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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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Galgorm Castle Golf Club
LocationBallymena

Galgorm Castle Golf Club is an exciting mixture of the new and the old. This 18 hole, 6930 yards…

Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
LocationWhitehead

A short and delightful coastal path from the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead to Blackhead's…

Ballymena Golf Club
LocationBroughshane

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

Chaine Memorial Tower
LocationLarne

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

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…

Thermal Spa Village at Galgorm
LocationBallymena

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

Carnlough Beach
LocationCarnlough

Discover Carnlough Beach’s calm waters, sweeping views and 1.5 km of sand and pebbles along the…

Picture of Larne Promenade
LocationLarne

Enjoy a lovely walk along a one mile long stretch of Promenade running from Larne Leisure Centre,…

A couple of hikers sitting on a gate admiring the view of Slemish in the background
LocationBroughshane

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

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…

The People’s Park
LocationBallymena

45-acre urban park in the heart of Ballymena with something to do for all the family - you can…

Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
LocationIslandmagee

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

Carrickfergus Urban Farm & Garden Centre
LocationCarrickfergus

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

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…

Carrickfergus Castle with King William statue
LocationCarrickfergus

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

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…

Straidkilly Nature Reserve
LocationCarnlough

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

Man and woman walking alongside River in Glenarm Forest surrounded by trees
LocationGlenarm

Explore the hidden charm of Glenarm Forest, boasting impressive views of Glenarm Castle, diverse…

Larne Town Parks
LocationLarne

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

Whitehead Golf Club
LocationWhitehead

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

Larne's Jurassic Coastline - Waterloo Bay
LocationLarne

Explore Waterloo Bay in Larne, the most accessible locality for fossil hunting and geological…

Larne Golf Club
LocationIslandmagee

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

Greenisland Golf Club
LocationCarrickfergus

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

Saint Nicholas' Church
LocationCarrickfergus

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

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Table and seats within Prom Cafe looking out window to sea.
LocationLarne

The Prom Café, located in Larne beside a delightful promenade walk and Jurassic coastline, offers…

Rococo
LocationBallymena

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

Gatto's Ristorante
LocationBallymena

Gatto’s is a family run business in Ballymena town centre, inspired by their Italian family…

PaPa Browns Grill
LocationCarrickfergus

Relaxed colonial-style diner and bar serving an all-day menu, within easy walking distance of…

Pink and yellow exterior of Ownies Bar in Carrickfergus
LocationCarrickfergus

Ownies Bar and Bistro is a top Irish gastro pub, famed for seafood chowder, homemade desserts, warm…

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…

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.…

Grey exterior building of ETC Carrickfergus with entrance door and full windows plus outside seating area showing silver tables and chairs plus fake h
LocationCarrickfergus

Espresso at ETC in Carrickfergus is the ultimate destination for coffee, gifts, and culinary…

Mary And Martha’s Vintage Tea Room
LocationAhoghill

Mary and Martha’s Vintage Tea Room in Ahoghill have a choice of great quality food, whether that’s…

The Corner Bakery Coffee Shop
LocationBallymena

The Corner Bakery in Ballymena offers great coffee, fresh bakes, and flavour‑packed lunches in a…

Exterior of Brew Coffee Shop with seating area and herald trumpeters
LocationBroughshane

Welcome to BREW in Broughshane, where sustainabiy sourced coffee, premium teas, and homemade…

Rosegift Studios - Pottery Painting Coffee Shop
LocationPortglenone

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

Millside Restaurant Gracehill
LocationGracehill

Millside Restaurant is an award winning family run business in the historic village of Gracehill,…

Cafe @ Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle
LocationBallymena

Creative Gardens Galgorm Café serves fresh, home‑cooked meals, alongside daily baked scones, cakes…

Fratelli at Galgorm
LocationBallymena

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

Interior of Season Coffee Shop with wooden flooring, wooden beams and wooden tables plus chairs.
LocationCarrickfergus

