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  1. painting watercolour interior decor artist Irish art contemporary art workshops experience Ireland studio
    Artist Audrey Kyle works from a converted barn called Gobbins Studio Économusée, nestled on top of the Gobbins Cliffs on a working family farm. She displays her original unique watercolour paintings, cards and prints in her studio/gallery and runs watercolour experience workshops.
    1. Popular award winning rural beach positioned in a delightful sandy bay, at the northern tip of Islandmagee, just off the Causeway Coastal Route. Perfect for picnics, walking, swimming, windsurfing or just enjoying the great outdoors.
      1. Exterior entrance  of Lighthouse Yarns shop
        Located in delightful Whitehead, on the Causeway Coastal route, you'll find an emporium of woolly loveliness at Lighthouse Yarns with designer yarns, notions and inspirational patterns for every occasion, as well as textile supplies and crafts.
        1. Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
          Follow the winding road down to reach this hidden gem. With its picture-book perfect stone harbour and tiny beach, Portmuck Harbour is a lovely place to while away the afternoon. See the stunning North Antrim coastline receding into the distance and the marine traffic bound for Belfast port.
          1. Group of friends trying out paddle boarding in the open water with Blackhead Lighthouse in background
            Experience Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP) on the beautiful coastline of Islandmagee and Whitehead. 2-hour group sessions, family sessions, 4-week courses and guided SUP tours in idyllic surroundings with a qualified and experienced instructor.
            1. Once the guardian of Belfast's glory days of shipping, Blackhead guided many great ships on their journey, none more than the famous Titanic. Perched on the edge of a cliff, Blackhead offers a wild, windswept retreat with a difference.
            2. A family of four standing on the platform talking to the driver of a blue steam train
              The new Whitehead Railway Museum will take visitors on a journey through time, see our large stock fully restored heritage Irish railway steam and diesel locomotives, vintage carriages coupled with state of the art interactive touch displays.
              1. Local seafood, cheese, steaks, coffee and freshly made desserts are available at this coastal restaurant in Whitehead. Only 10 minute drive from The Gobbins, Carrickfergus Castle. Themed Tasting Menus (such as Game of Thrones®) and Tapas available.
                Other things to do near The Gobbins

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                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…

                painting watercolour interior decor artist Irish art contemporary art workshops experience Ireland studio
                LocationIslandmagee

                Artist Audrey Kyle works from a converted barn called Gobbins Studio Économusée, nestled on top of…

                Whitehead Golf Club
                LocationWhitehead

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

                Walking the Edge
                LocationIslandmagee

                Step out and find yourself between earth, sea and sky on the thrilling Gobbins Experience, where…

                A family of four standing on the platform talking to the driver of a blue steam train
                LocationWhitehead

                The new Whitehead Railway Museum will take visitors on a journey through time, see our large stock…

                Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
                LocationIslandmagee

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

                Skernaghan Point
                LocationIslandmagee

                This is a path that goes over a variety of uneven terrain including a grassy field and a rocky…

                Natasha Swan Ceramics - Studio and Workshops
                LocationIslandmagee

                Natasha Swan Ceramics is situated in the scenic Islandmagee, her handmade porcelain tableware…

                Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
                LocationWhitehead

                A short and delightful circular walk from the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead, around the…

                Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
                LocationIslandmagee

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

                Portmuck

                Tranquil harbour and dramatic coastal walk

                Kilcoan Gardens
                LocationIslandmagee

                The gardens are situated within the peninsula of Islandmagee, with beautiful views over Larne Lough…

                Swifts Forge
                LocationIslandmagee

                Swifts Forge in Islandmagee offers a range of blacksmithing classes to create something special,…

                Photograph of Whitehead Centre on opening day. Coloured bunting is across the front of the building.
                LocationWhitehead

                Whitehead Centre provides a tourism hub for information about what is going on locally and how to…

                Victoriana Flower School
                LocationLarne

                Learn the art of flower arranging with exquisite florist Kim Davies at Victoriana Flower School,…

                Larne Golf Club
                LocationIslandmagee

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

                Other places to eat & drink near The Gobbins

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                McMaster's Home Farm Meats
                LocationWhitehead

                Real deal, traditional craft butchers who rear their own meat on their family farm in Gleno and…

                The Whitecliff Inn
                LocationWhitehead

                A traditional pub and popular modern music venue in the coastal town of Whitehead, offering a…

                Platform 3 at Whitehead Railway Museum
                LocationWhitehead

                The quaint and cosy Platform 3 cafe is located in the Station Building of Whitehead Railway Museum…

