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Mid and East Antrim Borough This expansion across the borough the men’s and women’s games will increase the reach, benefits have to offer. Council is delighted to be and exposure that the event affords supporting the ISPS HANDA us supporting our local tourism Following the recent successes of industry and wider economy. the Open Championship at Royal World Invitational at Galgorm in 2019 and last year’s Dubai for another year. Its continued The last year has been challenging Duty Free Irish Open at Galgorm, I success just keeps growing for us all so it is very positive have no doubt this event will further news that we can look forward strengthen Northern ’s and that is testament to the to brighter days ahead, with reputation for delivering high-profile dedicated team working hard the return of such a significant international competitions. sporting event and the ISPS behind the scenes. HANDA World Invitational at Galgorm this summer. We’re particularly thrilled to see golfers at this year’s Open tee It’s wonderful to welcome this off at one of the borough’s most scenic innovative tournament which will Anne Donaghy OBE, venues, Cairndhu Golf Club. bring together the best that both Chief Executive

01 shapedbyseaandstone.com 02 About ISPS HANDA The US$3 million ISPS HANDA World Invitational presented by Modest! Golf is one of the most innovative events in world golf.

Two separate tournaments (144 men and 144 women), compete on the same courses at the same time and for two equal prize funds of US$1.5 million each in this first of its kind event in the northern hemisphere. A tri-sanctioned event between the European Tour, LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour.

Date: July 28 - August 1, 2021 Host: Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort Competitors: 144 Male, 144 Female

Format: • Two 72-hole strokeplay events for men and women • First two rounds played over Galgorm Castle and Massereene, all competitors to play both venues • Final two rounds (Saturday & Sunday) played at Galgorm • Cut after round 2 (Friday) Top 60 and ties professional men and women (minimum 120, two tee start) • Cut after round 3 (Saturday) Top 35 and ties men and women (minimum 70, first tee only start) • Three balls, all men and all women • Groups on timesheets at both Galgorm Castle Golf venues over four days to alternate Club, BT42 1HL between men and women

03 shapedbyseaandstone.com 04 Galgorm Castle Golf Mid and East Antrim Club, BT42 1HL Golf Courses

Galgorm Castle Golf Club Holes: Par: Length: Home to ISPS Handa World Invitational 2021 18 72 7,105 yards

Galgorm Castle Golf Club, The championship The ISPS Handa World Facilities is nestled in the heart of parkland was home of the Invitational returns in 2021 • Caddies available the 220-acre historic European Tour Group’s from 29 July - 1 August as • Club Hire Galgorm Castle Estate and Northern Ireland Open a tri-sanctioned European • Dress code is one of Ireland’s finest from 2013-2018 and the Tour, LPGA Tour and Ladies • Driving range parklands. It hosted the event was transformed into European Tour event. • Golf buggies Dubai Duty Free Irish Open the ISPS Handa World A variety of teeing areas • Pro shop in 2020, which was won by Invitational in 2019, the first provide an exciting and • Putting Green the USA’s John Catlin. event of its kind in Europe enjoyable challenge for • Trollies available with men and women golfers of all abilities and its competing on the same central location means the course, at the same time course is a must-visit for and for the same prize. any golfers planning a trip to Northern Ireland.

05 shapedbyseaandstone.com 068 Carnfunnock Holes: Par: Length: Holes: Par: Length: Golf Club 18 68 5,795 yards Golf Course 9 3 1,145 yards

Founded in 1903 and Although the course is Facilities This parkland golf course An 18 hole mini golf located on the fringes relatively short, scoring is offers magnificent views course is also available • Club Hire of the ‘Britain in Bloom’ difficult due to the well- of the Antrim coast and at the Family Fun Zone • Dress code award-winning village bunkered greens and across the sea to . and a putting green at the • Pro shop of . This the six demanding par Activity Centre (season/ • Putting Green well-drained heathland 3s. The entire course is All ages and standards weather dependant). • Trollies available course is playable in all dominated by of golfer are welcome Golfers pay a set daily rate • GPS golf aids but the most extreme Mountain famed for its from the beginner to for unlimited rounds of of conditions. link with Ireland’s patron the experienced golfer. golf in one day. saint, Patrick. No membership or prior booking is required. Facilities • Club Hire • Putting Green

