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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!
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.
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.
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…
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.
Glarryford
Economusee
Discover the story behind the Creamery Can ice-cream located in Glarryford, en-route from Ballymena to the Causeway.
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...
Islandmagee
Craft Workshops and Courses
Artist Audrey Kyle works from a converted barn called Gobbins Studio Économusée, nestled on top of the Gobbins Cliffs on a working family farm. She displays her original unique watercolour paintings, cards and prints in her studio/gallery and runs…
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.
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.
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.
Cullybackey
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
President Arthur Homestead, Cullybackey, is the Ancestral Home of the 21st President of the USA Chester Alan Arthur.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Martinstown
Craft Workshops and Courses
Hot Milk Forge offers evening and weekend classes in Blacksmithing and Bladesmithing.