10 Sights & Landmarks in County Antrim That You Shouldn't Miss

March 22, 2022 Timmy Ribble

Discover the best top things to do in County Antrim, United Kingdom including Causeway Coastal Route, Sentry Hill Historic House, Coast Road, The Bank House, Templecorran Graveyard, Giant's Causeway, Antrim Coast Road, Carrickfergus Castle, Andrew Jackson Centre, Dunluce Castle.
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1. Causeway Coastal Route

Glenstaughey Road, Ballintoy BT64 6NE Northern Ireland +44 7415 751828 [email protected] http://www.causewaycoastalroute.com
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Causeway Coastal Route

The Causeway Coastal Route is a designated tourist drive around the coast of Northern Ireland between Belfast and Londonderry. The route follows the coast and takes you to several major tourist attractions including The Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle, The Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery and the Glens of Antrim. There are a further nine shorter scenic routes that loop off the main Coastal Route. These are : Islandmagee, Slemish Mountain, Glenariff, Glendun, Torr Road, Glenshesk, Bann Valley, Binevenagh Mountain and the Roe Valley.

Reviewed By nyackgirl47 - New York City, United States

We rented a car at the airport in Belfast, and drove to Derry. Very inexpensive way to see everything if (a) you can drive a stick shift car, and (b) you can acclimate to driving on the opposite side of the road (we're American, so we had to acclimate!). We spent a couple of days in Derry, and then took the Causeway Coastal Route straight down until we picked up the highway just outside Ballygally (spent the night there enroute). We sought out several of the Game of Thrones sites enroute, so we kind of did our own tour (saw the dark hedges, the caves, and a couple of the doors - one at Mary McBride's pub and the other at the Ballygally Castle). You will see so much along this route - the seaside resort town of Portrush (where the British Open golf tournament is currently being played), the remains of the Dunluce castle, the Carrick rope bridge, adorable little towns. It's wonderful!

2. Sentry Hill Historic House

40 Ballycraigy Road bt36 4sx, Newtownabbey BT36 4SX Northern Ireland +44 28 9083 2363 [email protected] http://www.sentryhill.net
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Sentry Hill Historic House

Sentry Hill is a 19th century Victorian farmhouse in the Parish of Carnmoney, County Antrim. The contents of this historic house in Northern Ireland provide a rare insight into life in rural Ulster during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Sentry Hill was the home of the McKinney family, who came to Ireland from Scotland in the early 1700s. Remarkably the contents of the house have survived almost intact. Family furniture, books, paintings, personal diaries, letters, photographs and souvenirs from trips abroad all help to tell the story of the McKinney's, recording life at Sentry Hill and its surrounding areas. Over the years many guests have been warmly received at Sentry Hill by the McKinney family. The last of the family may now be gone but their welcome remains and the door is now open for you. The venue is a popular place to see in Co Antrim, especially during European Heritage Open Days. You can dander down the path through the sheltering trees and step inside the snug old farmhouse. As you cross this threshold you will stand where the past shakes hands with the present. Sentry Hill offers an entertaining day out to visitors of all ages with facilities including guided tours, attractive gardens, a cafe, gift shop and picnic area.

Reviewed By L5303WFjimd

A hidden history gem and a great wet weather plan this venue is a time capsule of artefacts well worth A small detour of the beaten track to visit very impressed

3. Coast Road

Coast Road, Larne Northern Ireland
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Coast Road

Reviewed By 816johna - Belfast, United Kingdom

The Antrim Coast Road drive is a must do activity for anyone visiting Northern Ireland. Start at Larne and drive northwards towards Ballycastle for the best views...they just keep getting better and better. Stop off at any of the small villages and towns along the way to relax and take in the sights. It's a lovely way to spend a day.

4. The Bank House

12 Edward Road BT38 9QB, Whitehead BT38 9QB Northern Ireland +44 28 9335 3021 http://www.thebankhousewhitehead.co.uk/
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The Bank House

Reviewed By ChrisHuntingdon - Belfast, United Kingdom

I am fussy about my “flat white” coffees (first tried in Brisbane 20 years ago alongside their “long black” coffees). Bank House has it nailed. Most places have no idea how to make them and give you a cappuccino with less milk... Missed this place during “lockdown”. Also has a great deli (try the chicken liver parfait with pink peppercorns...) and a classy gift shop with some unique local craft items. Did I mention the paintings of local artists for sale? Relax here after your Blackhead path walk!

5. Templecorran Graveyard

Main Street, Ballycarry, Whitehead BT38 9HH Northern Ireland http://larnehistoricchurchtrail.co.uk/churches/templecorran/
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Templecorran Graveyard

6. Giant's Causeway

Causeway Road, Bushmills BT57 8SU Northern Ireland +44 28 2073 3419 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/giants-causeway
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Giant's Causeway

Northern Ireland's most popular tourist destination: this large stretch of staircase-shaped rocks is the result of cooled lava from volcanic eruptions that took place over 65 million years ago.

Reviewed By Orrix55

A one kilometer walk or bus ride (£1 each way for the bus - free for walking) gets you to this fascinating attraction created by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. There is a very entertaining audio guide that provides information on the various features on the landscape, such as the camel and organ pipes etc. The walk down could be a bit challenging, the road and path down is quite steep so I would suggest the bus for those with any problems. We walked down and took the bus back. Make time to visit the visitors centre at the end, it has something for everyone, especially children, coffee, drinks and food available.

7. Antrim Coast Road

Northern Ireland
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Antrim Coast Road

An undeveloped, scenic stretch of road that passes along the nine Glens of Antrim.

Reviewed By ksparky70

We were on a tour and this was a beautiful drive along the coast of Ireland on our way to The Giant's Causeway which was fascinating and the cute Video online makes you look at the coast in a whole different way.

8. Carrickfergus Castle

Marine Highway, Carrickfergus BT38 7BG Northern Ireland +44 28 9335 1273 http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Carrickfergus-Castle-Carrickfergus-P2814
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Carrickfergus Castle

Due to the military impenetrability of this castle the town of Carrickfergus long thrived even when surrounding villages suffered defeats.

Reviewed By Happycamper45454545 - Belfast, United Kingdom

Spectacular in the sunshine!! Lovely stroll and an excellent part of the world when the sun shines and a few out on to Belfast Lough!!

9. Andrew Jackson Centre

Boneybefore Currently under refurbishment, due to open 22 June 2019, Carrickfergus BT38 7DG Northern Ireland +44 28 9336 6455 http://www.facebook.com/AndrewJacksonCentre
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Andrew Jackson Centre

Reviewed By 765noelb

Excellent tour and facilities,Shean the curator was a mind of knowledge and made us very welcome.both American rangers and Andrew Jackson center are together and well worth the visit when visiting carrickfergus.

10. Dunluce Castle

87 Dunluce Road Co. Antrim, Portrush BT57 8UY Northern Ireland +44 28 2073 1938 http://discovernorthernireland.com/Dunluce-Castle-Medieval-Irish-Castle-on-the-Antrim-Coast-Bushmills-P2819/
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Dunluce Castle

Reviewed By TheIrishtourguide - Belfast, United Kingdom

Great place to stroll and just to soak up the history of one of Ireland’s great castles ,hear stories from , C.s.lewis , yo the game of thrones , led zeppelin and Sorley boy McDonnell .. take your time 30 mins is enough. But take 40 mins

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