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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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        The Giant of Drums experience with Bellahill Culture & Cuisine
        LocationBallycarry

        Let your heart beat to the sound of the Lambeg Drum as you become immersed in its large role within…

        Templecorran Church and Graveyard
        LocationBallycarry

        Discover magnificent views and Ulster Scots heritage in Templecorran graveyard, Ballycarry.

        Oakfield Glen and Bashfordsland Wood Walk
        LocationCarrickfergus

        A charming wooded glen and recently planted woodland

        Straidkilly Nature Reserve
        LocationCarnlough

        Small and secluded Ulster Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve, located on an inland route between Glenarm…

        Glenarm to Larne Walk
        LocationGlenarm

        Featuring expansive panoramas and challenging climbs, this route

        Carrickfergus Urban Farm & Garden Centre
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        25th Annual Carnlough Carnival
        LocationCarnlough

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

        Antrim Hills Way Hike
        LocationGlenarm

        Across scenic hill-tops

        Whitehead Diamond Jubilee Wood Walk
        LocationWhitehead

        A delightful short walk through recently planted woodland

        Picture of a ball of yarn and event information
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Historical talk by Dr David Hume and Davy Moore at the Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

        Group of visitors enjoying scenery on Charter Boats NI
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Explore the Beauty of the Sea with Charter Boats NI! Join us at Carrickfergus Marina for private…

        Exterior of Secret Bookshelf shop at the rear of the Courtyard Complex
        Location38 Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus

        The Not-So-Secret Book Festival runs 3rd–20th June at The Secret Bookshelf in Carrickfergus,…

        Swifts Forge Leather Making Class
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Carrickfergus Castle - crowds of kids and adults in period costumes.
        LocationCarrickfergus

        The re-enactment of Schomberg’s Siege of Carrickfergus is taking place bank holiday Monday 31…

        Whitehead Food & Folk Fest
        LocationWhitehead

        Join us for a day of family fun, food, and entertainment at the Whitehead Food & Folk Fest along…

        The Steensons Économusée
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Mini Land Rover Experience @ Glenarm Castle
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Carrickfergus Castle
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        A view of the tubular bridge with flowers on the rock face and the ocean beyond.
        LocationIslandmagee

        On the thrilling Gobbins Experience, nature isn’t content to just sit back and be admired. It…

        Knockagh Cycling Route
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Carnlough Beach
        LocationCarnlough

        Discover Carnlough Beach’s calm waters, sweeping views and 1.5 km of sand and pebbles along the…

        Glenarm Monthly Community Market
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Antrim Round Tower
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Places to eat & drink near Gleno Waterfall

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        Perfect View Bistro @ Larne Golf Club
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        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…

        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…

        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…

        Exterior seating area of Harbour Lights Cafe in Carnlough
        LocationCarnlough

        Harbour Lights Cafe in Carnlough offers hearty breakfasts until noon and a diverse lunch menu…

        The Pizza Pavillion @ Glenarm Castle
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Millar's Bar Ballycarry
        LocationBallycarry

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

        The Marine Bar Whitehead
        LocationWhitehead

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

        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…

        Interior of Season Coffee Shop with wooden flooring, wooden beams and wooden tables plus chairs.
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Season Coffee Shop, nestled in a refurbished red brick mill on the outskirts of Carrickfergus,…

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

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

        Glenarm Castle Tea Room
        LocationGlenarm

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

        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…

        The Potting Shed @ Glenarm Castle
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Front entrance of the Wind Rose Bar and Bistro
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Black and White exterior of Cove Coffee Shop with words painted for Coffee Bakes and Art
        LocationGlenarm

        Cove Glenarm, nestled in Glenarm's historic village, offers freshly baked treats, quality coffee,…

        Logo for Moran's at Glenarm
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Exterior of Greedy Gannet
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        Coastal Coffee
        LocationWhitehead

        Coastal Coffee is a friendly café based near the railway station in Whitehead and renowned for…

        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…

        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 Whitecliff Inn
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Dining at The Harbourview Hotel
        LocationCarnlough

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

        Places to stay near Gleno Waterfall

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        The Quarrymen's Cottages A
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Gortnagory Carnlough
        LocationBallymena

        A fantastic recently renovated property located just on the edge of Carnlough village within a…

        Gobbins Cliff
        LocationLarne

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

        The Hamptons
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Whitehead Holiday Cottage
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Magherarmorne Estate gardens with house to the rear
        LocationLarne

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

        Altahammond Farm - Self Catering
        LocationWhitehead

        Located on the Causeway Coastal Route, occuping an elevated south-facing position, the…

        Mollys House Whitehead Self Catering
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        Blackhead Lightkeepers Houses - Unit 2
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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 Bridge Inn
        LocationCarnlough

        Family run guesthouse, holding a full pre 1904 hotel licence. Entertainment to suit everyone all…

        McCollum's Corner
        LocationBallymena

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

        North Irish Lodge - Leahy's Loft
        LocationLarne

        Escape to Leahy's Loft at North Irish Lodge, a delightful retreat for up to 4 adults along Northern…

        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…

        Leafield House
        LocationBallycarry

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

        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…

        Joymount Cottage
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        The Harbourview Hotel
        LocationCarnlough

        A well-loved country hotel in the small coastal village of Carnlough on the Antrim Coast Road, less…

        The Keep Guest Accommodation
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        The Mill House
        LocationBallymena

        Discover The Mill House at Glenarm Castle Estate - a colourful, character-filled retreat surrounded…

        Temple-Effin Self Catering Holiday Cottage
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Browns Bay Beach Location
        LocationIslandmagee

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

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