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  1. Ballygally

    Address

    Coast Road, Ballygally, County Antrim, BT40 2QZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8232

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Escape to Ballygally Beach, just 10km north of Larne on the Causeway Coastal Route. Enjoy a scenic walk, fun sandcastle building, or a refreshing swim at this family-friendly seaside destination.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Aerial view of Glenarm Castle & Gardens with the ocean beyond.
    Aerial view of Glenarm Castle & Gardens with the ocean beyond.

    Glenarm

    Address

    Castle Demesne, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2884 1203

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  3. Ballymena Parish Church
    Ballymena Town Hall
    Ballymena Parish Church
    Ballymena Town Hall

    Ballymena

    Address

    Below Braid Theatre, Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts on foot in Ballymena. See historic buildings, old churches, Ballymena’s very own Pentagon, learn about the history of its shops and markets, read ghost stories… and more! 28 clues to solve!

  4. War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Marine Gardens Play Park with pirate ship featuring tube slide
    Children's green slide and play equipment at Marine Gardens Play Park
    Planted border beside paving area with Carrickfergus Clock Tower to rear
    Churchill Tank at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Entrance sign to Marine Gardens Play Park
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens with paved and planted areas
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Marine Gardens Play Park with pirate ship featuring tube slide
    Children's green slide and play equipment at Marine Gardens Play Park
    Planted border beside paving area with Carrickfergus Clock Tower to rear
    Churchill Tank at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Entrance sign to Marine Gardens Play Park
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens with paved and planted areas

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8232

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Beautiful parkland on the waterfront of Carrickfergus within sight of the Castle featuring a children's playground (currently closed for refurbishment), special memorial area, gardens and picnic area.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Marine Gardens and Promenade has free designated accessible parking on site for cars, coaches and minibuses located at Carrickfergus Castle Car Park. A smaller free car park is also available next to the play park entrance.
  5. Houses by the square in Gracehill
    Houses by the square in Gracehill

    Gracehill

    Address

    The Old School House, 19A Church Road, Gracehill, County Antrim, BT42 2NL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7903 739933

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path

    Whitehead

    Address

    Blackhead Car Park, Old Castle Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8222

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    A short and delightful circular walk from the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead, around the coastal path to Blackhead with its iconic lighthouse, the most easterly point of County Antrim, then back to Whitehead for refreshments and shopping.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  7. Glenarm view
    Barbican, Church, Waterpump Glenarm
    Glenarm Marina
    Glenarm view
    Barbican, Church, Waterpump Glenarm
    Glenarm Marina

    Glenarm

    Address

    Starts: Glenarm Marina, Coast Road, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0DA

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts in Glenarm.

    Explore the beautiful village of Glenarm, a conservation area with much history and quaint streets with preserved old shop fronts. Learn about the castle, characters who shaped the…

  8. Whitehead seafront houses
    Whitehead station
    Whitehead at dusk
    Whitehead train and flowers
    Whitehead seafront houses
    Whitehead station
    Whitehead at dusk
    Whitehead train and flowers

    Whitehead

    Address

    Whitehead Car Park, Old Castle Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9ND

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    A self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts on foot in Whitehead. A self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts on foot in Whitehead, starting at the coastal Old Castle Road car park. Learn about the evolution of the tourism and…

  9. Aerial view of Carnlough Harbour with shops and homes in the background and boats in the harbour
    Aerial view of Carnlough Harbour with shops and homes in the background and boats in the harbour

    Carnlough

    Address

    Harbour Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2884 1285

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    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.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Gobbins
    Gobbins
    Gobbins
    Gobbins
    Seal at Gobbins
    Blacks Cave at Gobbins
    Blackhead Lighthouse
    RHIB Endurance
    Caves at Gobbins
    Gobbins
    Gobbins
    Gobbins
    Gobbins
    Seal at Gobbins
    Blacks Cave at Gobbins
    Blackhead Lighthouse
    RHIB Endurance
    Caves at Gobbins

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Quayside, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7845 370231

