Top Things to do in Whitehead
Top 10 Free Things to do in Whitehead, Northern Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in Whitehead, United Kingdom including Blackhead Path, Whitehead Library, Whitehead Conservation Area, The Gallery Whitehead, The Bank House, Templecorran Graveyard, Victoriana Floral, Beach Road Nature Reserve, Brown's Bay, Diamond Jubilee Wood.
Restaurants in Whitehead
1. Blackhead Path
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Steveodo - Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
The Black Head Path has reopened again after a couple of years being shut for repairs. Its free. You drive down Old Castle Road to use the car park on the sea front in Whitehead (another road, McRae’s Brae, turns into a private road and is not suitable at all). I was surprised to see something new from the path. It happened very quickly; some big, silvery fish, very close to shore, leaping straight up out of the water. Happened twice, in different places. People tell me it may have been sea trout. The weather was rainy, and I did not care. This is a great coastal walk whatever the weather or month of the year. The new wooden railings on the upper path look great. I went back on a sunnier day, and saw lizards. With the path being closed I’d not seen any for years. Out to sea three Archer Class Royal Navy ships were powering into Belfast Lough. You never know what you’re going to see. Returning here is such a good experience. Blackhead Path Preservation Society were the group of private citizens who got together to successfully lobby to get the path restored. The money came from Mid & East Antrim Council, while the work was done by contractors F.P. McCann and ProNet the cliff netting specialists. Good job, many thanks.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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!
6. Templecorran Graveyard
7. Victoriana Floral
Overall Ratings
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.
8. Beach Road Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Hanni_LR43 - Whitehead, United Kingdom
The peregrine falcons that hatched this year are still to be see on the cliffs of Whitehead quarry. Below where you walk is a field of wild flowers. You meet lots of extra walkers there these days.
9. Brown's Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By T5385DAmichellet - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Beautiful beach very quiet and peaceful, there are toilet facilities, you can walk along the headland there are nice views of Scotland,
10. Diamond Jubilee Wood
TAGS
