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  1. A woman and child having a pretend sword fight in the room at the top of the castle keep with the sun beaming through the window behind.
    Get ready to step back in time at Carrickfergus Castle, an incredible Norman castle nestled in the charming seaside town of Carrickfergus, County Antrim, right on the shores of Belfast Lough. This place isn't just old—it's legendary!
    1. painting watercolour interior decor artist Irish art contemporary art workshops experience Ireland studio
      Artist Audrey Kyle works from a converted barn called Gobbins Studio Économusée, nestled on top of the Gobbins Cliffs on a working family farm. She displays her original unique watercolour paintings, cards and prints in her studio/gallery and runs watercolour experience workshops.
      1. Interior of Lighthouse Yarns with lots of wool displays and people at the crafting table
        Located in delightful Whitehead, on the Causeway Coastal route, you'll find an emporium of woolly loveliness at Lighthouse Yarns with designer yarns, notions and inspirational patterns for every occasion, as well as textile supplies and crafts.
        1. Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
          Follow the winding road down to reach this hidden gem. With its picture-book perfect stone harbour and tiny beach, Portmuck Harbour is a lovely place to while away the afternoon. See the stunning North Antrim coastline receding into the distance and the marine traffic bound for Belfast port.
          1. Aerial view of Blackhead Coastal Path and Lighthouse with surrounding countryside
            Once the guardian of Belfast's glory days of shipping, Blackhead guided many great ships on their journey, none more than the famous Titanic. Perched on the edge of a cliff, Blackhead offers a wild, windswept retreat with a difference.
          2. A family of four standing on the platform talking to the driver of a blue steam train
            The new Whitehead Railway Museum will take visitors on a journey through time - see the large stock fully restored heritage Irish railway steam and diesel locomotives, vintage carriages coupled with state of the art interactive touch displays.
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          3. Local seafood, cheese, coffee and everything else made from scratch are available at this coastal restaurant in Whitehead. Only 10 minute drive from The Gobbins, Carrickfergus Castle. Beside the sea with summer promenade seating. (Seasonal opening)
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            Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
            LocationWhitehead

            A short and delightful circular walk from the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead, around the…

            Angling @ North Woodburn Reservoir (Carrick Dams)
            LocationCarrickfergus

            Anglers must use the official entrances and on no account trespass on adjoining lands or park their…

            Swifts Forge
            LocationIslandmagee

            Swifts Forge in Islandmagee offers a range of blacksmithing classes to create something special,…

            Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
            LocationIslandmagee

            Popular award winning rural beach positioned in a delightful sandy bay, at the northern tip of…

            Photograph of Whitehead Centre on opening day. Coloured bunting is across the front of the building.
            LocationWhitehead

            Whitehead Centre provides a tourism hub for information about what is going on locally and how to…

            painting watercolour interior decor artist Irish art contemporary art workshops experience Ireland studio
            LocationIslandmagee

            Artist Audrey Kyle works from a converted barn called Gobbins Studio Économusée, nestled on top of…

            Whiteharbour Marina - old limestone harbour with boats
            LocationWhitehead

            Discover Whiteharbour, a historic limestone Harbour/Marina nestled on the outskirts of Whitehead…

            Whitehead Golf Club
            LocationWhitehead

            The club boasts a challenging but fair 18 hole course coupled with excellent clubhouse facilities.…

            A family of four standing on the platform talking to the driver of a blue steam train
            LocationWhitehead

            The new Whitehead Railway Museum will take visitors on a journey through time - see the large stock…

            Whitehead seafront houses
            LocationWhitehead

            A self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts on foot in Whitehead. A self guided murder…

            Larne Golf Club
            LocationIslandmagee

            Located between the towns of Whitehead and Larne on the Causeway Coastal Route, Islandmagee offers…

            Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
            LocationWhitehead

            A short and delightful coastal path from the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead to Blackhead's…

            Portmuck Walk

            Tranquil harbour and dramatic coastal walk

            Victoriana Flower School
            LocationLarne

            Learn the art of flower arranging with exquisite florist Kim Davies at Victoriana Flower School,…

