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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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A group of visitors listening to the tour guide inside Andrew Jackson Cottage standing by the fire.
LocationCarrickfergus

Located less than a mile from Carrickfergus town centre, the Andrew Jackson Cottage is a…

Picture of Larne Promenade
LocationLarne

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

Cairndhu Golf Club
LocationLarne

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

The Steensons Économusée
LocationGlenarm

The Steensons are delighted to welcome visitors to their workshop and gallery. A fascinating and…

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…

Carrickfergus Castle with King William statue
LocationCarrickfergus

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

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…

The People’s Park
LocationBallymena

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

Carrickfergus Golf Club
LocationCarrickfergus

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

Larne's Jurassic Coastline - Waterloo Bay
LocationLarne

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

Game of Thrones® Afternoon Tea at Ballygally Castle Hotel
LocationBallygally

Ballygally Castle Hotel is offering a Game of Thrones® Afternoon Tea which will delight fans of the…

Larne Town Parks
LocationLarne

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

Straidkilly Nature Reserve
LocationCarnlough

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

Knockagh Monument
LocationGreenisland

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

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
LocationBallymena

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

Jacobean Knot Garden
LocationCarrickfergus

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

Houses by the square in Gracehill
LocationGracehill

Gracehill, an 18th-century Moravian settlement near Ballymena, is Northern Ireland's first UNESCO…

Group of people walking through garden at Arthur Cottage
LocationCullybackey

Arthur Cottage, Cullybackey, is the Ancestral Home of the 21st President of the USA Chester Alan…

Broughshane Waterfowl Park
LocationBroughshane

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

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…

War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
LocationCarrickfergus

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

Olderfleet Castle, County Antrim
LocationLarne

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

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Kings Road Coffee Shop
LocationWhitehead

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

Yellow and Black exterior of the Wee Cafe Larne with name on window and silver outdoor seats
LocationLarne

Discover The Wee Café in Larne on the Causeway Coastal Route for all-day breakfasts, fresh…

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…

Front view of Brewers Fayre building in Carrickfergus with conservatory
LocationCarrickfergus

The Harbour Brewers Fayre is the perfect place to stop in for some tasty pub classics and drinks…

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

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

Family of 3 children and 2 adults sitting eating and drinking tea around a wooden dining table in the railway musuem cafe
LocationCastleview Road, Whitehead

Step into nostalgia at the Cups & Carriages Tea Room in Whitehead Railway Museum on the Causeway…

Flax Coffee Co (Broughshane)
LocationBroughshane

FLAX Coffee Co in Raceview Mill, Broughshane offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, homemade treats,…

Whitewashed wall exterior of Halfway House Hotel in Ballygally
LocationLarne

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

Follow Coffee Co
LocationBallymena

Freshly roasted locally produced speciality coffee and food in comfortable surroundings within the…

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…

Fratelli at Galgorm
LocationBallymena

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

Tullyglass Hotel Dining Experience
LocationBallymena

At Tullyglass Hotel we offer our guests both informal and formal dining options throughout the day.…

The Gardener's Rest Cafe @ Hillmount Carrick
LocationCarrickfergus

The Gardener’s Rest Café at Hillmount Carrick offers tasty light bites, hot drinks, and a relaxing,…

Toast
LocationCullybackey

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

The Dancing Goat Cafe
LocationCarrickfergus

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

The Dairy
LocationGleno

Rustic style bistro, butchers and farm shop set in the heart of the Gleno valley, within a few…

Perfect View Bistro @ Larne Golf Club
LocationIslandmagee

Perfect View Bistro at Larne Golf Club in Islandmagee offers delicious, family-friendly meals with…

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…

Matties Meeting House
LocationCairncastle

Explore the rich history of Matties Public House & Restaurant, one of County Antrim's oldest pubs…

White exterior of Shores. Whitehead with windows facing onto Whitehead promenade.
LocationWhitehead

Shores offers a serene seaside setting on the Whitehead Promenade on the Causeway Coastal Route. …

The Glensway Bar
LocationMartinstown

Located in the Glens of Antrim, the Glensway Tavern is an attractive 74 seater restaurant, lounge…

Serving counter and tables and chairs in main eating area of the The Secret Garden Cafe
LocationBallymena

The Secret Garden Cafe located in the grounds of Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena operates 7 days a…

Coastal Coffee
LocationWhitehead

Coastal Coffee is a friendly café based near the railway station in Whitehead and renowned for…

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Image of cross stitch picture and a ladies hand
LocationCarrickfergus

Beginners 4 week learn to crochet course.

The_Bjorn_Identity_Abba_show_2025
LocationBallymena

MAMMA MIA! World-class, International Tribute to ABBA – The Bjorn Identity, return to the Braid…

Halloween Slemish Market Supper Club
LocationBallymena

Halloween at the Ecos Centre: A Samhain Feast with a Fright! Slemish Market Supper Club invites you…

Needle felted toadstools and gonks by Marydolls
LocationBallymena

Christmas Needle Felting Workshop with Marydolls at Midtown Makers, Ballymena.

The Gobbins Autumn Craft Fair
LocationIslandmagee

Visit the Gobbins Craft Fair for a celebration of local talent and creativity! This one-day event…

Art and About promo image of Jacque McNeill painting outdoors
LocationBallymena

Join local artist Jacqué McNeill for a relaxed outdoor sketch session, in some of the hidden places…

fused glass robin decoration
LocationBallymena

Come join us for a fun workshop where you can create your own beautiful fused glass decorations

selection of fused glass jewellery
LocationBallymena

Come join us for a fun workshop where you'll learn how to create your own unique fused glass…

Camera
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Make your own pinhole camera using everyday household objects.

Punch and Judy
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Recapture the magic of Punch & Judy - the world's most famous puppets. Enjoy slapstick humour with…

Rites of Passage
LocationLarne

A new exhibition by Mid and East Antrim Museum & Heritage Service which explores our common…

Artist portrait
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Bob will be exhibiting new work at Mid-Antrim Museum, the Braid, Ballymena highlighting local bogs…

Needle Felting
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Learn about the Victorian 'language of flowers' followed by a hands-on needle felting workshop.

Festive Fair at Magheramorne Estate
LocationMagheramorne

As the holiday season approaches, we are excited to announce our upcoming Festive Fair at…

Period image of the area of Bonnybefore in Carrickfergus
LocationCarrickfergus

A captivating series of historical talks held at the Andrew Jackson Cottage on the second Thursday…

A piece of artwork depicting a bog
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Thin Place - in conversation with Bob Speers and Prof J. Pilcher

People parading with star lanterns and wearing Santa hats in Ballymena town centre with Christmas lights switched on.
LocationBallymena

Head to Ballymena town centre on Saturday 15 November for festive fun, live music, giveaways, Santa…

Antrim Round Tower
LocationCarrickfergus

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

Shane Todd Braid Comedy Club
LocationBallymena
Image by Sandra Streeter
LocationLarne

Discover the enchanting world of lace and Irish linen collage, inspired by the beauty of flowers…

Images shows craft activity in relation to making a wreath
LocationCullybackey

Winter wreath making workshop held in Arthur Cottage, Cullybackey

book cover
LocationLarne

Dr. David Hume MBE brings together a wealth of diverse material from the past to provide a daily…

Philomena Begley
LocationBallymena

The Queen of Irish Country!

Santa turning on the Christmas Lights
LocationLarne

Join us in Broadway, Larne on Friday 21 November for festive fun! Enjoy live music, kids’…

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