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  • Kilcoan Gardens
    Attractions | Larne

    The gardens are situated within the peninsula of Islandmagee, with beautiful views over Larne Lough and include a cottage garden, orchard, vegetable area and herb garden.

  • Olderfleet Castle
    Attractions | Larne

    The ruins of Olderfleet Castle stand on the Curran Point facing Larne Lough. It is suggested that it was built by a Scottish family called Bissett of Glenarm circa 1250, others say it was built by the Vikings some 300 years earlier.

  • Bannside Craft Shop, Bethlehem Abbey
    Attractions | Ballymena

    Our Lady of Bethlehem Abbey is a Cistercian monastery in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1948 and currently numbers 20 monks. The monks live a secluded, contemplative life in which prayer holds a central position.

  • Knockagh Monument
    Attractions | Carrickfergus

    County Antrim War Memorial erected and dedicated to the fallen from the County of Antrim who fell during the Great World War (1914-1918) and the Second World War (1939-1945), dramatically overlooking Belfast Lough and surrounding countryside.

  • Jacobean Knot Garden
    Attractions | Carrickfergus

    Home of Sir Arthur Chichester this delightful recreated Knot Garden is located close ot the Town Wall at Joymount.

  • Slemish Mountain
    Attractions | Broughshane

    Slemish Mountain is about 1,500 feet above sea level and is located close to Broughshane in County Antrim. It is the legendary home of Saint Patrick and is actually the central core of an extinct volcano. Hike to the top and enjoy fantastic views!

  • Carnfunnock Country Park
    Attractions | Larne

    Packed full of fun family activities and attractions, Carnfunnock Country Park offers over 191 hectares of mixed woodland, colourful gardens, way-marked walks and spectacular coastline, with panoramic views of the Antrim Coast and North Channel.

  • Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Centre
    Attractions | Carrickfergus

    Located less than a mile from the Town Centre, off the Larne Road, the Andrew Jackson Cottage is a traditional thatched Ulster –Scots farmhouse built in 1750s.

  • Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid
    Attractions | Ballymena

    The Mid-Antrim Museum, offers a fascinating experience for all the family. The museum boasts two large state of the art exhibition galleries.

  • Carrickfergus Castle
    Attractions | Carrickfergus

    For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an imposing monument on the Northern Ireland landscape whether approached by land, sea or air. The castle now houses historical displays as well as cannons from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

  • Dalriada Legends
    Activities | Glenarm

    ​Dalriada Legends, a brand new group of professional storytellers and musicians are keeping this storytelling tradition alive, collecting and reworking the old stories to bring to new audiences from near and far...

  • Jewellery Making Workshops: Creating a Memory
    Activities | Islandmagee | Crafting

    Create your own beautiful piece of jewellery to take home with you.

    You’ll find Gobbins Crafts in the scenic setting of Islandmagee, a place shaped by sea and stone, in County Antrim. Here they offer workshops in jewellery-making. They have recently been granted much coveted Économusée status, joining an elite global network of artisans who open their doors to visitors, sharing the story of their journey, their knowledge, their skill and their passion.

Larne Town Parks

Larne Town Parks
Attractions | Larne

Town Park and Chaine Park are delightful parks located on the Causeway Coastal route in Larne offering dramatic coastal views out to Scotland, pleasurable walks, unique heritage features and entertainment for all the family.

Arthur Cottage and Interpretative Centre

Arthur Cottage and Interpretative Centre
Attractions | Ballymena

Arthur Cottage, Cullybackey, is the Ancestral Home of the 21st President of the USA Chester Alan Arthur.

Portglenone Forest

Portglenone Forest
Attractions | Portglenone

Portglenone Forest continues a history of tree cover on this site established since records began. As such, the 26 hectare main area contains extensive colonies of ancient woodland flower species.

Gracehill Moravian Village

Gracehill Moravian Village
Attractions | Gracehill

Discover Northern Ireland's first Conservation area, Gracehill, an award winning Georgian village near Ballymena with its own dedicated museum and fascinating Moravian settlement.

Carrickfergus Marine Gardens & Promenade

Carrickfergus Marine Gardens & Promenade
Attractions | Carrickfergus

Beautiful parkland on the waterfront of Carrickfergus within sight of the Castle featuring a maritime themed children's playground, special memorial area, gardens and picnic area.

The People’s Park

The People’s Park
Attractions | Ballymena

45-acre urban park in the heart of Ballymena with something to do for all the family - you can check out the lake full of ducks, modern playground, urban art, sports facilities, delightful flowers and onsite community initiatives.

  • Larne Town Parks
    Attractions | Larne

    Town Park and Chaine Park are delightful parks located on the Causeway Coastal route in Larne offering dramatic coastal views out to Scotland, pleasurable walks, unique heritage features and entertainment for all the family.

  • Arthur Cottage and Interpretative Centre
    Attractions | Ballymena

    Arthur Cottage, Cullybackey, is the Ancestral Home of the 21st President of the USA Chester Alan Arthur.

  • Portglenone Forest
    Attractions | Portglenone

    Portglenone Forest continues a history of tree cover on this site established since records began. As such, the 26 hectare main area contains extensive colonies of ancient woodland flower species.

  • Gracehill Moravian Village
    Attractions | Gracehill

    Discover Northern Ireland's first Conservation area, Gracehill, an award winning Georgian village near Ballymena with its own dedicated museum and fascinating Moravian settlement.

  • Carrickfergus Marine Gardens & Promenade
    Attractions | Carrickfergus

    Beautiful parkland on the waterfront of Carrickfergus within sight of the Castle featuring a maritime themed children's playground, special memorial area, gardens and picnic area.

  • The People’s Park
    Attractions | Ballymena

    45-acre urban park in the heart of Ballymena with something to do for all the family - you can check out the lake full of ducks, modern playground, urban art, sports facilities, delightful flowers and onsite community initiatives.