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  1. 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.

  2. Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Castle Estate, 2 Castle Lane, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2884 1203

    Type

    Type:

    Food and Drink Experience

    Step into historic Glenarm Castle for an exclusive afternoon tea experience, featuring a butler-led tour, rare artefacts, sparkling welcome, and elegant dining. Savour artisanal delights, captivating stories, and a tranquil stroll through the…

  3. Curiosity boat leaving historical Carnlough harbour
    Curiosity boat sitting in Carlough harbour.
    Highly recommended by Tripadvisor
    Curiosity back in port
    Garron Point
    Stunning scenery in Carnlough Bay
    Look for local wildlife
    Area of outstanding natural beauty
    Curiosity boat leaving historical Carnlough harbour
    Curiosity boat sitting in Carlough harbour.
    Highly recommended by Tripadvisor
    Curiosity back in port
    Garron Point
    Stunning scenery in Carnlough Bay
    Look for local wildlife
    Area of outstanding natural beauty

    Carnlough

    Address

    58 Harbour Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7720 464 044

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Tours

    Memorable, invigorating boat trip in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Passengers have the chance to spot an array of marine life including dolphins, seals, porpoises and various seabirds.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. 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)
  5. Ballymena Walking Tour
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    Ballymena Walking Tour

    Ballymena

    Address

    Harmony Hub, Broadway, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7392 597078

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Tour

    Join Alastair Donaghy on a guided tour of Ballymena's history, from medieval origins to 1798 rebellion, exploring key locations and architectural heritage, revealing the town's fascinating evolution.

  6. 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.
  7. Carnlough

    Address

    Bay Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0HR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8232

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Discover Carnlough Beach’s calm waters, sweeping views and 1.5 km of sand and pebbles along the Causeway Coastal Route. Enjoy swimming, walks, wildlife and nearby places to eat.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77622 26777

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Explore Carrickfergus’ eerie past on a 2.5-hour walking tour featuring ghost stories, true crime, and the Islandmagee Witch Trial—complete with castle entry, theatrical guide, and spooky storytelling.

    Dates

  9. Broughshane

    Address

    7 Carnstroan Lane, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT42 4PF

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Steep rocky track

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  10. Picture of Larne Promenade
    Chaine Memorial Tower with dog walkers on the adjacent beach.
    Picture of Larne Promenade
    Chaine Memorial Tower with dog walkers on the adjacent beach.

    Larne

    Address

    Tower Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8222

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Enjoy a lovely walk along a one mile long stretch of Promenade running from Larne Leisure Centre, parallel with the Causeway Coastal route. Pass by Waterloo Bay, view lots of bird life and dramatic scenery or walk to Town Parks and the Coast Road.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. Carnlough

    Address

    Straidkilly Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0LQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9045 4094

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Mainly a hazel woodland walk, with areas of grassy clearings full of meadow flowers, best seen in spring when woodland flower species are in bloom.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  15. 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!

  16. 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…

  17. Carrickfergus

    Address

    2 Joymount Court, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 2261

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  18. 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)
  19. Glenarm to Ballynure incorporating Antrim Hills Way Hike

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AA

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Cutting a scenic route through the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

  20. Whitehead promenade with coloured houses and old outdoor swimming pool
    Coloured houses on Whitehead Promenade
    Whitehead promenade with coloured houses and old outdoor swimming pool
    Coloured houses on Whitehead Promenade

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Visitor Information Centre, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8222

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Whitehead is a Victorian seaside town five miles north of Carrickfergus with commanding views across the mouth of Belfast Lough and the Irish Sea.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
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