tourist attractions antrim

Its long and fascinating history began during the late 18th and early 19th centuries when there was an upsurge of interest in botany, horticulture and gardening, encouraged by the range of new plants being brought back from the East and the Americas by plant hunters.

The formation of "Botanic Gardens' became fashionable, and gardens had already been established in Dublin and Cork when the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society was formed in February 1827. Under its president, th...

As Northern Ireland's premier theatre, the Grand Opera House brings world class entertainment to Northern Ireland including theatre, musicals, opera, ballet, comedy, concerts and pantomine....

A well-preserved Round Tower, which stands to a height of 92 feet, though the conical cap was reset after the tower was struck by lightening in 1819. It has one unique feature: a ringed cross carved in relief on a stone above the lintel of the doorway on the north-eastern portion of the tower. The cross does not help us to date the tower which, however, is likely to have been built in the 10th or 11th century. Together with a large bullaun stone nearby, it is the only monumental survivor of a...

Carrick a Rede: which means the rock in the road, was given this name because the island and adjacent shallow channel between it and the mainland act as a barrier to migrating salmon. They are deflected north into the nets laid by local fishermen who use the bridge to get to the fishery on the island.
A rope bridge has spanned the 60ft gap between the mainland and Carrick a Rede Island for at least 200 years. It is put up in April and remains in place until early September. Grea...

A landmark dominating land and sea which has for centuries been the gateway to Northern Ireland....

Glenariff Forest Park covers an area of 1185 hectares of which about 250 hectares have been left open for recreation, landscaping and conservation. In the park are two small rivers containing spectacular waterfalls, tranquil pools and stretches of fast flowing water tumbling through rocky gorges.
There's a café, toilets, and an exhibition centre. Four way-marked trails of varying length (1-9 km) wind through the forest leading you into some of the park's most beautiful wooded areas....

Queens University is one of the oldest and largest Universities in Ireland. Indeed, it is also one of the most beautiful pieces of modern architecture in all of Ireland, both North and South. It's located only about 10-15 minutes from Belfast City Centre and it's one of the main atractions of the city.
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Today's thriving Irish linen industry, a world leader in fashion and furnishings, has its roots in the 17th century province of Ulster. Now we have a unique opportunity to trace the history of this important industry in its heartland- in the Irish Linen Centre at Lisburn Museum...

Murlough Bay is located off the Ballycastle/Cushendall Road. It's one of the most beautiful bays in Ireland and is backed by cliffs with trees growing to the water's edge. It is owned by the National Trust. Attractions include the ruins of an ancient church as well as many rare plants. Features include a car park and a picnic area....