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  1. Group of people walking through garden at Arthur Cottage
    Arthur Cottage, Cullybackey, is the Ancestral Home of the 21st President of the USA Chester Alan Arthur.
    1. Houses by the square in Gracehill
      Gracehill, an 18th-century Moravian settlement near Ballymena, is Northern Ireland's first UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site. Visitors can explore its preserved Georgian architecture, historic sites, and book guided tours.
      1. Slemish Market Garden, located at Ecos Nature Park, Ballymena prides itself on using traditional methods to grow seasonal fruit, vegetables and cottage garden plants onsite. Fresh produce plus transplants and potted plants are available for sale.
        1. Night time exterior of the Thatch Inn Bar & Restaurant - white building with thatched roof and lights on in the upper windows
          18th century thatched, family friendly bar and restaurant set in the award winning village of Broughshane with a great choice of menu and unique historic features.
          1. The Spa at Galgorm is a true haven of peace and tranquillity where every conceivable aspect of our guest’s journey has been taken into consideration when designing our spaces, treatments and packages.
            1. Midtown Makers Studio and Shop, is one of Northern Ireland's foremost handmade craft and gift shops, located on Church Street in Ballymena with over 70 individual artists and craft makers selling their unique and often bespoke products.
              Things to see & do near Slemish

              Highlights

              Roots Revealed
              LocationBallymena

              Based in County Antrim, Roots Revealed specialises in ancestral research within the nine Counties…

              Indoor soft play and themed custom houses for children under 7
              LocationBallymena

              Step into Honeybees Playtown, an imaginative indoor miniature "town" for children 7 and under.…

              Glass fronted entrance doors and brick exterior of IMC Cinema in Ballymena
              LocationBallymena
              Exclusive NI Tours
              LocationBroughshane

              We provide luxury XJ Jaguars and Range Rovers for bespoke tours throughout Northern Ireland or…

              Ballymena Golf Club
              LocationBroughshane

              Ballymena Golf Club, founded in 1903 near Broughshane, offers a scenic 18-hole course with views of…

              Man smiling standing in front of 4 different ice-creams.
              LocationGlarryford

              Discover the story behind the Creamery Can ice-cream located in Glarryford, en-route from Ballymena…

              The People’s Park
              LocationBallymena

              45-acre urban park in the heart of Ballymena with something to do for all the family - you can…

              ⁠Rosegift Studios - Pottery Wheel Studio
              LocationPortglenone

              Rosegift Studios in Portglenone offers pottery wheel classes, paint-your-own pottery, and canvas…

              Bannside Craft Shop, Bethlehem Abbey
              LocationPortglenone

              Our Lady of Bethlehem Abbey is a Cistercian monastery in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was…

              Ecos Nature Park
              LocationBallymena

              Ecos Nature Park is an oasis of wildlife, close to the heart of Ballymena town with 8 kilometres of…

              Miniville Play Sign featuring the words plus llustrated images of ice cream van, shop, church, house and castle.
              LocationCarrickfergus

              Discover Mini Ville, a magical play hub in Carrickfergus, where children explore themed buildings,…

              Ballymena Walking Tour
              LocationBallymena

              Join Alastair Donaghy on a guided tour of Ballymena's history, from medieval origins to 1798…

              Black metal Buttermilk Bridge Riverside Path sign with writing in yellow and image of a bridge with cow and milk maid crossing
              LocationBrougshane

              Broughshane is known as the "Garden Village of Ulster" thanks to its floral displays. Over 75,000…

              Midtown Makers Studio Craft Workshops
              LocationBallymena

              Midtown Makers Studio and Shop, is one of Northern Ireland's foremost handmade craft and gift…

              Ecos Trail Cycling Route
              LocationBroughshane Road , Ballymena

              A rural journey across the Antrim Plateau to the North Channel.

              Jenny Bristow Cookery School Experience
              LocationCullybackey

              Join Jenny for a unique cookery event at her home, nestled in the rolling green countryside outside…

              Red and Cream sign on building stating Broughshane Museum - Revolutionaries, Refugees, Royalty, Military Heroes and a Patron Saint.
              LocationBroughshane

              Housed on the top floor of Broughshane House, Broughshane House has thousands of items in its…

              Slemish Cycling Route
              LocationBallymena

              Scenic countryside circular route with stiff climbs.