            Skernaghan Point Walk
            LocationIslandmagee

            This is a path that goes over a variety of uneven terrain including a grassy field and a rocky…

            The Giant of Drums experience with Bellahill Culture & Cuisine
            LocationBallycarry

            Let your heart beat to the sound of the Lambeg Drum as you become immersed in its large role within…

            The Lighthouse Bistro Supper Club & Cookery School
            LocationWhitehead

            Lighthouse Bistro Supper Club and Cookery School in Whitehead offers unique experiences like supper…

            Bentra Golf Course
            LocationWhitehead

            A well-matured 9 hole course, Bentra is designed with the experienced golfer and novice in mind.…

            Whitehead Diamond Jubilee Wood Walk
            LocationWhitehead

            A delightful short walk through recently planted woodland

            Templecorran Church and Graveyard
            LocationBallycarry

            Discover magnificent views and Ulster Scots heritage in Templecorran graveyard, Ballycarry.

            A view of the tubular bridge with flowers on the rock face and the ocean beyond.
            LocationIslandmagee

            On the thrilling Gobbins Experience, nature isn’t content to just sit back and be admired. It…

            Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
            LocationIslandmagee

            Follow the winding road down to reach this hidden gem. With its picture-book perfect stone harbour…

            E-Bike Hire (Whitehead)
            LocationWhitehead

            Explore the spectacular coastal scenery of Whitehead and Islandmagee by e-bike. Take a spin around…

            Silver stacking rings
            LocationIslandmagee

            Gobbins Crafts Workshop in Islandmagee offers classes in jewellery making. Create a unique piece of…

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            Coastal Coffee
            LocationWhitehead

            Coastal Coffee is a friendly café based near the railway station in Whitehead and renowned for…

            Whitehead Golf Club Restaurant
            LocationWhitehead

            Situated on Muldersleigh Hill, on the outskirts of Whitehead, Whitehead Golf Club restaurant offers…

            The Marine Bar Whitehead
            LocationWhitehead

            A hidden cosy pub, located near the Whitehead promenade and train station on the Causeway Coastal…

            White exterior of Shores. Whitehead with windows facing onto Whitehead promenade.
            LocationWhitehead

            Shores offers a serene seaside setting on the Whitehead Promenade on the Causeway Coastal Route. …

            Building exterior of the red brick Bank House Cafe
            LocationWhitehead

            The Bank House café and gift shop is a lively, warm, inviting destination, specialising in good,…

            The Lighthouse Bistro
            LocationWhitehead

            Local seafood, cheese, coffee and everything else made from scratch are available at this coastal…

            Exterior of Greedy Gannet
            LocationIslandmagee

            Set in the heart of Islandmagee and within the world class Gobbins Visitor Centre, The Greedy…

            The Whitecliff Inn
            LocationWhitehead

            A popular pub and restaurant in the coastal town of Whitehead, offering a welcoming and friendly…

            The Fuzzy Beak Restaurant
            LocationWhitehead

            The Fuzzy Beak is located in the picturesque town of Whitehead and only a stone's throw away from…

            Millar's Bar Ballycarry
            LocationBallycarry

            Established in 1754, Millar's Bar in Ballycarry offers traditional fare and refreshing drinks in an…

            Kings Road Coffee Shop
            LocationWhitehead

            Kings Road: Charming, historic café in Whitehead. Cosy atmosphere, dog-friendly with an outside…

            Large windows with FARO branding and green signage - Exterior shop frontage of Faro Cafe & Pizzeria at Halloween
            LocationWhitehead

            Embark on a culinary journey at FARO Café & Pizzeria , close to Whitehead Railway Station on the…

            Family of 3 children and 2 adults sitting eating and drinking tea around a wooden dining table in the railway musuem cafe
            LocationWhitehead

            Step into nostalgia at the Cups & Carriages Tea Room in Whitehead Railway Museum on the Causeway…

            White cottage style exterior of Weavers Cafe in Ballycarry
            LocationBallycarry

            Weaver's Café in Ballycarry offers hearty meals, drinks, and treats in a warm, friendly atmosphere…

