Top 10 Best Things To Do In Ballymena, United Kingdom UK
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List of Best Things to do in Ballymena, United Kingdom (UK).
Cushendun Village
The People's Park
The Galgorm Castle Fairy Trail
Gracehill Village
Fairhill Shopping Centre
Ballymena Central Library
Gracehill Moravian Church
Ballymena Showgrounds
Ballymena Memorial Park and Obelisk
Lissanoure Castle
Places to see in ( Ballymena - UK )
Places to see in ( Ballymena - UK )
Ballymena is a large town in County Antrim, and the eighth largest in Northern Ireland. Ballymena is part of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Ballymena is built on land given to the Adair family by King Charles I in 1626, on the basis that the town hold two annual fairs and a free Saturday market in perpetuity. As of 2016, the Saturday market still runs.
Ballymena is the hometown of notable actor Liam Neeson, who was awarded Freedom of the Borough in 2013. It is a popular shopping hub within Northern Ireland and is home to Ballymena United F.C. Ballymena incorporates an area of 632 square kilometres (244 square miles) and is home to large villages such as Galgorm, Ahoghill and Broughshane.
The town of Ballymena used to host Ireland's largest one-day agricultural show at the Ballymena Showgrounds. The town centre has many historic buildings. The Town Hall was built in 1924 on the site of the old Market House, and was refurbished in 2007 at a cost of roughly £20 million.
Ballymena is a market town, but industry developed in the town. The 1980s were a time of job losses in Ballymena as industry suffered. Michelin has a large presence in the Borough (in Broughshane), and JTI Gallaher has a large presence in Galgorm.
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Antrim Town & Civil Parish, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
The Junction retail and leisure shop - this wasn't much of a trip for those trying to explore the touristic destinations in Northern Ireland, but it was more of a trip for those already living in county Antrim to know what this place has for them.
Every once in a while, you get to make a trip that is not cultural nor touristic or historical, but it is more of a trip to buy some treats - of course you will end up with getting things for the kids as well - which is exactly what happened with us.
The highlight of this trip was trying those jelly beans and seeing what color every single one of us prefers and likes the most - seems that I was the only one preferring the coffee ones, which is good to get them all :-) - and then comes the second part of this outing which is about getting some treats that are making it hard for us to stay a bit healthy.
If you want to get inside that shop - or supermarket - and you don't want your kids to come with you, you could leave them in the playing area outside and come back when you are finished - although we prefer that you stay with them even while playing outside - our kids loved it but they didn't get inside the arena and didn't try to play inside it, they instead chose to come with us to the shop.
The most exciting and interesting part for the kids inside that place was those small rabbits and chicks which they want to buy and keep - they looked really pretty and funny at the same time :-) and that of course came along with the part of choosing the treats they prefer and getting those jelly beans.
We all know that county Antrim is one of the six different counties that form Northern Ireland as a whole, with Belfast being its beating heart, which means that there are different things and several places and destinations that one could go to when it comes to co Antrim.
Since Belfast is the beating heart and the place people could start exploring county Antrim with, there are lots of cultural places and touristic destinations that people could head to, such as Belfast City Hall ( being the city where Titanic was built, there is also Titanic Museum which was built a century later ( the Cathedral Quarter is also a famous part of this city ( as well as lots of other places that might be related to the history and tourism of the city or else those which are more like restaurants, bars, pubs, and more, but which also have their names and clients.
From the things that highlight Antrim is Lough Neagh which is the largest lake in Ireland or even Britain ( where even one of the scenes in Game of Thrones was filmed, there is also the Giant's Ring which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site ( the nine Glens and Dunluce Castle ( and eventually reaching the area where the Giant's Causeway is located along with the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge which is also famously known about this area (
Belfast of course is the most famous destination that people could head out to when it comes to county Antrim because it is the capital city ( but there are still other destinations to be considered and one of those famous ones which also people love to visit and know more about is Ballymena which is a large town in county Antrim and which even stands as the eight largest in whole Northern Ireland.
So there are lots of different destinations in county Antrim, Northern Ireland, which you could choose from and head to according to your interests and the plan you have once placed. For those already living in Belfast and are close to the place we have been to and which we consider Antrim centre, we hope that this place was helpful and you would hit whenever you need to buy yourself something.
Have you ever been to county Antrim in Northern Ireland before? Where have you been exactly and what are the towns or places that you managed to visit and what are those which you loved the most and actually fell in love with? Share your experience with us!
Hope this video got your attention and hope you enjoyed it - and we are sure that you liked the debate about which colors of those jelly beans are more delicious than the others :-)))
This trip was a little bit quick because we were not exploring new places or trying to get people more into the details of a specific destination, but it was more about a fun day spent outside the house while the kids enjoy buying some of their favorite treats and things - me and Michelle also got our treats and tried those jelly beans with the kids, so it was fun for us as well :-))
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Beautiful Town of Belfast - County Antrim - Northern Ireland
Superbe ville de Belfast - Comté d'Antrim - Irlande du Nord
Belfast est la capitale de l'Irlande du Nord.
