Location: Newtownabbey
Top Things to do in Newtownabbey
Top 9 Nature & Parks in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
Newtownabbey is a large settlement north of Belfast in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Sometimes considered to be a suburb of Belfast, it is separated from the rest of the city by Cavehill and Fortwilliam golf course. At the 2001 Census, Newtownabbey Urban Area had a population of 62,056, making it the fourth largest settlement in Northern Ireland. It is part of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.
Restaurants in Newtownabbey
1. 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.
2. Jordanstown Loughshore Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Oceanmoonkai
I visited Loughshore Park today and the steel silhouette bandstand sculpture by artist Skelton Rainey looked amazing in the autumn sunshine. There was also a double rainbow in the sky. I am reminded of William Wordsworth's famous poem: My Heart Leaps Up When I Behold My heart leaps up when I behold A rainbow in the sky: So was it when my life began; So is it now I am a man; So be it when I shall grow old, Or let me die! The Child is father of the Man; And I could wish my days to be Bound each to each by natural piety.
3. Carnmoney Hill
4. Hazelbank Park
5. Funworks
6. Monkstown Woods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By raiderfra - Belfast, United Kingdom
Delightfully maintained by the Woodland Trust this breath of fresh air provides a natural link between the sea shore and town. The paths are well maintained and suitable for walking or running.
7. Belfast Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 913 reviews
Belfast Zoo is located in north Belfast. The zoo's 55 acre site is home to more than 1,000 animals and 150 species. The majority of our animals are in danger in their natural habitat. The zoo also carries out important conservation work and takes part in European and international breeding programmes which help to ensure the survival of many species under threat. Belfast Zoo is one of the top fee-paying visitor attraction in Northern Ireland, receiving more than 300,000 visitors a year.
Reviewed By Inniscoole
A wonderful place in stunning surroundings. Which even without animals would be a pleasure. But add a zoo and add the magic. I spent Easter Sunday here with my niece. People think zoos are sad now but not this one. Most of the animals have been rescued or conserved. The elephants are rescues and the Barbary lions are no longer found in the wild. The silver back Gorilla is also a rescue. These animals now have the best of homes. The giraffes were majestic and my niece equally loved the small tortoises and birds and fruit bats in the “rainforest”. She loved the small farm having never seen even a pig before! The play park has everything lovely design. And what better on a sunny day than to sit with the flamingos? I think we locals forget what we have up the hill. In the whole day I don’t think I saw one poo, the place was clean and well kept a tribute to the hard working staff , and the keepers had character, knowledge and obvious love of the animals when giving their talks. It was busy today, but do go when it is quiet. The only thing that let it down was the food. Over priced and aimed at the most common denominator, chips and chicken nuggets all round! Where were the salads, pies, savoury pasties, toasties, wraps? Waiter service? Come on this could be improved on big time. We had to queue again for 2 ice lollies with everyone queuing for food by the time we got served they were melted! people would flock if the catering was decent in a superior location. Next time on such a sunny day my advice is bring a picnic!
8. Horsetail Retreat Carp & Tench Lake
9. Straid Fishery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
