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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

        Highlights

        25th Annual Carnlough Carnival
        LocationCarnlough

        Carnlough Carnival returns 24 July - 1 August 2026 with parades, music, vintage fairs, races,…

        The Heritage Hub at Carnlough Town Hall
        LocationCarnlough

        Learn all about the development of Carnlough through the centuries, including its unique industrial…

        Jacobean Knot Garden
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Home of Sir Arthur Chichester this delightful recreated Knot Garden is located close ot the Town…

        Knockagh Cycling Route
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Glenarm Coast Walk
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Whitehead Summer Festival 2026
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Ludo play area in Carrickfergus Amphitheatre featuring slides and climbing areas
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Ludo at Carrickfergus Amphitheatre offers a safe, indoor play area for kids under 11, featuring…

        4 actors on outdoor stage performing.
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Outdoor theatre returns to Carrickfergus this August! Illyria presents The Three Musketeers at…

        Carrickfergus Urban Farm & Garden Centre
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Carrickfergus Urban Farm and Garden Centre at Kilcreggan is a free popular attraction for local…

        image of 3  paddleboarders kneeling on boards in water in front of Carrickfergus Castle.
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Learn stand up paddle boarding in the picturesque old harbour at Carrickfergus Castle, on the main…

        Carrickfergus Marina
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Carrickfergus' world class 300 berth marina, with excellent private and public amenities,…

        Carrickfergus Golf Club
        LocationCarrickfergus

        With its imaginative use of water and sand the par of 68 is not matched that easily. The course…

        Swifts Forge Leather Making Class
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Gortin Quarry Walk
        LocationCarnlough

        A gentle walk uphill

        Greenisland Golf Club
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Glenarm Monthly Community Market
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
        LocationIslandmagee

        Follow the winding road down to reach this hidden gem. With its picture-book perfect stone harbour…

        Image shows red white and blue swirl lollipop with a bow
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Free children's craft workshop as part of USA 250 NI celebrations at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US…

        painting watercolour interior decor artist Irish art contemporary art workshops experience Ireland studio
        LocationIslandmagee

        Artist Audrey Kyle works from a converted barn called Gobbins Studio Économusée, nestled on top of…

        Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        Islandmagee Cycling Route
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        Carrickfergus Castle with King William statue
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Angling @ North Woodburn Reservoir (Carrick Dams)
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Anglers must use the official entrances and on no account trespass on adjoining lands or park their…

        Places to eat & drink near Gleno Waterfall

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        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,…

        The Potting Shed @ Glenarm Castle
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Glenarm Castle Tea Room
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Castello Italia
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Castello Italia is a stylish Italian restaurant in Carrickfergus, set on the Causeway Coastal Route…

        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…

        Pink exterior of Coast Road Inn in Glenarm with flowers outside and collectible window display
        LocationGlenarm

        The Coast Road Inn in Glenarm offers a friendly atmosphere, local drinks, and cosy decor near…

        Restaurant pictures
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Logo for Moran's at Glenarm
        LocationGlenarm

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

        The Fuzzy Beak Restaurant
        LocationWhitehead

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

        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…

        The Whitecliff Inn
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Perfect View Bistro @ Larne Golf Club
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        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. …

        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…

        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…

        The Marine Bar Whitehead
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Whiskey Experiences at The Harbourview
        LocationCarnlough

        At the Harbourview Hotel, step into a world where whiskey culture and Irish hospitality unite.…

        Family of 3 children and 2 adults sitting eating and drinking tea around a wooden dining table in the railway musuem cafe
        LocationCastleview Road, Whitehead

        Step into nostalgia at the Cups & Carriages Tea Room in Whitehead Railway Museum on the Causeway…

        Kings Road Coffee Shop
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Dining at The Harbourview Hotel
        LocationCarnlough

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

        The Boat House Barista
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Exterior of Greedy Gannet
        LocationIslandmagee

        Set in the heart of Islandmagee and within the world class Gobbins Visitor Centre, The Greedy…

        PaPa Browns Grill
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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,…

        Places to stay near Gleno Waterfall

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        Loughview Retreat
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Leafield House
        LocationBallycarry

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

        Temple-Effin Self Catering Holiday Cottage
        LocationWhitehead

        Temple-Effin Cottage is settled within a cobblestone courtyard with 3 other terraced cottages.…

        St Ronans & The Stables
        LocationLarne

        St Ronans beatuiful self-catering accommodation on the Coastal Route to "The Glens of Antrim" hosts…

        The Tramway House
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Lunasa
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Welcome to Lúnasa​ a charming beach front​ house ​nestled in the heart of the Whitehead…

        The Hamptons
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Pleasant View
        LocationLarne

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

        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…

        The Studios at Millar’s Bar
        LocationCarrickfergus

        The Studios are above our family run Bar in the sleepy, history steeped village of Ballycarry.…

        The Keep Guest Accommodation
        LocationCarrickfergus

        The Keep Bed and Breakfast is conveniently located in Carrickfergus and on the Coastal Route. It is…

        The Inglenook
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Welcome to The Inglenook, a charming 1-bedroom open-plan property in historic Carrickfergus,…

        Acorn (At the Marina)
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Fools Haven Thatched Cottage
        LocationCarrickfergus

        This gem of a thatched cottage is over 250 years old and is situated at the start of the Causeway…

        Loughside Farm self catering
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        White exterior of Sergeants House with old style blue police box as feature in garden
        LocationWhitehead

        The Sergeants House built in 1901 in a conservation area in Whitehead.

        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…

        Kings Parlour
        LocationCarrickfergus

        With wonderful walks along the coast. We have everything you need to enjoy a relaxing break. Our…

        Mollys House Whitehead Self Catering
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Having a weekend break or longer? Molly´s House is an ideal holiday home base in Whitehead. The…

        The Quarrymen's Cottages A
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Joymount Cottage
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Brae Cottage
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Whitehead Aire de Service (Bentra Golf Course)
        LocationWhitehead

        A motorhome service provision point exists in the car park within Bentra Golf Course, Whitehead.

        Gobbins Cliff
        LocationLarne

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

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