Bentra Holes: Par: Length: Holes: Par: Length: Golf Course 9 x 2 36 (72) 6,084 yards Golf Club 18 68 5,713 yards

A well-matured 9 hole The clubhouse has Carrickfergus stands This same piece of Local golf architect David course, Bentra is designed changing rooms and a on the shoreline of water has caused some Jones has redesigned with the experienced golf shop with club and Lough with great trepidation when driving several holes with strong golfer and novice in mind. trolley hire available. views across to County off at the first hole. emphasis given to subtle Wide fairways with some Down. The club which greens built to USGA particularly long holes Bentra is also home to an was founded in 1926, Straight driving and standards and liberal use ensure a steady round at 18 hole mini-golf course, is a pleasant parkland course management are of water features. most times. Perfect for an which highlights key layout with a good mix of essential at Carrickfergus attractive and inexpensive points of interest from challenging and ‘golfer - with its imaginative use Facilities day’s golf. throughout the Borough. friendly’ holes. of water and sand the par • Caddies available of 68 is not matched that • Club Hire Facilities There are several long easily - the current course • Pro shop holes like the 6th to tempt record stands at 64. • Club Hire • Putting Green the big hitters, but beware • Pro shop • Trollies available the infamous ‘Dam’ lurking. • Trollies available

07 shapedbyseaandstone.com 08 Cairndhu Golf Club, BT40 2QG Cairndhu Golf Club Holes: Par: Length: Home to NI Open 2021 18 70 6,136 yards

Founded in 1928, The 6000-yard, hilly Facilities Cairndhu Golf Club course provides a • Club Hire is situated within 200 welcome challenge, and • Practice range acres of woodland and the undulating fairways • Golf buggies rolling hills, overlooking and small greens add to • Pro shop the Causeway Coastal the quality of the golfing • Putting Green Route. This year’s experience, to seasoned • Trollies available Northern Ireland Open golfers and novices. takes place here. As well as being extremely As the only headland well maintained the golf course in Northern course, and the clubhouse, Ireland, the course rises present the visitor with a on a volcanic outcrop range of stunning views, above the sea giving of Scotland, the head outstanding views across lands of the East Antrim to Sallagh Braes, the Coast and the rugged Scottish coastline and beauty of the Antrim islands, and across to Plateau (which was a The . location for the filming of

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09 shapedbyseaandstone.com 10 w Whitehead Holes: Par: Length: Holes: Par: Length: Golf Club 9 71 6,090 yards Golf Club 18 69 5,821 yards

Greenisland is a Tight tree-lined fairways, Situated on Muldersleigh way up to the famous Glens challenging 9 hole water, sand and slopes Hill, the location of early of Antrim. The club boasts a mature parkland golf all play a part in making settlements dating as challenging but fair course course situated under this Par 71 course a far back as the early suitable for experienced and the imposing Knockagh challenge for all levels. stone age, the site offers novice golfers. Monument, and offers unrivalled views over vast panoramic views from Facilities areas of land and sea. Facilities Carrickfergus to Belfast • Dress code • Club Hire and across Belfast As you travel around the • Putting Green • Dress code Lough to . course you can see all the • Golf buggies way across to • Pro shop the Mountains, over • Putting Green the Irish Sea to Scotland and • Trollies available across all the

