Rick & Jane's Guidebook
Historic grounds with entertainment
lovely for a stroll followed by coffee at a choice of 2 cafes and 1 pop up coffee bar. Hire "castle carriages" or enjoy marina, children's playground and gardens. Regular events take place throughout the year. Check out antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
36 locals recommend
Antrim Castle Gardens
Randalstown Roadlovely for a stroll followed by coffee at a choice of 2 cafes and 1 pop up coffee bar. Hire "castle carriages" or enjoy marina, children's playground and gardens. Regular events take place throughout the year. Check out antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Shanes Castle Estates Co Ltd
lovely historic grounds. good walks.
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
301-303 The Squarelots of events for families and groups
great national trust site with plenty of family events. beautiful setting by stranford lough.
70 locals recommend
National Trust Castle Ward
great national trust site with plenty of family events. beautiful setting by stranford lough.
historic grounds
pleasant wee walk from house. check out "geocaching" app for a secret treasure. historical significance
Templetown Mausoleum
Antrim Roadpleasant wee walk from house. check out "geocaching" app for a secret treasure. historical significance
Carrickfergus Castle
Marine Highwaysignificant historic monument
Interesting history of N.Irelands past
142 locals recommend
Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre
53-55 Crumlin RdInteresting history of N.Irelands past
National Trust - Patterson's Spade Mill
751 Antrim RdNational trust owned property.
food scene
Dunadry Hotel
2 Islandreagh Drlovely for meal or drinks.
Kathmandu Inn
91 Templepatrick Rdlovely nepalese/indian food.
great golf course, bars, restaurant and health club
7 locals recommend
Hilton Belfast Templepatrick Golf & Country Club
Paradise Walkgreat golf course, bars, restaurant and health club
Third Day Coffee
29 Church Streetgreat coffee and buns!
Sleepy Hollow
15 Kiln Rdgreat quality irish food.
Templeton Hotel
882 Antrim RdGrand Central Hotel Belfast
9-15 Bedford StAfternoon tea with amazing city views
Café Parisien
56 Donegall Pllovely to sip cocktails and over look city hall
St. George's Market
12 East Bridge StGreat place for foodies and to see local craft/art
kids/family activities
Let's Go Hydro Resort
1 Mealough Rdgreat for kids and young at heart
W5
2 Queens Quaygreat for kids to explore science and technology in interactive way
Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic WayInteractive museum on history of titanic. Good mid-week offers.
Antrim Forum Leisure Centre
20 Lough RdGreat for swimming, ten bin bowling, racket sports, gym and spa.
right beside the sea. regular family events, crazy golf, good play ground and some lovely trail walks
31 locals recommend
Carnfunnock Country Park
Coast Roadright beside the sea. regular family events, crazy golf, good play ground and some lovely trail walks
Parliament Buildings
Ballymiscaw RoadGreat walk around area and play park for children
Good for a rainy day, bowling, inflatable park and gaming machines
Airtastic Entertainment Centre Belfast - Inflata, Bowling, Laser Tag, Arcade, Soft Play, NY Kitchen
Good for a rainy day, bowling, inflatable park and gaming machines
We Are Vertigo
1 Cedarhurst Rdhuge inflatable park for kids and adults
Omniplex
local cinema, approx 15 mins away.
great walks
Antrim Hills Way and Game of Thrones location Car Park
93 Feystown RdBallyboley Forest
great walks. Great views
Glenariff Forest Park
Glenariffe RoadGreat walks
Great board walk and amazing views over Belfast. coffee shop.
13 locals recommend
National Trust - Divis and the Black Mountain
Great board walk and amazing views over Belfast. coffee shop.
Brilliant walk along stunning coast. Great engineering!
16 locals recommend
The Gobbins Visitor Centre
66 Middle RdBrilliant walk along stunning coast. Great engineering!
golfing
Massereene Golf Club
51 Lough Rdgolfing
Hilton Belfast Templepatrick Golf & Country Club
Paradise Walkgreat golfing very local.
Royal Portrush Golf Club
World class golf course
north coast
Giant's Causeway
a must see visit!
ferry trip from Ballycastle to Rathlin island. Great for spotting seals and puffins
9 locals recommend
Rathlin Island Ferry
18 Bayview Rdferry trip from Ballycastle to Rathlin island. Great for spotting seals and puffins
Dunluce Castle
87 Dunluce RdAmazing views of coast.