Location: Ballymena
Top Things to do in Ballymena
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Ballymena /ˌbæliˈmiːnə/ (from Irish: an Baile Meánach, meaning "the middle townland", Irish pronunciation: [ən̪ˠ ˈbˠalʲə ˈmˠaːn̪ˠəx]) is a large town in County Antrim, and the eighth largest in Northern Ireland. It is part of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. It had a population of 29,467 people in the 2011 Census.
Restaurants in Ballymena
1. The Front Page Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By TA-BELFAST - Belfast, United Kingdom
Called into The Front Page for a few pints of Stout (Guinness). What a spot. On walking in; warmly welcome with nice heat and ambience, and what seems to be a nice yet regular local pub clientele with some great craic. Would def recommend this pub which is listed as “The Community Pub of the Year” which it clearly it seems to be. Visiting Ballymena ... give it a try, you’ll be made most welcome ! Go Team Front Page - well done you lot ! Be back soon !
2. Midtown Makers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Midtown Makers Studio & Shop is a Craft Collective which sells Handcrafted, Unique, Bespoke items such as Ceramics, Textiles, Beads & Jewellery, Memory Bears & Cushions, Paintings, Embroidery, Melts & Candles,Hand Made Soap, Decoupage & Crocheted items. plus much, much more. We are a collection of local artists from All Over Northern Ireland, starting up our very own businesses.
Reviewed By elainepM8797NU
This shop is packed with great hand crafted gifts I was spoiled for choice. Got little wooden animal related gift. Fabulous card. A painting and there are also craft supplies. A few months ago I also attended a jewellery making workshop and came home with a beautiful necklace. Earrings and bracelet
3. Cushendun Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By 816johna - Belfast, United Kingdom
Cushendun is probably the nicest small town/village on the coastal drive. It is set in a conservation area managed by the National Trust at the mouth of the Glendun river and attracts many visitors annually. Anyone travelling the Antrim Coast road northwards should make a point of reaching here for a break to enjoy the tranquility.
4. The People's Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By alisonesler - Ballymena, United Kingdom
great park at different times of the year Autumn is best Trees are stunning Best time to visit Great wee beach area added if the weather is good
5. Flossy Treats
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Come in to our vintage style sweet shop that has all the old fashioned sweets you can dream of. Try our fantastic home made fudge and chocolates, and if you like it then book into one of our many chocolate workshops and learn how to make chocolate truffles, bars and lollipops.
Reviewed By 461jemmar
Ordered sweets to make little valentines hamper for my kids. Prompt delivery. Would order from here again.
6. Gracehill Moravian Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By davidmJ8739IV - Newtownabbey, United Kingdom
Tucked away in the middle of the Moravian village of Gracehill is a little treasure. The church , still with it's separate men's and woman'e entrances ( though not adhered to now ) and with the simplicity that many ornate cathedrals lack. Well worth a visit when in Ballymena.
7. Gracehill Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By rosemaryh610 - Belfast, United Kingdom
I visited Gracehill with my family and thoroughly enjoyed the visit. A guided tour showed us the beautiful preserved village . We were told many interesting stories of the lives of those who had lived there , and visited God's Acre where family members from generations before had been buried. I definitely recommend a visit. Rosemary
8. Fairhill Shopping Centre
9. Ballymena Central Library
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 41 reviews
To find out more about the library including opening times and holidays please visit the Libraries NI website.
Reviewed By Kwatson100 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Good library with computers and you can hire dvds and cd's good selection of books to chose from also definitely worth a visit.
10. Creative Gardens
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