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Eikon Exhibition Centre
Prince Harry and Ms Markel attend ‘Amazing The Space’ event (26097779277).jpg
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit the centre in March 2018
Location Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Coordinates 54°29′15″N 6°06′23″W / 54.4876°N 6.1065°W / 54.4876; -6.1065
Opened September 2015
Expanded 2018
Enclosed space
 • Exhibit hall floor 10,600 m2 (114,000 sq ft)
Parking 4,000 spaces

The Eikon Exhibition Centre in an events venue at Balmoral Park, Lisburn, Northern Ireland. The name comes from the Greek word "eikon" (English: image).

History

The centre, which was developed by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, opened in September 2015. It was significantly expanded with the completion of the Dr E F Logan Hall in spring 2018.

As of April 2020, the centre is being considered as a location for one of the NHS COVID-19 critical care hospitals.

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