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County Antrim - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks,
Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
We know that not all the
attractions in County Antrim are listed.
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missing attractions
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Watertop Open Farm is a family activity centre
with pony trekking, boating, pedal go-karts,
Watertop quad train, assault course, scenic
walks, farm tours, historical trail, children's
play areas and small animals to touch and feed.
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Tea room open
July/August. 2 small sites and campsite. Grass
or hard standings. Electric hook-ups, showers,
w/c, washing machine. See
our
Web Page.
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Ballycastle Rathlin Island
Sailings
14 Bayview Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim
Tel: 028 20769299
Ballycastle-Rathlin Island Sailings daily,
weather permitting on the M.V. Canna. 45 mins.
Groups and wheelchair users by request. Booking
advised. Book in advance for summer minibus
trips on the island.
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Carnfunnock Country Park
Coast Road, Larne, Co. Antrim, BT40 2QG
Tel: 028 2827 0541 (In season) 028 2826
0088 (Out of season) Fax:
028 2827 0852
E-mail:
carnfunnock@btconnect.com
Situated on the beautiful Antrim Coast, in an
area of outstanding natural beauty, Carnfunnock
offers spectacular views of the surrounding area
and shoreline. Within the boundaries of the Park
you will find, a charming walled garden
containing a unique series of sundials, a maze
in the shape of Northern Ireland, a children's
Activity Centre with putting, miniature golf,
adventure playground, a par 3 nine hole golf
course, golf driving range, camping and
caravanning park, miniature railway, gift and
coffee shop, woodland walks and picnic/BBQ
areas. Rallies Welcome.
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Carrick A Rede Rope Bridge
60 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57
8SU
Tel: 028 2073 1159
E-mail:
unavsm@smtp.ntrust.org.uk
This well-known precarious rope bridge that
crosses an 80-foot deep chasm is a popular
attraction for all ages, run by The National
Trust. Just 20 minutes from the Giant's
Causeway, it makes an excellent day-trip from
Belfast. Visitors walk one mile along the
coastal path before crossing the bridge to the
peaceful island with fabulous views over to
Scotland. The bridge is put up by local salmon
fishermen every year. Tea-room available. Open
April - September (weather permitting).
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Giants Causeway
Giants Causeway Visitors Centre, 60 Causeway
Road, Bushmills, County Antrim
Tel: 028 2073 1582 Fax:
028 2073 2972
E-mail:
giantscauseway@ntrust.org.uk
This geological phenomenon renowned for its
columns of layered basalt is a world heritage
site and a fabulous day visit from Belfast (1
and a half hours drive). Owned by the
conservation charity The National Trust, it sits
in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the
North Antrim Coast. Stones and north Antrim
Coastal Path: Open all year.
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Old Bushmills Distillery
Distillery Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57
8XH
Tel: 028 2073 1521 Fax:
028 2073 3256
E-mail:
obd@whiskeytours.ie
Oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world,
established in 1608. One hour guided tour on the
craft and skills of making an Irish Single Malt
whiskey. Discover the secrets of; the special
water from St. Columb's Rill, the malted Irish
barley, triple distillation in copper stills and
ageing for long years in oak casks. Enjoy a
complimentary glass of the final product, one of
our famous Bushmills whiskeys. November to March
reduced tours. Phone for tour times (including
Christmas).
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Whitehead Excursion
Station
RPSI Railtours, 22 Town Lane,, Islandmagee,
Larne, BT40 3SZ
Tel: 028 9335 3567
A unique collection of Irish standard gauge
steam locomotives and coaches is on display
here, the headquarters of the Railway
Preservation Society of Ireland RPSI. The
station is open most weekends and on Sunday
afternoons in July and August when an engine
will be in steam to give short rides on the
site.
