigavon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (153 reviews)
Excellent staff, service & rooms.
"Excellent. Great comfy rooms, nice and quiet. Service is top notch. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Can't praise them enough for their outstanding hospitality. Breakfast is great. Location is great, amenities like Tesco, McDonalds are literally opposite. Town is just a couple of minutes ..."

Reviewed on 7 Dec,2024

Bannview Bed & Breakfast
VIP Church Street Apartments
VIP Church Street Apartments
3 out of 5
51 Church Street, Craigavon, Northern Ireland
The price is S$263 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
S$263
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Craigavon. Enjoy free breakfast. Popular attractions Treasure Trails and Moneypenny's Lock are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"The apartment was way beyond our expectations. Excellent friendly communication throughout. Lots of personal touches provided by the owner. Would fully recommend stopping here if you are visiting Portadown. 10/10"

Reviewed on 15 May,2024

VIP Church Street Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
VIP Church Street Apartments
VIP Church Street Apartments
3 out of 5
51 Church Street, Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Craigavon. Enjoy free breakfast. Popular attractions Treasure Trails and Moneypenny's Lock are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"The apartment was way beyond our expectations. Excellent friendly communication throughout. Lots of personal touches provided by the owner. Would fully recommend stopping here if you are visiting Portadown. 10/10"

Reviewed on 15 May,2024

VIP Church Street Apartments
Godfrey Mews
Godfrey Mews
3.5 out of 5
Godfrey Mews, 2a Monaghan Street, Newry, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Newry. Enjoy parking (surcharge), an in-room coffeemaker, and a computer station. Popular attractions Narrow Water Castle ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"We had a problem accessing the security key numbers - x2 - necessary to get into the property. Hotels.com app failed and both tel calls and emails to the owner failed for over 2 hours. Finally got access. Will probably mean that I won’t stay in accommodation that doesn’t have a front desk in future. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sep,2024

Godfrey Mews
Brookhall Cottages
Brookhall Cottages
3.5 out of 5
86 Ballinderry Road, Magheragall, Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Lisburn. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and conference space. Popular attractions Lisburn Leisure Park and Irish Linen Centre ...
8.4/10 Very good! (13 reviews)
Family holiday
"Lovely cottage with fields, birds and a donkey. The location is far enough out of town to give you country experience but close enough for convenience to shopping and major routes. The cottage was clean with all the amenities."

Reviewed on 2 Jan,2025

Brookhall Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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