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  1. Two people enjoying drinks in a hot tub beside a river within the Galgorm Resort.
    Northern Ireland’s premier luxury Resort and Spa, situated only 30 minutes from Belfast, is the perfect location to relax and get away from it all. Set within 450 acres of lush parkland, with the spectacular River Maine flowing through the estate, Galgorm Resort has a truly unique setting. This Resort is home to 125 luxurious guestrooms including Deluxe rooms, Junior and Signature Suites, as well as Lodge accommodation options that include Cottage Suites, Log Cabins, Forest Dens and Shepherd’s
  2. Ballygally Castle Hotel in low light
    Ideally located on the scenic Antrim coast, only 26 miles from Belfast and close to Larne, the Ballygally Castle faces the soft, sandy beaches of Ballygally Bay. The Castle dates back to 1625 and is unique in that it is the only 17th Century building still used as a residence in Northern Ireland today. The 54 bedrooms at the Ballygally Castle are full of character and charm. Beautiful, original beamed ceilings, combined with tasteful contemporary decor, add to the welcoming atmosphere. From the beautiful Antrim Suite, with its spectacular panoramic views to the new Garden wing and the original period rooms, uniquely shaped by the castle’s imposing architecture - the choice is yours.
  3. Tullyglass Hotel showing front of building in the sunlight.
    Set in its own grounds on the outskirts of Ballymena, the hotel is an imposing country residence dating from 1890 which has been sympathetically converted to retain its former style and character. The purpose built conference and banqueting suite can accommodate up to 840 seated guests. The famous six course Carvery Restaurant and Bistro Menu are available everyday.
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Map showing access while Carnfunnock Country Park is under redevelopment during 2025 & 2026.
LocationLarne

Carnfunnock Country Park is closed for a £7 million redevelopment beginning 7 July 2025, lasting…

Whitehead Golf Club
LocationWhitehead

The club boasts a challenging but fair 18 hole course coupled with excellent clubhouse facilities.…

Larne Golf Club
LocationIslandmagee

Located between the towns of Whitehead and Larne on the scenic Causeway Coastal Route, Islandmagee…

Slemish Mountain
LocationBroughshane

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

Carrickfergus Castle with King William statue
LocationCarrickfergus

Visit the King William III Statue, a bronze figure near Carrickfergus Castle on Castle Green.…

2 guests in outdoor wooden hot tub and barrel‑shaped sauna set among tall trees at sunset, with steam rising from the warm water.
LocationBallymena

The Spa at Galgorm is a true haven of peace and tranquillity where every conceivable aspect of our…

A view of the tubular bridge with flowers on the rock face and the ocean beyond.
LocationIslandmagee

On the thrilling Gobbins Experience, nature isn’t content to just sit back and be admired. It…

Path through the forest with green trees and loads of bluebells
LocationPortglenone

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

Saint Nicholas' Church
LocationCarrickfergus

Established in 1182 by the Anglo Norman, John de Courcy, St Nicholas' has many historic features…

Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
LocationIslandmagee

Browns Bay is a charming rural beach nestled in a scenic sandy cove at the northern tip of…

Aerial view of Glenarm Castle & Gardens with the ocean beyond.
LocationGlenarm

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

Straidkilly Nature Reserve
LocationCarnlough

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

Carrickfergus Urban Farm & Garden Centre
LocationCarrickfergus

Carrickfergus Urban Farm and Garden Centre at Kilcreggan is a free popular attraction for local…

Jacobean Knot Garden
LocationCarrickfergus

Home of Sir Arthur Chichester this delightful recreated Knot Garden is located close ot the Town…

War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
LocationCarrickfergus

Beautiful parkland on the waterfront of Carrickfergus within sight of the Castle featuring a…

Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
LocationIslandmagee

Follow the winding road down to reach this hidden gem. With its picture-book perfect stone harbour…

Knockagh Monument
LocationGreenisland

County Antrim War Memorial erected and dedicated to the fallen from the County of Antrim who fell…

Ballymena Golf Club
LocationBroughshane

Ballymena Golf Club, founded in 1903 near Broughshane, offers a scenic 18-hole course with views of…

Ecos Nature Park
LocationBallymena

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

Greenisland Golf Club
LocationCarrickfergus

Greenisland is a challenging 9 hole mature parkland golf course situated under the imposing…

Templecorran Church and Graveyard
LocationBallycarry

Discover magnificent views and Ulster Scots heritage in Templecorran graveyard, Ballycarry.

