Location: Ballyclare
Top Things to do in Ballyclare
Top 10 Things to do in Ballyclare, Northern Ireland
Ballyclare (from Irish Bealach Cláir, meaning 'pass of the plain') is a small town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 18,441, including the surrounding townland, as of 2016. The town itself has a population of 9,919, according to the 2011 census. Under the reorganisation of Northern Ireland local government in 1973, Ballyclare lost its urban district status and became part of Newtownabbey borough. It is now part of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Restaurants in Ballyclare
1. Ballyclare Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
To find out more about the library including opening times and holidays please visit the Libraries NI website.
2. The Spa Dunamoy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 132 reviews
The Award winning 4 star Spa at Dunamoy is only 14 miles North from Central Belfast, but here you will find peace and tranquility in the heart of the rolling Co Antrim Countryside. The Spa features multiple treatment rooms, including the dual bath/massage suite, a 10m spa pool and solarium/ relaxation area. The Spa at Dunamoy is proud to be one of the few able to showcase award winning brand Elemis, featuring specially selected treatments from this leading luxury spa and skincare brand. These include signature facials, detox rituals and luxurious body massage, plus a well stocked shopping area for the perfect gift. Escape with friends or book a romantic getaway, either as a day spa customer or a resident in one of our beautiful stone cottages
Reviewed By daisym279
A perfect choice for a memorable gals night away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, where every feature of the Dunamoy experience exceeded our expectations. All staff had a warm and lovely manner. Afternoon tea & breakfast were absolutely delicious, the spa peaceful & beautiful, the cottage stylish, comfy & spotless, equipped with everything needed for our group. We raved about our top class facials, and expert therapists. Bliss !
3. War Years Remembered (War Museum)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By argylltraveler
This war museum is a must for any war historian all the items covering the 1st & 2nd world wars are all original its has vechicles weapons uniforms & so much more it takes around 2hours to get round it all very interesting I just loved it
4. Ballylagan
5. Ballyrobert Cottage Garden and Nursery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
A garden for plant lovers! The garden is an RHS partner garden designed and owned by a former associate of Belfast, Edinburgh, and Writtle Botanic Gardens. Only 11 miles from Belfast.
Reviewed By mk12015 - Stourbridge, United Kingdom
I purchased two delphinium plants on line from Ballyrobert, they were cheaper than a lot of other online gardening outlets and I wasn't expecting too much. Updates on the order were provided, the plants arrived quickly and were both very healthy and a decent size. In a few weeks they are really growing beautifully.
6. Borderline Combat Airsoft
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
The Adrenaline kicks in. Your heart is racing and your blood pumping, projectiles fly past your ears, a grenade explodes next to your foot. You lean precariously over an IED that you have to disarm before it detonates killing you and your team mates, meanwhile all around you the enemy are closing in. That's the thrill of Borderline Combat Airsoft!
7. Nerf Works
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Blast your way to victory - At NERF Works Ballyclare!. The ultimate nerf birthday party experience for kids aged 6 and over! Let off steam in our Purpose built arena - the only official NERF site in Northern Ireland! With fully trained staff and catering on site. Also suitable for kids with special requirements. So achieve the impossible at Nerf Works - open 7 days a week at Green Road, Ballyclare. Book online now or find us on facebook. Because when it comes to parties - its nerf or nothing!
8. Rashee Old Cemetery
9. Logwood Plant Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By jennyc542 - Belfast, United Kingdom
On arriving at the garden centre it was a lovely afternoon. I have just recently took up gardening and was looking for advise on what to put into my garden for year round colour. Entering the garden centre I was greeted by a polite member of staff saying good afternoon, I was showed a range of plants that would do my job. We decided we would go for a Coffee and a traybake seeing as the kids were with us. It was fantastic! Play area for the 2 kids and we got peace and quiet to enjoy our coffee! Will definitely be back, the staff are second to none in both the garden centre & Coffee shop. Look forward to returning.