                The Lighthouse Bistro
                LocationWhitehead

                Local seafood, cheese, steaks, coffee and freshly made desserts are available at this coastal…

                Whitehead Golf Club Restaurant
                LocationWhitehead

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

                The Bank House Whitehead
                LocationWhitehead

                The Bank House café and gift shop is a lively, warm, inviting destination, specialising in good,…

                The Gobbins Cafe
                LocationIslandmagee

                Set in the heart of Islandmagee and within the world class Gobbins Visitor Centre, this modern café…

                The Marine Bar
                LocationWhitehead

                A hidden cosy pub, located near the Whitehead promenade and train station on the Causeway Coastal…

                Coastal Coffee
                LocationWhitehead

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

                The Rinkha
                LocationIslandmagee

                Calling in for an ice cream at The Rinkha is a must for anyone exploring the scenic treasures of…

                McKee’s Home Bakery
                LocationWhitehead

                McKee’s Home Bakery is a family run business serving and producing a wide range of breads, buns,…

                Other places to stay near The Gobbins

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                Loughside Farm self catering
                LocationCarrickfergus

                Situated only 1 mile from the exhilarating and dramatic Gobbins Cliff Path and at the Gateway to…

                Temple-Effin Self Catering Holiday Cottage
                LocationWhitehead

                Temple-Effin Cottage is settled within a cobblestone courtyard with 3 other terraced cottages.…

                First floor apartment with only access via stairs
                LocationCarrickfergus

                Lighthouse Loft is a cosy self-contained two bedroom apartment located in the coastal town of…

                Arbor Hills
                LocationLarne

                Arbor Hills is ideally situated a short distance from the Victorian seaside town of Whitehead, with…

                Blackhead Lightkeepers Houses - Unit 2
                LocationCarrickfergus

                Once the guardian of Belfast's glory days of shipping, Blackhead guided many great ships on their…

                The Wee House
                LocationWhitehead

                Known as the Wee House, this lovely terraced cottage just outside the seaside town of Whitehead…

                Seaview Cottage on the Island
                LocationLarne

                Seaview Cottage is situated on the beautiful peninsula of Islandmagee located at the start of the…

                North Irish Lodge - Leahy's Loft
                LocationLarne

                Sleeps 4 adults. The luxurious cottages are ideal for special family occasions. Set in a perfect…

                Pleasant View
                LocationLarne

                Pleasant View is a beautiful modern holiday home situated on picturesque Islandmagee, near the…

                North Irish Lodge - Annie's Croft
                LocationLarne

                Sleeps 4 adults. The luxurious cottages are ideal for special family occasions and are in a…

                St Ronans
                LocationLarne

                St Ronans beatuiful self-catering accommodation on the Coastal Route to "The Glens of Antrim" hosts…

                Outside view of the pink cottage
                LocationWhitehead

                The boutique upstairs suite of The Pink Cottage is tranquil and cosy with a traditional vintage…

                Blackhead Cutter
                LocationCarrickfergus

                Once the guardian of Belfast's glory days of shipping, Blackhead guided many great ships on their…

                Jacksonville Cottages
                LocationLarne

                Jacksonville Cottages are set in picturesque Islandmagee. Located in a busy working riding school…

                Lilyscape at Whitehead
                LocationCarrickfergus

                Situated in pretty Whitehead our one bedroom apartment is the perfect base for your stay in…

                Mollys House Whitehead Self Catering
                LocationCarrickfergus

                Having a weekend break or longer? Molly´s House is an ideal holiday home base in Whitehead. The…

                North Irish Lodge - Brennan's Barn
                LocationLarne

                Sleeps 5 adults. Ideally located along the Causeway Coastal Route and perfect for exploring the…

                Sergeants House
                LocationWhitehead

                The Sergeants House built in 1901 in a conservation area in Whitehead.

                St Ronans Bed and Breakfast
                LocationLarne

                St. Ronans “one of a kind” bed and breakfast accommodation in Islandmagee was originally built in…

                Gobbins Cliff
                LocationLarne

                Gobbins Cliff is a Bread & Breakfast (“Airbnb” style) located on the famous Antrim Coast, offering…

                Browns Bay Beach Location
                LocationIslandmagee

                This charming detached holiday bungalow nestles in a picturesque sandy cove better known as Browns…

                Cloghfin Cottage. Irish cottage self catering accommodation in Northern Ireland.
                LocationIslandmagee

                Cloghfin Cottage is a cute self-catering irish cottage style holiday home in a pretty rural…

                Whitehead Bed & Breakfast
                LocationCarrickfergus

                A Victorian home by the sea, on the sunny coast of County Antrim between Belfast Lough and Larne…

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