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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. 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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        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 Blacksmithing Class
        LocationIslandmagee

        Swifts Forge in Islandmagee offers a range of blacksmithing classes to create something special,…

        Mini Land Rover Experience @ Glenarm Castle
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Glenarm Coast Walk
        LocationGlenarm

        This is a 500m linear walk between two car parks, with no turnoffs or obstacles on the way.

        Islandmagee Cycling Route
        LocationIslandmagee

        Spectacular coastal scenery, rolling green hills. This cycle route can be challenging at points but…

        Red vintage pull along fire carriage branded Carrickfergus Fire Brigade
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Local museum interpreting the long and distinguished history of the town and surrounding area, with…

        Gobbins
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Create life-long memories and discover hidden gems along the coast, cruising from Carrickfergus…

        Arthur Dobbs Seminar
        LocationCarrickfergus
        Exterior shot of entrance to Carrickfergus Omniplex Cinema
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Omniplex Cinema Carrickfergus, a modern 6-screen venue, offers luxurious OmniplexRecline screens,…

        Greenisland Golf Club
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Greenisland is a challenging 9 hole mature parkland golf course situated under the imposing…

        Swifts Forge Leather Making Class
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Silver stacking rings
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        S51 Airsoft Northern Ireland
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Join us at Forest Fitness for an unforgettable adventure, with a range of activities from airsoft…

        Adrian Hack, tour guide with Lead the Way Tours standing beside the Churchill Tank in Carrickfergus
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Adrian Hack is a level 2 qualified tour guide, based in Carrickfergus who specialises in World War…

        Carrickfergus Castle
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Get ready to step back in time at Carrickfergus Castle, an incredible Norman castle nestled in the…

        Oakfield Glen and Bashfordsland Wood Walk
        LocationCarrickfergus

        A charming wooded glen and recently planted woodland

        Knockagh Cycling Route
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Circular cycle route from Carrickfergus Castle to Knockagh Monument then return downhill to…

        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…

        The Steensons Économusée
        LocationGlenarm

        The Steensons are delighted to welcome visitors to their workshop and gallery. A fascinating and…

        War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Beautiful parkland on the waterfront of Carrickfergus within sight of the Castle featuring a…

        Glenarm to Ballynure incorporating Antrim Hills Way Hike
        LocationGlenarm

        Cutting a scenic route through the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

        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…

        Glenarm Monthly Community Market
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Whitehead seafront houses
        LocationWhitehead

        A self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts on foot in Whitehead. A self guided murder…

        Places to eat & drink near Gleno Waterfall

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        The Potting Shed @ Glenarm Castle
        LocationGlenarm

        The Potting Shed at Glenarm Castle offers expertly crafted coffee, fresh bakes, savory bites, and…

        The Fuzzy Beak Restaurant
        LocationWhitehead

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

        The Dancing Goat Cafe @ Carrickfergus Urban Farm
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Located in the grounds of Carrickfergus Urban Farm, The Dancing Goat Café is a not-for-profit…

        Twilight Coffee
        LocationCarnlough

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

        Restaurant pictures
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Dobbins Inn in the heart of Carrickfergus offers warm hospitality, traditional Irish and modern…

        Grey seats and table with ice cream counters and food display fridges in the background
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Mauds Scotch Quarter in Carrickfergus offers award-winning ice cream, diverse flavours, vegan…

        Front entrance of the Wind Rose Bar and Bistro
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Discover the ultimate waterfront experience at The Windrose in Carrickfergus. Enjoy stunning views…

        Dining at The Harbourview Hotel
        LocationCarnlough

        The Harbourview Hotel invites you to experience an area of outstanding natural beauty, nestled by…

        The Glencloy Inn
        LocationCarnlough

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

        Exterior of Luna Cafe / Bar in Carrickfergus with blue canopy and white pillars
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Luna, nestled near Carrickfergus Castle along the Causeway Coastal Route, offers a unique dining…

        The Boat House Barista
        LocationWhitehead

        The Boat House Barista sits along Whitehead’s scenic Blackhead Path, offering coffee, teas, iced…

        PaPa Browns Grill
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        The Whitecliff Inn
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Exterior of Mayur Indian restaurant with sign in red and white, plus whote and red walls
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Mayur Indian Restaurant near Carrickfergus Castle offers authentic, exquisite Indian cuisine with…

        Glenarm Castle Tea Room
        LocationGlenarm

        Step into the heart of Glenarm Castle's estate and discover our cosy Tea Room, nestled in the…

        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,…

        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…

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

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

        The Marine Bar Whitehead
        LocationWhitehead

        A hidden cosy pub, located near the Whitehead promenade and train station on the Causeway Coastal…

        Exterior of Little India Restaurant with grey walls and name in silver, plus plants at the entrance doors
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Little India Restaurant in Carrickfergus offers authentic Indian cuisine with fresh ingredients,…

        Exterior of Creed Coffee House in Carrickfergus with banners in windows displaying food options
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Experience the finest drinks and delectable treats at Creed Coffee Carrickfergus. From freshly…

        Whitehead Golf Club Restaurant
        LocationWhitehead

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

        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…

        Logo for Moran's at Glenarm
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Places to stay near Gleno Waterfall

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        Hillcrest Cottage
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Set in idyllic location overlooking Belfast Lough, Hillcrest is a beautifully restored nineteenth…

        Briarfield Farm Stays - Uisce Cabin
        LocationGlenarm

        A unique luxury coastal getaway located on a family farm in the Glenarm countryside. Perfect for…

        Glenarm Castle Ocean View Pods
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Drumgart Cottage
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Situated on the grounds of Drumgart Farmhouse B&B, this newly built two bedroom cottage is within…

        The Quarrymen's Cottages B
        LocationBallymena

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

        Cloghfin Cottage. Irish cottage self catering accommodation in Northern Ireland.
        LocationIslandmagee

        Cloghfin Cottage is a cute self-catering irish cottage style holiday home in a pretty rural…

        Two cyclists on the bridge that leads to the Barbican Gatelodge
        LocationGlenarm

        Romantic in appearance and setting, and approached by a bridge over the Glenarm river, the Barbican…

        First floor apartment with only access via stairs
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Lighthouse Loft is a cosy self-contained two bedroom apartment located in the coastal town of…

        Apartment 1, 54 Scotch Quarter
        LocationCarrickfergus

        This beautifully presented ground floor apartment is fully equipped to an excellent standard and…

        Acorn (At the Marina)
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Beechgrove Farm
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Homely farmhouse set in rural countryside with superb views. Fully central heated with television…

        Joymount Cottage
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Delightful cottage style home just off the promenade, in the gardens of Joymount Presbyterian…

        The Lookout
        LocationBallymena

        The Lookout is situated in the beautiful and tranquil village of Glenarm, nestled at the foot of…

        view of the sea from inside a pod
        LocationBallymena

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

        Aerial view of Blackhead Lighthouse and the Lightkeeper cottages
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Brae Cottage
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Premier Inn
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Situated next to he harbour and marina and close to the city centre. Restaurant offers two selected…

        The Tramway House
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        North Irish Lodge - Annie's Croft
        LocationLarne

        Escape to Annie's Croft at North Irish Lodge, a delightful retreat for up to 4 adults along…

        McCollum's Corner
        LocationBallymena

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

        Pleasant View
        LocationLarne

        Pleasant View is a beautiful modern holiday home situated on picturesque Islandmagee, near the…

        Browns Bay Beach Location
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        Seaview cottage on the island. Islandmagee.
        LocationLarne

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

        No1 The Terrace
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

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