attractions
After you have shopped ‘til you drop, why not see some of Antrim’s tourist’s attractions
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Antrim Round Tower
Steeple Road, Antrim.
Free access all year round.
Antrim Round Tower was built around the 10th century and is one of the finest of its kind in Ireland. It is 28 metres tall and was built as part of a Monastic Settlement.
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For further details telephone Antrim Information Centre on (028) 9442 8331
Holestone
Holestone Road. Parkgate
The Holestone is located on private farmland.
On the crest of a hill sits a Bronze Age standing stone or "hole stone". It is 1.5 metres high, with a 10cm diameter hole cut into it. We can only speculate as to why the Holestone was created and its original purpose.
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For further details telephone Antrim Information Centre on (028) 9442 8331
Antrim Castle Gardens
Mon - Fri 9.30am - 9.30pm (or dusk if earlier)
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 2pm - 5pm
Admission: Free access to Gardens.
Charge for guided group tour.
These impressive 17th century water gardens are one of the earliest of their kind remaining in the British Isles. The site contains many exceptional features including an ancient motte, a spectacular and unique parterre, long canal, round pond and paths through the demesne, as well as remnants of Antrim Castle.
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T: (028) 9448 1338
E: [email protected]
W: www.antrim.gov.uk
Clotworthy Arts Centre
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 9.30am - 9.30pm
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 2pm- 5pm (Jul & Aug only)
Admission: Free access to centre
Facilities include: Toilets, picnic table, parking, café and lift.
Clotworthy was built in the 1840’s as a coach house and stables for Antrim Castle. It was restored by Antrim Borough Council as an Arts Centre in 1993 and has become the Borough’s premiere venue for the presentation of drama, music and visual arts.
Set in the beautiful Antrim Castle Gardens, the first class facilities include art galleries, displaying work by local, national and international artists and a theatre with an extensive programme of musical and theatrical events. The venue also features a self-service coffee lounge, meeting rooms and conference facilities which are available for hire at competitive rates.
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T: (028) 9442 8000
E: [email protected]
W: www.antrim.gov.uk
Pogues Entry Historical Cottage
Church Street, Antrim.
Seasonal Opening Hours
This historic corner of 18th century Antrim contains the childhood home of Alexander Irvine, who became a missionary in New York's Bowery and eventually pastor of the Church of the Ascension on Fifth Avenue. His book "My Lady of The Chimney Corner" recalls his boyhood years in Pogue’s Entry and describes the lives of Irish country folk during the post-famine days.
The cottage is preserved in its original state as a tribute to Dr. Irvine and a memorial park is located at the junction of Castle Way and Church Street. Narrow lanes and alleyways, lined with cottages and cabins similar to Pogue’s Entry, once led off the length of Church Street.
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For further details contact Clotworthy Arts Centre.
T: (028) 9442 8000
E: [email protected]
W: www.antrim.gov.uk
Shane’s Castle
Randalstown Road, Antrim.
Available for private parties, special and corporate events.
Restaurant by arrangement.
Opening Hours: Apr-Sept BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Shane's Castle is the family seat of the O'Neills of Clanaboy. The Demesne is one of the most beautiful and well maintained in Ireland. Although the Castle has been in ruins since a fire in 1816, the remaining structure, including a unique Camellia House, is a striking feature on the landscape.
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T: (028) 9442 8216
F: (028) 9446 8457
World Of Owls
32 Mount Shalgus Lane, Randalstown Forest
Opening Hours: Tues - Sun (Mar-Oct) 11am-6pm
Tues - Sun (Nov-Feb) 11am-4pm
Admission: Adult £3.50, Children & OAPs £2.50
All proceeds to the animals in our care!
Visit World of Owls, Northern Ireland’s only owl, bird of prey and exotic conservation educational centre. Featuring owls from all around the world, as well as falcons and hawks, visitors can make friends with small animals, see local wildlife. Visit the Crawlies Cavern incorporating a display area of reptiles and insects. Groups, schools, parties, seminars, corporate and team building days are catered for. Outreach visits and various courses are available on request. Light refreshments and playground available on site.
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T: (028) 9447 2307
W: www.worldofowls.com
Antrim Lough Shore Park
Lough Road, Antrim.
Summer Opening Hours: 8am to 10pm
Winter Opening Hours: 8.30am to 7.30pm
Situated on the shores of Lough Neagh, the Lough Shore Park at Antrim is a popular destination for visitors and residents at all times of the year. It is an area steeped in history and natural beauty with many attractions and activities to enjoy.
During the summer months there is a range of events including Sunday Band Concerts and Children's Entertainment every Sunday afternoon from June to September (weather permitting). Other events at the Lough Shore Park include the return of the Vikings in June, the Teddy Bears Picnic in August and Christmas by the Lough Shore in December. The Lough Shore Park is a magnet for those seeking relaxation by the water's edge. The attractive surroundings make it the ideal spot to spend a few hours enjoying a picnic, feeding the swans or walking along the many pathways. There are two slipways, one for jetskis and the other for boats and canoes, which provides access to the Lough.
The Lough Shore Coffee House, offering a range of hot and cold snacks, is also open all year round.
Between March and October, the Six Mile Water Caravan Park within the Lough Shore Complex provides 20 electric hook-up caravan pitches and 24 tent sites, with on-site laundry, games room, TV room, telephone and visitor information services.
The Caravan Park lies on the tranquil and scenic shores of Lough Neagh and is the perfect stop-over point for visitors to Northern Ireland. The Park is within easy walking distance of Antrim Town and Antrim Forum Leisure Complex. Its central location, coupled with its close proximity to Larne and Belfast harbours, make the Six Mile Water Caravan Park an ideal base for touring not only the Borough of Antrim but all of Northern Ireland.
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T: (028) 9446 3113
Sixmilewater Caravan Park Bookings/ Enquiries
T: (028) 9446 4963
E: [email protected]
W: www.antrim.gov.uk/caravanpark
