Antrim is
know for the beauty of its
coastline and its green
pastures and especially the
Glens of Antrim.....
Carrickfergus Castle in
Carrickfergus is large and
well preserved and it is here
also that you can see the
homestead of the former
President of the United Stated
of America, Andrew Jackson.
Travelling on you need to take
in The Old Bushmills
Distillery, The Giants
Causeway, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, Carrick-a-Rede
Rope Bridge, a very peaceful
area with wonderful scenery
and the lovely seaside town of
Ballycastle from where a ferry
leaves to go to Rathlin Island
where you will find the Kebble
Cliffs National Nature
Reserve. Rathlin Island
popular with divers due to the
number of wrecks sunk off the
coast line, and a bird
watchers paradise and is just
15 miles off the Mull of
Kintyre off Scotland..
Dunluce Castle is in a breath
taking position, perched on
the edge of the cliffs and
stop off in Portrush.
Antrim Festivals
Antrim has a host of festivals to be enjoyed such as Belfast City
Blues, Belfast Mela Festival, Heart of the Glens Festival,
Newtownabbey Shoreline Festival of arts and music and the Auld
Lammas Fair, Ballycastle, Co Antrim.
Antrim Visitor Attractions
Visitors to Antrim will enjoy the Belfast Botanic Gardens, with their
many walking routes, and the many varieties of plants, rose gardens and
much more. Antrim is also famous for its amazing Giants Causeway this
UNESCO site, and a trip to see the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge not for
the faint hearted ! The Old Bushmills Distillery is also a must to be
seen in this beautiful part of Antrim.
Antrim What's On
Antrim has several theatre is you fancy a night out such as Kings Hall
and The Grand Opera House in Belfast City, Ulster Hall and the
Waterfront Hall all in Belfast. Why not visit some of the many castles
also in Antrim such as Carrigfergus Castle, and Dunluce Castle,
Bushmills on its dramatic setting. Enjoy a drive out to the seaside town
of Portrush.
Antrim Borough Councilis within 15
minutes of Belfast City
Centre, 20 minutes from Larne
Harbour and within easy access
of all the main scenic and
tourist attractions throughout
the Province. Belfast
International Airport is
located within the Borough,
only 4 miles from the
Historical town of Antrim.
The Glens of Antrim Historical SocietyOn this site you will find a vast range of
historical information on the Glens of Antrim area of
Northern Ireland. Feel free to join in the discussions
in the forum section, if you like the site why not
become a member of the society? Free associate
membership for people who sign up online
with the society .
Port of Larne The Port of Larne is
located on the East Coast of
Northern Ireland, just a short
hop from Scotland and
England. This strategic
location provides easy access
to Great Britain, continental
Europe and beyond, and is
within easy reach of all parts
of Ireland, North and South
Belfast Airports Includes realtime
flight arrivals and departures,
car park information as well
as a full list of facilities
and services
The Grand Opera House
Belfast
Tour Belfast's famous Opera
House, details on the history,
Shows, reviews, and special
offers..