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Tours

    Create life-long memories and discover hidden gems along the coast, cruising from Carrickfergus Castle all the way to the Gobbins. A bespoke private charter tour immersing you into stunning coastal scenery, history and nature, for a truly authentic…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Silver stacking rings
    Silver stacking rings
    Half day workshop
    Silver stacking rings
    Silver stacking rings
    Half day workshop

    Islandmagee

    Address

    184 Gobbins Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9338 2577

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Gobbins Crafts Workshop in Islandmagee offers classes in jewellery making. Create a unique piece of silver jewellery to remember your visit to Northern Ireland or to mark an important life event.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Whitehead

    Address

    Slaughterford Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9TG

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A delightful short walk through recently planted woodland

  13. Carrickfergus Castle
    Carrickfergus Mural
    Carrickfergus Castle
    Carrickfergus Mural

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Main car park beside Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts on foot in historic Carrickfergus. See the impressive castle, learn about the town’s rise as a port, how it was surrounded by walls (which you see the remains of), the part Edward & Robert The…

  14. Houses by the square in Gracehill
    Houses by the square in Gracehill

    Gracehill

    Address

    The Old School House, 19A Church Road, Gracehill, County Antrim, BT42 2NL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7903 739933

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Discover Gracehill, a Moravian Church settlement and Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site, with local qualified guides. Delve deeper into Gracehill’s rich historical, cultural, social, educational, and religious heritage…

    Dates

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
    Girl splashing on the beach
    Rockpooling
    Picnic table at Portmuck Harbour
    Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
    Girl splashing on the beach
    Rockpooling
    Picnic table at Portmuck Harbour

    Islandmagee

    Address

    68 Portmuck Road, Portmuck, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 6666

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Landscape/View

    Follow the winding road down to reach this hidden gem. With its picture-book perfect stone harbour and tiny beach, Portmuck Harbour is a lovely place to while away the afternoon. See the stunning North Antrim coastline receding into the distance and…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  16. Gleno

    Address

    Waterfall Road, Gleno, County Antrim, BT40 3LE

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 9064 7787

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    This walk has many steps. The steps meander up and down the sides of this moist valley to enable the walker to get good views of the waterfall. Dogs should be kept under the control of the owner.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Larne

    Address

    Larne Leisure Centre, 28 Tower Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1AB

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling - Medium (11- 60 miles)

    This is a winding rural road that hugs the coastline. The sea is on one side with steep rocky hillsides on the other. There are a number of picturesque stopping places.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  18. Group of visitors enjoying scenery on Charter Boats NI
    View of coastline with wake of sea behind boat and life ring visible on Charter NI Boat
    View of Blackhead path and Lighthouse with wake of sea behind boat and life ring visible on Charter NI Boat
    Group of visitors enjoying scenery on Charter Boats NI
    View of coastline with wake of sea behind boat and life ring visible on Charter NI Boat
    View of Blackhead path and Lighthouse with wake of sea behind boat and life ring visible on Charter NI Boat

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Marina, (in front of 5 Rogers Quay), Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7754 173019

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Tours

    Explore the Beauty of the Sea with Charter Boats NI! Join us at Carrickfergus Marina for private charters, guided tours, and trips to the Gobbins plus Carrickfergus to Bangor. Book online for unforgettable sea adventures!

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free) - On-site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp to main entrance
  19. Ballymena

    Address

    Ecos Centre Nature Park, Broughshane Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7QA

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling - Medium (11- 60 miles)

    Scenic countryside circular route with stiff climbs.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  20. welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    Alastair Donaghy leading a Ballymena Walking Tour with tour participants standing in a graveyard
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    Alastair Donaghy leading a Ballymena Walking Tour with tour participants standing in a graveyard
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'

    Ballymena

    Address

    20 Brigadie Avenue, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7ER

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7392 597078

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Join Alastair Donaghy’s immersive Ballymena walking tours—rich in history, storytelling, and local insight. Discover themed trails, bespoke experiences, and vibrant heritage with a passionate, knowledgeable native guide. Bespoke group tours and…

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