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  1. 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

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Discover historic Carrickfergus with expert local guides on a 60–90 minute walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, hear fascinating stories, and experience one of Northern Ireland’s oldest towns like never before!

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
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    20 July 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
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    23 July 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30
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    27 July 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
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    30 July 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  2. 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

    Price

    Free

    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.

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    18 July 2025
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    25 July 2025
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    8 Aug 2025
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    15 Aug 2025
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    22 Aug 2025

    Price

    Free
  3. 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

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Demonstration

    Discover local talent at Meet the Maker and Storytelling, a series of unique events at The Gobbins Visitor Centre this July & August. Connect with artisans and authors, explore their creative journeys, and enjoy inspiring stories behind handcrafted…

    Dates

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    27 July 2025Open 11:00 -
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    30 Aug 2025Open 11:00 -

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Whitehead

    Address

    Marine Parade (Whitehead Promenade), Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9QP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Join County Antrim Yacht Club’s Water Festival Fundraiser in Whitehead, supporting the RNLI. Enjoy kayak and paddleboard races, dinghy taster sessions, a bay swim, RNLI safety checks, BBQ, refreshments, and music.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025Open 13:00 - 17:00
  5. Carrickfergus, Larne, Ballymena, Whitehead, Glenarm

    Address

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

    Price

    Free

    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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    17 Aug 2025
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    24 Aug 2025
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    31 Aug 2025

    Price

    Free
  6. 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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    24 Aug 2025Open 13:30 -
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    24 Aug 2025Open 18:30 -
  7. 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

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking
  8. 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. Blue and Grey Music and Mind Logo

    Whitehead

    Address

    Various venues, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Experience the Music and Mind Festival in Whitehead, County Antrim, from August 22-24! Celebrate health and well-being with live music, storytelling, yoga, family activities, and more. Discover local talent and community spirit in a stunning coastal…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025
  10. Image of craft activity

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join a fun, free drop-in craft session at Andrew Jackson Cottage, Carrickfergus! Kids can create colourful tissue paper sun catchers between 12–2pm. All ages welcome - no booking needed!

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00

    Price

    Free
  11. Image of craft activity

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Drop into Andrew Jackson Cottage for a magical kids' craft session! Paint colourful rocks and create fairy decorations to take home or add to the fairy garden. No booking required!

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. 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
  13. 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

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Crowds at Whitehead Food & Folk Festival within Castleview Playing Fields
    Traditional musicians performing under marquee
    Crowds at Whitehead Food & Folk Festival within Castleview Playing Fields
    Traditional musicians performing under marquee

    Whitehead

    Address

    Castleview Playing Fields, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join us for a day of family fun, food, and entertainment at the Whitehead Food & Folk Fest along the Causeway Coastal Route! Save the date for a perfect summer outing.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Glenarm

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77150 82898

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    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
  16. 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)

    Facilities

    Catering

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

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  17. 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

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  18. Maritime and Heritage talks graphic

    Islandmagee

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 2318

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Explore Islandmagee’s fascinating past at The Gobbins Visitor Centre free Heritage & Maritime Talks. From DNA discoveries and shipwreck stories to Ulster-Scots poetry and local legends, expert speakers offer unique insights. Don’t miss this…

    Dates

    From:
    13 July 2025Open 13:00 -
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    2 Aug 2025Open 14:00 -
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    9 Aug 2025Open 13:00 -
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    10 Aug 2025Open 13:00 -
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    16 Aug 2025Open 13:00 -
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    17 Aug 2025Open 13:00 -
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    24 Aug 2025Open 13:00 -
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    30 Aug 2025Open 13:00 -

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. 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.

    Dates

    From:
    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

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  20. Islandmagee

    Address

    Various venues, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3SL

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    The Islandmagee Arts Trail, run by Islandmagee Originals, returns 2–3 August 2025, featuring local art, open studios, live demos, stunning scenery, and the chance to meet the locals behind it all.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025to3 Aug 2025
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