What to do and see in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland: The Best Free Things to do

November 12, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

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. Ballyclare Library

School Street, Ballyclare, Newtownabbey BT39 9BE Northern Ireland +44 28 9335 2269 [email protected] http://www.librariesni.org.uk/libraries/county-antrim/ballyclare-library/
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Ballyclare Library

To find out more about the library including opening times and holidays please visit the Libraries NI website.

2. Glengormley Library

Glengormley Branch Library 40 Carnmoney Road, Newtownabbey BT36 6HP Northern Ireland +44 28 9083 3797 [email protected] http://www.librariesni.org.uk/libraries/county-antrim/glengormley-library/
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Glengormley Library

To find out more about the library including opening times and holidays please visit the Libraries NI website.

3. Jordanstown Loughshore Park

Shore Road, Newtownabbey BT37 0PY Northern Ireland http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Jordanstown-Loughshore-Park-Newtownabbey-P7550
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Jordanstown Loughshore Park

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.

4. Crown and Shamrock

584 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey BT36 4RF Northern Ireland +44 28 9083 2889
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Crown and Shamrock

Reviewed By annamavi16

Really nice pub with traditional Irish music and great choice of drinks! Also the staff is lovely! You shouldn't miss it!

5. Hazelbank Park

Shore Road, Newtownabbey BT37 9JQ Northern Ireland +44 28 9034 0138 http://www.outdoorni.com/local-outdoors/venues/hazelbank-park/
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Hazelbank Park

6. Logwood Plant Centre

8 Logwood Road, Ballyclare, Newtownabbey BT39 9LR Northern Ireland +44 28 9332 2242 http://www.logwoodplantcentre.co.uk/index.html
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Logwood Plant Centre

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.

7. Skelton's Racecar

The Longshot, Ballyrobert, Ballyclare, Newtownabbey Northern Ireland http://www.newtownabbeytoday.co.uk/news/local-news/picture-special-sculpture-is-a-reminder-of-ballyrobert-s-racing-past-1-5991481
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4.0 based on 15 reviews

Skelton's Racecar

Reviewed By AnneRainey25 - Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Looks really well when driving through Ballyrobert and great that you can climb all over it - could do with lights to see it in the dark

8. Abbey Centre

Abbeycentre Foodcourt Abbeycentre Longwood Road, Newtownabbey BT37 9UH Northern Ireland +44 28 9086 8018 http://www.abbeycentreshopping.co.uk
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3.5 based on 43 reviews

Abbey Centre

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