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  1. A couple of hikers sitting on a gate admiring the view of Slemish in the background
    A hiker standing on the edge of Slemish
    A couple sitting down on the edge of Slemish with surrounding countryside in view
    A couple of hikers sitting on a gate admiring the view of Slemish in the background
    A hiker standing on the edge of Slemish
    A couple sitting down on the edge of Slemish with surrounding countryside in view

    Broughshane

    Address

    Carnstroan Lane, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT43 4PF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5010

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    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!

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. A woman and child having a pretend sword fight in the room at the top of the castle keep with the sun beaming through the window behind.
    A woman and child having a pretend sword fight in the room at the top of the castle keep with the sun beaming through the window behind.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 1273

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Get ready to step back in time at Carrickfergus Castle, an incredible Norman castle nestled in the charming seaside town of Carrickfergus, County Antrim, right on the shores of Belfast Lough. This place isn't just old—it's legendary!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Carnlough

    Address

    Straidkilly Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0LQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9045 4094

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Small and secluded Ulster Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve, located on an inland route between Glenarm and Carnlough, on the hill slope above the Coast Road with interesting flora and fauna alongside panoramic views across the Irish Sea to Scotland.

    Price

    Free
  4. Glenarm to Larne Walk

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AA

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Featuring expansive panoramas and challenging climbs, this route

  5. Larne

    Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling - Long (60> miles)

    A rural winding road that hugs the coastline. Sea views are on one side and rugged steep hillsides are on the other. (the route follows the Causeway Coastal Route so traffic is heavy during summer and holiday periods).

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  6. Silver stacking rings
    Silver stacking rings
    Half day workshop
    Silver stacking rings
    Silver stacking rings
    Half day workshop

    Islandmagee

    Address

    184 Gobbins Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9338 2577

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Gobbins Crafts Workshop in Islandmagee offers classes in jewellery making. Create a unique piece of silver jewellery to remember your visit to Northern Ireland or to mark an important life event.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Whitehead

    Address

    Slaughterford Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9TG

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A delightful short walk through recently planted woodland

  8. 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
  9. Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
    Girl splashing on the beach
    Rockpooling
    Picnic table at Portmuck Harbour
    Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
    Girl splashing on the beach
    Rockpooling
    Picnic table at Portmuck Harbour

    Islandmagee

    Address

    68 Portmuck Road, Portmuck, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 6666

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Landscape/View

    Follow the winding road down to reach this hidden gem. With its picture-book perfect stone harbour and tiny beach, Portmuck Harbour is a lovely place to while away the afternoon. See the stunning North Antrim coastline receding into the distance and…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. Medieval wall mural in Carrickfergus, with stocks beside it.
    A smiling man standing next to a wall on the coast.
    Medieval wall mural in Carrickfergus, with stocks beside it.
    A smiling man standing next to a wall on the coast.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7816 969350

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Tour

    Carrickfergus with over 1000 years of history under its belt, has lots of secrets to reveal. Enjoy a walking tour around the town with your guide John, and learn about castles, town walls, the palace, big houses, ghosts, salt mines, monarchs and so…

  13. 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)
  14. Houses by the square in Gracehill
    Houses by the square in Gracehill

    Gracehill

    Address

    The Old School House, 19A Church Road, Gracehill, County Antrim, BT42 2NL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7903 739933

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Gracehill, an 18th-century Moravian settlement near Ballymena, is Northern Ireland's first UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site. Visitors can explore its preserved Georgian architecture, historic sites, and book guided tours.

    Dates

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. 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.
  16. 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…

  17. welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    Alastair Donaghy leading a Ballymena Walking Tour with tour participants standing in a graveyard
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    Alastair Donaghy leading a Ballymena Walking Tour with tour participants standing in a graveyard
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'

    Ballymena

    Address

    20 Brigadie Avenue, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7ER

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7392 597078

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Join Alastair Donaghy’s immersive Ballymena walking tours—rich in history, storytelling, and local insight. Discover themed trails, bespoke experiences, and vibrant heritage with a passionate, knowledgeable native guide. Bespoke group tours and…

  18. S51 Airsoft Northern Ireland
    Airsoft northern ireland
    Bush craft Northern Ireland
    S51 Airsoft Northern Ireland
    Airsoft northern ireland
    Bush craft Northern Ireland

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marshallstown Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 9DE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7799 533 248

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Join us at Forest Fitness for an unforgettable adventure, with a range of activities from airsoft battles and bush camps to axe throwing and beyond. Discover something for everyone at our 30-acre Outdoor Activity Centre nestled in County Antrim.…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  19. Islandmagee

    Address

    Browns Bay Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3RX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8232

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Browns Bay is a charming rural beach nestled in a scenic sandy cove at the northern tip of Islandmagee, just off the Causeway Coastal Route. It's an ideal spot for picnicking, walking, swimming, windsurfing, or simply soaking up the natural beauty…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Carrickfergus Castle
    Carrickfergus Mural
    Carrickfergus Castle
    Carrickfergus Mural

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Main car park beside Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts on foot in historic Carrickfergus. See the impressive castle, learn about the town’s rise as a port, how it was surrounded by walls (which you see the remains of), the part Edward & Robert The…

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