Larne For further Holes: Par: Length: Golf Club 9 70 6,150 yards information

midandeastantrim.gov.uk/bentra Golf Club has a The 9 hole/18 tee par over water to a green ballymenagolfclub.com magnificent setting on the 70 layout offers a fine bordered by the sea on cairndhugolfclub.co.uk Peninsula of Islandmagee challenge for golfers of two sides (the hole was midandeastantrim.gov.uk/carnfunnock with glorious panoramic all standards and a warm named after the fog views of the Antrim Coast welcome awaits in the warning bell which used carrickfergusgolfclub.co.uk and, across the Irish Sea clubhouse when the to be on the rocks at the galgormcastle.com to the West Coast of round is finished. back of the green to keep greenislandgolfclub.co.uk Scotland and is arguably shipping clear but has now larnegolfclub.co.uk one of the best 9 hole golf Holes of particular been replaced by a siren). whiteheadgolfclub.com courses in Ireland. mention are: The signature 7th/16th, Facilities “The Bell”, a deceptive • Dress code short par 3 which plays • Putting Green from an elevated tee

11 shapedbyseaandstone.com 12 Ready to tee off in our land shaped by sea & stone?

Our scorecard will Carrickfergus Castle BT38 7BG help you discover the very best of Mid and East Antrim – where amazing adventures are par for the course!

Your journey begins at Carrickfergus Castle*. All seems tranquil here, with Belfast Lough , Islandmagee gently lapping at the shore. BT40 3SL But, as you’ll soon discover, this castle has seen its fair share of drama in the past 800 years.

Grab a photo at the mural and pillory, find out more about the town’s fascinating history at Carrickfergus Museum, or steer little ones to the nautical-themed Marine Gardens playground.

At the 2nd hole, a cosy cottage Harbour awaits. This simple homestead, with BT44 0H2 its patchwork quilts and traditional griddle pans, is the ancestral home of the 7th President of the United States, Andrew Jackson. An accompanying US Rangers Centre shares the story of the elite American army unit formed nearby.

‘Runestone’, Galboly BT44 0JT

13 shapedbyseaandstone.com 14 Next up, Blackhead Its Fairways Restaurant Being a seafarer is Then it’s on to the nearby As your trip draws to Coastal Path, an and Bar, meanwhile, thirsty work, so pull up a Braid Museum and Arts a close, enjoy a quiet invigorating sea walk with a offers fabulous panoramic stool afterwards at Centre, where you’ll moment among ancient majestic lighthouse, golden views of the Antrim Coast the Londonderry Arms’ embark on a sensory flower species, wild garlic steps, and magnificent and beyond. Arkle Whiskey Bar. journey from prehistoric and mature woodland in views over the Victorian Don’t forget to give the times to the present day. beautiful town of Whitehead with At the 9th hole, indulge lucky horseshoe a rub With a wide range of local Forest, sitting beside the its gift shops, cafes and in a sumptuous Game of before you go! and international retailers, impressive River Bann. rainbow of painted houses Thrones (GoT) - themed Ballymena is also a along the promenade. afternoon tea at A climb up Slemish perfect spot for some And congratulations, you A triumph of both natural Castle* – think Jon Snow Mountain will have you retail therapy. have reached the 19th hole! basalt and Edwardian Cakes and Mini Dragon’s following in the footsteps engineering, the walk Eggs - then walk it off on of St Patrick. Ireland’s Treat yourself to a features a network of bracing Ballygally Beach. patron saint is said to have celebratory whiskey at walkways, bridges and tended sheep here in his Crosskeys Inn – the vantage points for spotting Next, it’s off to another youth, returning years oldest thatched pub in a wealth of wildlife such history-steeped castle, the later as a priest. With views Ireland; a refreshing G as puffins, cormorants, renowned Castle this special, you’ll want to and T at Galgorm Spa guillemots and more; Estate, to explore its walled come back too. and Golf Resort’s Gin Bar then grab a well-deserved gardens and woodland (take your time; there are ice-cream at The Rinkha, walks or enjoy its many Immerse yourself in the more than 520 varieties It’s all aboard at the churned from a 100-year- attractions – and perhaps heritage of another US to choose from); or head Whitehead Railway old family recipe. Can you even spot a red squirrel in President, Chester Alan Next up is the off to any of our great Museum, as you transport detect any of the secret nearby Glenarm Forest. Arthur, in his ancestors’ prestigious Galgorm hospitality venues for food yourself back to the ingredients? cottage. Castle Golf Club, an and refreshments. golden age of rail travel. At Carnlough Harbour, Far removed from the 18-hole championship Climb onto vintage Follow up with a visit to another GoT filming grandeur of the White course studded with carriages and the footplate Chaine Memorial Tower, hotspot, climb onto a House, staff in period rivers and lakes. The of a 140-year-old engine, ‘the Pencil’ - a 27m high converted ship’s lifeboat costume share local yarns picturesque castle and check out the granite beacon standing with Carnlough Bay Boat by an open turf fire. grounds also include the workshops where new life proudly over Larne Tours and grab some Castle Kitchen and Bar. is breathed into old trains. Lough. Or let off some binoculars as your skipper steam at the activity-filled points out stunning Keep an eye out for elves Enjoy a moment of calm Carnfunnock Country scenery and wildlife. and pixies on the nearby at one of the gems of the Park, with its Northern Galgorm Fairy Trail, Glens, the wonderful 30ft Ireland shaped maze and before exploring Waterfall, and delightful Walled Garden, Village, a painstakingly refuel at nearby café The just moments away from preserved Georgian Time to reflect on an Dairy, its menu bursting Cairndhu Golf Club. settlement founded by the action-packed and with fresh ingredients and Moravian Church in 1759. unforgettable trip! local produce. Cairndhu’s 18-hole course is a winning combination of Let the elements engulf coastal views (spot the Mull you on the breath-taking of Kintyre on a clear day) *Please note some experiences require advance booking - please visit our website for contact details. Gobbins Cliff Path*. and extensive parklands.

