Moira and the surrounding area Guidebook
Local village - Moira
The closest village to the house is Moira. Moira is great for finding most things including a small supermarket, pubs, cafes, petrol stations and a park. You can drive to Moira in 5 minutes or walk in 20-25 minutes. Although it isn't the most scenic of walks, there is a sidewalk the whole way.
Great for a nice meal, a bit more upmarket so portion sizes may be on the small side.
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Wine and Brine
59 Main StGreat for a nice meal, a bit more upmarket so portion sizes may be on the small side.
The Fine Coffee Co.
70 Main StGood for brunch or a coffee, they also have great brownies
Great for a short walk and there is a children's play park.
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Moira Demesne
31 Main StGreat for a short walk and there is a children's play park.
The StillHouse Moira
61 Main StGreat spot for a pint or some pub grub.
Clenaghans
48 Soldierstown RdGreat restaurant just a little bit outside Moira. One of our favourite places to eat.
A lovely little coffee shop that does brunch and sandwiches. They also do takeaway which is great if you are heading away for the day.
The Fat Gherkin
57 Main StreetA lovely little coffee shop that does brunch and sandwiches. They also do takeaway which is great if you are heading away for the day.
Belfast
Belfast is just a short 20 minute drive from Little Fairfields. You can also get there by bus or train (there is a bus stop at the end of the lane and a train station in Moira) . Belfast is a must visit for sight seeing, eating, drinking and shopping.
Great restaurant, you will need to book in advance.
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The Muddlers Club Restaurant
1 Warehouse LaneGreat restaurant, you will need to book in advance.
Great for shopping and there is a dome with a great view of Belfast. There is also plenty of restaurants and a cinema
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Victoria Square Shopping Centre
Victoria SquareGreat for shopping and there is a dome with a great view of Belfast. There is also plenty of restaurants and a cinema
Great for a coffee throughout the day and drinks by night. There is also a beer garden!
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The National Grande Cafe
62 High StGreat for a coffee throughout the day and drinks by night. There is also a beer garden!
The Observatory Bar on the 23rd floor has great views of belfast. Drinks are a tad expensive but great experience, even just for 1 drink.
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Grand Central Hotel Belfast
9-15 Bedford StThe Observatory Bar on the 23rd floor has great views of belfast. Drinks are a tad expensive but great experience, even just for 1 drink.
You can book a tour or go for food - you need to book in advance. There is a plany park in the grounds which is great for kids.
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Stormont
You can book a tour or go for food - you need to book in advance. There is a plany park in the grounds which is great for kids.
Great dining experience. Set menu and you will have to book in advance
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Six By Nico Belfast
23 - 31 Waring StGreat dining experience. Set menu and you will have to book in advance
The North Coast
If you are in Northern Ireland for a few days, it is definitely worth a trip to the North coast. If you are driving there is a beautiful coastal route drive. There are some stunning beaches and you have to get fish & chips.
Old Bushmills Distillery
2 Distillery RdThe best Irish Whiskey and a great day out!
Old ruins which are worth stopping at on your way to the North Coast.
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Dunluce Castle
87 Dunluce RdOld ruins which are worth stopping at on your way to the North Coast.
Great beach that you can drive onto (you do have to pay) but it is worth it as you can barbecue on the beach.
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Portstewart Strand
Great beach that you can drive onto (you do have to pay) but it is worth it as you can barbecue on the beach.
Newcastle
Stunning coastal town with the Mourne Mountains and the seaside!
This is great for coffee and dessert! Our favourite is the Mix In - especially with the Poor Bear ice cream!
Cafe Mauds
106 Main StThis is great for coffee and dessert! Our favourite is the Mix In - especially with the Poor Bear ice cream!
Great for any keen walkers! You can park in Newcastle and go to the top of Slieve Donard, the highest peak in Northern Ireland. Gets a little icy and windy in the winter.
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Mourne Mountains
Moyad RoadGreat for any keen walkers! You can park in Newcastle and go to the top of Slieve Donard, the highest peak in Northern Ireland. Gets a little icy and windy in the winter.
Lovely beach with the Mourn Mountains as a backdrop. There are 2 places to park - the National Trust is a paid car park and another location where you can park for free. There are toilets and a small cafe beside the National Trust car park (toilets are closed during winter months).
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Murlough Beach
Lovely beach with the Mourn Mountains as a backdrop. There are 2 places to park - the National Trust is a paid car park and another location where you can park for free. There are toilets and a small cafe beside the National Trust car park (toilets are closed during winter months).
Hillsborough
Quaint village just a 10 minute drive from Little Fairfields. Hillsborough Castle is the Queens residence in Northern Ireland. It has many nice places to eat and drink or is great for a lovely walk around Hillsborough lake.
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Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
301-303 The SquareQuaint village just a 10 minute drive from Little Fairfields. Hillsborough Castle is the Queens residence in Northern Ireland. It has many nice places to eat and drink or is great for a lovely walk around Hillsborough lake.
The Hillside
21 Main StGood for food
Tasty food - you can sit in the pub by the real fire or in the restaurant.
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The Parson's Nose
48 Lisburn StTasty food - you can sit in the pub by the real fire or in the restaurant.
Owl & Pussycat Café
4 Orchard MewsGreat for brunch or coffee
The Rusty Zip
28 Botanic AveConsejos para la ciudad
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Local Public transport
The closest village to the house is Moira. Moira is great for finding most things including a supermarket, pubs, restaurants, cafes, petrol stations and a park. You can walk to Moira from the house in 20-25 minutes. There is a sidewalk the whole way. Lisburn and Belfast are both within a short bus journey or you can go from the train station in Moira.
By Bus
The Number 51 bus stops right beside our lane. Buses run every 30 minutes
By Train
Little Fairfields is a very short taxi ride from Moira train station. You can plan your journey here: https://www.translink.co.uk
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Currency
We use British pounds but if you are visiting the South of Ireland, you will need Euros