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  1. A couple of hikers sitting on a gate admiring the view of Slemish in the background
    Girl standing climbing on Slemish
    Portglenone Comhaltas performing at Slemish Mountain
    A couple sitting down on the edge of Slemish with surrounding countryside in view
    Family enjoying a picnic on Slemish at St Patrick's Day event
    A couple of hikers sitting on a gate admiring the view of Slemish in the background
    Girl standing climbing on Slemish
    Portglenone Comhaltas performing at Slemish Mountain
    A couple sitting down on the edge of Slemish with surrounding countryside in view
    Family enjoying a picnic on Slemish at St Patrick's Day event

    Broughshane

    Address

    Slemish Mountain, Carnstroan Lane, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT42 4PE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 1245 000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    St Patrick's Day

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2026

    Price

    Free
  2. Ballymena

    Address

    St Patrick's Barracks, Link Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7FU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7835 464485

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    The 2026 Modern Tyres Ulster International Rally is set to take place on 7–8 August 2026, celebrating its 50th anniversary with a base in Ballymena and running as a two-day international stage rally. It will again form part of the Irish Tarmac Rally…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2026to8 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Crowds at Whitehead Food & Folk Festival within Castleview Playing Fields
    Crowds at Whitehead Food & Folk Festival within Castleview Playing Fields

    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:
    8 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Castle Welcome Centre, Castle Demesne, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2884 1203

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Join us at Glenarm Castle for Easter fun.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

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

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  5. 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
    Colourful 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
    Colourful walled garden

    Glenarm

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2884 1203

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    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
  6. Image shows red white and blue swirl lollipop with a bow

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Free children's craft workshop as part of USA 250 NI celebrations at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
    From:
    4 July 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
    From:
    4 July 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Pack of competitive runners running down street in Whitehead as part of Whitehead Road Race
    Couple of runners running past Whitehead Welcome Sign as take part in Whitehead Road Race
    Runners running towards finish arch in Whitehead Road Race on Kings Road
    Pack of competitive runners running down street in Whitehead as part of Whitehead Road Race
    Couple of runners running past Whitehead Welcome Sign as take part in Whitehead Road Race
    Runners running towards finish arch in Whitehead Road Race on Kings Road

    Whitehead

    Address

    Town Centre, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Join the historic Whitehead Easter Road Race on 6 April 2026! Northern Ireland’s longest-standing road race, running since 1924, unites runners and spectators in a cherished Easter Monday tradition. Be part of history!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Apr 2026
  8. Whitehead

    Address

    Various venues and locations, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Whitehead Summer Festival is back and bigger than ever. Family fun for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026to8 Aug 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Antrim Round Tower

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7762 226777

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join us for this unique 8 hour tour on our witch themed taxibus, as we travel along the North Coast. You'll be regaled with stories of history, hauntings, myths, legends and witches, including a visit to where Irelands only mass witch trial took…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30
    From:
    23 May 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30
    From:
    7 June 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Two white and cream rabbits eating leaves
    Two white and cream rabbits eating leaves

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Urban Farm & Garden Centre, Elizabeth Avenue, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7UY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 4294

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Come along to Carrickfergus Urban Farm for an Easter Fun Day on Saturday 4 April with egg hunts, games, crafts, animals, and more fun family activities!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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