Top Things to do in Whitehead
7 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Whitehead That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Whitehead, United Kingdom including Whitehead Library, Whitehead Conservation Area, The Gallery Whitehead, The Bank House, Victoriana Floral, Whitehead Railway Museum, The Whitecliff Inn & The Marine Bar.
Restaurants in Whitehead
1. Whitehead Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
To find out more about the library including opening times and holidays please visit the Libraries NI website.
2. Whitehead Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Hanni_LR43 - Whitehead, United Kingdom
There is a great new artwork on show in the gardens of The Bank House, on Edward Road. The volunteers of Brighter Whitehead have woven a life-sized ploughman and horse from willow. One of their people, Bill Pollock, also restored a real antique plough to accompany the figures. They look very good. Meanwhile the public library has started a pilot for out-of-hours opening, which is going to be very useful. I took a history walking tour during the famous Victorian Street festival in November and heard many surprising stories such as the 90 ton spoil trains that would rumble though the town, or the people evacuated here from Belfast in World War II. There is a lot to see in this charming seaside town.
3. The Gallery Whitehead
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Art Gallery with three galleries showing artworks by new and emerging artists as well as traditional oils and watercolour's, also ceramics and edwardian prints. There is an exhibition of different artists in Gallery 3 which changes every month Also there are guided tours of the Edwardian House here lasting 40 minutes Entry to The Gallery Whitehead is free Tours of the Edwardian house £4 per person
Reviewed By Steveodo - Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
I had a very enjoyable visit here. The gallery now hosts different shows in different rooms. Cynthia, the curator, is there in person, and was happy to tell me more about what was currently on show. One room had the last-ever public exhibition of a set of black and white photographs taken at Auschwitz. They were present-day images, with a few tourists in some of the images. This may be the most haunting place on Earth to see, and the views selected were arresting. In the front room of the Edwardian building I was very interested to see that Cynthia had painted the actual walls - a great idea - with plant designs. Her own giant canvases of stylised bats and giraffes are wonderfully colourful. Out the back is the Conservatory Gallery, which had a new show by a local artist. Each month the exhibits change, so its worth returning regularly. Free entry.
4. The Bank House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
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. Victoriana Floral
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Steveodo - Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
Great bouquet of flowers came from Victoriana Floral for Mothers’ Day. For bonus points it included unopened flowers that emerged over several days. The vase of flowers lasted a very long time, in fact, and provided great decoration beyond a week afterwards. Top marks.
6. Whitehead Railway Museum
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland are proud to announce the launch of the new Whitehead Railway Museum in March 2017. The museum, which will combine traditional displays and exhibits with new multimedia and interactive displays will allow our audience to experience steam trains in action, as well as educate them on the history of the steam train industry in Ireland.
Reviewed By Y4712ZCnicholasd - Larne, United Kingdom
Had a fantastic day out at the Whitehead Railway Museum in Whitehead on the County Antrim Coast. This little town has a fantastic amount of Railway history behind it, including a rich amount tourism as it was once a very popular seaside destination for tourists travelling outside Belfast City for coastal surroundings, beaches, and fantastic walks including the Blackhead Path and the Gobbins. The museum includes both modern replica buildings and some old historic buildings and infrastructure that has lasted all these years like the victorian built water tower and train storage sheds that house the steam engines. The tour has some great photo opportunities l within the old historic dining carriages, engineering workshops and even at the controls of an old historic steam engine. The tour is also very comprehensive in terms of engineering knowledge and the history of the railway across the Island of Ireland and it also has the oldest steam train in Ireland on display. The Museum also features Steam Train Rides from Whitehead to Belfast and even Dublin and it also has a Victorian Tea Room where you can grab a bite of lunch or Tea and Scones but I will have to do that on another day.
7. The Whitecliff Inn & The Marine Bar
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