15 shapedbyseaandstone.com 16 Complete a round of 18 top things to The Mid & East Antrim see and do in Mid and East Antrim. X Score Card Challenge Manage them all and earn the 19th ‘watering hole’!

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Carrickfergus Andrew Jackson Blackhead Coastal Whitehead Castle* & Museum Cottage & US Path & Lighthouse Railway Rangers Centre Museum*

5 Pass Cairndhu Glenoe Waterfall Golf Course

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GOT Afternoon Tea Carnfunnock Chaine Memorial The Gobbins * Country Park Tower Cliff Path* *Advance booking required

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Glenarm Forest Glenarm Carnlough Londonderry Castle Estate Harbour Arms Hotel

14 Pass Galgorm Slemish Castle GolF Course Mountain

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Portglenone Forest Gracehill Village The Braid Museum Arthur Cottage & & Arts Centre Interpretative Centre

Congratulations! Treat yourself to a drink at Crosskeys We love seeing your snaps and videos! You have made it Inn or The Gin Bar #ShapedbySeaandStone show us how many you can tick off! to the 19th hole! at Galgorm Spa and Golf Resort! *Advance booking required

19 shapedbyseaandstone.com 20 The Dairy - Bistro, Butchers & Farm Shop, BT40 3LE

Work up an Appetite You’re in for a treat Rosspark Hotel BT42 3LZ on a tour of Mid & East Antrim, one of Ireland’s Top Ten Foodie Destinations of 2019.

As you travel around our towns and villages, take time to taste the produce. Our pantry is fully stocked by green fields and bountiful seas. Ballygally Castle Hotel Our natural assets and heritage BT40 2QZ means recipes and traditions have been passed down from generation to generation, creating simple, hearty and authentic cuisine, with a story behind every bite.

Check out our website for lots of great places to stop for refreshments or to enjoy a meal at leisure. From coffee shops to restaurants, pubs to fine dining you’ll be spoilt for choice, with Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort, something to suit every budget Ballymena, BT42 1EA and every taste. And remember, calories on holiday never count.

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21 shapedbyseaandstone.com 22 In Mid and East Antrim, there’s a Self Hotel Glamping Rest & place to suit everyone’s slumber Catering B&B or Hostel or Caravan or style and within easy reach of the Location Guest House bunk house Camping Relax Causeway Coastal Route and Belfast.

