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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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        Carrickfergus Library
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Old photograph of the area of Boneybefore in Carrickfergus
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Angling @ North Woodburn Reservoir (Carrick Dams)
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Larne Golf Club
        LocationIslandmagee

        Located between the towns of Whitehead and Larne on the scenic Causeway Coastal Route, Islandmagee…

        Whitehead Food & Folk Fest
        LocationWhitehead

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

        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.

        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…

        Swifts Forge Leather Making Class
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Straidkilly Walk
        LocationCarnlough

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

        Antrim Round Tower
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        Ivy and Gold Bead Bar @ Glenarm Castle
        LocationGlenarm

        The Ivy & Gold Bead Bar at Glenarm Castle offers a creative jewellery‑making experience using…

        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…

        Jacobean Knot Garden
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        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…

        Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        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…

        Silver stacking rings
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        Carrickfergus Tours and Tales
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Explore Carrickfergus with expert local guides through engaging walking tours, themed experiences,…

        Knockagh Monument
        LocationGreenisland

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

        Glenarm Marina
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Places to eat & drink near Gleno Waterfall

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        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,…

        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…

        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 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,…

        The Boat House Barista
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Millar's Bar Ballycarry
        LocationBallycarry

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

        Logo for Moran's at Glenarm
        LocationGlenarm

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

        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…

        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 Dancing Goat Cafe @ Carrickfergus Urban Farm
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        The Whitecliff Inn
        LocationWhitehead

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

        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,…

        Whitehead Golf Club Restaurant
        LocationWhitehead

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

        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…

        Exterior of Greedy Gannet
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        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…

        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…

        The Pizza Pavillion @ Glenarm Castle
        LocationGlenarm

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

        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 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…

        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,…

        Whiskey Experiences at The Harbourview
        LocationCarnlough

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

        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…

        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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        The Keep Guest Accommodation
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Image 1 - Birds eye of apartment and balcony attached to main house.
        LocationBallycarry

        Countryside Apartment at the gateway to the Antrim Coast - Extremely private and beautifully…

        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…

        The Inglenook
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Seaview cottage on the island. Islandmagee.
        LocationLarne

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

        Gortnagory Carnlough
        LocationBallymena

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

        Browns Bay Beach Location
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        Loughside Farm self catering
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Apartment 1, 54 Scotch Quarter
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Edwardian Beach Villa
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        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…

        Altahammond Farm - Bed & Breakfast
        LocationWhitehead

        Altahammond House, located on the Causeway Coastal Route, occupies an elevated, south-facing…

        Altahammond Farm - Self Catering
        LocationWhitehead

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

        The Hamptons
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        St Ronans & The Stables
        LocationLarne

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

        Acorn (At the Marina)
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        bedroom double bed with side tables
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        Mollys House Whitehead Self Catering
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Blackhead Lightkeepers Houses - Unit 2
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        Station House
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Carrickfergus Harbour Car Park Aire de Service
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

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