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  1. Group of people walking through garden at Arthur Cottage
    Arthur Cottage, Cullybackey, is the Ancestral Home of the 21st President of the USA Chester Alan Arthur.
    1. Houses by the square in Gracehill
      Gracehill, an 18th-century Moravian settlement near Ballymena, is Northern Ireland's first UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site. Visitors can explore its preserved Georgian architecture, historic sites, and book guided tours.
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    2. Slemish Market Garden, located at Ecos Nature Park, Ballymena prides itself on using traditional methods to grow seasonal fruit, vegetables and cottage garden plants onsite. Fresh produce plus transplants and potted plants are available for sale.
      1. Night time exterior of the Thatch Inn Bar & Restaurant - white building with thatched roof and lights on in the upper windows
        18th century thatched, family friendly bar and restaurant set in the award winning village of Broughshane with a great choice of menu and unique historic features.
        1. The Spa at Galgorm is a true haven of peace and tranquillity where every conceivable aspect of our guest’s journey has been taken into consideration when designing our spaces, treatments and packages.
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        2. Midtown Makers shop front from outside
          Midtown Makers Gift Shop, is one of Northern Ireland's foremost handmade craft and gift shops, located on Church Street in Ballymena with over 60 individual artists and craft makers selling their unique and often bespoke products.
          Things to see & do near Slemish

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          Houses by the square in Gracehill
          LocationGracehill

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

          Ballymena Parish Church
          LocationBallymena

          Self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts on foot in Ballymena. See historic buildings,…

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          LocationBallymena

          Join us at the Ballymena Craft Village in Wellington Court from Dec 3–8! Discover 7 festive huts…

          Portglenone Marina
          LocationPortglenone

          Portglenone Marina, 9 miles from Ballymena, offers 35 serviced berths, riverside views, top-class…

          Santa's in Town @ Fairhill Shopping Centre
          LocationBallymena

          Santa's in Town at the Fairhill Shopping Centre, Ballymena!

          Roots Revealed
          LocationBallymena

          Based in County Antrim, Roots Revealed specialises in ancestral research within the nine Counties…

          Ballymena Golf Club
          LocationBroughshane

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

          Broughshane Waterfowl Park
          LocationBroughshane

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

          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.…

          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…

          Honeybees Playtown
          LocationBallymena

          Honeybees Playtown in Ballymena offers an exciting indoor play experience for children 0-10,…

          Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid
          LocationBallymena

          The Mid-Antrim Museum, offers a fascinating experience for all the family. The museum boasts two…

          River Bann Tours
          LocationPortglenone

          River Bann Tours offer boat trips on the Lower Bann based at Portglenone Marina. Tickets can be…

          A glass of Ulster Whiskey
          LocationGlenarm

          Irish Whiskey is the fastest growing drinks market in the world, more and more people are…

          Sewing machine and patchwork quilt in progress at Midtown Makers workshop
          LocationBallymena

          At Midtown Makers Gift Shop, we offer a diverse range of craft workshops designed to inspire…

          welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
          LocationBallymena

          Join Alastair Donaghy’s immersive Ballymena walking tours—rich in history, storytelling, and local…

          Slemish Cycling Route
          LocationBallymena

          Scenic countryside circular route with stiff climbs.

          David Hume standing in front of an audience outdoors presenting
          LocationBallycarry

          David Hume from Ballycarry is a seasoned Level 2 tour guide and historian specialising in…

          Glass fronted entrance doors and brick exterior of IMC Cinema in Ballymena
          LocationBallymena
          Ecos Nature Park
          LocationBallymena

          Ecos Nature Park is an oasis of wildlife, close to the heart of Ballymena town with 8 kilometres of…

          Exterior of Galgorm Castle
          LocationBallymena

          Explore over 400 years of history at Galgorm Castle & Grounds in Ballymena with Glenburn Tours.…

          Floral Christmas Table Arrangement
          LocationBallymena

          Come and join Midtown Makers for a fun festive faux flower workshop, where you will create a…

          Galgorm Castle Golf Club
          LocationBallymena

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

          Portglenone Cycling Route
          LocationPortglenone

          Tranquil rural scenic village to village circular route.