            Other places to stay near The Gobbins

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            Lilyscape at Whitehead
            LocationCarrickfergus

            Situated in pretty Whitehead our one bedroom apartment is the perfect base for your stay in…

            Browns Bay Beach Location
            LocationIslandmagee

            This charming detached holiday bungalow nestles in a picturesque sandy cove better known as Browns…

            Altahammond Farm - Bed & Breakfast
            LocationWhitehead

            Altahammond House, located on the Causeway Coastal Route, occupies an elevated, south-facing…

            North Irish Lodge - Leahy's Loft
            LocationLarne

            Escape to Leahy's Loft at North Irish Lodge, a delightful retreat for up to 4 adults along Northern…

            Seaview Cottage on the Island
            LocationLarne

            Seaview Cottage is situated on the beautiful peninsula of Islandmagee located at the start of the…

            Kings Parlour
            LocationCarrickfergus

            With wonderful walks along the coast. We have everything you need to enjoy a relaxing break. Our…

            Blackhead Cutter
            LocationCarrickfergus

            Once the guardian of Belfast's glory days of shipping, Blackhead guided many great ships on their…

            White exterior of Sergeants House with old style blue police box as feature in garden
            LocationWhitehead

            The Sergeants House built in 1901 in a conservation area in Whitehead.

            Cloghfin Cottage. Irish cottage self catering accommodation in Northern Ireland.
            LocationIslandmagee

            Cloghfin Cottage is a cute self-catering irish cottage style holiday home in a pretty rural…

            Image 1 - Birds eye of apartment and balcony attached to main house.
            LocationBallycarry

            Countryside Apartment at the gateway to the Antrim Coast - Extremely private and beautifully…

            Altahammond Farm - Self Catering
            LocationWhitehead

            Located on the Causeway Coastal Route, occuping an elevated south-facing position, the…

            Complimentary box of snacks / breakfast
            LocationLarne

            We have 6 luxury ensuite pods boasting their own private hot tub and equipped with a double bed, a…

            Loughside Farm self catering
            LocationCarrickfergus

            Situated only 1 mile from the exhilarating and dramatic Gobbins Cliff Path and at the Gateway to…

            Gobbins Cliff
            LocationLarne

            Gobbins Cliff is a Bread & Breakfast (“Airbnb” style) located on the famous Antrim Coast, offering…

            St Ronans & The Stables
            LocationLarne

            St Ronans beatuiful self-catering accommodation on the Coastal Route to "The Glens of Antrim" hosts…

            The Studios at Millar’s Bar
            LocationCarrickfergus

            The Studios are above our family run Bar in the sleepy, history steeped village of Ballycarry.…

            Drumgart Cottage
            LocationCarrickfergus

            Situated on the grounds of Drumgart Farmhouse B&B, this newly built two bedroom cottage is within…

            Whitehead Aire de Service (Bentra Golf Course)
            LocationWhitehead

            A motorhome service provision point exists in the car park within Bentra Golf Course, Whitehead.

            Aerial view of Blackhead Coastal Path and Lighthouse with surrounding countryside
            LocationCarrickfergus

            Once the guardian of Belfast's glory days of shipping, Blackhead guided many great ships on their…

            Leafield House
            LocationBallycarry

            Leafield house is situated in 23 acres of wooded hillside. Within walking distance to the train for…

            Blackhead Lightkeepers Houses - Unit 2
            LocationCarrickfergus

            Once the guardian of Belfast's glory days of shipping, Blackhead guided many great ships on their…

            Outside view of the pink cottage with trellis porch
            LocationWhitehead

            The boutique upstairs suite of The Pink Cottage is tranquil and cosy with a traditional vintage…

            Temple-Effin Self Catering Holiday Cottage
            LocationWhitehead

            Temple-Effin Cottage is settled within a cobblestone courtyard with 3 other terraced cottages.…

            North Irish Lodge - Brennan's Barn
            LocationLarne

            Escape to Brennan's Barn at North Irish Lodge, a delightful retreat for up to 5 adults along…

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