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  1. Glenarm Arts & Literary Fayre

    Glenarm

    Address

    Eglinton Yard Barn, New Road, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77150 82898

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Experience the Glenarm Arts and Literary Fayre on 30 August 2025, a lively celebration of books, art, talks, and storytelling in the picturesque village of Glenarm on the stunning Causeway Coastal Route. With free entry and parking, it’s the perfect…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  2. Summer Serenades

    Carrickfergus, Larne, Ballymena, Whitehead, Glenarm

    Address

    Various Locations, Carrickfergus, Larne, Ballymena, Whitehead, Glenarm, County Antrim

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Enjoy the sounds of summer with Summer Serenades, a free series of live outdoor music performances set in locations across Mid and East Antrim. From ukuleles to brass and silver bands, pipe band plus accordion ensembles, there’s something for…

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    13 July 2025
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    20 July 2025
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    27 July 2025
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    3 Aug 2025
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    10 Aug 2025
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    24 Aug 2025
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    31 Aug 2025
  3. Poster to publicise Carrickfergus Artisan Market with image of Castle and time from 11am to 3pm on first Saturday of the Month.
    Poster to publicise Carrickfergus Artisan Market with image of Castle and time from 11am to 3pm on first Saturday of the Month.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Market Place, (Wet weather contingency) - Town Hall, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 124 5000

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Explore Carrickfergus' Outdoor Artisan Market for handmade gifts and treats, operating monthly from February to November.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025
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    6 Sept 2025
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    4 Oct 2025
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    1 Nov 2025
  4. Marketing Graphic of lady shopping at craft fair with Fair details.
    Marketing Graphic of lady shopping at craft fair with Fair details.

    Islandmagee

    Address

    The Gobbins Visitor Centre, 68 Middle Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3SL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 2318

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Come along on Saturday 19 July for The Gobbins Craft Fair! Discover unique handmade items, support local artisans, and enjoy a day of creativity, shopping, and community spirit.

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  5. Glenarm Monthly Community Market

    Glenarm

    Address

    Eglinton Yard Barn, New Road, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7482 224759

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Explore the Glenarm Monthly Community Market for artisan crafts, local treats, and live music. Accessible and inclusive, featuring a "Made in Glenarm" stall celebrating local makers. Free admission. Held the first Saturday of each month in Eglinton…

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    2 Aug 2025
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    6 Sept 2025
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    4 Oct 2025
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    1 Nov 2025
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    5 Dec 2025
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    6 Dec 2025
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    12 Dec 2025
  6. Whitehead Victorian Street Fair logo in a Victorian script font.
    Whitehead Victorian Street Fair logo in a Victorian script font.
    A photo of Santa in his Whitehead grotto waiting for children to arrive for presents.
    A photo of two men and a lady dressed in Victorian clothes standing with a penny farthing.
    A photo of a couple wearing Victorian costumes
    A photograph of local drama club, Uplift, dressed as chimney sweeps.
    A stall with antiques for sale
    Whitehead Victorian Street Fair logo in a Victorian script font.
    A photo of Santa in his Whitehead grotto waiting for children to arrive for presents.
    A photo of two men and a lady dressed in Victorian clothes standing with a penny farthing.
    A photo of a couple wearing Victorian costumes
    A photograph of local drama club, Uplift, dressed as chimney sweeps.
    A stall with antiques for sale

    Whitehead

    Address

    Town Centre, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Honouring Whitehead's Victorian legacy, the street fair features stalls, crafts, live music, and themed entertainment, creating a festive backdrop for the town's Christmas light switch-on. A beloved tradition since its inception in 2008, the…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Free
  7. Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8  carriage doors opening onto the platform
    Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8  carriage doors opening onto the platform

    Whitehead

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Visit Whitehead for a magical steam train ride and visit to Whitehead Railway Museum. Enjoy family-friendly activities and historic charm. Trains run every 30 minutes from 11:00 - 15:00.

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    2 Aug 2025
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    9 Aug 2025
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    16 Aug 2025
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    23 Aug 2025
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    30 Aug 2025
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    13 Sept 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
    • Restaurant on Premises
  8. Audrey Kyle
    Audrey Kyle

    Larne

    Address

    Larne Museum & Arts Centre, 2 Victoria Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Come along to Larne Museum & Arts Centre to relax and enjoy some creativity, colour and mindfulness, as Audrey guides you in the art of watercolour painting.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2025Open 13:30 - 16:30
  9. Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Castle Estate, Castle Demesne, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2884 1203

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Celebrate spring at Glenarm Castle’s Tulip Festival, 2 - 4 May 2026, with vibrant blooms, live entertainment, family fun, carnival rides, food, crafts and special guests still to be announced!

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026to4 May 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Off site parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises - The Tea Rooms, Potting Shed, Milk Parlour, and Pizza Pavillion as well as additional food trucks
    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Wheelchair Access
  10. 3 individuals in suits performing opera in a church venue
    3 individuals in suits performing opera in a church venue

    Glenarm

    Address

    Various location in Glenarm, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9457 1317

    Type

    Type:

    Opera

    The 15th Glenarm Festival of Voice (22–24 Aug 2025) offers world-class recitals, creative workshops, and a vocal competition celebrating emerging opera talent in scenic Glenarm, County Antrim.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2025Open 20:00 -
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    23 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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    23 Aug 2025Open 15:00 -
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    23 Aug 2025Open 20:00 -
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    24 Aug 2025Open 13:30 -
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    24 Aug 2025Open 18:30 -
  11. Alastair exploring one of the Seven Towers
    Alastair exploring one of the Seven Towers
    Walking Tour poster
    Alastair exploring one of the Seven Towers
    Walking Tour poster

    Ballymena

    Address

    51-53 Church Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7ER

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7392 597080

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    A heritage walking tour around Ballymena!

