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  • Lead the Way Tour Experience
    Activities | Carrickfergus | Sightseeing

    Discover what life was like in Carrickfergus during the Second World War (1939-45) on a guided walking tour with Adrian Hack of Lead The Way Tour. Using contemporary photographs and historical artefacts you'll learn how the war affected the everyday life of the local residents and workforce.

  • River Bann Tours
    Activities | Portglenone

    River Bann Tours offer boat trips on the Lower Bann based at Portglenone Marina. Tickets can be purchased online for scheduled tours to Lough Beg and back to Portglenone or for our trip from Toome to Lough Neagh return. Private bookings welcome.

  • Inside Glenarm Castle & Garden
    Glenarm & Carnlough Hub | Activities | Historical Tours | Glenarm

    Become the distinguished guests of Lord and Lady Dunluce on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Glenarm Castle and Garden.

  • Sallagh Braes
    Activities | Ballygally and Cairncastle

    A stunning short walk across exposed hillside, leading to and along the edge of the dramatic Sallagh Braes basalt cliffs. The Sallagh Braes is a prominent basalt scarp with a spectacular ballast amphitheatre located 3 miles west of Ballygally, close to the Causeway Coastal Route.

    Views can be enjoyed across the cliffs to the valley below and the Irish sea in the distance. This is a moderately difficult walk. It starts from a height and undulates across hummocky land with some hills to negotiate. Dogs are not allowed as the route goes over farmland.  

    The local area has recently been featured in the popular HBO TV series, Game of Thrones® and associated interpretation can be found in Linford Car Park.

  • Gleno Waterfall Walk
    Activities | Gleno

    This walk has many steps. The steps meander up and down the sides of this moist valley to enable the walker to get good views of the waterfall. Dogs should be kept under the control of the owner.

  • Carved at the Castle Experience
    Activities | Glenarm | Crafting

    Learn an ancient craft and experience first-hand what it's like to work with a material that’s millions of years old.

  • Slemish Mountain Hike
    Activities

    Steep rocky track

  • Se7ens Car Hire
    Activities | Experience

    Se7ens Car Hire offers the truly unique experience of driving a Caterham, to explore Northern Ireland and beyond.

  • 2020 Art
    Shopping | Whitehead

    Contemporary gallery & gift shop in the heart of Whitehead on the Causeway Coastal Route, representing emerging & established artists and crafters from throughout Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland.

  • Buttermilk Bridge Walking Route
    Walking | Broughshane

    Broughshane is known as the "Garden Village of Ulster" thanks to its floral displays. Over 75,000 flowers are planted annually winning the village many national and international awards. Suitable for wheel chair users.

  • Islandmagee SUP
    Whitehead & Islandmagiee Hub | Activities | Islandmagee

    Experience Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP) on the beautiful coastline of Islandmagee and Whitehead. 2-hour group sessions, family sessions, 4-week courses and guided SUP tours in idyllic surroundings with a qualified and experienced instructor.

  • Galgorm Castle Fairy Trail
    Activities | Galgorm & Cullybackey | Attractions | Ballymena | Family Fun

    The enchanting outdoor fairy trail is the newest & most popular family attraction to come to the Ballymena/Galgorm area.

Carrickfergus Museum

Carrickfergus Museum
Attractions | Carrickfergus

Local museum interpreting the long and distinguished history of the town and surrounding area, with artefacts of treasure excavated in Carrickfergus. There are multi-media and audio-visual presentations.

Broughshane Waterfowl Park

Broughshane Waterfowl Park
Attractions | Broughshane

Special waterfowl pond and woodland in Broughshane, run by volunteers with lots of wildlife and outdoor fun for all the family. It's quite unique, being one of only two places in the world where all seven species of swan can be found.

Glenarm Castle

Glenarm Castle
Attractions | Glenarm

With its own special place in local history, Glenarm Castle is a true national treasure. One of Ireland's oldest estates, and home to the Earls of Antrim, Glenarm Castle is a 'must see' destination and one of Northern Ireland's top tourist attractions.

Larne Promenade

Larne Promenade
Attractions | Larne

Enjoy a lovely walk along a one mile long stretch of Promenade running from Larne Leisure Centre, parallel with the Causeway Coastal route. Pass by Waterloo Bay, view lots of bird life and dramatic scenery or walk to Town Parks and the Coast Road.

Saint Nicholas' Church

Saint Nicholas' Church
Attractions | Carrickfergus

Established in 1182 by the Anglo Norman, John de Courcy, St Nicholas' has many historic features including a medieval porch, the Chichester memorial to Lord Donegall, a skew aisle, wonderful stained glass and a leper window.

Garron Point

Garron Point
Attractions | Carnlough

Garron Point is an outstanding headland on the Causeway Coastal Route offering magnificent views. You can park your car nearby and have a picnic or go on a short walk to the coastline to watch locals sea fishing or view nearby Scotland.

  • Carrickfergus Museum
    Attractions | Carrickfergus

    Local museum interpreting the long and distinguished history of the town and surrounding area, with artefacts of treasure excavated in Carrickfergus. There are multi-media and audio-visual presentations.

  • Broughshane Waterfowl Park
    Attractions | Broughshane

    Special waterfowl pond and woodland in Broughshane, run by volunteers with lots of wildlife and outdoor fun for all the family. It's quite unique, being one of only two places in the world where all seven species of swan can be found.

  • Glenarm Castle
    Attractions | Glenarm

    With its own special place in local history, Glenarm Castle is a true national treasure. One of Ireland's oldest estates, and home to the Earls of Antrim, Glenarm Castle is a 'must see' destination and one of Northern Ireland's top tourist attractions.

  • Larne Promenade
    Attractions | Larne

    Enjoy a lovely walk along a one mile long stretch of Promenade running from Larne Leisure Centre, parallel with the Causeway Coastal route. Pass by Waterloo Bay, view lots of bird life and dramatic scenery or walk to Town Parks and the Coast Road.

  • Saint Nicholas' Church
    Attractions | Carrickfergus

    Established in 1182 by the Anglo Norman, John de Courcy, St Nicholas' has many historic features including a medieval porch, the Chichester memorial to Lord Donegall, a skew aisle, wonderful stained glass and a leper window.

  • Garron Point
    Attractions | Carnlough

    Garron Point is an outstanding headland on the Causeway Coastal Route offering magnificent views. You can park your car nearby and have a picnic or go on a short walk to the coastline to watch locals sea fishing or view nearby Scotland.