Explore Mid & East Antrim

Mid & East Antrim is a land just waiting to be explored. With such a variety of experiences to be found when you wander off the beaten track, you'll discover communities and landscapes which you'll never forget. 

Causeway Coastal Route

Rated as the best region in the world to visit, full of ‘timeless beauty and high-grade distractions’ (The Lonely Planet, 2018),  the Causeway Coastal Route is steeped in a rich tapestry of history, heritage and folklore.

Whether you’re embracing the elements or sampling the famous local hospitality, prepare to fall in love with Northern Ireland’s wild and heart-warming coastline.

Dramatic cliff tops and rolling waves are only part of the charm of this famous route. Ancient castles, sacred mountains and hands-on history tours are just a few of the other attractions to linger on along the way.

Whitehead & Islandmagee

There's nothing sleepy about this seaside escape... 

Whitehead is a postcard-perfect town, a relic from a bygone era. The late Victorians and early Edwardians flocked to this charming seaside resort and more than a century later it still retains all its quirk, colour, and charm. Islandmagee is just a short drive away from Whitehead offering rural tranquillity and plenty of Vitamin Sea.

With so much to see and do, it’s the perfect destination for day-trippers and long weekenders.  Embrace your wild side as you take on the wildest cliff-walk in Europe at The Gobbins. Follow the Blackhead Coastal Path up to the iconic lighthouse. Or explore Whitehead’s railway heritage as you come face to face with the giants of steam at Whitehead Railway Museum.

Glenarm & Carnlough

Where every ancient mile unlocks a new adventure. 

Venture into a region steeped in legend & lore, a landscape shrouded in story and song. With weaving miles of rugged coastline and glens rolling down to the sea, adventure awaits you at every turn.

Step back in time to a fairy-tale castle and walled garden that is a haven for botanists, foodies and Instagrammers. Meander through the ancient canopy of Glenarm Forest – breathe in the aroma of wild garlic in spring or go red-squirrel spotting. Or try out your sea legs in Carnlough. Set sail from the harbour in an original fishing vessel or experience life beneath the surf on an underwater snorkelling adventure.