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  1. Rustic style bistro, butchers and farm shop set in the heart of the Gleno valley, within a few minutes walk of Gleno waterfall and an easy drive from Larne or Carrickfergus with a delicious menu and large range of local produce for sale.
    1. Interior of Lighthouse Yarns with lots of wool displays and people at the crafting table
      Located in delightful Whitehead, on the Causeway Coastal route, you'll find an emporium of woolly loveliness at Lighthouse Yarns with designer yarns, notions and inspirational patterns for every occasion, as well as textile supplies and crafts.
      1. At the Harbourview Hotel, step into a world where whiskey culture and Irish hospitality unite. Choose from an array of unique whiskey experiences tailored to your tastes. Join intimate fireside gatherings where you can share stories with master distillers and friendly locals, all while savouring drams from our curated collection.
      2. A family of four standing on the platform talking to the driver of a blue steam train
        Whitehead Railway Museum will take visitors on a journey through time - see the large stock fully restored heritage Irish railway steam and diesel locomotives, vintage carriages coupled with state of the art interactive touch displays.
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      3. Selection of bottles of wine on display
        Freshly baked buns, sourdough loaves and cakes are what you'll find at this delicious micro bakery in Whitehead. Why not sign up for one if their supper clubs and experience something delicious!
        1. Aerial view of Carnlough Harbour with shops and homes in the background and boats in the harbour
          Carnlough's sheltered historic harbour, with small fishing boats, is the focal point of this picturesque village, located on the Causeway Coastal Route. It's a well known Game of Thrones® film location, recognisable as the Free City of Braavos Canal.
          Things to see & do near Gleno Waterfall

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          Whitehead Diamond Jubilee Wood Walk
          LocationWhitehead

          A delightful short walk through recently planted woodland

          Photograph of Whitehead Centre with e-bikes display in a row.
          LocationWhitehead

          Whitehead Centre provides a tourism hub for information about what is going on locally and how to…

          Antrim Round Tower
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Join us for this unique 8 hour tour on our witch themed taxibus, as we travel along the North Coast…

          Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
          LocationWhitehead

          A short and delightful circular walk from the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead, around the…

          Aerial view of Glenarm Castle & Gardens with the ocean beyond.
          LocationGlenarm

          Crowned "Historic Houses 2023 Garden of the Year", Glenarm Castle and its walled gardens are a true…

          Whitehead Summer Festival 2026
          LocationWhitehead

          Whitehead Summer Festival is back and bigger than ever. Family fun for all ages.

          900 Years in 90 Minutes - A Guided Walking Tour of Carrickfergus (with Carrickfergus Tours & Tales)
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Discover historic Carrickfergus with expert local guides on a 90 minute walking tour. Explore…

          Image of Carrickfergus Castle
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

          Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
          LocationIslandmagee

          Browns Bay is a charming rural beach nestled in a scenic sandy cove at the northern tip of…

          Swifts Forge Leather Making Class
          LocationWhitehead

          Come along to Whitehead’s charming Victorian workshop for intimate leather-making and blacksmithing…

          Gentleman holding a black and white photograph and event details.
          LocationCarrickfergus
          Gortin Quarry Walk
          LocationCarnlough

          A gentle walk uphill

          Silver stacking rings
          LocationIslandmagee

          Gobbins Crafts Workshop in Islandmagee offers classes in jewellery making. Create a unique piece of…

          Glenarm Monthly Community Market
          LocationGlenarm

          Explore the Glenarm Monthly Community Market for artisan crafts and treats. Accessible and…

          Carrickfergus Castle
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts on foot in historic Carrickfergus. See the…

          Picture of the sky and old aeroplanes
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

          A family of four standing on the platform talking to the driver of a blue steam train
          LocationWhitehead

          Whitehead Railway Museum will take visitors on a journey through time - see the large stock fully…

          Saint Nicholas' Church
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Established in 1182 by the Anglo Norman, John de Courcy, St Nicholas' has many historic features…

          Glenarm view
          LocationGlenarm

          Self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts in Glenarm. Explore the beautiful village of…

          Carrickfergus Castle with King William statue
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Visit the King William III Statue, a bronze figure near Carrickfergus Castle on Castle Green.…

          Aerial view of Carnlough Harbour with shops and homes in the background and boats in the harbour
          LocationCarnlough

