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County Antrim Heritage Attractions
Heritage sites such as castles, Roman remains, stately homes & gardens, cathedrals, country houses, historic monuments, etc in County Antrim...
Since the stone age, man has been creating majestic structures that we still marvel at today. Whether you are interested in ancient monuments, battlefield sites, re-enactments, Roman and Norman forts and castles, stately homes, country houses, historic cathedrals, ruined abbeys etc, this is the page that should give you the information you need.
Here we try to list properties in private ownership but open to the public (even if only occasionally) as well as those in the care of the organisations like National Trust or English/Scottish Heritage. Please help us make this guide comprehensive by sending us details of missing attractions.
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County Antrim Ancient Monuments, Castles, Roman Forts, Battlefield Sites, etc |
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Curfew Tower Cushendall Francis Turnly built this tower c.1820 as the town jail but it was also an eye catcher. five-storeys high with a dungeon on the ground floor and a house above, it is now used as a residence for artists. Listed building. 
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King William Statue Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim Situated overlooking the harbour, the life-size bronze statue was commissioned to mark the Tercentenary of his landing in Carrickfergus on 14th June 1690. Admission free.
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County Antrim Stately Homes, Country Houses & Gardens |
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Andrew Jackson Centre
Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, BT38 7AB Andrew Jackson Centre, Boneybefore - Located less than a mile from the town centre off the Larne Road. The single storey building is a traditional Ulster-Scots farmhouse built in 1750. It has been restored to its original state including an open fireplace with a daub and wattle canopy and hanging crane. The interior has been decorated as a traditional cottage with a dresser, sponge wear crockery and iron pots and griddles. The Centre has a collection of Ulster patchwork quilts and farm machinery. The 7th president of the USA's ancestry and life are displayed in the gallery. Disabled access. Toilet facilities. 
Arthur Ancestral Home
Ballymena Borough Council, Ardeevin, 80 Galgorm
Road, Ballymena, County Antrim Restored 18th-century farmhouse with open flax-straw thatched roof. Ancestral home of Chester Alan Arthur, 21st US President 1881-85. Arthur's father emigrated from Dreen 1816-17. Interpretive centre, baking demonstrations. Wheelchair access. Small admission charges.
Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden Ballymoney, County Antrim Tel: 028 2563 8494 Joey Dunlop, born in Ballymoney in 1952, was affectionately known to motorcycle racing fans and competitors alike as 'King of the Roads' and 'Yer Maun'. Through his courage and ambition, he became one of the most successful riders of all time. He was tragically killed while racing in Estonia in July 2000. His incredible sporting career included five Formula One World Championships. 13 wins at the North West 200 races. 24 wins at the Ulster Grand Prix and a world record of 26 wins at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. In May 2001, Ballymoney Borough Council officially opened the Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden. In this beautiful setting, visitors have time to reflect on the unprecedented achievements of this much loved international motorcycling legend.
The White House C/O Abbey Historical Society, 32-34 Whitehouse Park, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT37 9SQ The White House is the oldest building in the Borough of Newtownabbey and is situated on Belfast Lough on the edge of the city. It was built in the sixteenth century and much of the building has survived. Abbey Historical Society has undertaken the challenge of restoring it to make it a centre for local history studies.
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County Antrim Cathedrals, Historic Churches, Abbeys |
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Bonamargy Friary Ballycastle, County Antrim Tel: 028 2076 2225 Remains of Franciscan friary founded around 1500 by Rory MacQuillan. East range of cloister, gatehouse and church virtually complete except for roof. Open all year. Admission free.
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Old Church Tower Queen Street, Ballymoney, County Antrim A striking local landmark, the church tower is the oldest structure in Ballymoney. An ecclesiastical site from early times, this church was built in 1637 by Sir Randall MacDonald on the site of an earlier building. Listed building. Money received from the Heritage lottery fund. |
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Saint Patrick's Parish Church 181 Glenshesk Road, Armoy, County Antrim
"The church, which stands on an eminence and
within a few feet of an old round tower, is a
very plain edifice in good order and comfortably
fitted internally". ( Brett ).
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