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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
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.
Carrickfergus
Castle / Fort
Get ready to step back in time at Carrickfergus Castle, an incredible Norman castle nestled in the charming seaside town of Carrickfergus, County Antrim, right on the shores of Belfast Lough. This place isn't just old—it's legendary!
Cullybackey
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
President Arthur Homestead, Cullybackey, is the Ancestral Home of the 21st President of the USA Chester Alan Arthur.
Ballycarry
Cultural Learning Experiences
Let your heart beat to the sound of the Lambeg Drum as you become immersed in its large role within Northern Irish culture.
An interactive history and music lesson all in one, you’ll be treated to a live performance from one of Northern Ireland's…
Whitehead
Visitor Centres & Museums
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Ballymena
Visitor Centres & Museums
The Mid-Antrim Museum, offers a fascinating experience for all the family. The museum boasts two large state of the art exhibition galleries.
Carrickfergus
Visitor Centres & Museums
Step back in time at The Guard Room in Carrickfergus Town Hall, immersing visitors in the early 20th-century quarters of the Antrim Artillery militia with interactive exhibits and historical narratives spanning 800 years.
Martinstown
Craft Workshops and Courses
Hot Milk Forge offers evening and weekend classes in Blacksmithing and Bladesmithing.
Glarryford
Economusee
Discover the story behind the Creamery Can ice-cream located in Glarryford, en-route from Ballymena to the Causeway.
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.
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.
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
Ancestry / Tracing Your Routes
Carrickfergus Library’s heritage section offers local history books, OSNI and Griffith’s Valuation maps, and local newspapers in microfiche and print. With comfortable study spaces and regular heritage events, it’s an inviting place to explore the…
Ballycarry
Churches & Sacred Sites
Discover magnificent views and Ulster Scots heritage in Templecorran graveyard, Ballycarry.
Glenarm
Economusee
The Steensons are delighted to welcome visitors to their workshop and gallery. A fascinating and rare opportunity to watch highly skilled craftspeople at work. The goldsmiths can be observed using a variety of techniques.