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Crawfordsburn
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Crawfordsburn is is a
small village in County Down, situated between Bangor and Hollywood.
Crawfordsburn was promoted as a Victorian tourist attraction,
particularly for those visitors using the railway to nearby Helens
Bay.
Today this quaint village still attracts a lot of visitors.
Crawfordsburn originated in the 17th century as a small settlement
on an important routeway along north Down. It has retained elements
of its 17th century history along its Main Street including the
coaching inn. Crawfordsburn was promoted as a Victorian tourist
attraction, particularly for those visitors using the railway to
nearby Helens Bay.
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn has been in existence since 1614 and is
the oldest hotel in Ireland. There is evidence that substantial
additions were made in the middle of the 18th century. The inn is
said to have been frequented by famous travellers through the
centuries, including CS Lewis.
Crawfordsburn Country Park, on the southern shores of Belfast Lough,
features 3.5km of coastline and the two best beaches in the Belfast
area. The Park also includes Grey Point Fort, a coastal battery and
gun emplacement dating from the early 20th century and updated
during the Second World War.
Throughout the seasons there are organised guided walks, giving you
a close-up view of different aspects of the park’s rich flora and
fauna, from birds and butterflies to mammals and mushrooms. |
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