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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. Whiskey Flight
        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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          Whiteharbour Marina - old limestone harbour with boats
          LocationWhitehead

          Discover Whiteharbour, a historic limestone Harbour/Marina nestled on the outskirts of Whitehead…

          The Heritage Hub at Carnlough Town Hall
          LocationCarnlough

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

          Carrickfergus Castle with King William statue
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Carrickfergus Castle
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Whitehead seafront houses
          LocationWhitehead

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

          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…

          Knockagh Monument
          LocationGreenisland

          County Antrim War Memorial erected and dedicated to the fallen from the County of Antrim who fell…

          Straidkilly Walk
          LocationCarnlough

          Mainly a hazel woodland walk, with areas of grassy clearings full of meadow flowers, best seen in…

          Carrickfergus Marina
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          A woman and child having a pretend sword fight in the room at the top of the castle keep with the sun beaming through the window behind.
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          A group of visitors listening to the tour guide inside Andrew Jackson Cottage standing by the fire.
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Located less than a mile from Carrickfergus town centre, the Andrew Jackson Cottage is a…

          Skernaghan Point Walk
          LocationIslandmagee

          This is a path that goes over a variety of uneven terrain including a grassy field and a rocky…

          The Steensons Économusée
          LocationGlenarm

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

          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…

          Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
          LocationWhitehead

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

          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…

          Straidkilly Nature Reserve
          LocationCarnlough

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

          Whitehead Golf Club
          LocationWhitehead

          The club boasts a challenging but fair 18 hole course coupled with excellent clubhouse facilities.…

          Carrickfergus Golf Club
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          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…

          Chaffeur Car Services
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Belfast City tours of the Titanic centre Peace wall, Queens, Albert clock, Stormont and…

          Whitehead promenade with coloured houses and old outdoor swimming pool
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Whitehead is a Victorian seaside town five miles north of Carrickfergus with commanding views…

          Curiosity boat leaving historical Carnlough harbour
          LocationCarnlough

          Memorable, invigorating boat trip in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Passengers have the…

          Saint Nicholas' Church
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Places to eat & drink near Gleno Waterfall

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          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…

          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…

          Glenarm Castle Tea Room
          LocationGlenarm

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

          Twilight Coffee
          LocationCarnlough

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

          Coastal Coffee
          LocationWhitehead

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

          Interior of 7 Bistro / Cafe with grey floor and black tables and chairs
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Discover @7 in The Courtyard, Carrickfergus: a cosy spot offering all-day breakfast, delicious…

          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…

          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…

          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…

          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…

          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,…

          Millar's Bar Ballycarry
          LocationBallycarry

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

          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. …

          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,…

          The Fuzzy Beak Restaurant
          LocationWhitehead

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

          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…

          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…

          The Pizza Pavillion @ Glenarm Castle
          LocationGlenarm

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

          Whiskey Flight
          LocationCarnlough

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

          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…

          Castello Italia
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Italian restaurant, coffee shop and gelato emporium in Carrickfergus, ideally positioned on the…

          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,…

          The Glencloy Inn
          LocationCarnlough

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

          Front entrance of the Wind Rose Bar and Bistro
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Places to stay near Gleno Waterfall

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          Magherarmorne Estate gardens with house to the rear
          LocationLarne

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

          Lunasa
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          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…

          Pleasant View
          LocationLarne

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

          Whitehead Holiday Cottage
          LocationWhitehead

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

          Joymount Cottage
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          The Quarrymen's Cottages A
          LocationGlenarm

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

          Loughside Farm self catering
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Hillcrest Cottage
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Carrickfergus Harbour Car Park Aire de Service
          LocationCarrickfergus

          A motorhome service provision exists at this location - Harbour Car Park, Rodgers Quay, BT38 8BE.

          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…

          North Irish Lodge - Brennan's Barn
          LocationLarne

          Escape to Brennan's Barn at North Irish Lodge, a delightful retreat for up to 5 adults along…

          Glenarm Castle Ocean View Pods
          LocationGlenarm

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

          Walter's Place
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Walter's Place is comfortable and luxurious. It's the perfect place to stay and unwind when…

          Leafield House
          LocationBallycarry

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

          Complimentary box of snacks / breakfast
          LocationLarne

          We have 6 luxury ensuite pods boasting their own private hot tub and equipped with a double bed, a…

          Front view of an old city hotel behind a tree.
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Perfectly located 2 minutes away from Northern Irelands oldest Castle, 20 minutes from Belfast City…

          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.

          Blackhead Lightkeepers Houses - Unit 2
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          The Inglenook
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          McCollum's Corner
          LocationBallymena

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

          Gortnagory Carnlough
          LocationBallymena

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

          St Ronans & The Stables
          LocationLarne

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

          The Bridge Inn
          LocationCarnlough

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

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