Lisburn
Lisburn is a city in Northern Ireland. It is southwest of Belfast, on the River Lagan, which forms the boundary between County Antrim and County Down. Lisburn is a regional centre for life, work and leisure with a dynamic people looking forward together with confidence. Lisburn City is Northern Ireland’s newest City, having been awarded the accolade during the Queen’s Jubilee Year. Set in the beautiful Lagan Valley the area covers 174 square miles of contrasting scenery from the gentle drumlins of the open countryside to its many picturesque towns and villages.
The City centre still retains many architectural buildings and streets dating from the 18th century but it is also a lively bustling modern city.As the rest of the British Isles, Lisburn experiences a maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters.

The new multi-functional Lagan Valley Island, on the banks of the River Lagan, identifies Lisburn as a leading centre for arts and culture. The Island Arts Centre (t. 9250 9254) provides locals and visitors with a shiny, state-of-the-art cultural and entertainment centre sadly missing for so many years.Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum is based in Lisburn’s oldest building, the 17th Century Market House, in the centre of the City. It brings to life the history of the Irish Linen Industry and its importance to Lisburn. Castle Gardens is the most historically significant open space in Lisburn. It was once the site of Lisburn Castle, a 17th Century fortified manor house built by the Conway family, the landlords of Lisburn. Moira Village is a beautiful rural village, a Georgian architectural masterpiece and a record-breaking winner of ‘Britain in Bloom’ Awards.

The Economic Development Unit in Lisburn City Council seeks to develop local economy through creating opportunity, supporting local businesses and encouraging new investment. From firm foundations of invention and a world-renowned linen industry, Lisburn has developed a unique spirit of enterprise that has stimulated major investment from both home grown and international business. Lisburn City has the highest inward investment outside Belfast, the only designated regional out-of-town shopping centre at Sprucefield and the lowest unemployment rates. Lisburn's rapidly expanding population enjoys a high standard of living, excellent housing provision, as well as the very best education and health services. These complement its unrivalled sports and recreational facilities and retail provision. Retail in Lisburn is the number one sector in the Lisburn economy and provides the city with 23% of its jobs. Essentially, the city deserves to be considered as a ‘retail hub’ alongside Belfast, Ballymena and others. There are a number of large shopping centres in the city such as Sprucefield which contains stores such as M&S, Currys, Argos and Sainsburys. Manufacturing in Lisburn is the second biggest sector in Lisburn and provides 17% of all available employment. The city’s industrial base depends on tobacco products, rubber and plastic goods and the manufacture of food & beverages. Some of the most important companies in this sector include Coca-Cola, Corus Steel and Lagan Valley Steel.

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Last Updated: 14 January 2013
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