          Carnlough's sheltered historic harbour, with small fishing boats, is the focal point of this…

          Ginger pony facing into sunset with fields in front
          LocationIslandmagee

          Islandmagee Riding Centre is a BHS-approved, family-run equestrian centre offering lessons,…

          Individual catching 3 fish with a fishing rod.
          LocationCarnlough

          Hop aboard the Amberjack and enjoy a 3 hour fishing trip out of Carnlough or Glenarm (subject to…

          Mini Land Rover Experience @ Glenarm Castle
          LocationGlenarm

          Glenarm Castle’s Mini Land Rover Experience lets young drivers explore a safe off‑road track, ideal…

          Places to eat & drink near Gleno Waterfall

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          Grey exterior building of ETC Carrickfergus with entrance door and full windows plus outside seating area showing silver tables and chairs plus fake h
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Espresso at ETC in Carrickfergus is the ultimate destination for coffee, gifts, and culinary…

          The Pizza Pavillion @ Glenarm Castle
          LocationGlenarm

          The Pizza Pavilion at Glenarm Castle serves wood-fired sourdough pizzas with gluten-free and vegan…

          The Fuzzy Beak Restaurant
          LocationWhitehead

          The Fuzzy Beak is located in the picturesque town of Whitehead and only a stone's throw away from…

          Twilight Coffee
          LocationCarnlough

          Independent coffee shop serving specialty coffee, teas and locally baked treats. Located directly…

          Front view of Brewers Fayre building in Carrickfergus with conservatory
          LocationCarrickfergus

          The Harbour Brewers Fayre is the perfect place to stop in for some tasty pub classics and drinks…

          Pink and yellow exterior of Ownies Bar in Carrickfergus
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Ownies Bar and Bistro is a top Irish gastro pub, famed for seafood chowder, homemade desserts, warm…

          Kings Road Coffee Shop
          LocationWhitehead

          Kings Road: Charming, historic café in Whitehead. Cosy atmosphere, dog-friendly with an outside…

          The Glencloy Inn
          LocationCarnlough

          Historic family owned, traditional Irish bar and restaurant located in the picturesque village of…

          Perfect View Bistro @ Larne Golf Club
          LocationIslandmagee

          Perfect View Bistro at Larne Golf Club in Islandmagee offers delicious, family-friendly meals with…

          White cottage style exterior of Weavers Cafe in Ballycarry
          LocationBallycarry

          Weaver's Café in Ballycarry offers hearty meals, drinks, and treats in a warm, friendly atmosphere…

          White exterior of Shores. Whitehead with windows facing onto Whitehead promenade.
          LocationWhitehead

          Shores offers a serene seaside setting on the Whitehead Promenade on the Causeway Coastal Route. …

          The Whitecliff Inn
          LocationWhitehead

          A popular pub and restaurant in the coastal town of Whitehead, offering a welcoming and friendly…

          Light green and purple exterior of Delaceys Bakery Cafe in Carrickfergus
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Nestled in Carrickfergus, Delacey's Coffee Shop & Bakery boasts 25 years of history, serving as a…

          Whitehead Golf Club Restaurant
          LocationWhitehead

          Situated on Muldersleigh Hill, on the outskirts of Whitehead, Whitehead Golf Club restaurant offers…

          Selection of bottles of wine on display
          LocationWhitehead

          Freshly baked buns, sourdough loaves and cakes are what you'll find at this delicious micro bakery…

          Building exterior of the red brick Bank House Cafe
          LocationWhitehead

          The Bank House café and gift shop is a lively, warm, inviting destination, specialising in good,…

          Millar's Bar Ballycarry
          LocationBallycarry

          Established in 1754, Millar's Bar in Ballycarry offers traditional fare and refreshing drinks in an…

          Exterior of Springsteens restaurant with grey doors and large sign.
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Springsteen's Carrickfergus, located between the medieval castle and marina, offers freshly…

          The Gardener's Rest Cafe @ Hillmount Carrick
          LocationCarrickfergus

          The Gardener’s Rest Café at Hillmount Carrick offers tasty light bites, hot drinks, and a relaxing,…

          Logo for Moran's at Glenarm
          LocationGlenarm

          Moran's of Glenarm, on the Causeway Coastal Route, offers an elegant dining experience with a…