Ruined stone tower with large openings, under a partly cloudy sky.
LocationLarne

The ruins of Olderfleet Castle stand on the Curran Point facing Larne Lough. It is suggested that…

Ballygally Beach
LocationBallygally

Escape to Ballygally Beach, just 10km north of Larne on the Causeway Coastal Route. Enjoy a scenic…

Broughshane Waterfowl Park
LocationBroughshane

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

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Light green and purple exterior of Delaceys Bakery Cafe in Carrickfergus
LocationCarrickfergus

Nestled in Carrickfergus, Delacey's Coffee Shop & Bakery boasts 25 years of history, serving as a…

Nobel Café
LocationBallymena

Nobel is an award winning contemporary café located on Church Street in the heart of Ballymena.…

Twilight Coffee
LocationCarnlough

Independent coffee shop serving specialty coffee, teas and locally baked treats. Located directly…

Streat Coffee
LocationBallymena

Streat Coffee on Broughshane Street offers early‑morning convenience with premium coffee, boba tea,…

Kings Road Coffee Shop
LocationWhitehead

Kings Road: Charming, historic café in Whitehead. Cosy atmosphere, dog-friendly with an outside…

Exterior of Aroma Coffee Shop with wooden door entrance and external signs
LocationLarne

Discover Aroma Coffee House on Larne Main Street, offering expertly crafted beverages and delicious…

Oldstone Coffee & Play
LocationClough

Oldstone Coffee and Play in Clough offers a cosy coffee shop serving local drinks and bakes,…

Millar's Bar Ballycarry
LocationBallycarry

Established in 1754, Millar's Bar in Ballycarry offers traditional fare and refreshing drinks in an…

Exterior of Creed Coffee in Larne with outdoor seating area, and grey canopy
LocationLarne

Experience the finest drinks and delectable treats at Creed Coffee Larne. From freshly roasted…

Restaurant pictures
LocationCarrickfergus

Dobbins Inn in the heart of Carrickfergus offers warm hospitality, traditional Irish and modern…

The Potting Shed @ Glenarm Castle
LocationGlenarm

The Potting Shed at Glenarm Castle offers expertly crafted coffee, fresh bakes, savory bites, and…

Eden Rooftop Bar
LocationBallymena

Eden Rooftop Bar in Ballymena, part of the Grouse Complex, offers stylish all-weather fun with live…

Rosegift Studios - Pottery Painting Coffee Shop
LocationPortglenone

Rosegift Studios Coffee Shop in Main Street, Portglenone offers a unique blend of coffee,…

Flax Coffee Co (Ballymena)
LocationBallymena

Flax Coffee Co on Church Street, Ballymena serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch in a dog-friendly,…

Exterior of Bob & Berts Coffee Shop with seats at front windows
LocationBallymena

Bob & Berts Ballymena offers early‑morning convenience, a relaxed atmosphere, and friendly service.…

SHOT Licensed Cafe
LocationBallymena

SHOT is a licensed Ballymena café serving quality brunch, coffee, and cocktails with vegan,…

Exterior of Mauds Ice Cream Parlour Larne
LocationLarne

Mauds Ice Cream Parlour in Larne offers a diverse selection of award-winning ice creams and…

Josh Macs restaurant exterior with sign, large windows and door entrance,
LocationCarrickfergus

Josh Mac’s in Carrickfergus boasts diverse menus featuring flame-grilled burgers, slow-roasted…

Fratelli at Galgorm
LocationBallymena

Fratelli Ristorante, Pizzeria & Bar oozes rustic Italian charm with a contemporary edge, welcoming…

Crave Kitchen
LocationBallymena

Crave Kitchen, located above K&G McAtamney’s on Greenvale Street, offers hearty mains, all‑day…

Grey and white exterior of Taste Coffee Shop & Restaurant
LocationLarne

Taste Coffee Shop & Restaurant in Murrayfield Shopping Centre, Larne, offers hearty breakfasts,…

