A settlement in northern County Armagh, Northern Ireland, Craigavon lies just a few miles southwest of Belfast. Craigavon was named after the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon.

By the early 1980s, Craigavon had developed into a significant economic growth center outside of Belfast. As of 2011, the population of Craigavon has reached 64,000.

History

The Craigavon Development Commission was established in 1965 to build the "new city" following the plans created by Sir Robert Matthew, who proposed the creation of Northern Ireland's first new city. This idea was never implemented, but in 1973, Craigavon Borough Council was formed to incorporate the towns of Lurgan and Portadown and Brownlow/Central Craigavon and several rural communities on the banks of the South Lough Neagh.

The idea for a new settlement was on a basis on projections predicting population increases over the following decades, which would necessitate significant housing development.

A beautiful thriving community

The town of Craigavon was intended to be a very family-friendly zone with play areas placed strategically throughout the residential zones. There was an emphasis on providing greenery and bike routes in the housing estates. The new town of Craigavon was also provided with several civic amenities, including a leisure center, library, shopping center, large park with artificial lakes, playing fields, and many more!

It's been called one of the most charming cities in Northern Ireland, and it's easy to see why. You won't run out of things to do in Craigavon from major tourist attractions to entertaining activities.

The top destinations include Oxford Island Nature Reserve, Edenmore Golf and Country Club, Lough Neagh Discovery and Conference Centre, and Northern Ireland’s most beautiful urban park, Lurgan Park.

Climate

The best period to visit Craigavon for fun activities is between late June and late August.

The summers in Craigavon are cool, and the winters are long, bitterly cold, wet, and windy. The temperature varies widely throughout the year, ranging from 35°F to 67°F and rarely dipping below 27°F or exceeding 74°F for a year.

The warm season is from June to September, while the cool season is from November to March, with the coldest month being January.

Are you looking for the best electrician near you?

Changing weather means that your home or business establishment is going to need electrical services at some point. Fortunately, we, at Electrician Belfast Pro, offer all kinds of electrical services in Craigavon. And providing high-quality electrical services is what we do best!

From electrical installations to electrical repairs, no task is too big or small for us. We are fully licensed electrical contractors qualified to work in any type of building, whether commercial or residential.

What's more, we’re also available at all hours for emergency electrical repairs. We don't just offer electrical services, we offer electrical services at the highest quality.

Contact Electrician Belfast Pro today at 028-9694-3113. We're located at #103 A, Apt. 104, Margarita Plaza, 81 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8FF, but we don't currently offer on-site services so please don't visit us.

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