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  1. President Arthur Homestead, 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.
      1. 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. 2 guests in outdoor wooden hot tub and barrel‑shaped sauna set among tall trees at sunset, with steam rising from the warm water.
            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 50 individual artists and craft makers selling their unique products.
            Things to see & do near Slemish

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            The People’s Park
            LocationBallymena

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

            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…

            Red and Cream sign on building stating Broughshane Museum - Revolutionaries, Refugees, Royalty, Military Heroes and a Patron Saint.
            LocationBroughshane

            Housed on the top floor of Broughshane House, Broughshane House has thousands of items in its…

            Ballymena Weekly Variety Market
            LocationBallymena

            Ballymena Variety Market is a friendly weekly market held every Saturday at Ballymoney Car Park.…

            Miniville Play Sign featuring the words plus llustrated images of ice cream van, shop, church, house and castle.
            LocationCarrickfergus

            Discover Mini Ville, a magical play hub in Carrickfergus, where children explore themed buildings,…

            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.…

            Portglenone Cycling Route
            LocationPortglenone

            Tranquil rural scenic village to village circular route.

            Ballymena Walking Tour
            LocationBallymena

            Join Alastair Donaghy on a guided tour of Ballymena's history, from medieval origins to 1798…

            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…

            Glass fronted entrance doors and brick exterior of IMC Cinema in Ballymena
            LocationBallymena
            Jenny Bristow Cookery School Experience
            LocationCullybackey

            Join Jenny for a unique cookery event at her home, nestled in the rolling green countryside outside…

            Galgorm Castle Golf Club
            LocationBallymena

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

            White concrete exterior of Ballymena Central Library
            LocationBallymena

            Explore County Antrim's rich history at Ballymena Central Library’s Heritage Collection with maps,…

            Adderstone - Changelings
            Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

            Adderstone - Changelings

            Roots Revealed
            LocationBallymena

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

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            Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

            Ordinary People : Extraordinary History exhibition developed by Cullybackey Community Partnership…

            Portglenone Marina
            LocationPortglenone

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

            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…

            Broughshane Waterfowl Park
            LocationBroughshane

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

            Raceview Karting
            LocationBallymena

            Raceview Karting offers an indoor karting experience like no other near Ballymena with…

            https://thebraid.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173676457
            Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

            Ballymena Autumn/Winter Fashion Show is BACK for 2026! Fashion, friends, fizz and a fabulous night…

            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…

            Ballymena Parish Church
            LocationBallymena

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

            Exterior of Galgorm Castle
            LocationBallymena

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

            Places to eat & drink near Slemish

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            Eden Rooftop Bar
            LocationBallymena

            Eden Rooftop Bar in Ballymena, part of the Grouse Complex, offers stylish all-weather fun with live…

            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…

            Flax Coffee Co (Broughshane)
            LocationBroughshane

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

            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…

            Millside Restaurant Gracehill
            LocationGracehill

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

            Rococo
            LocationBallymena

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

            Oldstone Coffee & Play
            LocationClough

            Oldstone Coffee and Play in Clough offers a cosy coffee shop serving local drinks and bakes,…

            Oranmore House - Restaurant & Tea Room
            LocationBallymena

            Situated on Ballymena’s Galgorm Road, Oranmore House is a Victorian gem known for standout seasonal…

            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…

            Image of Dining Area in Adair Arms Hotel
            LocationBallymena

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

            The Ticket Bakehouse
            LocationCullybackey

            The Ticket Bakehouse is a cosy café in Cullybackey’s restored railway ticket office, offering fresh…

            Juliano's
            LocationBallymena

            Juliano’s offers a warm, welcoming stop in Ballymena, with tempting desserts, generous hot…

            Castle Kitchen and Bar at Galgorm
            LocationBallymena

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

            Gillies Restaurant at Galgorm
            LocationBallymena

            Awarded an AA Rosette for culinary excellence, Gillies Restaurant offers an elevated style of…

            SHOT Licensed Cafe
            LocationBallymena

            SHOT is a licensed Ballymena café serving quality brunch, coffee, and cocktails with vegan,…

            Crave Kitchen
            LocationBallymena

            Crave Kitchen, located above K&G McAtamney’s on Greenvale Street, offers hearty mains, all‑day…

            The Clockhouse Restaurant @ Leighinmohr House Hotel
            LocationBallymena

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

            Origin Nightclub
            LocationBallymena

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

            The Corner Bakery Coffee Shop
            LocationBallymena

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

            Fullans Department Store & Coffee Lounge
            LocationPortglenone

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

            Tullyglass Hotel Dining Experience
            LocationBallymena

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

            The Conservatory at Galgorm
            LocationBallymena

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

            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…

            Places to stay near Slemish

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            Front View of Cottage
            LocationBallymena

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

            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…

            Criagdun Castle Courtyard - The Groom's House
            LocationBallymena

            The Grooms house set in the beautiful estate of Craigdun Castle, Co Antrim a three bedroom, four…

            Fir Tree Self Catering
            LocationBallymena

            Fully Furnished 2 -bedroom semi-detached accommodation

            Byrestown Cottage
            LocationBallymena

            Byrestown Cottage is located on a small farm, close to the village of Kells and the town of…

            Gracehill Cottage
            LocationBallymena

            Situated within the historic village of Gracehill and halfway between Belfast and the Causeway…

            Broughshane Aire de Service at Houston’s Mill
            LocationBroughshane

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

            Copper bath located on the terrace outside Shepherd's Hut.
            LocationBallymena

            Nestled in Galgorm Wood with the cascading River Maine running alongside, Galgorm's Shepherds Huts…

            Cullybackey Flats
            LocationCullybackey

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

            Leighinmohr House Hotel
            LocationBallymena

            A stylish boutique hotel, with Cocktail Bar, designer Bedrooms, award winning Restaurant, a…

            Crebilly Cottage
            LocationBallymena

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

            Russellstown Cottage
            LocationBallymena

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

            Pinegrove Lodge B&B Ballymena
            LocationBallymena

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

            Meadow View
            LocationCullybackey

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

            Ballyconnelly Cottages
            LocationCullybackey

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

            Galgorm - Forest Dens
            LocationBallymena

            Tucked away beyond the River Maine, the Forest Dens are peacefully positioned amongst Galgorm Wood,…

            Burndavis Lodge
            LocationBallymena

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

            Private outdoor hot tub at Charles Lanyon Lodge, Galgorm
            LocationBallymena

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

            Laurel Cottage
            LocationBallymena

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

            Comfy Cottage
            LocationBallymena

            This comfy property is perfectly located for exploring NI by car, cycle or public transport. A few…

            Quarrytown Lodge
            LocationBallymena

            Situated in a rural area, on an elevated site with panoramic views of the countryside. It has a…

            Knocknagreena Coachhouse
            LocationBallymena

            Knocknagreena Coach House is situated on the Broughshane Road in Ballymena, County Antrim. Our…

            Galgorm - The Oaks Residence
            LocationBallymena

            As you arrive at the iconic entrance to Galgorm Resort, you’re met by our hidden gem, The Oaks…

            The River Bann Retreat
            LocationPortglenone

            The spacious waterside lodges are the perfect space to kick back and unwind from everyday life.…

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