          Places to eat & drink near Slemish

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          M & M's @ Ballymena Golf Club
          LocationBroughshane

          M&M's Restaurant at Ballymena Golf Club in Broughshane offers a diverse menu, function room for 150…

          Daily Gin Tasting Experience at Galgorm
          LocationBallymena

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

          The Front Page Bar
          LocationBallymena

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

          Middletown Coffee Co.
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          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 Fiddler's Rest Bar & Restaurant
          LocationPortglenone

          The Fiddler's Rest in Portglenone offers authentic Irish hospitality with tasty meals, local brews,…

          Beer garden and outside eating area of Flax restaurant in Broughshane
          LocationBroughshane

          Indulge in FLAX Steakhouse at Raceview Mill, Broughshane, where culinary excellence meets relaxed…

          Fullans Department Store & Coffee Lounge
          LocationPortglenone

          Fullan’s Department Store & Coffee Lounge in Portglenone offers luxury gifts, homeware, and…

          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…

          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…

          Rococo
          LocationBallymena

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

          The Clockhouse Restaurant @ Leighinmohr House Hotel
          LocationBallymena

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

          Castle Kitchen and Bar at Galgorm
          LocationBallymena

          The distinct warmth, and ambience of Castle Kitchen + Bar make it a space for all occasions and…

          Millside Restaurant Gracehill
          LocationGracehill

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

          McKendry's Lounge & Bar
          LocationBallymena

          Located in the heart of Galgorm, McKendry’s Lounge & Bar offers the warm ambience and atmosphere of…

          Flax Coffee Co (Ballymena)
          LocationBallymena

          Flax Coffee Co on Church Street, Ballymena serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch in a dog-friendly,…

          Flax Coffee Co (Broughshane)
          LocationBroughshane

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

          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…

          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…

          Follow Coffee Co
          LocationBallymena

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

          Red exterior of O'Connells Bar in Portglenone.
          LocationPortglenone

          O'Connell's Bar on Main Street, Portglenone, offers a warm Irish pub vibe with live sports, pool, a…

          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…

          Places to stay near Slemish

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          Portglenone Marina Motorhome Pitches
          LocationPortglenone

          Portglenone Marina offers a peaceful riverside retreat for motorhome travellers with six pitches,…

          Front View of Cottage
          LocationBallymena

          Located in peaceful sheep farming countryside just outside the award winning village of Broughshane…

          Private riverside hot tub in an autumnal setting at Galgorm
          LocationBallymena

          Galgorm is one Ireland's premier Resorts, set in 450 acres of lush parkland near Northern Ireland’s…

          Burndavis Lodge
          LocationBallymena

          Burndavis Lodge is a short walk from Broughshane and Ballymena. Ballymena is a large town with a…

          The Cabin
          LocationBallymena

          Located mid-way between Belfast & The Causeway Coast, The Cabin is a cosy secluded retreat for…

          Slemish View
          LocationBallymena

          Slemish View offers a spectacular countryside view in a peaceful rural setting. Discover true…

          Cullybackey Flat
          LocationCullybackey

          Our bright, modern flat is centrally located in the historic village of Cullybackey, just half a…

          Accommodation Portglenone
          LocationBallymena

          Welcome to Firgrove, the perfect stay for you and your family sleeping up to 9 people. Make use of…

          Laurel Cottage
          LocationBallymena

          2-bedroom country cottage situated in the peaceful countryside yet just 5 miles from the busy…

          Ballyconnelly Cottages
          LocationCullybackey

          We look forward to welcoming you to our peaceful family home. We are conveniently located 5 minutes…

          Colestone Cabins - The Stag
          LocationBallymena

          The Stag boasts a fabulous outdoor area which includes unlimited use of your private exclusive 6…

          Private outdoor hot tub at Charles Lanyon Lodge, Galgorm
          LocationBallymena

          Located on the ground of Galgorm, Charles Lanyon Lodge offers an exclusive, luxurious retreat.…

          Russellstown Cottage
          LocationBallymena

          Comfortably furnished semi detached rural cottage in peaceful and picturesque location. With…

          Tullyglass Hotel and Residences
          LocationBallymena

          The hotel is an imposing country residence dating from 1890 which has been sympathetically…

          Ash Lodge
          LocationBallymena

          Ash Lodge is ideal whether you're visiting for a peaceful break in the surrounding countryside or…

          The Coach House
          LocationCullybackey
          Adair Arms Hotel
          LocationBallymena

          The Adair Arms Hotel offers an extensive menu made up of a variety of dishes, using the best local…

          Meadow View
          LocationCullybackey

          Meadowview is an attractive modern bungalow with a lovely private garden in rural settings. The…

          Pinegrove Lodge B&B Ballymena
          LocationBallymena

          A warm welcome awaits you at Pinegrove Lodge Guest Accommodation which is situated in a quiet…

          Crebilly Cottage
          LocationBallymena

          Is there anything more quintessentially Irish than to gather around the table, to gulp mugs of…

          Carncairn Self Catering – The West Wing
          LocationBallymena

          This spacious private wing is attached to a Georgian family home set in its own mature gardens and…

          The Dreen
          LocationCullybackey
          Lisnafillan Lodge
          LocationBallymena

          Early 1800's house in peaceful rural setting 3 miles from Ballymena town centre. Near Galgorm and…

          Broughshane Aire de Service at Houston’s Mill
          LocationBroughshane

          This is an authorised motorhome service point and overnight parking stop approved by Northern…

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