Antrim Attractions

One of the best preserved round towers in Ireland stands on the grounds of Steeple House, 0.75mi/1km northeast of the town of Antrim. Standing 90ft/27m high, it was built in the 10th C.

Antrim Castle with its Tudor gateway (1622), has been burned down and rebuilt several times. The gardens were designed by Le Nôtre, who laid out the gardens at Versailles.

This Dutch Water Garden is situated in a 37 acre plot next to the six Mile Water River. The garden has been recently restored.

The Templeton Antiques and Fine Art Fair is a three-day event which takes place in late April.

Ballymena is the capital of the district of the same name in Northern Ireland. It is located just north of Antrim, in the Main River Valley, off the A26 that travels between the North Channel Coast and Antrim.

This annual festival runs from late June to early July on the grounds of the Shane's Castle estate. This traditional Irish Fair includes several competitions and is considered to be one of the most important sports events in Northern Ireland.

Pogue's Entry is the childhood home of Alexander Irvine who wrote "My Lady of the Chimney Corner", a book describing Irish folk life.

Templepatrick is located between Antrim and Belfast on the A6.

Patterson's Spade Mill was founded in 1919, making it Ireland's last surviving water-driven mill of its kind. The mill manufactured spades until 1990 and now all the original equipment has been fully restored. Demonstrations take place during regular hours.