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  1. Islandmagee

    Address

    Browns Bay Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3RX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8232

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Browns Bay is a charming rural beach nestled in a scenic sandy cove at the northern tip of Islandmagee, just off the Causeway Coastal Route. It's an ideal spot for picnicking, walking, swimming, windsurfing, or simply soaking up the natural beauty…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. 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:

    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.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  3. 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
  4. Logo of Carrickfergus Tours and Tales with green background and castle in the centre
    Logo of Carrickfergus Tours and Tales with green background and castle in the centre

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Meet outside Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7349 619843

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Explore Carrickfergus with expert local guides through engaging walking tours, themed experiences, and heritage talks - bringing the town’s rich history to life with storytelling, passion, and unforgettable memories.

  5. Broughshane

    Address

    128 Raceview Road, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT42 4HY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2586 1487

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Ballymena Golf Club, founded in 1903 near Broughshane, offers a scenic 18-hole course with views of Slemish Mountain, year-round play, a restaurant, bar, pro shop, and facilities for events and competitions.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  6. Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Car Park, The Cloney, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AB

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Across scenic hill-tops

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  7. Glenarm

    Address

    Coast Road, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0DA

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    This is a 500m linear walk between two car parks, with no turnoffs or obstacles on the way.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  8. A family of four standing on the platform talking to the driver of a blue steam train
    Steam train onn platform at Whitehead Railway Museum
    A family of four standing on the platform talking to the driver of a blue steam train
    Steam train onn platform at Whitehead Railway Museum

    Whitehead

    Address

    Excursion Station, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  9. 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)
  10. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling - Medium (11- 60 miles)

    Circular cycle route from Carrickfergus Castle to Knockagh Monument then return downhill to Carrickfergus via Greenisland.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Ginger pony facing into sunset with fields in front
    Ginger pony facing into sunset with fields in front

    Islandmagee

    Address

    103 Browns Bay Road, Mullaghboy, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9338 2108

    Type

    Type:

    Riding/Trekking Centre

    Islandmagee Riding Centre is a BHS-approved, family-run equestrian centre offering lessons, trekking, kids’ events and hands on experiences, all with expert staff and a focus on horse and rider happiness.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. 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
  15. Man smiling standing in front of 4 different ice-creams.
    Strawberry ice cream being scooped from container.
    Man pouring milk into container with strawberries to make ice-cream.
    Two brown and white cows staring forward.
    Stone cottage with people dining outside at picnic tables.
    Man smiling standing in front of 4 different ice-creams.
    Strawberry ice cream being scooped from container.
    Man pouring milk into container with strawberries to make ice-cream.
    Two brown and white cows staring forward.
    Stone cottage with people dining outside at picnic tables.

    Glarryford

    Address

    Dundermot House, 30 Station Road, Glarryford, County Antrim, BT44 9RA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7720 464669

    Type

    Type:

    Economusee

    Discover the story behind the Creamery Can ice-cream located in Glarryford, en-route from Ballymena to the Causeway.

  16. Interior of the Guard Room with information panels on wall and desk with Visitor Book
    Entrance to The Guard Room with red brick building, and information panel in front of windows
    Information panel located outside The Guard Room at Carrickfergus Town Hall
    Interior of the Guard Room with information panels on wall and desk with Visitor Book
    Entrance to The Guard Room with red brick building, and information panel in front of windows
    Information panel located outside The Guard Room at Carrickfergus Town Hall

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Town Hall Complex, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    + 44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  17. Path through the forest with green trees and loads of bluebells
    Bluebells covering the ground in the forest
    Bluebells on the ground in the forest
    Path through the forest with green trees and loads of bluebells
    Bluebells covering the ground in the forest
    Bluebells on the ground in the forest

    Portglenone

    Address

    Ballymena Road, Portglenone, County Antrim, BT44 8BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7034 0870

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Portglenone Forest continues a history of tree cover on this site established since records began. As such, the 26 hectare main area contains extensive colonies of ancient woodland flower species.

  18. White concrete exterior of Ballymena Central Library
    Bookcases with red street directories
    Microfiche storage units and reading tables in Ballymena Central library
    Bookcases filled with books on local history collections
    Bookcases filled with books on local history collections
    Display of local books in bookcases
    Bookcases with lots of books on family history
    White concrete exterior of Ballymena Central Library
    Bookcases with red street directories
    Microfiche storage units and reading tables in Ballymena Central library
    Bookcases filled with books on local history collections
    Bookcases filled with books on local history collections
    Display of local books in bookcases
    Bookcases with lots of books on family history

    Ballymena

    Address

    Ballymena Central Library, 5 Pat’s Brae, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5AX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 3950

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  19. Larne

    Address

    1b Nixon Building, LEDCOM, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3AW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2858 0385

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Discover our unique history, myths and personality on a day spent exploring unforgettable places in the company of local people. See it all through our eyes as a local storyteller recounts the legends that grew from this place and shaped its people.

  20. 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.
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