exhibitions around south antrim

The craft of brewing is alive and well at Hilden. Visitors to this small brewery can discover the magic of brewing and sample some great beers. They can also discover some of the subtle differences in hops, malt and brewing methods which give real beers their flavour and character....

The first battalions of this elite force were volunteers from other American army units based in Northern Ireland. The troops came to Carrickfergus for their initial training and induction. This force still continues its job with the American Forces throughout the world....

Ireland's only themed mono-rail. Step aboard one of the Ride's specially designed cars and relive over 1000 years of Carrickfergus' exciting history, through multi-media experiences. Travel through the High Ride, enjoy the thrills of the Dark Ride, before visiting the Exhibition and themed Gift Shop....

The Larne area has a rich and considerably varied history upon which to draw. Much of this history is to be found in the landscape around, the buildings, cemeteries and old ruins.

There are several thousand photographs, featuring local football teams, choirs, bowling clubs, organisations, local sights now long changed, school classes from the past, and so on. They are valuable not only as a local history archive but also as a social record and are eagerly scanned by visitors to the...

A fine example of our industrial heritage in this preserved coal-fired gasworks which was built in 1855 to light the town's street lamps. An audio visual presentation tells the history of the plant along with an exhibition of machinery and a huge array of gas powered equipment. Wheelchair access....