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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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Carrickfergus Castle
LocationCarrickfergus

Get ready to step back in time at Carrickfergus Castle, an incredible Norman castle nestled in the…

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…

Whitehead Golf Club
LocationWhitehead

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

Broughshane Waterfowl Park
LocationBroughshane

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

Galgorm Castle Golf Club
LocationBallymena

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

Knockagh Monument
LocationGreenisland

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

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…

Carrickfergus Golf Club
LocationCarrickfergus

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

The Steensons Économusée
LocationGlenarm

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

Larne Golf Club
LocationIslandmagee

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

Ballymena Golf Club
LocationBroughshane

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

Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
LocationIslandmagee

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

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.…

The People’s Park
LocationBallymena

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

Chaine Memorial Tower
LocationLarne

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

Slemish Mountain
LocationBroughshane

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

Templecorran Church and Graveyard
LocationBallycarry

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

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…

Carrickfergus Castle with King William statue
LocationCarrickfergus

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

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…

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…

Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
LocationWhitehead

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

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…

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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…

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…

The Pizza Parlour
LocationBallymena

A Ballymena favourite since 1981, The Pizza Parlour serves fresh, flavour-packed pizzas, burgers,…

The Front Page Bar
LocationBallymena

A “traditional-meets-modern” award winning and innovative pub in the centre of Ballymena, which…

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 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…

Exterior of Little India Restaurant with grey walls and name in silver, plus plants at the entrance doors
LocationCarrickfergus

Little India Restaurant in Carrickfergus offers authentic Indian cuisine with fresh ingredients,…

Twilight Coffee
LocationCarnlough

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

The Clockhouse Restaurant @ Leighinmohr House Hotel
LocationBallymena

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

Gatto's Ristorante
LocationBallymena

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

Whitehead Golf Club Restaurant
LocationWhitehead

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

The Corner Bakery Coffee Shop
LocationBallymena

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

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,…

Middletown Coffee Co.
LocationBallymena

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

Image of Dining Area in Adair Arms Hotel
LocationBallymena

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

Stone cottage with people dining outside at picnic tables.
LocationGlarryford

The Creamery Can, is located in Glarryford, en-route from Ballymena to the Causeway and is a quaint…

The Pizza Pavillion @ Glenarm Castle
LocationGlenarm

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

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…

The Glencloy Inn
LocationCarnlough

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

The Boat House Barista
LocationWhitehead

The Boat House Barista sits along Whitehead’s scenic Blackhead Path, offering coffee, teas, iced…

Logo for Moran's at Glenarm
LocationGlenarm

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

Origin Nightclub
LocationBallymena

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

The Grouse Restaurant & Bar
LocationBallymena

The Grouse Restaurant & Bar has long been a favourite for food, drinks and live entertainment in…

Restaurant pictures
LocationCarrickfergus

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

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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…

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…

Glenarm Monthly Community Market
LocationGlenarm

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

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