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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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Bentra Golf Course
LocationWhitehead

A well-matured 9 hole course, Bentra is designed with the experienced golfer and novice in mind.…

War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
LocationCarrickfergus

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

Straidkilly Nature Reserve
LocationCarnlough

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

Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
LocationIslandmagee

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

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.…

Ecos Nature Park
LocationBallymena

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

Chaine Memorial Tower
LocationLarne

This special memorial tower stands tall on the western side of Larne Lough, at the entrance to…

Templecorran Church and Graveyard
LocationBallycarry

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

Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
LocationIslandmagee

Popular award winning rural beach positioned in a delightful sandy bay, at the northern tip of…

Family at Gleno Waterfall
LocationGleno

One of our lesser known ‘hidden treasures’, Gleno is a magnificent 30 foot waterfall nestling in…

Cairndhu Golf Club
LocationLarne

Superb parkland course designed by J.F.S. Morrison, partner in the firm of Colt, Allison and…

Broughshane Waterfowl Park
LocationBroughshane

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

Carrickfergus Golf Club
LocationCarrickfergus

With its imaginative use of water and sand the par of 68 is not matched that easily. The course…

Aerial view of Carnlough Harbour with shops and homes in the background and boats in the harbour
LocationCarnlough

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

Thermal Spa Village at Galgorm
LocationGalgorm, Ballymena

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

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…

Garron Point
LocationCarnlough

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

Whitehead Golf Club
LocationWhitehead

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

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…

Jacobean Knot Garden
LocationCarrickfergus

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

Larne Town Parks
LocationLarne

Town Park and Chaine Park are delightful parks located on the Causeway Coastal route in Larne…

Ballygally Beach
LocationBallygally

This award winning beach is located in Ballygally, 10km north of Larne town on the beautiful…

Carrickfergus Urban Farm & Garden Centre
LocationCarrickfergus

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

Man smiling standing in front of 4 different ice-creams.
LocationGlarryford

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

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Afternoon tea in the Ross Park Hotel served on silver stand with white crockery and tablecloth
LocationBallymena

Situated in 10 acres of grounds in the beautiful County Antrim countryside within easy reach of the…

Origin Nightclub
LocationBallymena

This nightclub is the centrepiece of Ballymena’s weekend nightlife.

Cairndhu Golf Club ClubHouse - rear view with restaurant windows facing onto golf course.
LocationLarne

Experience unforgettable dining amidst breathtaking views at Cairndhu Golf Club's restaurant on the…

Pink and yellow exterior of Ownies Bar in Carrickfergus
LocationCarrickfergus

Ownies Bar and Bistro is one of Irelands finest Gastro Pubs, it offers the highest standards of…

Halfway House Country Pub
LocationBroughshane

Historic country pub and restaurant located halfway between Ballymena and Carnlough at the foot of…

The Dancing Goat Cafe
LocationCarrickfergus

Located in the grounds of Carrickfergus Urban Farm, The Dancing Goat Café is a not-for-profit…

Toast
LocationCullybackey

“Toast” stands for Totally Original And Seriously Tasty and is a delightful café in the heart of…

Galgorm Estate Gin Tasting Experience
LocationBallymena

Unique gin tasting experience at Galgorm Resort, near Ballymena as they showcase hand selected gins…

Rococo
LocationBallymena

Fantastic family owned restaurant, in the heart of Ballymena town centre, offering a great…

Grey and white exterior of Taste Coffee Shop & Restaurant
LocationLarne

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

The Glencloy Inn
LocationCarnlough

Historic family owned, traditional Irish bar and restaurant located in the picturesque village of…

Shop front of Morelli's @ Mandy's with black frames and purple signage.
LocationBroughshane

At Morelli's @ Mandy's in Broughshane, enjoy all-day frys, hearty meals, light bites, savoury…

Logo for Moran's at Glenarm
LocationGlenarm

Moran's of Glenarm, on the Causeway Coastal Route, offers an elegant dining experience with a…

Nobel Café
LocationBallymena

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

The Crosskeys Inn
LocationToome

The Crosskeys Inn c.1654 is the oldest thatched pub in Ireland and one of Ireland's most famous…

