Compare and book 5 Star hotels in Banbridge, Northern Ireland

Banbridge is a town located in County Down, Northern Ireland, on the banks of the River Bann, and within easy reach of the A1, the main route between Dublin and Belfast. Strong transport links mean that it is less than an hour away from both Belfast International Airport and George Best Belfast City Airport, making it a favoured destination for visitors from around the world.

The countryside surrounding the town of Banbridge is beautiful and varied, running from the rugged peak of Slieve Croob, which has been declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the east, to the gentle rolling fields of the Bann Valley in the west. By booking a five star hotel in Banbridge, you’ll not only be able to explore this typically Irish landscape, you’ll also be ideally placed to enjoy everything Banbridge itself has to offer.

Exploring Banbridge

The town of Banbridge has a richly historic past, having been a centre of the Irish linen trade for over 300 years. It combines this with a forward thinking and friendly attitude, meaning that the centre of the town is more than equipped to handle the demands of modern tourists. Stay in a five star hotel within easy reach of the Bridge Street and Newry Street districts and you’ll be minutes away from a comprehensive selection of shopping outlets.

The retailers on offer run the gamut from small-scale, local, independent shops, offering goods such as boutique fashion and bespoke jewellery, all the way up to the household names to be found in the Outlet Centre, a mile outside the city centre. The fact that a regular shuttle bus runs to and from the Outlet centre means you can easily combine snapping up a few high street bargains with exploring town centre sights such as Solitude Park and the distinctive Downshire Bridge, before returning to the comfort of your five star hotel room.

History in Banbridge

Banbridge is one of those places in which the history of the area is etched into the fabric of the buildings as well as the tales people tell. Historical sites within easy travelling distance of a five star hotel in Banbridge include the Thomas Ferguson Irish Linen centre, the only place in the world at which visitors can still watch the manufacture of double damask Irish linen, the choice of royalty and aristocracy since 1854.

Six miles outside the centre of Banbridge itself you’ll find the Bronte Homeland Interpretive Centre, a must-visit site for lovers of literature. The centre is located within the body of the church in which Patrick, the father of the Bronte sisters, preached his very first sermon, and chronicles the life and achievements of the Bronte family.

When to Visit Banbridge

The beauty of the surrounding countryside and warmth of the Banbridge welcome mean that it’s a destination worth travelling to at any time of the year. Visit during June, however, and you may be there just in time to witness Buskfest, an annual international busking festival and competition which attracts thousands of people. The streets, squares and parks of Banbridge play host to bands, musicians, solo artists and street performers from all over the world, sharing music and art in an impromptu manner which seems to come naturally to the country of Ireland.