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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.
      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. 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.
            1. Midtown Makers Studio and Shop, is one of Northern Ireland's foremost handmade craft and gift shops, located on Church Street in Ballymena with over 70 individual artists and craft makers selling their unique and often bespoke products.
              Things to see & do near Slemish

              Highlights

              Midtown Makers Studio Craft Workshops
              LocationBallymena

              Midtown Makers Studio and Shop, is one of Northern Ireland's foremost handmade craft and gift…

              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.…

              Roots Revealed
              LocationBallymena

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

              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…

              Exclusive NI Tours
              LocationBroughshane

              We provide luxury XJ Jaguars and Range Rovers for bespoke tours throughout Northern Ireland or…

              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
              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…

              Jenny Bristow Cookery School Experience
              LocationCullybackey

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

              Ballymena Walking Tour
              LocationBallymena

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

              Group of people walking through garden at Arthur Cottage
              LocationCullybackey

              Arthur Cottage, Cullybackey, is the Ancestral Home of the 21st President of the USA Chester Alan…

              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…

              Black metal Buttermilk Bridge Riverside Path sign with writing in yellow and image of a bridge with cow and milk maid crossing
              LocationBrougshane

              Broughshane is known as the "Garden Village of Ulster" thanks to its floral displays. Over 75,000…

              Galgorm Castle Golf Club
              LocationBallymena

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

              Ecos Trail Cycling Route
              LocationBroughshane Road , Ballymena

              A rural journey across the Antrim Plateau to the North Channel.

              Bannside Craft Shop, Bethlehem Abbey
              LocationPortglenone

              Our Lady of Bethlehem Abbey is a Cistercian monastery in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was…

              Portglenone Cycling Route
              LocationPortglenone

              Tranquil rural scenic village to village circular route.

              Thermal Spa Village at Galgorm
              LocationGalgorm, Ballymena

              The Spa at Galgorm is a true haven of peace and tranquillity where every conceivable aspect of our…

              Townland Tours
              LocationBelfast

              See and experience all that Northern Ireland has to offer with a local Blue Badge Tour Guide from…

              The People’s Park
              LocationBallymena

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

              Ecos Nature Park
              LocationBallymena

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

              White concrete exterior of Ballymena Central Library
              LocationBallymena

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

              Gail from The Pantry at Bramble Hill at Balmoral Show standing in front of a display stand with a branded apron and another demonstrator
              LocationGlarryford

              Gail at The Pantry @ Bramble Hill offers homely and traditional baking demonstrations either in in…

              Portglenone Marina
              LocationPortglenone

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

              Places to eat & drink near Slemish

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              The Grouse Restaurant & Bar
              LocationBallymena

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

              Fullans Department Store & Coffee Lounge
              LocationPortglenone

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

              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…

              Nobel Café
              LocationBallymena

              Nobel is an award winning contemporary café located on Church Street in the heart of Ballymena.…

              Grey exterior of Winnies 1975 with large window displays
              LocationBroughshane

              Winnies 1975 is a quaint café and gift shop set in the heart of Broughshane, which was crowned UK…

              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…

              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…

              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…

              Follow Coffee Co
              LocationBallymena

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

              Image of Dining Area in Adair Arms Hotel
              LocationBallymena

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

              McKendry's Lounge & Bar
              LocationBallymena

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

              Middletown Coffee Co.
              LocationBallymena

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

              Rococo
              LocationBallymena

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

              Origin Nightclub
              LocationBallymena

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

              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…

              Gatto's Ristorante
              LocationBallymena

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

              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…

              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…

              Tullyglass Hotel Dining Experience
              LocationBallymena

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

              The Blackstone Bar
              LocationBallymena

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

              Toast
              LocationCullybackey

              “Toast” stands for Totally Original And Seriously Tasty and is a delightful café in the heart of…

              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…

              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 Fiddlers Rest Bar & Restaurant
              LocationPortglenone

              The Fiddlers Rest in Portglenone offers authentic Irish hospitality with tasty meals, local brews,…

              Places to stay near Slemish

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              Laurel Cottage
              LocationBallymena

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

              The River Bann Retreat
              LocationPortglenone

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

              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…

              Slemish View
              LocationBallymena

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

              Galgorm Cottage
              LocationBallymena

              A stone built cottage with patio doors leading to a beautiful garden with 100 year old trees.…

              Lisnafillan Lodge
              LocationBallymena

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

              Oranmore Guest House
              LocationBallymena

              Oranmore Guesthouse is located on the tree lined Galgorm Road with excellent parking and beautiful…

              Galgorm - Red Oaks
              LocationBallymena

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

              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,…

              The Walled Garden in the Thermal Spa Village Galgorm
              LocationBallymena

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

              Front View of Cottage
              LocationBallymena

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

              Tullyglass Hotel and Residences
              LocationBallymena

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

              Sunbeam
              LocationBallymena

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

              Gracehill Cottage
              LocationBallymena

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

              Galgorm Forest Dens
              LocationBallymena

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

              Colestone Cabins - The Stag
              LocationBallymena

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

              The Tree-House B&B
              LocationBallymena

              The Tree-house is located in Portglenone and provides the perfect location for a peaceful escape…

              Leighinmohr House Hotel
              LocationBallymena

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

              Adair House
              LocationBallymena

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

              Private outdoor hot tub at Charles Lanyon Lodge, Galgorm
              LocationBallymena

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

              Burndavis Lodge
              LocationBallymena

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

              Galgorm - Log Cabins
              LocationBallymena

              Beautiful log cabins situated on Galgorm's 163 acre estate. Each cabin sleeps from 5 up to 8 guests…

              Broughshane Aire de Service at Houston’s Mill
              LocationBroughshane

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

              Russellstown Cottage
              LocationBallymena

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

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