 |
 
|
County Antrim Tourist Attractions
Tourist attractions, amusements, antique centres, theme parks, steam railways, factory shops, zoos & wildlife centres, country parks, etc in County Antrim...
This page covers general tourist attractions, including amusement parks, boat trips, steam and miniature railways, 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 this area are listed. Please help us make this guide comprehensive by sending us details of missing attractions.
|
County Antrim Tourist Attractions |
|
|
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. 
|
|
Carnfunnock Country Park
Coast Road, Larne, Co. Antrim, BT40 2QG Situated on the beautiful Antrim Coast, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Carnfunnock offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and shoreline with way-marked walks and picnic/BBQ areas. 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 offering putting, mini cars, trampolines, adventure playground, face painting and a par 3 nine hole golf course; golf driving range, camping and caravanning park, family fun zone with miniature railway, mini golf, bouncy castle, WOW balls and a modern visitor centre with gift and coffee shop.
|
|
Carrick A Rede Rope Bridge
60 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57
8SU
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). |
|
Giants Causeway
Giants Causeway Visitors Centre, 60 Causeway
Road, Bushmills, County Antrim
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. |
|
County Antrim Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, etc |
|
Sorry! No data available at present 
|
|
County Antrim Preserved Railways, Steam, Narrow Gauge and Miniature Railways |
|
||||||||||
|
Whitehead Excursion Station
RPSI Railtours, 22 Town Lane,
Islandmagee,
Larne, BT40 3SZ 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.
|
|
County Antrim Antique Centres, Factory Outlets, Specialist retailers |
|
Sorry! No data available at present
|
|
County Antrim Country Parks, Walks & Viewpoints |
|
|
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.
|
|
RSPB Rathlin Island Seabird Centre
RSPB, West
Lighthouse, Rathlin Island, Ballycastle,
County Antrim 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.
|
|
Riverside Park
Armour Avenue, Ballymoney, County Antrim, BT53
7AG 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.
|
|
County Antrim Zoos and Wildlife Parks, Birdwatching, Rescue Centres |
|
If you would like to advertise your tourist attraction in this section please
see our
Advertising page or
CONTACT TOURIST NET UK
  |
