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Local government district · Northern Ireland

Lisburn and Castlereagh

Discover Lisburn and Castlereagh through linen heritage, cultural venues, the Lagan corridor and the landscapes around Hillsborough and Moira.

Quick facts

Type of place
Local government district
Nation
Northern Ireland
Official identifier
gss:N09000007

Overview

Lisburn and Castlereagh is a local government district in Northern Ireland, combining an urban centre with villages and countryside. Lisburn’s textile history is one strand of its identity. Parks, gardens and cultural venues provide other examples across the wider district.

Lisburn and Castlereagh is a local government district in Northern Ireland.

Population and demographics

Population
152,367 people

Figures for . NISRA MYE25 Northern Ireland and LGD2014 administrative areas.

Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency · nisra-mid-2025 · Flat!F436. Released 24 September 2026.

Open Government Licence v3.0 · Source: NISRA. Website: https://www.nisra.gov.uk. Crown copyright; Open Government Licence v3.0.

Textile history, culture and green spaces

The Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum explores the city’s textile past. Lisburn’s cultural venues also include the R-Space Gallery and ISLAND Arts Centre. These institutions introduce both industrial heritage and other cultural activity. The Lagan Canal runs through Lagan Valley Regional Park, while Moira Demesne provides open parkland. Hillsborough Forest has a lake, and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens is a working royal residence in a historic village. These settings show why the district’s landscapes extend beyond Lisburn city alone.

Sources

  1. Things to do in Lisburn & Castlereagh — Visit Lisburn and Castlereagh. The Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum explores the city's textile past. (Get Outdoors; Culture, Heritage & History). Accessed 2026-09-28.

  2. ONS local authority districts December 2025

    Office for National Statistics · lad-december-2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0 Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025.