White cottage style exterior of Weavers Cafe in Ballycarry
LocationBallycarry

Weaver's Café in Ballycarry offers hearty meals, drinks, and treats in a warm, friendly atmosphere…

Blue painted traditional building housing Quarter House Coffee in Carrickfergus
LocationCarrickfergus

Discover Quarter House Coffee Shop within the Courtyard Complex in Carrickfergus! Indulge in our…

Wooden tables and seats, some with lime green backing within Lunchbox Cafe Larne
LocationLarne

LUNCHBOX Café is a social enterprise in Larne Community Hub serving fresh, delicious meals with a…

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A row of five circular textile artworks in square white frames, showing layered horizontal bands of colour made from stitched fabric strips, arranged
LocationWhitehead

Textile exhibition exploring colour, light and coastal-inspired themes, now showing throughout May…

Gary Pollock – Bucket List (Debut Solo Show)
LocationBallymena

Ballymena comedian Gary Pollock brings his debut solo show Bucket List to the Braid Arts Centre

900 Years in 90 Minutes - A Guided Walking Tour of Carrickfergus (with Carrickfergus Tours & Tales)
LocationCarrickfergus

Discover historic Carrickfergus with expert local guides on a 90 minute walking tour. Explore…

Ballymena 400th Anniversary logo featuring a stylised tower icon and the text "Ballymena 400th Anniversary”
LocationBallymena

Join us on Saturday 23 May as Ballymena marks 400 years with a full day of celebration for all ages.

Antrim Round Tower
LocationCarrickfergus

Join us for this unique 8 hour tour on our witch themed taxibus, as we travel along the North Coast…

Carrickfergus Castle & Islandmagee Witches Walking Tour (with Haunted Tours NI)
LocationCarrickfergus

Uncover Northern Ireland's dark, dramatic, and sometimes downright bizarre past on this…

Cash Returns - The Man In Black
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Cash Returns - The Man In Black

Poster for  the Diesel Day event at Whitehead railway museum on the 23rd May 2026
LocationCastleview Road, Whitehead

Celebrate Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum on Saturday 23 May with locomotive B142. Enjoy a…

Trilobite
LocationLarne

Discover a world millions of years in the making with JJ's Fossils at Larne Museum.

Ballymena In Watercolour
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Watercolour Workshop

Foil Crest
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Foil Family Crest Workshop

Junior Jam
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena
Poster advertising kings of the castle
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Enjoy a special talk on 'Kings of the Castle: The History of Carrick Rangers Football Club' with…

Wildlife Walk Brown's Bay Beach Islandmagee
LocationIslandmagee

Wildlife Walk Brown's Bay Beach, Islandmagee

Room set up for Dobbins dining experiece as part of Dobbins Dander and Dine with seats and long tables in front of a large fireplace.
LocationCarrickfergus

Discover the history of Carrickfergus through a walking tour & medieval inspired dining experience…

Tim-McGarry-2026_The_Height_of_Nonsense
LocationBallymena

Tim McGarry is back on the road with his brand new solo stand up show - The Height of Nonsense.

A man tends to a mud furnace with tall flames rising from the top of it, other look on
LocationNewtowncrommelin

Visitors to the Glenravel International Furnace Festival will see iron smelting in action, learn…

Live music and market
LocationCarrickfergus

Come along to Speakeasy Saturdays for open mic and live music in a pop-up at Carrickfergus Town…

Artworks displayed as part of an exhibition in a barn
LocationNewtown Crommelin

Craft and traditional skills hands on workshops, demonstrations and displays. Reclaim your…

S/S State of Indiana Direct Service Larne Harbour to New York 1882
LocationLarne

A small display featuring artefacts that reflect Larne's links to America.

The GEC Factory
LocationLarne

The Turbine Generator factory on the outskirts of Larne, which opened in 1956, had a major impact…

Ballymena Chamber Orchestra and Community Choir - A celebration of Summer Lovin'
LocationBallymena

Ballymena Chamber Orchestra and Community Choir - A celebration of Summer Lovin'

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

Explore Carrickfergus' Outdoor Artisan Market for handmade gifts and treats, operating monthly from…

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