Season Coffee Shop, nestled in a refurbished red brick mill on the outskirts of Carrickfergus,…

The Smoking Monkey Cocktail & Sports Bar
LocationBallymena

Ballymena's newest cocktail and sports bar, The Smoking Monkey, is a space like no other in the…

The Clockhouse Restaurant @ Leighinmohr House Hotel
LocationBallymena

The Clockhouse in the Leighinmohr House Hotel, Ballymena is one of County Antrim’s leading eateries…

Exterior stone walls and glass doors / windows to Blend & Brew in Portglenone
LocationPortglenone

A modern and quirky coffee shop situated in Portglenone serving breakfast, brunch, brews & bakes…

Millar's Bar Ballycarry
LocationBallycarry

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

Logo for Moran's at Glenarm
LocationGlenarm

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

Daily Gin Tasting Experience at Galgorm
LocationBallymena

An exclusive Gin Tasting Experience at Galgorm Resort, near Ballymena, as they showcase…

Exterior of Greedy Gannet
LocationIslandmagee

Set in the heart of Islandmagee and within the world class Gobbins Visitor Centre, The Greedy…

Exterior of Upper Crust restaurant and coffee shop with entrance doors and windows
LocationLarne

Experience homely comfort at The Upper Crust Restaurant in Larne. Enjoy expertly brewed coffee,…

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Magheramorne Literary Festival
LocationMagheramorne

Taking place from Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 March 2026, the inaugural Magheramorne Literary…

Image of hands
LocationCullybackey

A British Sign Language Interpreted Tour of President Arthur Homestead

painting workshop advertisement
LocationBallymena

Learn to paint a cute dog and enjoy locally made sweet treats with Artist Ursula Meehan and The…

Weigh House
LocationLarne

A talk which takes particular photos and tells the story behind them.

Braid Comedy Club Presents Colin Murphy
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Braid Comedy Club Presents Colin Murphy

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

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

Artwork by Bob Speers
LocationLarne

In the artist's own words "My art is currently informed by habitual wanderings through different…

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…

Two white and cream rabbits eating leaves
LocationCarrickfergus

Come along to Carrickfergus Urban Farm for an Easter Fun Day on Saturday 4 April with egg hunts,…

Glenarm Monthly Community Market
LocationGlenarm

Explore the Glenarm Monthly Community Market for artisan crafts and treats. Accessible and…

Carnegie Library
LocationLarne

Join us for an afternoon of family friendly activities, as we celebrate 120 years since the…

Easter at Glenarm Castle
LocationGlenarm

Join us at Glenarm Castle for Easter fun.

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

Join the historic Whitehead Easter Road Race on 6 April 2026! Northern Ireland’s longest-standing…

American flag and event details
LocationCarrickfergus

Special historical talk as part of the USA 250 NI celebrations.

plants and a microscope
LocationBroughshane Road, Ballymena

Easter plant treasure hunt at Ecos Nature Park

Image by Ian Enlander
LocationLarne

The talk will look at the development of the early post box in Ireland and Britain, including some…

Icons of the 70s!
LocationBallymena

 ICONS OF THE 70s SHOW!

Big Love - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
LocationBallymena

Big Love returns to the Braid with their stunning show!

Carrickfergus Sailing Club
LocationCarrickfergus

Boat Jumble and Market

F-STOPNI Photography Exhibition
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus
Slemish Players Presents Sylvia by A. R. Gurney
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Slemish Players Presents Sylvia by A. R. Gurney

Fright Club NI and Braid Film Theatre presents - Nightbreed (Q&A with Special Guest Hugh Ross)
LocationBallymena

Fright Club NI and Braid Film Theatre presents - Nightbreed (Q&A with Special Guest Hugh Ross)

Strange and Unusual: A Celebration of Science Fiction & Horror
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Strange and Unusual: A Celebration of Science Fiction & Horror

Galgorm | Celtic Sauna
LocationBallymena

Experience the UK Aufguss Championships at the award winning Galgorm Resort, as the Thermal Spa…

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