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    16 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    13 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  12. Music festival for all abilities
    Music festival for all abilities
    Music festival for all abilities

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Various Locations, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Around the Town music festival is back for a second year with 22 events across 9 days in Carrickfergus!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025to9 Aug 2025
  13. Carnlough Whiskey Festival

    Carnlough

    Address

    Harbourview Hotel, 20 Harbour Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2888 5255

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The Carnlough Whiskey Festival promises four days of whiskey, music and craic. Featuring local brands Bushmills, Shortcross, Copeland, Outwalker, Limavady and Garden County. Whiskey tasting, cocktail sessions and meet industry leaders. The festival…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Aug 2025to23 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
  14. Number of rowers in rowing boats in the sea competing in a race, with shore in background
    Number of rowers in rowing boats in the sea competing in a race, with shore in background
    Large number of rowing boats with rowers in sea competing in a race
    Rowing boat in sea with rowers sitting in red uniforms with all their paddles raised, and shoreline in background
    Number of rowers in rowing boats in the sea competing in a race, with shore in background
    Large number of rowing boats with rowers in sea competing in a race
    Rowing boat in sea with rowers sitting in red uniforms with all their paddles raised, and shoreline in background

    Glenarm

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7727 235047

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Experience thrilling coastal rowing in Glenarm on the Causeway Coastal Route, from 15–17 August 2025 with top Irish crews, scenic races, vibrant festivities, local food, music, and a warm, welcoming community - free for spectators!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025
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    16 Aug 2025
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    17 Aug 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  15. Poster stating Feel Good Fridays in Broadway Larne with image of DJ
    Poster stating Feel Good Fridays in Broadway Larne with image of DJ

    Larne

    Address

    Broadway, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1LT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 124 5000

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Feel Good Fridays brings live music to Larne Town Centre every Friday from 18 July to 22 August 2025, offering uplifting performances by Sounds Good Music at Broadway, 12:30–2:30pm.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2025
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    25 July 2025
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    1 Aug 2025
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    8 Aug 2025
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    15 Aug 2025
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    22 Aug 2025
  16. Antrim Coast Half Marathon

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    The Antrim Coast Half Marathon in Larne on 24 August 2025 offers a fast, scenic route attracting global runners, elite athletes, and spectators for a thrilling day of racing and community fun.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Aug 2025
  17. Galgorm Championship Castle Course
    Galgorm Championship Castle Course
    Galgorm Championship Castle Course
    Galgorm Championship Castle Course
    Galgorm Championship Castle Course
    Galgorm Championship Castle Course
    World Invitational at Galgorm
    Galgorm Championship Castle Course
    Galgorm Championship Castle Course
    Galgorm Championship Castle Course
    Galgorm Championship Castle Course
    Galgorm Championship Castle Course
    World Invitational at Galgorm

    Ballymena

    Address

    Galgorm Castle Estate, Galgorm, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1HL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2564 6161

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Golfing

    The NI Legends Open is a brand new event on the Legends Tour that takes place at Galgorm. A host of household names, Ryder Cup players and captains plus Major winners. Players such as Paul McGinley, Ian Woosnam, Paul Lawrie, David Howell, former US…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 08:00 - 20:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  18. Swifts Forge Blacksmithing Workshops @ The Gobbins Visitor Centre
    meet the maker and storytelling graphic
    meet the maker and storytelling graphic

    Islandmagee

    Address

    The Gobbins Visitor Centre, 68 Middle Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3SL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 2318

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Experience traditional blacksmithing with Swifts Forge at The Gobbins Visitor Centre on Saturday 2 August 2025. For just £15, enjoy a one-hour hands-on workshop creating your own metalwork piece. Sessions run between 10:00–15:00. Advance booking is…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  19. Whitehead Railway Museum, Wee Critters, Whitehead
    Whitehead Railway Museum, Wee Critters, Whitehead

    Castleview Road, Whitehead

    Address

    Whiitehead Railway Museum, Excursion Station, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Wee Critters are back by popular demand! Visit Whitehead Railway Museum on Saturday 30th August and meet some interesting friends of ours. Start your visit with a short steam train ride up and down our own platform, then enjoy a 45-minute…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • SWi-Fi Available
  20. Two little girls sitting at a Teddy Bears Picnic on a train in Whitehead Railway Museum
    Two little girls sitting at a Teddy Bears Picnic on a train in Whitehead Railway Museum
    Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    Two little girls sitting at a Teddy Bears Picnic on a train in Whitehead Railway Museum
    Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform

    Castleview Road, Whitehead

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Bring your teddy to Whitehead Railway Museum for a steam engine ride, teddy hunt, and fun activities on Saturday 2 August for our annual Teddy Bears Picnic. Book tickets in advance for your preferred time. Trains run every 30 minutes from 11:00 -…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
    • Restaurant on Premises
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