McKendry's Lounge & Bar
LocationBallymena

Located in the heart of Galgorm, McKendry’s Lounge & Bar offers the warm ambience and atmosphere of…

Night time exterior of the Thatch Inn Bar & Restaurant - white building with thatched roof and lights on in the upper windows
LocationBroughshane

18th century thatched, family friendly bar and restaurant set in the award winning village of…

Whitewashed wall exterior of Halfway House Hotel in Ballygally
LocationLarne

The family run Ballygally Halfway House Hotel, nestled on the Causeway Coastal Route, offers…

Black and White exterior of Cove Coffee Shop with words painted for Coffee Bakes and Art
LocationGlenarm

Cove Glenarm, nestled in Glenarm's historic village, offers freshly baked treats, quality coffee,…

Exterior of Mayur Indian Restaurant in Larne with grey bulding and black windows / door
LocationLarne

Mayur Indian Restaurant in Larne, on the Causeway Coastal Route offers authentic, exquisite Indian…

The Whiskey Kin (Opening Spring 2025)
LocationCarnlough

Step into a world where whiskey culture and Irish hospitality unite. Choose from an array of unique…

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…

Castello Italia
LocationCarrickfergus

Italian restaurant, coffee shop and gelato emporium in Carrickfergus, ideally positioned on the…

The Fuzzy Beak Restaurant
LocationWhitehead

The Fuzzy Beak is located in the picturesque town of Whitehead and only a stone's throw away from…

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Carnfunnock Family Funzone
LocationBallygally, Larne

Carnfunnock Family Funzone, in Carnfunnock Country Park on the Causeway Coastal Route is the…

Group of volunteers with Easter Bunny standing outside steam train at Whitehead Railway Museum
LocationWhitehead

Visit Whitehead Railway Museum this Easter for a fun filled day! Enjoy a short steam train ride…

Two white and cream rabbits eating leaves
LocationCarrickfergus

Come along to Carrickfergus Urban Farm for an Easter Fun Day on 19 April with egg hunts, games,…

Image of Drumalis House
LocationLarne

Drumalis Retreat and Conference Centre in Larne invites visitors to its Easter Monday Open Day,…

Pack of competitive runners running down street in Whitehead as part of Whitehead Road Race
LocationWhitehead

Join the historic Whitehead Easter Road Race on 21 April 2025! Northern Ireland’s longest-standing…

Alice
LocationLarne

interactive dance and drama session

3 bears
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

If you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise...

Easter
LocationLarne

Kite Making Workshop

puppets
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Create Your Own Shadow Puppets

Easter
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Learn how to make a beautiful kite in this family friendly caregiver and child workshop with Artist…

Baby
LocationLarne

Join us for an Easter themed Baby Rave

Elves
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

This adaptation of the much loved Brothers Grimm classic fairy tale uses puppetry, object theatre…

puppets
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Create Your Own Shadow Puppets

Baby
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Join us for an Easter themed Baby Rave filled with music.

Braid Film Theatre and Fright Club NI presents Aliens (1986)
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Braid Film Theatre and Fright Club NI presents Aliens (1986)

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…

Bird of Prey
LocationLarne

An opportunity to get close to a bird of prey during an educational talk and presentation by Ian…

Vinyl Record Fair
LocationCarrickfergus

Belfast Record Fair returns to Carrickfergus Town Hall this spring, offering vinyl classics, new…

Train at Larne Harbour
LocationLarne

An entertaining sweep through history with the significance of the railway.

Image of Drumalis House
LocationLarne

Step aboard for “Transgressions on the Titanic,” a murder mystery fundraiser at Drumalis Retreat &…

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…

Glenarm Monthly Community Market
LocationGlenarm

Explore the Glenarm Monthly Community Market for artisan crafts, local treats, and live music.…

Legends of the 60's Show
LocationBallymena

An entertaining musical live experience featuring over 40 iconic hit songs never to be forgotten!

Whitehead Railway Museum, Wee Critters, Whitehead
LocationWhitehead

Wee Critters are back by popular demand! Visit Whitehead Railway Museum on Saturday 10th May and…

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