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  1. War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Marine Gardens Play Park with pirate ship featuring tube slide
    Children's green slide and play equipment at Marine Gardens Play Park
    Planted border beside paving area with Carrickfergus Clock Tower to rear
    Churchill Tank at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Entrance sign to Marine Gardens Play Park
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens with paved and planted areas
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Marine Gardens Play Park with pirate ship featuring tube slide
    Children's green slide and play equipment at Marine Gardens Play Park
    Planted border beside paving area with Carrickfergus Clock Tower to rear
    Churchill Tank at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Entrance sign to Marine Gardens Play Park
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens with paved and planted areas

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8232

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Beautiful parkland on the waterfront of Carrickfergus within sight of the Castle featuring a children's playground (currently closed for refurbishment), special memorial area, gardens and picnic area.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Marine Gardens and Promenade has free designated accessible parking on site for cars, coaches and minibuses located at Carrickfergus Castle Car Park. A smaller free car park is also available next to the play park entrance.
  2. Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path

    Whitehead

    Address

    Blackhead Car Park, Old Castle Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8222

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    A short and delightful circular walk from the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead, around the coastal path to Blackhead with its iconic lighthouse, the most easterly point of County Antrim, then back to Whitehead for refreshments and shopping.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  3. Ballymena

    Address

    Kernohans Lane, Broughshane Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2564 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Ecos Nature Park is an oasis of wildlife, close to the heart of Ballymena town with 8 kilometres of flat footpaths leading visitors around 220 acres of parkland that includes maturing woodland, peaceful lake and ponds, grazed meadows and hay meadows.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Ecos Nature Park has free designated accessible parking on site for cars, coaches and minibuses.
  4. Curiosity boat leaving historical Carnlough harbour
    Curiosity boat sitting in Carlough harbour.
    Highly recommended by Tripadvisor
    Curiosity back in port
    Garron Point
    Stunning scenery in Carnlough Bay
    Look for local wildlife
    Area of outstanding natural beauty
    Curiosity boat leaving historical Carnlough harbour
    Curiosity boat sitting in Carlough harbour.
    Highly recommended by Tripadvisor
    Curiosity back in port
    Garron Point
    Stunning scenery in Carnlough Bay
    Look for local wildlife
    Area of outstanding natural beauty

    Carnlough

    Address

    58 Harbour Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7720 464 044

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Tours

    Memorable, invigorating boat trip in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Passengers have the chance to spot an array of marine life including dolphins, seals, porpoises and various seabirds.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Carrickfergus

    Address

    100 Woodburn Road, West Division, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 7899

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Belfast City tours of the Titanic centre Peace wall, Queens, Albert clock, Stormont and Carrickfergus Castle. Also indulge yourself in a full 8hr day of the North coast of Antrim and see Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge.

  6. Glenarm view
    Barbican, Church, Waterpump Glenarm
    Glenarm Marina
    Glenarm view
    Barbican, Church, Waterpump Glenarm
    Glenarm Marina

    Glenarm

    Address

    Starts: Glenarm Marina, Coast Road, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0DA

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts in Glenarm.

    Explore the beautiful village of Glenarm, a conservation area with much history and quaint streets with preserved old shop fronts. Learn about the castle, characters who shaped the…

  7. Glenarm to Larne Walk

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AA

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Featuring expansive panoramas and challenging climbs, this route

  8. Family at Gleno Waterfall
    Family at Gleno Waterfall

    Gleno

    Address

    Waterfall Road, Gleno, County Antrim, BT40 3LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9064 7787

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    One of our lesser known ‘hidden treasures’, Gleno is a magnificent 30 foot waterfall nestling in The Glens of Antrim and owned by the National Trust.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  9. Carnlough

    Address

    Harbour Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0EU

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A gentle walk uphill

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  10. Map showing access while Carnfunnock Country Park is under redevelopment during 2025 & 2026.
    Lime kiln within Carnfunnock Country Park
    Icehouse within Carnfunnock Country Park
    Map showing access while Carnfunnock Country Park is under redevelopment during 2025 & 2026.
    Lime kiln within Carnfunnock Country Park
    Icehouse within Carnfunnock Country Park

    Larne

    Address

    Carnfunnock Country Park, Coast Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 2LH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2471

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Get your steps up as you explore the paths in the picturesque surroundings of Carnfunnock Country Park.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  11. Ballygally

