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Glenarm Castle & Garden

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Castle Demesne, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BD
Aerial view of Glenarm Castle & Gardens with the ocean beyond.

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Glenarm Castle is one of few country estates that remains privately owned but open to the public. It is steeped in a wealth of history, culture and heritage and attracts over 100,000 visitors annually from all over the world.

In November 2023, Glenarm Castle Walled Garden won the Historic Houses 2023 Garden of the Year Award, sponsored by Christie’s. This was the first time a garden from Northern Ireland was shortlisted and subsequently crowned winner of this prestigious national UK award.  

Visitors can enjoy enchanted walks through the Walled Garden and Castle Trail, indulge in an amazing lunch in the Tea Room, purchase some local produce or official merchandise, or browse through a wide range of ladies & gents fashions and accessories and a selection of beautiful gifts, souvenirs and crafts in the Byre Shop and Shambles Workshop - with many ranges exclusive to Glenarm Castle. There is much more to discover at Glenarm Castle throughout the year for the entire family including a dazzling programme of action packed events; from the colourful Tulip Festival in May and Northern Ireland's biggest family festival of music and food in July, to the magical and magnificent Christmas Experience in December.

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Accessibility

  • Guide dogs permitted
  • Toilets for disabled visitors
  • Wheelchair hire - Please contact the welcome centre in advance of your visit

Attraction Facilities

  • Gift Shop
  • Open Mondays
  • Open Sundays

Catering

  • Local Produce
  • Restaurant on Premises
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve lunch
  • Special dietary requirements catered for
  • Tea-room/Cafe onsite
  • Vegan Options Available
  • Vegetarian Options Available

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children's outdoor play area

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Accommodation nearby
  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Event venue
  • Family Fun
  • First Aid
  • Fitness level required - low
  • Gift vouchers
  • Groups accepted
  • Groups catered for
  • Guided Tours Available
  • Lost property
  • Online Booking
  • Pets accepted - Dogs welcome in Walled Garden and Woodland Walk. Dogs must be kept on leads and be respectful of the other visitors and not disturb the flowers/wildlife.
  • Shop
  • Toilets
  • Visitor information
  • Wifi

Leisure Facilities

  • Outdoor activities

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking
  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

Travel & Trade

  • Family Discount

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Opening Times

* Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

What's Nearby

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