Comme nous sommes arrivés en fin de journée dans cette ville, nous avons eu peu de temps pour la visiter. Cependant, nous avons eu un véritable coup de coeur pour celle-ci.
Nous sommes partis à pied de l'hôtel Etap (voir vidéo hôtel où nous passerons la nuit, pour découvrir les environs.
Les bâtiments historiques se succèdent à un rythme fou. Plusieurs de ceux-ci datent des XIX et XXe siècles et sont de style victorien et sont d'une beauté sans pareil.
Nous aurions aimé avoir l'opportunité d'approfondir la découverte de cette magnifique ville, mais, du moins, ce que nous en avons vu nous a entièrement charmé.
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Antrim Castle Gardens - County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Antrim Castle Gardens which is also referred to as Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House is considered a historic gem which people will never find anywhere else in Northern Ireland; it is the place that was supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund in order to become in the same measure of beauty which we see today.
As much as this location is considered a beautiful green space that one could stroll down to enjoy, it is also considered a historic place which tourists come to visit in order to check the Clotworthy House that is found inside - and which is the reason behind referring to it in the name of the whole place - and at the same time get the chance to visit the Garden Heritage Exhibition in order to know more about the story of Massereene Family.
Antrim Castle, which is located in the same place where the gardens are situated, was also referred to and known as Massereene Castle. The Massereene Castle passed through lots of stages in its development; it was erected in stages between 1613 and 1662, it was destroyed by fire in 1922, and it was finally demolished in the 1970's. In addition to the castle, there was an Italian tower built there in 1887 and a gatehouse which was built in 1818 with twin neo-Tudor towers, with older connecting walls.
People in county Antrim - and in Northern Ireland in general - consider Antrim Castle Gardens a living museum that carries over four centuries of culture and heritage. In these 60-acre gardens, there are some features which you will need to check and which include visiting the Large Parterre, Her Ladyship's Pleasure Garden and Yew Tree Pond. Along the walk in this garden, you will at some point come across the sculpture which is named The Massereene Wolfhound which is considered part of the history of this family that played a great role in bringing this garden to life and giving it the chance to become a historical place until this day.
In order to bring back lots of the things and features which used to make this garden different and take it back to its 17th-century reality, there were lots of things done and a lot of hard work exerted in the major programme that was dedicated to it by the Heritage Lottery Fund that was considered the biggest garden restoration project to be seen in Northern Ireland.
As much as the whole place is mainly about the old restored garden, you will also get the chance to see those new and ornamental gardens during your visit. It is easy to reach this garden and there you will find heritage, you will find education and interpretation, as well as community arts' facilities which you will find them scattered all around Clotworthy House that is part of Antrim Castle Gardens.
There are different events that sometimes take its place in this place and one of these examples is the Christmas event which we even got the chance to attend - it was beautifully different for us as adults as well as for the kids for the different games and other sweets which it managed to serve them ( - we definitely recommend this place for those who are trying to visit a place in county Antrim which will mix between heritage and history as well as the new features and informative things which are all found there.
County Antrim, which is one of the six counties that are found in Northern Ireland, carries several destinations and touristic attractions that people could go to and visit. From the long list that is found out there, we would recommend Bushmills Distillery which is located in Bushmills that is in county Antrim ( Another option is the famous Dark Hedges which is located in Ballymoney in county Antrim as well and which became even more famous after it appeared in the famous Game of Thrones movie series ( Carrickfergus is one destination in county Antrim which we have been to before and which we would recommend as well ( and we would also recommend Carnfunnock Park which is one of the things that we believe should be done in county Antrim - especially if you have kids and want them to enjoy the time along with you - (
There are actually lots of things and places in county Antrim and the suggestions always depend on the place you are residing in and how far you will be from all these different places; always search our channel according to your location and you will definitely find lots of places on it which you could visit and lots of things which you could actually do when it comes to Northern Ireland.
Our trip to Antrim Castle Gardens was all worth it, we enjoyed the mix of history and modernity and that is exactly why we are recommending the place to you all.
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UNITED KINGDOM: Coleraine (Nothern Ireland, UK)
UNITED KINGDOM: Coleraine (Nothern Ireland, UK)
Coleraine is a large town and civil parish near the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is 55 miles (88.5 km) northwest of Belfast and 30 miles (48.3 km) east of Derry, both of which are linked by major roads and railway connections. It is part of Causeway Coast and Glens district.