Limecourt Bed Parkhead Lodge Knocknagreena T: +44 (0)7703 602767

and Breakfast Coachhouse E: [email protected] 20 Andena Grange, W: glenburngalgorm.com 6 Johnstonstown Road, Road, 11a Broughshane Road, Craigywarren, Ballymena, Ballymena, BT43 5EU. Ballymena, BT43 7DX. Ballymena Meadow View BT43 6PX. Rating T: +44 (0)7807 847470 13 Redford Road, T: +44 (0)28 2558 3715 E: brendanjmaguire@ Island Cottage Adair Arms Hotel T: +44 (0)28 2564 3434 Cullybackey, BT43 5PR. or +44 (0)7929 929776 outlook.com or +44 (0)7889 466990 11 Island Road, 1-7 Ballymoney Road, E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)28 2588 0738 E: [email protected] , BT41 2PJ. Ballymena, BT43 5BS. or +44 (0)7541 955705 W: parkheadlodge.co.uk Comfy Cottage E: [email protected] Rating Marlagh Lodge Guest E: [email protected] Parkmore Drive, Ballymena, W: meadowviewbandb.com House – June only Burndavis Lodge BT43 5DT T: +44 (0)28 2565 3674 Rural Retreat in Co. Antrim T: +44 (0)7962 103981 E: [email protected] 71 Moorfields Road, Raceview Road, Lower The Dreen or +44 (0)7710 302815 60A Carmagrim Road, W: adairarms.com Ballymena, BT42 3BU. Broughshane, BT42 4HY. E: helenmckeown@bt Ahoghill, BT42 2PP. 60 Dreen Road, T: +44 (0)28 2563 1505 Rating connect.com Cullybackey, BT42 1EB. Tullyglass Hotel or +44 (0)7590 851564 T: +44 (0)7810 852638 and Residences E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)7467 429654 E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)28 2588 0266 Prospect Place E: [email protected] 178 Galgorm Road, W: marlaghlodge.com or +44 (0)7889 466990 W: thedreen.com Ballymena, BT42 1HJ. E: [email protected] 1 Prospect Place, Oranmore Guesthouse W: burndavis-lodge.business.site Ballymena, BT43 5BL. Rating Ash Lodge and Tea Rooms T: +44 (0)7962 103981 Adair House T: +44 (0)28 2565 2639 147 Galgorm Road, or +44 (0)7710 302815 Galgorm & 18 Ballyconnelly Road, E: [email protected] Ballymena, BT42 1DE. 16 Demesne Avenue, E: helenmckeown@bt Cullybackey, BT42 1JF. W: tullyglass.com Ballymena, BT43 7BD. connect.com T: +44 (0)28 2565 2239 Cullybackey T: +44 (0)28 2588 0600 E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)7886 459278 E: lauren.mcwhirter Pinegrove Lodge B&B Slemish View Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort @hotmail.co.uk W: oranmorehouse.com E: darren.reynolds71@ 2 Pinegrove Park, Grove Road, yahoo.co.uk 7A Rockstown Road, 136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, BT43 6TJ. Ballymena, BT43 6TY. Fallhead Rondo Cullybackey, BT42 1EA. Limecourt Self-Catering Rating 85 Dunfane Park, T: +44 (0)28 2568 5221 Rating 127 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena BT43 7AJ. 6 Johnstonstown Road, or +44 (0)7980 558940 Cullybackey, BT42 1EA. T: +44 (0)28 2564 3434 Craigywarren, Ballymena, E: [email protected] T: +44(0)28 2588 1001 or +44 (0)7889 466990 T: +44 (0)7722 935525 BT43 6PX. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] The Loft at Carraigbeg W: galgorm.com W: pinegrovelodge.co.uk T: +44 (0)28 2558 3715 Brook Haven

