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  1. Carnlough

    Address

    Harbour Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0EU

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A gentle walk uphill

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  2. 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.
  3. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Joymount, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8222

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Home of Sir Arthur Chichester this delightful recreated Knot Garden is located close ot the Town Wall at Joymount.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  4. 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
    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

    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.

  5. 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…

  6. Islandmagee

    Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Tranquil harbour and dramatic coastal walk

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  7. Carrickfergus

    Address

    100 Woodburn Road, West Division, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 7899

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Belfast City tours of the Titanic centre Peace wall, Queens, Albert clock, Stormont and Carrickfergus Castle. Also indulge yourself in a full 8hr day of the North coast of Antrim and see Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge.

  8. Glenarm

    Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A short walk through the streets of Glenarm village.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  9. A hiker standing on the edge of Slemish
    A couple sitting down on the edge of Slemish with surrounding countryside in view
    A hiker standing on the edge of Slemish
    A couple sitting down on the edge of Slemish with surrounding countryside in view

    Broughshane

    Address

    Carnstroan Lane, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT43 4PF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5010

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    Slemish Mountain is about 1,500 feet above sea level and is located close to Broughshane in County Antrim. It is the legendary home of Saint Patrick and is actually the central core of an extinct volcano. Hike to the top and enjoy fantastic views!

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. 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)
  11. Glenarm

    Address

    Seaview Hall, New Road, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2884 1445

    Type

    Type:

    Economusee

    The Steensons are delighted to welcome visitors to their workshop and gallery. A fascinating and rare opportunity to watch highly skilled craftspeople at work. The goldsmiths can be observed using a variety of techniques.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. Islandmagee

    Address

    Islandmagee Boat Club, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3RP

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling - Medium (11- 60 miles)

    Spectacular coastal scenery, rolling green hills. This cycle route can be challenging at points but the extra effort is well rewarded by the dramatic views out to Scotland and interesting historival sights on Islandmagee Peninsula.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  15. Room set up for Dobbins dining experiece as part of Dobbins Dander and Dine with seats and long tables in front of a large fireplace.
    Interpretation panels on wall relating to Dobbins history in Carrickfergus
    Logo showing tower shape with words Carrick's Hidden Tower House - Dobbins Inn
    Room set up for Dobbins dining experiece as part of Dobbins Dander and Dine with seats and long tables in front of a large fireplace.
    Interpretation panels on wall relating to Dobbins history in Carrickfergus
    Logo showing tower shape with words Carrick's Hidden Tower House - Dobbins Inn

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Dobbins Inn Hotel, 6-8 High Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 1905

    Price

    Price £42.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Discover the history of Carrickfergus through a walking tour & medieval inspired dining experience in Carrick's Hidden Tower House, Dobbins Inn.

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026
    From:
    26 June 2026
    From:
    31 July 2026
    From:
    28 Aug 2026
    From:
    25 Sept 2026

    Price

    Price £42.00 Activity
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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…

  19. 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
  20. Broughshane Road , Ballymena

    Address

    Ecos Centre Nature Park, Kernohan's Lane, Broughshane Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7QA

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling - Medium (11- 60 miles)

    A rural journey across the Antrim Plateau to the North Channel.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
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