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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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            White concrete exterior of Ballymena Central Library
            LocationBallymena

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

            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…

            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…

            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…

            Ballymena Golf Club
            LocationBroughshane

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

            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,…

            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…

            2 guests in outdoor wooden hot tub and barrel‑shaped sauna set among tall trees at sunset, with steam rising from the warm water.
            LocationBallymena

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

            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…

            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…

            Ecos Trail Cycling Route
            LocationBroughshane Road , Ballymena

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

            President Arthur Homestead
            LocationCullybackey

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

            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…

            Exclusive NI Tours
            LocationBroughshane

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

            Jake O'Kane - Subtle As A Sledgehammer Tour
            LocationBallymena

            Jake O'Kane - Subtle As A Sledgehammer Tour

            Glass fronted entrance doors and brick exterior of IMC Cinema in Ballymena
            LocationBallymena
            Hallowena
            LocationBallymena

            The free event will thrill and chill with a packed programme of spooktacular activities for all…

            Broughshane Waterfowl Park
            LocationBroughshane

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

            River Bann Tours
            LocationPortglenone

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

            welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
            LocationBallymena

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

            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…

            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.…

            Ecos Nature Park
            LocationBallymena

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

            Places to eat & drink near Slemish

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            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…

            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…

            Image of Dining Area in Adair Arms Hotel
            LocationBallymena

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

            Millside Restaurant Gracehill
            LocationGracehill

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

            The Carrie Restaurant
            LocationKells

            Discover The Carrie Restaurant in Kells, offering breakfast, lunch, evening meals and Sunday roasts…

            The Ticket Bakehouse
            LocationCullybackey

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

            Fratelli at Galgorm
            LocationBallymena

            Fratelli Ristorante, Pizzeria & Bar oozes rustic Italian charm with a contemporary edge, welcoming…

            The Fiddler's Rest Bar & Restaurant
            LocationPortglenone

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

            The Grouse Restaurant & Bar
            LocationBallymena

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

            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…

            SHOT Licensed Cafe
            LocationBallymena

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

            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…

            Tullyglass Hotel Dining Experience
            LocationBallymena

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

            Gatto's Ristorante
            LocationBallymena

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

            The Blackstone Bar
            LocationBallymena

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

            The Front Page Bar
            LocationBallymena

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

            The Clockhouse Restaurant @ Leighinmohr House Hotel
            LocationBallymena

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

            Cafe @ Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle
            LocationBallymena

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

            Flax Coffee Co (Ballymena)
            LocationBallymena

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

            Rococo
            LocationBallymena

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

            The Corner Bakery Coffee Shop
            LocationBallymena

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

            Gillies Restaurant at Galgorm
            LocationBallymena

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

            Cafe Crémé
            LocationBallymena

            Cafe based in the heart of Galgorm providing the finest coffees and top quality fresh food.

            Places to stay near Slemish

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            Burndavis Lodge
            LocationBallymena

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

            Colestone Cabins - The Stag
            LocationBallymena

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

            Broughshane Aire de Service at Houston’s Mill
            LocationBroughshane

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

            Cullybackey Railway Station
            LocationCullybackey

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

            Sunbeam
            LocationBallymena

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

            The River Bann Retreat
            LocationPortglenone

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

            The Cabin
            LocationBallymena

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

            6 Mount Pleasant
            LocationBallymena

            A home away from home, Located 4 minutes drive from Portglenone Village, convenient to airports,…

            Adair House
            LocationBallymena

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

            Portglenone Marina Motorhome Pitches
            LocationPortglenone

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

            Living Area
            LocationBallymena

            Looking for a stylish and convenient place to stay while exploring Northern Ireland's top…

            Exterior of Linen Merchants Residence at Galgorm
            LocationBallymena

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

            Oranmore Guest House
            LocationBallymena

            Oranmore Guesthouse is located on the tree lined Galgorm Road in Ballymena with excellent parking…

            The Howe
            LocationBallymena

            B&B house situated on a small farm in a peaceful scenic setting with views of Slemish mountain and…

            Galgorm - Red Oaks
            LocationBallymena

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

            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…

            Slemish View
            LocationBallymena

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

            Galgorm - Log Cabins
            LocationBallymena

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

            Accommodation Portglenone
            LocationBallymena

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

            Tullyglass Hotel and Residences
            LocationBallymena

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

            Galgorm Riverside Cottage with outdoor hot tub overlooking the river
            LocationBallymena

            Settled alongside the babbling River Maine, the Riverside Cottage offers a blend of countryside…

            Ash lodge building
            LocationBallymena

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

            Fir Tree Self Catering
            LocationBallymena

            Fully Furnished 2 -bedroom semi-detached accommodation

            Leighinmohr House Hotel
            LocationBallymena

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

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