    Address

    Coast Road, Ballygally, County Antrim, BT40 2QZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8232

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Escape to Ballygally Beach, just 10km north of Larne on the Causeway Coastal Route. Enjoy a scenic walk, fun sandcastle building, or a refreshing swim at this family-friendly seaside destination.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Larne

    Address

    Larne Leisure Centre, 28 Tower Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1AB

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling - Medium (11- 60 miles)

    This is a winding rural road that hugs the coastline. The sea is on one side with steep rocky hillsides on the other. There are a number of picturesque stopping places.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  13. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Elizabeth Avenue, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7UY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 4294

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Carrickfergus Urban Farm and Garden Centre at Kilcreggan is a free popular attraction for local families and visitors. Visitors can handle and feed a variety of animals, enjoy our picnic areas, explore the bug hut and play area plus relax in our…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Interior of the Guard Room with information panels on wall and desk with Visitor Book
    Entrance to The Guard Room with red brick building, and information panel in front of windows
    Information panel located outside The Guard Room at Carrickfergus Town Hall
    Interior of the Guard Room with information panels on wall and desk with Visitor Book
    Entrance to The Guard Room with red brick building, and information panel in front of windows
    Information panel located outside The Guard Room at Carrickfergus Town Hall

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Town Hall Complex, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    + 44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Step back in time at The Guard Room in Carrickfergus Town Hall, immersing visitors in the early 20th-century quarters of the Antrim Artillery militia with interactive exhibits and historical narratives spanning 800 years.

  15. Carrickfergus

    Address

    156 Upper Road, Greenisland, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8RW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9086 2236

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Greenisland is a challenging 9 hole mature parkland golf course situated under the imposing Knockagh Monument, and offers panoramic views from Carrickfergus to Belfast and across Belfast Lough to County Down.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  16. Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path

    Whitehead

    Address

    Blackhead Car Park, Old Castle Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8222

    Type

    Type:

    Waymarked Trail

    A short and delightful coastal path from the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead to Blackhead's iconic lighthouse, the most easterly point of County Antrim.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  17. Group of visitors enjoying scenery on Charter Boats NI
    View of coastline with wake of sea behind boat and life ring visible on Charter NI Boat
    View of Blackhead path and Lighthouse with wake of sea behind boat and life ring visible on Charter NI Boat
    Group of visitors enjoying scenery on Charter Boats NI
    View of coastline with wake of sea behind boat and life ring visible on Charter NI Boat
    View of Blackhead path and Lighthouse with wake of sea behind boat and life ring visible on Charter NI Boat

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Marina, (in front of 5 Rogers Quay), Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7754 173019

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Tours

    Explore the Beauty of the Sea with Charter Boats NI! Join us at Carrickfergus Marina for private charters, guided tours, and trips to the Gobbins plus Carrickfergus to Bangor. Book online for unforgettable sea adventures!

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free) - On-site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp to main entrance
  18. Ballymena Parish Church
    Ballymena Town Hall
    Ballymena Parish Church
    Ballymena Town Hall

    Ballymena

    Address

    Below Braid Theatre, Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts on foot in Ballymena. See historic buildings, old churches, Ballymena’s very own Pentagon, learn about the history of its shops and markets, read ghost stories… and more! 28 clues to solve!

  19. Man smiling standing in front of 4 different ice-creams.
    Strawberry ice cream being scooped from container.
    Man pouring milk into container with strawberries to make ice-cream.
    Two brown and white cows staring forward.
    Stone cottage with people dining outside at picnic tables.
    Man smiling standing in front of 4 different ice-creams.
    Strawberry ice cream being scooped from container.
    Man pouring milk into container with strawberries to make ice-cream.
    Two brown and white cows staring forward.
    Stone cottage with people dining outside at picnic tables.

    Glarryford

    Address

    Dundermot House, 30 Station Road, Glarryford, County Antrim, BT44 9RA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7720 464669

    Type

    Type:

    Economusee

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

  20. Whitehead

    Address

    Slaughterford Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9TG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8996

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    A well-matured 9 hole course, Bentra is designed with the experienced golfer and novice in mind. Wide fairways with some particularly long holes ensure a steady round at most times. Perfect for an attractive and inexpensive day's golf.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Oct 2025to31 Mar 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
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