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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

          Highlights

          Galgorm Castle Golf Club
          LocationBallymena

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

          ⁠Rosegift Studios - Pottery Wheel Studio
          LocationPortglenone

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

          Houses by the square in Gracehill
          LocationGracehill

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

          Slemish Cycling Route
          LocationBallymena

          Scenic countryside circular route with stiff climbs.

          Ballymena Parish Church
          LocationBallymena

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

          welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Portglenone Marina
          LocationPortglenone

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

          Ballymena Walking Tour
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          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…

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          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          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…

          Honeybees Playtown
          LocationBallymena

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

          Raceview Karting
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Townland Tours
          LocationBelfast

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

          Santa's in Town @ Fairhill Shopping Centre
          LocationBallymena

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

          Floral Christmas Table Arrangement
          LocationBallymena

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

          Jenny Bristow Cookery School Experience
          LocationCullybackey

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

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

          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…

          Places to eat & drink near Slemish

          More Highlights

          Rosegift Studios - Pottery Painting Coffee Shop
          LocationPortglenone

          Rosegift Studios Coffee Shop in Main Street, Portglenone offers a unique blend of coffee,…

          Middletown Coffee Co.
          LocationBallymena

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

          Flax Coffee Co (Broughshane)
          LocationBroughshane

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

          Nobel Café
          LocationBallymena

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

          Toast
          LocationCullybackey

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

          Eden Rooftop Bar
          LocationBallymena

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

          The Front Page Bar
          LocationBallymena

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

          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 Clockhouse Restaurant @ Leighinmohr House Hotel
          LocationBallymena

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

          Flax Coffee Co (Ballymena)
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          The Conservatory at Galgorm
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Shop front of Morelli's @ Mandy's with black frames and purple signage.
          LocationBroughshane

          At Morelli's @ Mandy's in Broughshane, enjoy all-day frys, hearty meals, light bites, savoury…

          Millside Restaurant Gracehill
          LocationGracehill

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

          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…

          The Grouse Restaurant & Bar
          LocationBallymena

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

          Rococo
          LocationBallymena

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

          The Blackstone Bar
          LocationBallymena

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

          The Fiddler's Rest Bar & Restaurant
          LocationPortglenone

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

          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…

          Gatto's Ristorante
          LocationBallymena

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

          Places to stay near Slemish

          More Highlights

          6 Mount Pleasant
          LocationBallymena

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

          Russellstown Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

          The Dreen
          LocationCullybackey
          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…

          Portglenone Marina Motorhome Pitches
          LocationPortglenone

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

          Adair House
          LocationBallymena

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

          Living Area
          LocationBallymena

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

          Accommodation Portglenone
          LocationBallymena

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

          The Coach House
          LocationCullybackey
          Gracehill Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

          Quarrytown Lodge
          LocationBallymena

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

          Leighinmohr House Hotel
          LocationBallymena

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

          Galgorm Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

          Ballyconnelly Cottages
          LocationCullybackey

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

          Burndavis Lodge
          LocationBallymena

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

          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 Flat
          LocationCullybackey

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

          Colestone Cabins - The Stag
          LocationBallymena

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

          The Railway Sleeper
          LocationCullybackey

          The Railway Sleeper is located in the unique setting of Cullybackey Railway Station.  Appoved by…

          Front View of Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

          Galgorm - Forest Dens
          LocationBallymena

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

          Tullyglass Hotel and Residences
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Pinegrove Lodge B&B Ballymena
          LocationBallymena

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

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