Coleraine had a population of 24,634 people in the 2011 Census. The North Coast (Coleraine and Limavady) area has the highest property prices in Northern Ireland, higher even than those of affluent South Belfast. Golf courses, countryside and leisure facilities and attractions are to be found. It has an attractive town centre, and a marina. Coleraine during the day is a busy town, however at night the town is relatively quiet, with much of the nightlife in the area located in the nearby seaside towns of Portrush and Portstewart. Coleraine is also home to the one of the largest Polish communities in Northern Ireland.
Coleraine is situated at the lowest bridgeable point of the River Bann, where the river is 90 metres wide. The town square is called 'The Diamond' and is the location of the Town Hall. St. Patrick's Church of Ireland is situated nearby. The University of Ulster campus was built in the 1960s and has brought a theatrical space to the town in the form of the Riverside Theatre.
Coleraine has been designated as a major growth area in the Northern Ireland Development Strategy. Although the population of the town is only 25,000, Coleraine has a large catchment area. The town also has the advantage of being near some of the most extraordinary landscape in the whole of Europe. In 2002, Coleraine won the Best Kept Town and Ulster in Bloom awards. In 2003, it was selected to represent Northern Ireland in the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition.
Колре́йн (англ. Coleraine, ирл. Cúil Raithin) — большой город района Колрейн, столица района, находящийся в графстве Лондондерри Северной Ирландии в устье реки Банн.
Filmed in August 2018
The Amazing Game Of Thrones Full Tapestry - Northern Ireland
Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff, and this was taken from a series of fantasy novels that gained a lot of admirers to it. Almost all the scenes in the movie series were taken in Northern Ireland and one other place for those Game of Thrones admirers to visit is Game of Thrones Tapestry.
There are sometimes museums and other art galleries which you enter to find yourself faced with a beautiful handmade art pieces that leave you mesmerized in your place. Game of Thrones Tapestry is one of these places since it is a hand woven tapestry which currently stands at 66 meters long, and which was opened to the public in 2017 at the Ulster Museum in Belfast, Northern Ireland (
This tapestry is not yet finished and it is believed that once it gets finished, it will be longer than its inspiration, the Bayeux Tapestry, at 77 meter. The interesting thing about this handmade tapestry is that it tells the whole story of the television show, which will be one of the most interesting things for those who have seen it all and love all its details.
There is actually a good story to tell about the creation of this tapestry in Northern Ireland. This tapestry dedicated to Game of Thrones television series, was a campaign to celebrate Northern Ireland and its historic contribution to the legacy linen mills which was once the largest linen mills and textile industry at a time. Today, the industry of linen and textile is much smaller.
The material from which the tapestry was made represents that of the late 18th century and a technique passed on from generations related to embroidery. The piece of art tapestry was hand woven by some of the last few people remaining in the industry in Northern Ireland.
This amazing Game of Thrones Tapestry was actually made in the typical medieval style, with many different iconic scenes, in order to influence and craft the illustrative style of tapestry. The characters which are woven on this tapestry are perfectly made in order to resemble the characters in the television series.
If you are one of those crazy people about Game of Thrones movie, you could still visit some of the locations where the movie was actually filmed, and which are all located in Northern Ireland as well. We have been to different locations that are related to Game of Thrones and they include:
- Lough Neagh or the Smoking Sea as it was named in the movie (
- Larrybane, which is located just beside Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (
- The Dark Hedges which is one of the most famous touristic places now in Northern Ireland (
- Toome Canal, Toombridge in Northern Ireland (
- Ballintoy Harbour (
- Cushendun Caves (
- Binevenagh in Londonderry (
- Portstewart Strand in Portrush (
These different locations also include the places where the doors that appeared throughout the movie are located and which we have also been to some of them and checked these different doors in real. These are:
- Door number three in the Percy French (
- Door number eight in Cushendun, Ballymena (
- Door number nine in Ballygally Castle Hotel (
- Door number ten in the Dark Horse Bar in Belfast (
We could say that Northern Ireland owns Game of Thrones and that goes back to the different locations that the television series was being filmed at and which we have brought them to you in order to make a good plan and check which ones are closer to one another.
The interesting thing about these different locations related to Game of Thrones is that those who are crazy about the fantasy novels and the fantasy movie could actually plan one trip to Northern Ireland just for the sake of checking every spot that Game of Thrones was filmed at or where the actors and actresses of the movie appeared throughout the scenes. It will be interesting because not only the tourists will visit the different Game of Thrones locations scattered all around the city, but they will also get the chance to spot different locations of the country in general.
This is one interesting place to visit which is related to Game of Thrones, Game of Thrones Tapestry, and we highly recommend for those who want to check a piece of art and get mesmerized! (
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Glenariff Forest Park Waterfall Walk County Antrim Northern Ireland
A walk around Glenarrif Forest Park in the hills of County Antrim. Entrance fee is £5 per car but is totally worth the walk and there is more than the 1 trail to follow and all have spectacular scenery.