              Thermal Spa Village at Galgorm
              LocationGalgorm, Ballymena

              The Spa at Galgorm is a true haven of peace and tranquillity where every conceivable aspect of our…

              Path through the forest with green trees and loads of bluebells
              LocationPortglenone

              Portglenone Forest continues a history of tree cover on this site established since records began.…

              Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid
              LocationBallymena

              The Mid-Antrim Museum, offers a fascinating experience for all the family. The museum boasts two…

              Portglenone Marina
              LocationPortglenone

              The Marina at Portglenone has proudly achieved European Blue Flag status, situated off the Gortgole…

              River Bann Tours
              LocationPortglenone

              River Bann Tours offer boat trips on the Lower Bann based at Portglenone Marina. Tickets can be…

              David Hume standing in front of an audience outdoors presenting
              LocationBallycarry

              David Hume from Ballycarry is a seasoned Level 2 tour guide and historian specialising in…

              Places to eat & drink near Slemish

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              Toast
              LocationCullybackey

              “Toast” stands for Totally Original And Seriously Tasty and is a delightful café in the heart of…

              Gatto's Ristorante
              LocationBallymena

              Gatto’s is a family run business in Ballymena town centre, inspired by their Italian family…

              Beer garden and outside eating area of Flax restaurant in Broughshane
              LocationBroughshane

              Indulge in FLAX Steakhouse at Raceview Mill, Broughshane, where culinary excellence meets relaxed…

              Rosegift Studios - Pottery Painting Coffee Shop
              LocationPortglenone

              Rosegift Studios Coffee Shop in Main Street, Portglenone offers a unique blend of coffee,…

              M & M's at Ballymena Golf Club
              LocationBroughshane

              M&M's Restaurant at Ballymena Golf Club in Broughshane offers a diverse menu, function room for 150…

              Galgorm Estate Gin Tasting Experience
              LocationBallymena

              Unique gin tasting experience at Galgorm Resort, near Ballymena as they showcase hand selected gins…

              Millside Restaurant Gracehill
              LocationGracehill

              Millside Restaurant is an award winning family run business in the historic village of Gracehill,…

              Fratelli at Galgorm
              LocationBallymena

              Fratelli Ristorante, Pizzeria & Bar oozes rustic Italian charm with a contemporary edge, welcoming…

              The Smoking Monkey Cocktail & Sports Bar
              LocationBallymena

              Ballymena's newest cocktail and sports bar, The Smoking Monkey, is a space like no other in the…

              Nobel Café
              LocationBallymena

              Nobel is an award winning contemporary café located on Church Street in the heart of Ballymena.…

              The Blackstone Bar
              LocationBallymena

              The Blackstone Bar is located in Hill Street just off the main shopping area of Ballymena, boasts a…

              Shop front of Morelli's @ Mandy's with black frames and purple signage.
              LocationBroughshane

              At Morelli's @ Mandy's in Broughshane, enjoy all-day frys, hearty meals, light bites, savoury…

              Origin Nightclub
              LocationBallymena

              This nightclub is the centrepiece of Ballymena’s weekend nightlife.

              Rococo
              LocationBallymena

              Fantastic family owned restaurant, in the heart of Ballymena town centre, offering a great…

              Image of Dining Area in Adair Arms Hotel
              LocationBallymena

              An extensive menu of fresh locally sourced, quality ingredients served in our spacious, relaxing…

              Mary And Martha’s Vintage Tea Room
              LocationAhoghill

              Mary and Martha’s Vintage Tea Room in Ahoghill have a choice of great quality food, whether that’s…

              McKendry's Lounge & Bar
              LocationBallymena

              Located in the heart of Galgorm, McKendry’s Lounge & Bar offers the warm ambience and atmosphere of…

              The Front Page Bar
              LocationBallymena

              A “traditional-meets-modern” award winning and innovative pub in the centre of Ballymena, which…

              Night time exterior of the Thatch Inn Bar & Restaurant - white building with thatched roof and lights on in the upper windows
              LocationBroughshane

              18th century thatched, family friendly bar and restaurant set in the award winning village of…

              Follow Coffee Co
              LocationBallymena

              Good quality coffee and food in comfortable surroundings within the heart of Ballymena.