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GLENARIFF FOREST PARK
Contact: Forester in Charge or e-mail
Customer Services
Tel: +44 (0)28 2955 6000
Fax: +44 (0)28
2955 6000
E-mail:
customer.forestservice@dardni.gov.uk
Web:
www.forestserviceni.gov.uk
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Situated at the head
of one of the famous Glens of Antrim, this
Forest Park has as its main attraction a
spectacular Glen walk which has been
attracting tourists since the end of the
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There are numerous
waymarked trails to mountain view points or
along glensides.
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Heritage Walking Trails
Newtownabbey
Tel: 028 9034 0064
The walk commences at the leisure centre just
after the War Memorial Park. It passes by a
Norman motte, built as a defensive outpost of
Carrickfergus Castle, Ollar Lodge which dates
from the 19th century, and many of the railway
buildings and tracks in use until the 1950's.
The trail continues around the town to pass by
the Town Hall built in 1873, the Roman Catholic
Church and the Old Presbyterian Church built in
1642. Maps and Guidebooks available from
Newtownabbey Borough Council.
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GLENARM
Contact: Forester in Charge or e-mail
Customer Services
Tel: +44 (0)28 9064 7256
E-mail:
customer.forestservice@dardni.gov.uk
Web:
www.forestserviceni.gov.uk
Perhaps one of the least
well known glens. The hardwood scrub that used
to grow up the higher slopes has now been
replaced by conifer forest but here too there is
a particular kind of beauty.
Glenarm is 'McDonnell
country' and adjoining the town is Glenarm
castle. The forest extends as a narrow belt
along the upper slopes of both sides of the
glen. Although only 180 hectares in area, it has
a wide variety of tree species. Easy to moderate
walking but steep in places.
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RSPB
Rathlin Island Seabird Centre
RSPB, West
Lighthouse, Rathlin Island, Ballycastle,
County Antrim
Tel: 028 207
60062
At the West Lighthouse, four miles from the
harbour. Spectacular views of Northern Ireland's
largest colony of seabirds - puffins,
razorbills, guillemots, kittiwakes and fulmars.
Open April-Aug. Best viewing May - July.
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BALLYPATRICK FOREST DRIVE
Contact: Forester in Charge or e-mail
Customer Services
Tel: +44 (0)28 2955 6000
E-mail:
customer.forestservice@dardni.gov.uk
Web:
www.forestserviceni.gov.uk
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The forest has
picnic areas, way-marked trails, 'Touring in
the Trees' site and toilets.
Guided tours are available (bookable by
organised groups). Charges are displayed at
the entrance to the Park.
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Riverside Park
Armour Avenue, Ballymoney, County Antrim, BT53
7AG
Tel: 028 2766 4962
A pleasant urban linear walk in the heart of
Ballymoney Town in which to enjoy a variety of
riverside walks. The majority of the town's
'Highway to Health' route passes through the
parkland. The 30 acres of open parkland, which
it boasts, incorporates the following facilities
- Riverside walks, Jubilee play park, lake with
ducks, trim trail, band stand, picnic areas,
toilets and car parking. A new cycle path has
been developed through the park which is part of
the proposed NCN Route 96 from Lough Neagh via
Ballymoney to Coleraine. Toilets, Car parking,
Picnic Area, Children's Play Area.
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Watertop Open Farm is a family activity centre
with pony trekking, boating, pedal go-karts,
Watertop quad train, assault course, scenic
walks, farm tours, historical trail, children's
play areas and small animals to touch and feed.
.
Tea room open
July/August. 2 small sites and campsite. Grass
or hard standings. Electric hook-ups, showers,
w/c, washing machine. See
our
Web Page.
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Watertop Open Farm is a family activity centre
with pony trekking, boating, pedal go-karts, Watertop quad train, assault course, scenic
walks, farm tours, historical trail, children's
play areas and small animals to touch and feed.
.
Tea room open
July/August. 2 small sites and campsite. Grass
or hard standings. Electric hook-ups, showers,
w/c, washing machine. See
our
Web Page.
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