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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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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…

Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
LocationIslandmagee

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

Straidkilly Nature Reserve
LocationCarnlough

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

War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
LocationCarrickfergus

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

Cairndhu Golf Club
LocationLarne

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

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…

Picture of Larne Promenade
LocationLarne

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

The Steensons Économusée
LocationGlenarm

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

Carnlough Beach
LocationCarnlough

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

Galgorm Castle Golf Club
LocationBallymena

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

Chaine Memorial Tower
LocationLarne

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

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…

The People’s Park
LocationBallymena

A historic 45-acre Green Flag Award-winning park in the heart of Ballymena, featuring scenic…

Larne Town Parks
LocationLarne

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

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…

Ballygally Beach
LocationBallygally

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

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.…

Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
LocationIslandmagee

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

Knockagh Monument
LocationGreenisland

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

Carrickfergus Castle with King William statue
LocationCarrickfergus

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

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…

Greenisland Golf Club
LocationCarrickfergus

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

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…

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Perfect View Bistro @ Larne Golf Club
LocationIslandmagee

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

Middletown Coffee Co.
LocationBallymena

'A must visit location when on a Northern Ireland Coffee Tour’ - Middletown is more than quality…

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…

Follow Coffee Co
LocationBallymena

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

Exterior frontage of Wild Duck Inn in Portglenone with signs up for live music and great food.
LocationPortglenone

Experience the charm of the Wild Duck Inn, a riverside bar and restaurant in Portglenone. Enjoy…

Image of Dining Area in Adair Arms Hotel
LocationBallymena

An extensive menu of fresh locally sourced, quality ingredients served in our spacious, relaxing…

The Pizza Pavillion @ Glenarm Castle
LocationGlenarm

The Pizza Pavilion at Glenarm Castle serves wood-fired sourdough pizzas with gluten-free and vegan…

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…

Tullyglass Hotel Dining Experience
LocationBallymena

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

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

Nobel Café
LocationBallymena

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

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…

Soda on the griddle over and open fire
LocationNewtowncrommelin

Capture the spirit of the past though Fire, Feast and Folklore. Connect to the land, life and…

The Conservatory at Galgorm
LocationBallymena

A magnificent bespoke glass creation that perfectly frames the stunning setting of the cascading…

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…

Whitehead Golf Club Restaurant
LocationWhitehead

Situated on Muldersleigh Hill, on the outskirts of Whitehead, Whitehead Golf Club restaurant offers…

Carriages Bistro
LocationLarne

Carriages in Larne is a family run, fully-licensed restaurant offering traditional Irish and…

Exterior of Brooklyn Bay Diner entrance with large sign, door canopy and dinosaur wall murals
LocationLarne

Ready for a taste adventure? Explore authentic American goodness at Brooklyn Bay Diner in Larne on…

Exterior of Springsteens restaurant with grey doors and large sign.
LocationCarrickfergus

Springsteen's Carrickfergus, located between the medieval castle and marina, offers freshly…

Front entrance of the Wind Rose Bar and Bistro
LocationCarrickfergus

Discover the ultimate waterfront experience at The Windrose in Carrickfergus. Enjoy stunning views…

Dock of the Bay
LocationLarne

Dock of the Bay offers artisan coffee, speciality teas, luxury hot chocolates, traybakes, toasties…

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Picture of the sky and old aeroplanes
LocationCarrickfergus

Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum - NOW FULLY BOOKED

Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Ranger Museum EHOD 2026
LocationCarrickfergus

Enjoy a guided tour or explore at your own pace at the carefully restored Andrew Jackson Cottage…

Museum from main street with statue.
LocationBroughshane

Broughshane Museum. A collection of over 8000 items. Most of which are every day articles, that…

Carrickfergus Castle EHOD 2026
LocationCarrickfergus

For EHOD, visitors can explore the site at their own pace through a self-guided experience,…

Charles Shiels Houses
LocationCarrickfergus

Visitors can enjoy guided or self guided tours of the grounds, explore revived historic features…

Rath at Craiganboy
LocationLarne

This exhibition explores early medieval Ireland, with reference to the Larne area, looking at the…

Glenarm Arts Trail
LocationGlenarm

Explore Glenarm’s vibrant creative community at the Glenarm Arts Trail on Saturday 12 September. …

Gracehill Conservation Area EHOD 2026
LocationGracehill

Gracehill, Northern Ireland’s first Cultural World Heritage site and first Conservation Area, is…

Gracehill Moravian Church EHOD 2026
LocationGracehill

The church at the heart of this beautiful Moravian settlement was completed in 1765. Experience the…

Gracehill Old Shop EHOD 2026
LocationGracehill

Call at The Old Village Shop and hear about Gracehill Trust’s ongoing restoration of this key…

Gracehill Single Brethren House EHOD 2026
LocationGracehill

Guided tours of the former Single Brethren House

Origami House EHOD 2026
LocationKells

EHOD 2026 presents a rare opportunity to step inside this acclaimed home and experience first hand…

President Arthur Homestead EHOD 2026
LocationCullybackey

Experience the art of traditional life at Arthur Cottage, an authentic ancestral homestead where…

Sam's Cottage EHOD 2026
LocationCromkill

Sam's Cottage is a Grade B+ listed thatched building within a clachan (a cluster) comprising…

A musician plays a harp in a rustic room with stone walls, candlelight, and soft natural light
LocationCarrickfergus

Join local musician and storyteller, Lisa Dawson as she shares her Ulster-Scots heritage through…

St Nicholas' Parish Church EHOD 2026
LocationCarrickfergus

The roots of St Nicholas' Church Parish church date back prior to its construction by John De…

Outside of St Patrick's Church of Ireland
LocationBallymena

Visit St Patrick's Church of Ireland, Ballymena—one of the town's iconic "Seven Towers"—as part of…

St Patrick's Church of Ireland Parish EHOD 2026
LocationLarne

The site dates back to at least 1306, when it was recorded as a medieval church, and continues to…

Outside of St Saviour's Parish Church Connor
LocationKells

St Saviour's Church in Connor, County Antrim, is a Church of Ireland parish church consecrated in…

The Old School, Gracehill EHOD 2026
LocationGracehill

An original settlement building dating from 1765

Tours of The Victorian House EHOD 2026
LocationWhitehead

Guided tours of the Victorian House which retains its original features while outlining  the…

Whitehead Railway Museum EHOD 2026
LocationWhitehead

The award-winning Whitehead Railway Museum is a must-see for anyone with an interest in trains,…

Willow and Lore Heritage Farm EHOD 2026
LocationNewtowncrommelin

Visit a working heritage farm in the Antrim Hills, inspired by the smallholdings that supported the…

lino printed pumpkin and leaf on Irish Linen
LocationBallymena

Learn how to create unique lino prints and make your own framed autumn linen print to take home and…

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