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Suburban town in Northern Ireland
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Dunmurry is a town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. While it is not particularly touristy, there is a selection of things to do and can be a good place to stop for a laid back day of a trip. It is located in between the cities of Lisburn and Belfast. Travelling through the town is necessary in almost all circumstances if you want to get from Belfast to Lisburn or vice versa.
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Cloona House is a historic house in the Poleglass area of Dunmurry. It was once inhabited by writer and explorer Beatrice Grimshaw. The building is used as the meeting place of a Community Partnership so going inside is restricted. Viewing from the outside is allowed.
While the most famous mural may be in Belfast, there is another in the Twinbrook estate, birthplace of Bobby Sands.
Within walking distance of the mural, Bobby Sands Corner is a more unique take on Republician street art, being a framed picture. Note that the frame is on a private household.
Memorial in Twinbrook.
Forest walk that stretches into the Black Mountain.
A set of abandoned buildings. They are likely to date back to the early 1900s or 1800s.
Park and playground with the "Leap of Faith" monument.
Ziplines over Colin Glen Forest.
4-star restaurant inside a hotel.
Fish, chips and ice cream takeaway.
Mexican takeaway or sit-in restaurant.
Campsite on the hills of Dunmurry.
The only hotel in Dunmurry. Small hotel, with a restaurant and bar.
Shopping centre with a supermarket and pharmacy.
Outdoor shopping centre with Tescos supermarket, a pharmacy and places to eat.
By bus
Translink offers multiple bus services to Dunmurry. The areas main transport hub is the Colin Connect, which has a stop for Belfasts' Glider service.
By car
Stewartstown Road leads into western Dunmurry, and the M1 leads into Eastern Dunmurry
Most of Dunmurry is easily accessible by foot, but there is a regular Translink bus service
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