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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

          Floral Christmas Table Arrangement
          LocationBallymena

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

          Honeybees Playtown
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Townland Tours
          LocationBelfast

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

          Exclusive NI Tours
          LocationBroughshane

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

          Slemish Cycling Route
          LocationBallymena

          Scenic countryside circular route with stiff climbs.

          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…

          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.…

          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…

          ⁠Rosegift Studios - Pottery Wheel Studio
          LocationPortglenone

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

          Ballymena Golf Club
          LocationBroughshane

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

          Portglenone Cycling Route
          LocationPortglenone

          Tranquil rural scenic village to village circular route.

          Broughshane Waterfowl Park
          LocationBroughshane

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

          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…

          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…

          A glass of Ulster Whiskey
          LocationGlenarm

          Irish Whiskey is the fastest growing drinks market in the world, more and more people are…

          Ballymena Parish Church
          LocationBallymena

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

          Santa's in Town @ Fairhill Shopping Centre
          LocationBallymena

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

          Ecos Nature Park
          LocationBallymena

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

          Houses by the square in Gracehill
          LocationGracehill

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

          River Bann Tours
          LocationPortglenone

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

          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…

          Exterior of Galgorm Castle
          LocationBallymena

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

          Places to eat & drink near Slemish

          More Highlights

          Follow Coffee Co
          LocationBallymena

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

          The Clockhouse Restaurant @ Leighinmohr House Hotel
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Flax Coffee Co (Broughshane)
          LocationBroughshane

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

          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…

          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…

          Middletown Coffee Co.
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          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…

          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…

          Castle Kitchen and Bar at Galgorm
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Fratelli at Galgorm
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Toast
          LocationCullybackey

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

          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…

          Flax Coffee Co (Ballymena)
          LocationBallymena

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

          Rosegift Studios - Pottery Painting Coffee Shop
          LocationPortglenone

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

          Gillies Restaurant at Galgorm
          LocationBallymena

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

          The Blackstone Bar
          LocationBallymena

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

          Gatto's Ristorante
          LocationBallymena

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

          Nobel Café
          LocationBallymena

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

          Millside Restaurant Gracehill
          LocationGracehill

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

          The Fiddler's Rest Bar & Restaurant
          LocationPortglenone

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

          Places to stay near Slemish

          More Highlights

          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…

          Tullyglass Hotel and Residences
          LocationBallymena

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

          Cullybackey Flat
          LocationCullybackey

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

          Oranmore Guest House
          LocationBallymena

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

          Russellstown Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

          The Howe
          LocationBallymena

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

          Colestone Cabins - The Stag
          LocationBallymena

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

          Front View of Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Private riverside hot tub in an autumnal setting at Galgorm
          LocationBallymena

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

          Laurel Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

          Galgorm Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

          Meadow View
          LocationCullybackey

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

          Crebilly Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

          Comfy Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

          Sunbeam
          LocationBallymena

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

          Adair Arms Hotel
          LocationBallymena

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

          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,…

          Byrestown Cottage
          LocationBallymena

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

          The River Bann Retreat
          LocationPortglenone

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

          Galgorm - The Oaks Residence
          LocationBallymena

          As you arrive at the iconic entrance to Galgorm Resort, you’re met by our hidden gem, The Oaks…

          Burndavis Lodge
          LocationBallymena

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

          Private outdoor hot tub at Charles Lanyon Lodge, Galgorm
          LocationBallymena

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

          Larchfield
          LocationBallymena

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

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