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  1. Picture of the sky and old aeroplanes

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. image of glass craft showing fish design

    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

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Fused-glass workshop

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  3. Craft fish and fireworks

    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

    Craft event

    Dates

    From:
    11 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
    From:
    11 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Free
  4. Old photograph of the area of Boneybefore in Carrickfergus

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    12 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Field of poppies

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk provided by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    15 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Carrickfergus Castle - crowds of kids and adults in period costumes.
    Carrickfergus Castle - crowds of kids and adults in period costumes.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Castle Green, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 1245 000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    The re-enactment of Schomberg’s Siege of Carrickfergus is taking place bank holiday Monday 31 August.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Aug 2026

    Price

    Free
  7. Arthur Dobbs Seminar

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Town Hall, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Join a relaxed and engaging seminar exploring Arthur Dobbs, with expert talks on his life and legacy, lunch included, and a live Appalachian dulcimer performance by Dick Glasgow.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 14:30

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket
  8. A musician plays a harp in a rustic room with stone walls, candlelight, and soft natural light
    A musician stands beside a harp in front of a stone fireplace, holding a traditional Irish bódhran  in a rustic room lit by candles
    A traditional Scottish harp sitting in a rustic room with stone walls, and beside it is a traditional Irish bódhran. The room is lit with candles and
    A woman with brown hair is smiling at the camera. She is sitting outside, by a stone wall with an iron gate and is shaded by leafy trees
    A musician plays a harp in a rustic room with stone walls, candlelight, and soft natural light
    A musician stands beside a harp in front of a stone fireplace, holding a traditional Irish bódhran  in a rustic room lit by candles
    A traditional Scottish harp sitting in a rustic room with stone walls, and beside it is a traditional Irish bódhran. The room is lit with candles and
    A woman with brown hair is smiling at the camera. She is sitting outside, by a stone wall with an iron gate and is shaded by leafy trees

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7564597038

    Price

    Price £32.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Join local musician and storyteller, Lisa Dawson as she shares her Ulster-Scots heritage through music, song, and folklore in the heart of Carrickfergus.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026Open 16:00 - 17:00
    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 16:00 - 17:00
    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 16:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £32.00 Per Ticket
  9. 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:
    24 July 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
    From:
    31 July 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
    From:
    7 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
    From:
    14 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
    From:
    22 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
    From:
    25 Aug 2026

    Price

    Free
  10. 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
  11. Image of Carrickfergus Castle

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    14 Jan 2027Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Picture of a ball of yarn and event information

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume and Davy Moore at the Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. A small crowd are gathered in meadow clearing behind tall grasses on a summers day
    A small crowd gathers around a buffet table for lunch under a parasol with bunting
    Garments a fabrics dyed blue are hanging on a drying rack
    Aerial view of a table with various pigment related items and some ochre artwork
    A facilitator in front of a makeshift outdoor stage addresses a small crowd sitting in a circle on a ground sheet
    Cyanotype artist prepares materials
    A small crowd are gathered in meadow clearing behind tall grasses on a summers day
    A small crowd gathers around a buffet table for lunch under a parasol with bunting
    Garments a fabrics dyed blue are hanging on a drying rack
    Aerial view of a table with various pigment related items and some ochre artwork
    A facilitator in front of a makeshift outdoor stage addresses a small crowd sitting in a circle on a ground sheet
    Cyanotype artist prepares materials

    Newtowncrommelin

    Address

    Willow and Lore, 15A Craigdunloof Road, Newtowncrommelin, County Antrim, BT436RQ

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    A weekend of playful activities for crafters and families to explore botanical dyes, pigments & inks.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026to26 July 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  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. A person talking in front of an interpretation panel about Andrew Jackson

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    11 Mar 2027Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Audrey Kyle demonstrating a watercolour painting at Gobbins Studio , Islandmagee
    Audrey Kyle painting in her studio with workshop attendees watching on at Gobbins Studio , Islandmagee, Co Antrim
    Audrey Kyle demonstrating a watercolour painting at Gobbins Studio , Islandmagee
    Audrey Kyle painting in her studio with workshop attendees watching on at Gobbins Studio , Islandmagee, Co Antrim

    Islandmagee

    Address

    147 Gobbins Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7712 464966

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    A watercolour workshop focusing on painting a composition in a relaxed studio on the cliffs on the peninsula of Islandmagee.

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2026Open 13:30 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. 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
  18. Ballymena 400

    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

    028 2563 5077

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Poetry Workshop

    Dates

    From:
    31 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket
  19. S/S State of Indiana Direct Service Larne Harbour to New York 1882

    Larne

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02828262443

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    A small display featuring artefacts that reflect Larne's links to America.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2026to24 July 2026Various Opening Times
  20. 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
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