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  1. 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

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  2. Carnlough

    Address

    Various venues, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0EU

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Carnlough Carnival returns 25 July - 2 August 2025 with parades, music, vintage fairs, races, fireworks, and family fun. A vibrant celebration of community spirit hosted by Antrim Coast Lions Club.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to2 Aug 2025
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  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:
    26 July 2025to9 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 22:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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…

    Dates

    From:
    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
  12. 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
  13. ballymenachipit

    Ballymena

    Address

    Wellington Court, Wellington Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2568 9440

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Swing by Ballymena town centre for a Rory-inspired golf day! Try our GIANT and MINI Washing Machine Chipping Stations, enjoy face painting, a toddler golf zone, prizes, and loads of family fun!

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  14. 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
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