The official website of Mid & East Antrim
En

Arthur Cottage and Interpretative Centre

Gradings

  • Awaiting Grading Quality Assurance
21A Dreen Road, Cullybackey, County Antrim, BT42 1FX

Add Arthur Cottage and Interpretative Centre to your Itinerary

View Phone
Number

Close window

Call direct on:

Tel+44 (0) 28 2563 5010

Group of people walking through garden at Arthur Cottage

Book Tickets Online

About

Arthur Cottage, 4 miles from Ballymena town, is situated in the heart of County Antrim. Only a short walk from the village of Cullybackey, it is the ancestral home of Chester Alan Arthur, the 21st President of the United States of America.

Enter this carefully restored cottage and be transported to a bygone era and see how the Arthur family lived in the late 18th Century. Follow the story of the Arthur family and trace the link from a rural village in Northern Ireland to the American Presidency.

Arthur Cottage provides an educational experience for all ages. Baking demonstrations over the open turf fire provide visitors with an unique experience where they can enjoy making and tasting the soda bread and pancakes.

An apple orchard is planted in the garden and...Read More

About

Arthur Cottage, 4 miles from Ballymena town, is situated in the heart of County Antrim. Only a short walk from the village of Cullybackey, it is the ancestral home of Chester Alan Arthur, the 21st President of the United States of America.

Enter this carefully restored cottage and be transported to a bygone era and see how the Arthur family lived in the late 18th Century. Follow the story of the Arthur family and trace the link from a rural village in Northern Ireland to the American Presidency.

Arthur Cottage provides an educational experience for all ages. Baking demonstrations over the open turf fire provide visitors with an unique experience where they can enjoy making and tasting the soda bread and pancakes.

An apple orchard is planted in the garden and watched over by a lady make of willow.  The Cottage allows visitors to escape from busy life and gives the opportunity to explore how things used to be and appreciate the simple things in life.

For more information visit - https://youtu.be/eNwWh8eqPEo

Read Less

Book Tickets

Facilities

Catering

  • Picnic Area

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Guided Tours Available
  • Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Travel & Trade

  • Family Discount

Guide Prices

Small Admission Charge
Group Reductions
Contact Ballymena Visitor Information Centre on (028) 2563 5011 if you would like more information about prices.

Map & Directions

Opening Times

* Open all year Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 - 15:00.
Outside these hours please phone Ballymena VIC for further details and group bookings.

What's Nearby

  1. Houses by the square in Gracehill

    Gracehill, an 18th-century Moravian settlement near Ballymena, is Northern Ireland's…

    2.9 miles away
  2. The People’s Park

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

    3.43 miles away
  3. Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid

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

    3.89 miles away
  4. Ecos Nature Park

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

    4.41 miles away
  5. Path through the forest with green trees and loads of bluebells

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

    4.48 miles away
  6. Bannside Craft Shop, Bethlehem Abbey

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

    4.56 miles away
  7. Roots Revealed

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

    4.88 miles away
  8. Broughshane Waterfowl Park

    Special waterfowl pond and woodland in Broughshane, run by volunteers with lots of…

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

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

    6.18 miles away
  10. A couple of hikers sitting on a gate admiring the view of Slemish in the background

    Slemish Mountain is about 1,500 feet above sea level and is located close to Broughshane…

    10.55 miles away
  11. The Heritage Hub at Carnlough Town Hall

    Learn all about the development of Carnlough through the centuries, including its unique…

    16.38 miles away
  12. Aerial view of Carnlough Harbour with shops and homes in the background and boats in the harbour

    Carnlough's sheltered historic harbour, with small fishing boats, is the focal point of…

    16.42 miles away
  13. Straidkilly Nature Reserve

    Small and secluded Ulster Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve, located on an inland route…

    16.78 miles away
  14. Man and woman walking alongside River in Glenarm Forest surrounded by trees

    Explore the hidden charm of Glenarm Forest, boasting impressive views of Glenarm Castle,…

    16.79 miles away
  15. Aerial view of Glenarm Castle & Gardens with the ocean beyond.

    Crowned "Historic Houses 2023 Garden of the Year", Glenarm Castle and its walled gardens…

    16.94 miles away
  16. Garron Point

    Garron Point is an outstanding headland on the Causeway Coastal Route offering…

    19.01 miles away

Map

View Maps and Visitor Guides
View what Mid & East Antrim has to offer and some of the best things to see and do during a visit.
E-newsletter sign up
Sign up for the Mid & East Antrim newsletter for inspiration and travel tips.
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
2324252627281234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303112345