          PaPa Browns Grill
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Relaxed colonial-style diner and bar serving an all-day menu, within easy walking distance of…

          Josh Macs restaurant exterior with sign, large windows and door entrance,
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Josh Mac’s in Carrickfergus boasts diverse menus featuring flame-grilled burgers, slow-roasted…

          Blue painted traditional building housing Quarter House Coffee in Carrickfergus
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Discover Quarter House Coffee Shop within the Courtyard Complex in Carrickfergus! Indulge in our…

          Exterior of Ollie's Bistro, Carrickfergus with grey exterior and outdoor seating area with hedge surround
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Ollie's Bistro in Carrickfergus offers a family-run coffee shop experience with all-day breakfast…

          Places to stay near Gleno Waterfall

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          Loughside Farm self catering
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Situated only 1 mile from the exhilarating and dramatic Gobbins Cliff Path and at the Gateway to…

          Browns Bay Beach Location
          LocationIslandmagee

          This charming detached holiday bungalow nestles in a picturesque sandy cove better known as Browns…

          The Quarrymen's Cottages B
          LocationBallymena

          21st Century comfort in an early 19th century restored cottage in historic Glenarm. This cottage…

          Brae Cottage
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Brae Cottage is a charming country retreat that overlooks Whitehead, Islandmagee and Belfast Lough…

          Outside view of the pink cottage with trellis porch
          LocationWhitehead

          The boutique upstairs suite of The Pink Cottage is tranquil and cosy with a traditional vintage…

          Seaview cottage on the island. Islandmagee.
          LocationLarne

          Seaview Cottage is situated on the beautiful peninsula of Islandmagee located at the start of the…

          Acorn (At the Marina)
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Well equipped, modern, ground floor, luxury apartment situated at Carrickfergus Marina and within a…

          Whitehead Holiday Cottage
          LocationWhitehead

          The property is situated on an elevated, private semi-rural site between Whitehead and…

          No1 The Terrace
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Beautifully transformed Victorian cottage in the heart of the coastal town of Whitehead. This…

          Loughview Retreat
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Our 3 bedroom detached house is located in a residential cul-de-sac in the historic town of…

          Aerial view of Blackhead Coastal Path and Lighthouse with surrounding countryside
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Once the guardian of Belfast's glory days of shipping, Blackhead guided many great ships on their…

          Apartment 2, 54 Scotch Quarter
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Ahoy 2 is a mist comfortable second floor penthouse house apartment located on the Causeway Coastal…

          The Tramway House
          LocationCarrickfergus

          The bathroom is on a intermediate level. The kitchen has a gas hob and electric stove, combo fridge…

          Blackhead Lightkeepers Houses - Unit 2
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Once the guardian of Belfast's glory days of shipping, Blackhead guided many great ships on their…

          Twilight Bunkhouse
          LocationCARNLOUGH

          Twilight Bunkhouse is family-run accommodation with two 6-person dorm rooms and two 4-person…

          Lilyscape at Whitehead
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Situated in pretty Whitehead our one bedroom apartment is the perfect base for your stay in…

          Leafield House
          LocationBallycarry

          Leafield house is situated in 23 acres of wooded hillside. Within walking distance to the train for…

          Glenarm Castle Ocean View Pods
          LocationGlenarm

          Escape to our 4* Glenarm Castle Ocean View pods for a stylish rural retreat. Fully furnished with…

          Image 1 - Birds eye of apartment and balcony attached to main house.
          LocationBallycarry

          Countryside Apartment at the gateway to the Antrim Coast - Extremely private and beautifully…

          Magherarmorne Estate gardens with house to the rear
          LocationLarne

          Magheramorne Estate is an exclusive private hire wedding venue nestled in a range of woodlands…

          Gobbins Cliff
          LocationLarne

          Gobbins Cliff is a Bread & Breakfast (“Airbnb” style) located on the famous Antrim Coast, offering…

          The Quarrymen's Cottages A
          LocationGlenarm

          Enjoy maximum three star* luxury in this delightful and sympathetically restored cottage in the…

          The Hamptons
          LocationCarrickfergus

          The Hamptons is a gentle 25-min stroll to the historic walled town of Carrickfergus. At it's centre…

          McCollum's Corner
          LocationBallymena

          Two minutes’ walk from Carnlough Harbour and a short distance from the beach. This 1850’s Stone…

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