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The Earls of Antrim have called it home for 400 years and its spectacular walled garden is one of Ireland’s oldest, and at one time it was almost burned to the ground, it is said on account of a fire being kept permanently burning to warm up a featherless parrot. Glenarm Castle is truly one of a kind.
If you love getting back to nature, then a visit to Glenariff Forest Park, which was formed by glaciers during the Ice Age, will not disappoint. This majestic park, covering over 1,000 hectares of mature woodland, conservation areas and shimmering lake, is immensely popular with walkers, horse-riders, caravanners and campers.
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Cushendun Beach during your travels in Cushendun? Discover the countryside while you're in the area.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Slemish Mountain during your travels in Ballymena. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of St. Killian's College during your trip to Ballymena. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Learn about the local history of Cushendall when you take a trip to Red Bay Castle. Wander the seaside in this quaint area.
I'm not talking about Ballymena, the town since I didn't go there. The coast side (Cushshedall, Cushendun, Carnlough, Glenariff, Ballycastle...) is fantastic, plenty of things to do, the drive is a joy, people are very friendly!
Parking in Ballymena town centre is restricted to 30 minutes which is a bit disappointing. 1 hour would be more reasonable.
Actually the accommodation is near Ballycastle and handy for the Rathlin Island ⛴ .Not in Ballymena as posted .
We only stayed at the hotel for a wedding
Bushmills, Portstewart, Giants Causeway, Causeway Hotel, Ballycastle and the Antrim Coastline generally all great to explore/experience.
