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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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        Whitehead Golf Club
        LocationWhitehead

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

        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…

        Whitehead Food & Folk Fest
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Carrickfergus Golf Club
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Carrickfergus Library
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Carrickfergus Library’s heritage section offers local history books, OSNI and Griffith’s Valuation…

        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…

        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…

        Whiteharbour Marina - old limestone harbour with boats
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Glenarm to Ballynure incorporating Antrim Hills Way Hike
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Carrickfergus Castle with King William statue
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Greenisland Golf Club
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Silver stacking rings
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        The Tedberry Market @ Glenarm Castle
        LocationGlenarm

        The Tedberry Market returns to Glenarm Castle on 27–28 June, bringing over 150 unique vendors, live…

        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

        Knockagh Monument
        LocationGreenisland

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

        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…

        Straidkilly Nature Reserve
        LocationCarnlough

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

        Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        Carrickfergus Castle
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Jacobean Knot Garden
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Glenarm Marina
        LocationGlenarm

        Glenarm Marina offers 40 fully serviced pontoon berths within the village's historical limestone…

        Gobbins
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Saint Nicholas' Church
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Picture of the sky and old aeroplanes
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Places to eat & drink near Gleno Waterfall

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        Exterior of Greedy Gannet
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        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 Gardener's Rest Cafe @ Hillmount Carrick
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        Glenarm Castle Tea Room
        LocationGlenarm

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

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

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

        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…

        The Glencloy Inn
        LocationCarnlough

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

        The Whitecliff Inn
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Castello Italia
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        The Boat House Barista
        LocationWhitehead

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

        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,…

        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…

        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 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,…

        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…

        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…

        PaPa Browns Grill
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        Perfect View Bistro @ Larne Golf Club
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        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…

        The Pizza Pavillion @ Glenarm Castle
        LocationGlenarm

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

        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,…

        Places to stay near Gleno Waterfall

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        Premier Inn
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        Station House
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Station house has been a part of Greenisland for over 100 years. It was built in the early 1900s as…

        Whitehead Holiday Cottage
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Apartment 2, 54 Scotch Quarter
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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.

        Seaview cottage on the island. Islandmagee.
        LocationLarne

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

        Beechgrove Farm
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        Magherarmorne Estate gardens with house to the rear
        LocationLarne

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

        Albany Cottage
        LocationCarrickfergus

        This unique historic cottage is years old. It has been beautifully renovated and is a cosy…

        McCollum's Corner
        LocationBallymena

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

        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…

        Lunasa
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Glenarm Castle Ocean View Pods
        LocationGlenarm

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

        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…

        bedroom double bed with side tables
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        The Harbourview Hotel
        LocationCarnlough

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

        Brae Cottage
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Edwardian Beach Villa
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Experience coastal charm at this Edwardian Beach Villa in Whitehead, offering stunning sea views,…

        Lilyscape at Whitehead
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Temple-Effin Self Catering Holiday Cottage
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Drumgart Cottage
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Pleasant View
        LocationLarne

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

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