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Larne
Tower
This special memorial tower stands tall on the western side of Larne Lough, at the entrance to Larne harbour greeting visitors arriving by sea. It's an accurate replica of an Irish Round Tower and is known affectionately by locals as 'The Pencil.'
Carrickfergus
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Visit the King William III Statue, a bronze figure near Carrickfergus Castle on Castle Green. Commemorating his 1690 arrival, it stands overlooking the harbour, a vivid testament to Carrickfergus' rich history.
Greenisland
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
County Antrim War Memorial erected and dedicated to the fallen from the County of Antrim who fell during the Great World War (1914-1918) and the Second World War (1939-1945), dramatically overlooking Belfast Lough and surrounding countryside.
Glenarm
Cultural Learning Experiences
Dalriada Legends, a brand new group of professional storytellers and musicians are keeping this storytelling tradition alive, collecting and reworking the old stories to bring to new audiences from near and far...
Carnlough
Visitor Centres & Museums
Learn all about the development of Carnlough through the centuries, including its unique industrial heritage, by visiting the Heritage Hub in Carnlough Town Hall before going on an energetic walk to Cranny Falls via Carnlough Harbour.
Gleno
The National Trust
One of our lesser known ‘hidden treasures’, Gleno is a magnificent 30 foot waterfall nestling in The Glens of Antrim and owned by the National Trust.
Whitehead
Waymarked Trail
A short and delightful coastal path from the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead to Blackhead's iconic lighthouse, the most easterly point of County Antrim.
Larne
Archaeological sites
Explore Waterloo Bay in Larne, the most accessible locality for fossil hunting and geological interest anywhere on the island of Ireland.
Carrickfergus
Churches & Sacred Sites
Established in 1182 by the Anglo Norman, John de Courcy, St Nicholas' has many historic features including a medieval porch, the Chichester memorial to Lord Donegall, a skew aisle, wonderful stained glass and a leper window.
Ballymena
Ancestry / Tracing Your Routes
Explore County Antrim's rich history at Ballymena Central Library’s Heritage Collection with maps, archives, workshops, and online resources for researchers, genealogists, and enthusiasts.
Whitehead
Visitor Centres & Museums
Whitehead Centre provides a tourism hub for information about what is going on locally and how to make the most of your time in our vibrant and beautiful town. Guided tours also available to book.
Larne
Visitor Centres & Museums
Housed in the historic former Carnegie Free Library building, Larne Museum and Arts Centre boasts permanent and temporary exhibitions reflecting the agricultural, industrial, military and maritime history of the area.
Carrickfergus
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Located less than a mile from Carrickfergus town centre, the Andrew Jackson Cottage is a traditional thatched Ulster–Scots farmhouse built in 1750s.
Carrickfergus
Visitor Centres & Museums
Local museum interpreting the long and distinguished history of the town and surrounding area, with artefacts of treasure excavated in Carrickfergus. There are multi-media and audio-visual presentations.
Larne
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
The ruins of Olderfleet Castle stand on the Curran Point facing Larne Lough. It is suggested that it was built by a Scottish family called Bissett of Glenarm circa 1250, others say it was built by the Vikings some 300 years earlier.
Newtowncrommelin
Cultural Learning Experiences
We capture the old Irish way of life with hands on experiences of traditional farming activities, learning traditional skills working with natural materials, sharing stories of local heritage & folklore all in an authentic farm setting surrounded by…
Ballymena
Ancestry / Tracing Your Routes
Based in County Antrim, Roots Revealed specialises in ancestral research within the nine Counties of Ulster, i.e. Northern Ireland plus Counties Donegal, Monaghan and Cavan, although work can be undertaken throughout the island of Ireland.
Glenarm
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Crowned "Historic Houses 2023 Garden of the Year", Glenarm Castle and its walled gardens are a true national treasure. One of Ireland's oldest estates, and home to the Earls of Antrim, Glenarm Castle offers incredible garden walks, with stunning…
Gracehill
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Gracehill, an 18th-century Moravian settlement near Ballymena, is Northern Ireland's first UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site. Visitors can explore its preserved Georgian architecture, historic sites, and book guided tours.
Martinstown
Craft Workshops and Courses
Hot Milk Forge offers evening and weekend classes in Blacksmithing and Bladesmithing.