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  1. Gracehill

    Address

    19A Church Road, Gracehill, County Antrim, BT42 2NL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    An original settlement building dating from 1765

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  2. Picture of a ball of yarn and event information

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume and Davy Moore at the Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Various Locations in Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Around the Town Music festival is back for a third year with 31 events across 9 days in Carrickfergus (Friday 31 July - Saturday 8 August 2026).

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026to8 Aug 2026

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  4. Ballymena

    Address

    Various locations Ballymena Town Centre, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 4HZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 3199

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    This year our much-loved town celebrates an incredible milestone as Ballymena turns 400, and we're marking the occasion in style with a summer packed full of fun, adventure, surprises and celebrations. Whether you're a local, a regular visitor or…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
    From:
    22 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
    From:
    25 Aug 2026

    Price

    Free
  5. Ballymena

    Address

    Galgorm Resort, 136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7703 602767

    Price

    Price £10.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Historical Tours

    Explore Galgorm’s linen‑rooted past with qualified guide George from Glenburn Tours, tracing its journey to world‑renowned spa resort status, then take the opportunity to relax with afternoon tea or dinner.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to30 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £10.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. A person talking in front of an interpretation panel about Andrew Jackson

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Free Event

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    11 Mar 2027Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Gracehill

    Address

    8 Montgomery Street, Gracehill, County Antrim, BT42 2NN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    Guided tours of the former Single Brethren House

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  8. Antrim Round Tower
    Antrim Round Tower

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7762 226777

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join us for this unique 8 hour tour on our witch themed taxibus, as we travel along the North Coast. You'll be regaled with stories of history, hauntings, myths, legends and witches, including a visit to where Irelands only mass witch trial took…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30
    From:
    17 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Museum from main street with statue.
    Broughshane Museum
    Inside exhibition.
    Museum from main street with statue.
    Broughshane Museum
    Inside exhibition.

    Broughshane

    Address

    70 Main Street, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT42 4JW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    Broughshane Museum. A collection of over 8000 items. Most of which are every day articles, that stimulate memories of older visitors, and educate younger visitors as to what life was like for their parents and grandparents.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  10. Poster to publicise Carrickfergus Artisan Market with image of Castle and time from 11am to 3pm on first Saturday of the Month.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Market Place, (Wet weather contingency) - Town Hall, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 124 5000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Explore Carrickfergus' Outdoor Artisan Market for handmade gifts and treats, operating monthly from February to November.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2026
    From:
    3 Oct 2026
    From:
    7 Nov 2026

    Price

    Free
  11. Advert for summer serenades

    Carrickfergus, Larne, Ballymena, Whitehead, Glenarm

    Address

    Various Locations, Carrickfergus, Larne, Ballymena, Whitehead, Glenarm, County Antrim

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Enjoy the sounds of summer with Summer Serenades, a free series of live outdoor music performances set in locations across Mid and East Antrim. From ukuleles to brass and silver bands, pipe band plus accordion ensembles, there’s something for…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
    From:
    23 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
    From:
    30 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  12. Craft fish and fireworks

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5028

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Craft event

    Dates

    From:
    11 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
    From:
    11 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Free
  13. Whitehead

    Address

    The Gallery Whitehead, 19 Cable Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    Guided tours of the Victorian House which retains its original features while outlining  the history of the house the people who built it and those  who lived here. There are twelve A4 pages containing this information and the house tour lasts for…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  14. Field of poppies

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Historical talk provided by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    15 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Glenarm Barbican

    Glenarm

    Address

    Castle Lane, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    Built in 1825, this romantic miniature castle with turrets and battlements is now available as holiday accommodation.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  16. image of glass craft showing fish design

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5028

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Fused-glass workshop

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  17. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Joymount car park, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 5890

    Type

    Type:

    Shopping

    Carrickfergus Variety Market is a friendly weekly outdoor market held every Thursday in Joymount Car Park. Browse fresh produce, baked goods, clothing and household items, support local traders, and enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere

    Dates

    From:
    8 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  18. Outside of St Patrick's Church of Ireland

    Ballymena

    Address

    Castle Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7BT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    Visit St Patrick's Church of Ireland, Ballymena—one of the town's iconic "Seven Towers"—as part of Ballymena's 400th anniversary celebrations. Built in 1855, the church is a striking landmark with a rich history at the heart of the local community.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  19. Icons of the 70s Show

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 256 35077

    Price

    Price £29.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Icons of the 70s Show

    Dates

    From:
    9 Apr 2027Open 20:00 - 22:30

    Price

    Price £29.00 Per Ticket
  20. Whitehead

    Address

    Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    The award-winning Whitehead Railway Museum is a must-see for anyone with an interest in trains, railway heritage or local history.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
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