              Grey exterior of Winnies 1975 with large window displays
              LocationBroughshane

              Winnies 1975 is a quaint café and gift shop set in the heart of Broughshane, which was crowned UK…

              Fullans Department Store & Coffee Lounge
              LocationPortglenone

              Fullan’s Department Store & Coffee Lounge in Portglenone offers luxury gifts, homeware, and…

              The Fiddlers Rest Bar & Restaurant
              LocationPortglenone

              The Fiddlers Rest in Portglenone offers authentic Irish hospitality with tasty meals, local brews,…

              Exterior of Brew Coffee Shop with seating area and herald trumpeters
              LocationBroughshane

              Welcome to BREW in Broughshane, where sustainabiy sourced coffee, premium teas, and homemade…

              Places to stay near Slemish

              More Highlights

              Weavers Cottage
              LocationBallymena

              Weavers Cottage is set in a smallholding in the County Antrim countryside. A rural hideaway…

              The Cabin
              LocationBallymena

              Located mid-way between Belfast & The Causeway Coast, The Cabin is a cosy secluded retreat for…

              Stone Flax Mill restored self catering - black stone building with water wheel at side of house
              LocationBallymena

              Escape to rural tranquility in Connor, County Antrim. Our Flax Mill, dating back to the 1700s,…

              Living Area
              LocationBallymena

              Looking for a stylish and convenient place to stay while exploring Northern Ireland's top…

              Crebilly Cottage
              LocationBallymena

              Is there anything more quintessentially Irish than to gather around the table, to gulp mugs of…

              Leighinmohr House Hotel
              LocationBallymena

              A stylish boutique hotel, with Cocktail Bar, designer Bedrooms, award winning Restaurant, a…

              Galgorm Riverside Cottage with outdoor hot tub overlooking the river
              LocationBallymena

              Settled alongside the babbling River Maine, the Riverside Cottage offers a blend of countryside…

              Carncairn Self Catering –  The Grange
              LocationBallymena

              Carncairn Grange is a spacious Georgian style house 1/2 mile from Broughshane, only 40 minutes from…

              Galgorm - Log Cabins
              LocationBallymena

              Beautiful log cabins situated on Galgorm's 163 acre estate. Each cabin sleeps from 5 up to 8 guests…

              Knocknagreena Coachhouse
              LocationBallymena

              Knocknagreena Coach House is situated on the Broughshane Road in Ballymena, County Antrim. Our…

              The Tree-House B&B
              LocationBallymena

              The Tree-house is located in Portglenone and provides the perfect location for a peaceful escape…

              Oranmore Guest House
              LocationBallymena

              Oranmore Guesthouse is located on the tree lined Galgorm Road with excellent parking and beautiful…

              Russellstown Cottage
              LocationBallymena

              Comfortably furnished semi detached rural cottage in peaceful and picturesque location. With…

              Larchfield
              LocationBallymena

              Traditional country farmhouse in a mature setting. Spacious accommodation set over 2 floors.…

              6 Mount Pleasant
              LocationBallymena

              A home away from home, Located 4 minutes drive from Portglenone Village, convenient to airports,…

              Laurel Cottage
              LocationBallymena

              2-bedroom country cottage situated in the peaceful countryside yet just 5 miles from the busy…

              The Howe
              LocationBallymena

              B&B house situated on a small farm in a peaceful scenic setting with views of Slemish mountain and…

              Lisnafillan Lodge
              LocationBallymena

              Early 1800's house in peaceful rural setting 3 miles from Ballymena town centre. Near Galgorm and…

              Galgorm Cottage
              LocationBallymena

              A stone built cottage with patio doors leading to a beautiful garden with 100 year old trees.…

              Gracehill Cottage
              LocationBallymena

              Situated within the historic village of Gracehill and halfway between Belfast and the Causeway…

              Exterior of Linen Merchants Residence at Galgorm
              LocationBallymena

              Linen Merchants Residence offers comfort, privacy and luxury for up to 10 guests in this striking…

              Aerial photograph showing cluster of cottages including Oona's Cottage
              LocationBallymena

              Oona's cottage is a charming one bedroom cottage nestled in the beautiful countryside of County…

              The Railway Sleeper
              LocationCullybackey

              The Railway Sleeper is located in the unique setting of Cullybackey Railway Station.  Appoved by…

              The River Bann Retreat
              LocationPortglenone

              The spacious waterside lodges are the perfect space to kick back and unwind from everyday life.…

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