tourist attractions antrim

Along the entire sea-front a magnificent mile-long promenade has been built running from the headquarters of the County Antrim Yacht Club towards the cliffs at Blackhead. Two thorough-fares in the town give easy access to it, each leading to an extensive car park right at th water's edge, with a magnificent view across the lough and out to the open sea....

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....

This burial ground bears the name of one of the town's benefactors, Charles McGarel, who also built the Town Hall at Cross Street in the town. Among the interesting graves in the cemetery is that of Henry McNeill, regarded as the founder of the modern tourist industry in Ireland.

In many of these cemeteries can be found the graves of families whose members emigrated to the United States.

For those trading their family tree there can often be reward in the form of coats of...

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...

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....

A modern zoo with a strong emphasis on conservation, the zoo's collection includes over 160 different animal species, many of them endangered. With all the traditional ingredients for a great day out, Belfast Zoo has something to offer both individuals and families. You'll enjoy the children's farm, primate and African enclosures, underwater viewing of penguins and sealions, bird park and much more....

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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This magnificent building dominates the city centre and is usually the first port of call for visitors to the city. You'll have no problem finding this attraction as it's instantly recognisable from its classical Renaissance style exterior and its distinctive green domes - the main dome measuring about 53 metres.
The City Hall was built in 1898 after Belfast was given the title of a 'city' by Queen Victoria. It features Portland stone, impressive marble and stained glass windows.

Here at Bushmills we invite you to experience for yourself the craft and skills of making an Irish single malt whiskey....

The Giant's Causeway is a World Heritage Site, famous for the beauty and extent of its extraordinary geological features which can easily be reached and enjoyed....