Moira is a large Georgian village in County Down and one of the most colourful in the country. Situated close to Lurgan and the M1, just a few miles west of Lisburn, Moira is famed for its riotous floral displays and has won many "in bloom" competitions, even reaching the European finals of the Entente Florale. Besides the vividly spectacular flowerbeds, shrubs, trees and hanging baskets that adorn the village and the old Rawdon Demesne, Moira has another big attraction up its sleeve - and that's sausages. The art of sausage-making is a local speciality, and visitors may buy the celebrated bangers to take home, or taste them served with champ - mash with spring onions and butter - at the village eateries before a wander round the antique shops and art gallery, or a stroll along the picturesque banks of the Lagan Canal. Moira's charm is compounded by courtyards, archways and historic buildings. From the 18th Century there survive black-stone houses, a parish church and a thatched yeoman's cottage. The railway station-house, dating from 1841, is the oldest station building in Northern Ireland. Finally, Moira holds a village festival every year, with the Annual National Countrysports Fair forming the centrepiece.
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Places to Stay near Moira
Bridge House (1.06 miles)
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Superbly presented and luxuriously furnished, this attractive cottage stands in an acre of enclosed gardens in the National Forest and 3 miles from Ashby's famous castle and ... More
Robin Hood Hotel (1.60 miles)
The Royal Hotel (2.30 miles)
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The Royal Hotel is steeped in history and has long been established as one of the best places to stay ... More
Queens Head Hotel (The) (2.51 miles)
This 17th-century coaching inn is located on Ashby's main high street. Family run, it offers home-cooked English food and a lively weekend nightclub. The Queen's Head Hotel is close to all the ... More
Bulls Head (2.86 miles)
Champneys Springs (3.02 miles)
Premier Inn Ashby de la Zouch (3.18 miles)
The Mill Wheel (3.30 miles)
The Mill Wheel is definitely a ´hot top tip´ and worth a visit. The accommodation is newly renovated and nestled in a classic rustic Derbyshire village, a superb location just ... More
Bretby Hotel & Conference Centre (3.97 miles)
Our 39 en-suite bedrooms are beautifully presented and spacious with open views to field and woodland.All are equipped with television, hospitality tray, complimentary toiletries and free Wi-Fi internet access. Services ... More
Premier Inn Burton on Trent East (4.26 miles)
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