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  1. Group of people walking through garden at Arthur Cottage
    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.
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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

          Slemish Cycling Route
          LocationBallymena

          Scenic countryside circular route with stiff climbs.

          Exterior of Galgorm Castle
          LocationBallymena

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

          Ballymena Walking Tour
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          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.…

          Gary Pollock - Bucket List (Debut Solo Show)
          LocationBallymena

          Ballymena comedian Gary Pollock brings his debut solo show Bucket List to the Braid Arts Centre

          Houses by the square in Gracehill
          LocationGracehill

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

          Townland Tours
          LocationBelfast

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

          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…

          Ecos Nature Park
          LocationBallymena

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

          Ballymena Golf Club
          LocationBroughshane

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

          Portglenone Marina
          LocationPortglenone

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

          Exclusive NI Tours
          LocationBroughshane

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

          River Bann Tours
          LocationPortglenone

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

          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…

          Group of people walking through garden at Arthur Cottage
          LocationCullybackey

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

          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…

          Galgorm Castle Golf Club
          LocationBallymena

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

          Portglenone Cycling Route
          LocationPortglenone

          Tranquil rural scenic village to village circular route.

          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…

          ⁠Rosegift Studios - Pottery Wheel Studio
          LocationPortglenone

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

          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…

          Places to eat & drink near Slemish

          More Highlights

          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…

          Toast
          LocationCullybackey

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

          Gillies Restaurant at Galgorm
          LocationBallymena

          Gillies Restaurant offers a casual style of dining with menus catering for a wide range of tastes,…

          The Front Page Bar
          LocationBallymena

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

          Origin Nightclub
          LocationBallymena

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

          Flax Coffee Co (Broughshane)
          LocationBroughshane

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

          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…

          Tullyglass Hotel Dining Experience
          LocationBallymena

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

          Image of Dining Area in Adair Arms Hotel
          LocationBallymena

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

          Middletown Coffee Co.
          LocationBallymena

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

          The Fiddler's Rest Bar & Restaurant
          LocationPortglenone

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

          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…

          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…

          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 Grouse Restaurant & Bar
          LocationBallymena

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

          Millside Restaurant Gracehill
          LocationGracehill

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

          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…

          Follow Coffee Co
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Daily Gin Tasting Experience at Galgorm
          LocationBallymena

          An exclusive Gin Tasting Experience at Galgorm Resort, near Ballymena, as they showcase…

          Rococo
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Places to stay near Slemish

          More Highlights

          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,…

          Portglenone Marina Motorhome Pitches
          LocationPortglenone

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

          Lisnafillan Lodge
          LocationBallymena

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

          The Howe
          LocationBallymena

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

          The Dreen
          LocationCullybackey
          Galgorm - Red Oaks
          LocationBallymena

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

          Slemish View
          LocationBallymena

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

          Ash Lodge
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Broughshane Aire de Service at Houston’s Mill
          LocationBroughshane

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

          Front View of Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

          Adair House
          LocationBallymena

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

          Sunbeam
          LocationBallymena

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

          Russellstown Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Leighinmohr House Hotel
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Galgorm - Log Cabins
          LocationBallymena

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

          Adair Arms Hotel
          LocationBallymena

          The Adair Arms Hotel offers an extensive menu made up of a variety of dishes, using the best local…

          Crebilly Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

          Larchfield
          LocationBallymena

          Traditional country farmhouse in a mature setting. Spacious accommodation set over 2 floors.…

          Comfy Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

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