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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

            Highlights

            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…

            Ballymena Walking Tour
            LocationBallymena

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

            Gracehill Scarecrow Festival
            LocationBallymena

            Come along to the 6th Gracehill Scarecrow Festival, in the World Heritage Site of Gracehill.…

            Gracehill Moravian Church EHOD 2026
            LocationGracehill

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

            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…

            Museum from main street with statue.
            LocationBroughshane

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

            Galgorm Castle Golf Club
            LocationBallymena

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

            Gracehill Single Brethren House EHOD 2026
            LocationGracehill

            Guided tours of the former Single Brethren House

            Alastair Donaghy leading a Ballymena Walking Tour with tour participants standing in a graveyard
            LocationBallymena

            Alastair Donaghy, Ballymena native and history enthusiast, offers bespoke walking tours and talks…

            ⁠Rosegift Studios - Pottery Wheel Studio
            LocationPortglenone

            Rosegift Studios in Portglenone offers pottery wheel classes, paint-your-own pottery, and canvas…

            River Bann Tours
            LocationPortglenone

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

            Gracehill Old Shop EHOD 2026
            LocationGracehill

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

            2025 NI Legends champion Markus Brier tees off.
            LocationBallymena

            The NI Legends returns to Galgorm Castle Golf Club for its second edition, continuing a strong…

            The Old School, Gracehill EHOD 2026
            LocationGracehill

            An original settlement building dating from 1765

            Portglenone Marina
            LocationPortglenone

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

            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.…

            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…

            White concrete exterior of Ballymena Central Library
            LocationBallymena

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

            exhibtion text
            Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

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

            Jake O'Kane - Subtle As A Sledgehammer Tour
            LocationBallymena

            Jake O'Kane - Subtle As A Sledgehammer Tour

            Gracehill Conservation Area EHOD 2026
            LocationGracehill

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

            Exterior of Galgorm Castle
            LocationBallymena

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

            storybook cover showing a cat and dragon flying through the sky
            Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

            Storytelling -The tale of the Castle Cat and Golden Dragon

            President Arthur Homestead
            LocationCullybackey

            President Arthur Homestead, Cullybackey, is the Ancestral Home of the 21st President of the USA…

            Places to eat & drink near Slemish

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            Castle Kitchen and Bar at Galgorm
            LocationBallymena

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

            The Front Page Bar
            LocationBallymena

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

            The Conservatory at Galgorm
            LocationBallymena

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

            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…

            The Grouse Restaurant & Bar
            LocationBallymena

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

            Crave Kitchen
            LocationBallymena

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

            The Blackstone Bar
            LocationBallymena

            The Blackstone Bar is located in Hill Street just off the main shopping area of Ballymena, boasts a…

            Exterior of Bob & Berts Coffee Shop with seats at front windows
            LocationBallymena

            Bob & Berts Ballymena offers early‑morning convenience, a relaxed atmosphere, and friendly service.…

            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…

            Cafe @ Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle
            LocationBallymena

            Creative Gardens Galgorm Café serves fresh, home‑cooked meals, alongside daily baked scones, cakes…

            Juliano's
            LocationBallymena

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

            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…

            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…

            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 Parlour
            LocationBallymena

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

            Eden Rooftop Bar
            LocationBallymena

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

            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…

            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 Ticket Bakehouse
            LocationCullybackey

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

            Follow Coffee Co
            LocationBallymena

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

            The Corner Bakery Coffee Shop
            LocationBallymena

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

            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…

            Gillies Restaurant at Galgorm
            LocationBallymena

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

            Serving counter and tables and chairs in main eating area of the The Secret Garden Cafe
            LocationBallymena

            The Secret Garden Cafe located in the grounds of Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena operates 7 days a…

            Places to stay near Slemish

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            Leighinmohr House Hotel
            LocationBallymena

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

            Slemish View
            LocationBallymena

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

            Meadow View
            LocationCullybackey

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

            Front View of Cottage
            LocationBallymena

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

            Sunbeam
            LocationBallymena

            Sunbeam Cottage, built in 1856 and once owned by the 1st Earl of Antrim, offers cosy accommodation…

            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…

            Adair House
            LocationBallymena

            Adair House is situated in centre of Ballymena Town in a quiet residential area. House is neutrally…

            Cullybackey Flats
            LocationCullybackey

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

            Aerial photograph showing cluster of cottages including Oona's Cottage
            LocationBallymena

            Oona's cottage is a charming one bedroom cottage nestled in the beautiful countryside of County…

            Pinegrove Lodge B&B Ballymena
            LocationBallymena

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

            Night time exterior of entrance to Ross Park Hotel in Kells with car parked outside
            LocationBallymena

            Situated in 10 acres of grounds in the beautiful County Antrim countryside within easy reach of the…

            A couple perched on the edge of a hot tub elevated above the Forest floor. Views behind them of the River Maine.
            LocationBallymena

            Galgorm is one Ireland's premier Resorts, set in 550 acres of lush parkland near Northern Ireland’s…

            Ash lodge building
            LocationBallymena

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

            Byrestown Cottage
            LocationBallymena

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

            Broughshane Aire de Service at Houston’s Mill
            LocationBroughshane

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

            Galgorm - Forest Dens
            LocationBallymena

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

            Exterior of Linen Merchants Residence at Galgorm
            LocationBallymena

            Linen Merchants Residence offers comfort, privacy and luxury for up to 10 guests in this striking…

            Cullybackey Railway Station
            LocationCullybackey

            The Railway Sleeper is located in the unique setting of Cullybackey Railway Station, which is…

            Stone Flax Mill restored self catering - black stone building with water wheel at side of house
            LocationBallymena

            Escape to rural tranquility in Connor, County Antrim. Our Flax Mill, dating back to the 1700s,…

            Russellstown Cottage
            LocationBallymena

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

            Quarrytown Lodge
            LocationBallymena

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

            Galgorm - Red Oaks
            LocationBallymena

            Secluded residence at Galgorm offering privacy and comfort for up to 12 guests. Located a stone's…

            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…

            Galgorm - Log Cabins
            LocationBallymena

            Beautiful log cabins situated on Galgorm's 550 acre estate. Each cabin sleeps from 5 up to 8 guests…

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