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  1. Larne

    Address

    Larne Market Yard, Station Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8273

    Type

    Type:

    Shopping

    Larne Variety Market is a friendly weekly market held every Wednesday in the historic Market Yard. Browse fresh produce, baked goods, clothing and household items, support local traders, and enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere

    Dates

    From:
    7 Jan 2026to30 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  2. Ballymena

    Address

    Ballymoney Road Cark Park, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5BY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8273

    Type

    Type:

    Shopping

    Ballymena Variety Market is a friendly weekly market held every Saturday at Ballymoney Car Park. Browse fresh produce, baked goods, clothing and household items, support local traders, and enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere

    Dates

    From:
    7 Jan 2026to30 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  3. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Joymount car park, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 5890

    Type

    Type:

    Shopping

    Carrickfergus Variety Market is a friendly weekly outdoor market held every Thursday in Joymount Car Park. Browse fresh produce, baked goods, clothing and household items, support local traders, and enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere

    Dates

    From:
    8 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  4. Ballymena

    Address

    Galgorm Resort, 136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7703 602767

    Price

    Price £10.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Historical Tours

    Explore Galgorm’s linen‑rooted past with qualified guide George from Glenburn Tours, tracing its journey to world‑renowned spa resort status, then take the opportunity to relax with afternoon tea or dinner.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to30 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £10.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Exterior of Galgorm Castle
    George from Glenburn Tours, in period costume outside Galgorm Castle
    Tour guide in period costume speaking to group of 3 people outside ruined church at Galgorm Castle.
    Exterior of Galgorm Castle
    George from Glenburn Tours, in period costume outside Galgorm Castle
    Tour guide in period costume speaking to group of 3 people outside ruined church at Galgorm Castle.

    Ballymena

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7703 602767

    Price

    Price £10.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Historical Tours

    Explore over 400 years of history at Galgorm Castle & Grounds in Ballymena with Glenburn Tours. Discover Jacobean architecture, ancient ruins, and the estate’s rich past - all in just one hour.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to28 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £10.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Arthur Dobbs Exhibition

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    An exhibition on Arthur Dobbs (1689 - 1765)

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026to5 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  7. A group of people walking away from the camera, through a wooden gate to a field with a mountain backdrop

    Newtowncrommelin

    Address

    Willow and Lore, 15A Craigdunloof Road, Newtowncrommelin, County Antrim, BT43 6RQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7857 579710

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Discover the myth and folklore rooted in the land and how we now care for it on a walking tour of Willow and Lore Heritage Farm.

    Dates

    From:
    10 June 2026to26 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. image of a mound amongst trees

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5028

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Photographic exhibition of local archaeoloogical sites

    Dates

    From:
    11 June 2026to25 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  9. Cutting Edge Technology: Stone Tools in Prehistory

    11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Museum, Museum & Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG

    Telephone

    028 93358241

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Prehistoric stone tool exhibition

    Venue

    Carrickfergus Museum, Carrickfergus

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2026to26 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  10. Larne Weaving Factory C1910

    Larne

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    This exhibition is a small, hallway display which looks at the history of the linen industry in Larne, particularly at Larne Weaving Company, Inver Cotton and Linen Mill, and Millbrook Weaving Factory.

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026to4 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
  11. Sunflower with smiley face at Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Lots of sunflowers at Sunflower Field Portglenone with overcast sky
    Single sunflower with insect in centre at Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Sunflower Field Portglenone with overcast sky and bark covered path through field
    Single head of sunflower in Sunflower Field Portglenone with blue sky behind
    Group of sunflowers in Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Group of sunflowers in Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Sign to indicate types of wildflowers growing in wildflower field in Portglenone
    Various wildflowers growing in wildflower field in Portglenone
    Sign reading 'Please keep off the wildflowers - Bees at Work' - Bee happy at Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Sunflower with smiley face at Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Lots of sunflowers at Sunflower Field Portglenone with overcast sky
    Single sunflower with insect in centre at Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Sunflower Field Portglenone with overcast sky and bark covered path through field
    Single head of sunflower in Sunflower Field Portglenone with blue sky behind
    Group of sunflowers in Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Group of sunflowers in Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Sign to indicate types of wildflowers growing in wildflower field in Portglenone
    Various wildflowers growing in wildflower field in Portglenone
    Sign reading 'Please keep off the wildflowers - Bees at Work' - Bee happy at Sunflower Field Portglenone

    Portglenone

    Address

    Gortgole Road, Portglenone, County Antrim, BT44 8AS

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Visit the stunning Sunflower Field in Portglenone from August to September. Enjoy beautiful blooms, support a worthy cause, and capture unforgettable photos. Paths are wheelchair-friendly; dogs on leads welcome.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Aug 2026to6 Sept 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  12. Artwork by Margaret Mathews

    Larne

    Address

    2 Victoria Road, Larne, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    02828262443

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Equestrian art, life drawing, still life and portraiture.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2026to4 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
  13. Ballymena

    Address

    Various locations Ballymena Town Centre, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 4HZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 3199

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    This year our much-loved town celebrates an incredible milestone as Ballymena turns 400, and we're marking the occasion in style with a summer packed full of fun, adventure, surprises and celebrations. Whether you're a local, a regular visitor or…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Aug 2026

    Price

    Free
  14. storybook cover showing a cat and dragon flying through the sky

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5028

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Storytelling -The tale of the Castle Cat and Golden Dragon

    Dates

    From:
    25 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:45

    Price

    Free
  15. Ballymena

    Address

    People's Park, Doury Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6JA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 1245000

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join us for an evening of family fun as we celebrate 400 years since the granting of the Ballymena Charter. Taking place in People's Park on Tuesday 25 August, this special anniversary celebration promises entertainment for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Aug 2026Open 20:30 - 21:40
  16. St. Patrick's Church, Ballymena

    Ballymena

    Address

    St. Patrick’s Church, Castle Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7BT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7391 861746

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Ceremony

    Celebrate Ballymena’s 400th anniversary at a Civic Thanksgiving Service in St Patrick’s Church.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Aug 2026Open 18:45 - 21:30

    Price

    Free
  17. 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 28-30! 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:
    28 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026
  18. 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
    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

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 1905

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

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

    Dates

    From:
    28 Aug 2026
    From:
    25 Sept 2026

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket
  19. 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, music and storytelling in the picturesque village of Glenarm on the stunning Causeway Coastal Route.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  20. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7762 226 777

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Uncover Northern Ireland's dark, dramatic, and sometimes downright bizarre past on this unforgettable 2.5-hour guided walking tour through the heart of historic Carrickfergus. With a broomstick-wielding, theatrically dressed guide (cape included!),…

    Dates

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    29 Aug 2026
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    31 Oct 2026

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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