or +44 (0)7929 929776 44 Parade Road, Glenburn Galgorm Guest 32 Loan Road, E: [email protected] Ballymena, BT43 7JZ. Accommodation Cullybackey, BT42 1ES. T: +44 (0)7736 491999 116A Fenaghy Road, T: +44 (0)7828 214821 E: [email protected] Galgorm, BT42 1JJ. 23 shapedbyseaandstone.com 24 Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort The Howe T: +44 (0)7706 377088 Russellstown Cottage E: [email protected] • Cottage Suites 68 Knowehead Road, 29 Russelstown Road, Rating Broughshane, BT43 7JE. Gracehill, BT42 1HP. Deerfin Holiday Rentals • Riverside Log Cabins T: +44 (0)28 2586 2864 T: +44 (0)28 2587 1660 Newtown- Portglenone • Lodge 127 Deerfin Road, or +44 (0)7783 679825 or +44 (0)7850 187581 • Red Oaks Residence Ballymena, BT42 4HR. W: the-howe.business.site E: [email protected] crommelin The Tree-House B&B 136 Fenaghy Road, W: lisnafillanlodge.co.uk T: +44 (0)7707 392145 24 Ballymena Cullybackey, BT42 1EA. Carncairn Grange Montalto Farmhouse or +44 (0)7780 900283 Road, Mullinsallagh, T: +44 (0)28 2588 1001 38 Carnlough Road, E: [email protected] 22 Skerry East Road, Portglenone, BT44 8BL. E: [email protected] Broughshane, BT43 7HF. Newtowncrommelin, T: +44 (0)7702 842915 W: galgorm.com Slemish Barn BT43 6RP. Rating E: Thetree-house@ 3 Lisles Hill Road, , Kells & Rating outlook.com Galgorm Cottage at The T: 44 (0)7816 339289 Ballymena, BT42 4LJ. Dreen / The Cullybackey E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)7796 341317 Connor Annexe At 23 Cottage / The Coach House W: carncairnselfcatering.co.uk T: +44 (0)28 2568 4446 E: info@montalto-farm or +44 (0)7784 486173 Rosspark Hotel house.co.uk 23 Annexe, Skerdan Road, 60 Dreen Road, W: montalto-farmhouse.co.uk Rosslare Cottage E: [email protected] Portglenone, BT44 8EY. Cullybackey, BT42 1EB. W: slemishbarn.co.uk 20 Road, Kells, 105a Knowehead Road, BT42 3LZ. T: +44 (0)7788 466923 T: +44 (0)28 2588 0266 E: Hannahsteele16 Broughshane, BT43 7JD. Houston’s Mill Rating E: [email protected] @outlook.com W: thedreen.com Rating Aire de Service T: +44 (0)28 2589 1663 Clough / T: +44 (0)12 4435 6666 10 Road, E: [email protected] Portglenone Apartments The Cabin Broughshane, BT42 4JW. W: rosspark.com W: sykescottages.co.uk/942457 53 Main Street, Garvaghy, 53 Loan Road, Glarryford T: +44 (0)28 2586 2777 Portglenone, BT44 8HP. Cullybackey BT42 1PS. Slemish Farm Cottage E: [email protected] Laurel Cottage T: +44 (0)7821 317476 T: +44 (0)7970 991131 W: broughshane.org.uk 15a The Cuttings, 104 Ballywatermoy Road, E: portglenoneapartments E: [email protected] Ballyligpatrick, Glarryford BT44 9EU. @gmail.com Broughshane, BT42 4PA. Rating 6 Mount Pleasant Rating T: +44 (0)7400 838031 Aughnacleagh, T: +44 (0)7763 236828 Gracehill E: [email protected] Broughshane E: slemishfarmcottage Portglenone, BT44 8AP. @gmail.com Byrestown Cottage Lisnafillan Lodge Larchfield T: +44 (0)78622 80243 W: slemishfarmcottage.com E: [email protected] Loughconnolly Farmhouse 41 Byrestown Road, 26 Ballyreagh Road, 46 Lisnafillan Road, Kells, BT42 3JD. Clough, Ballymena, 103 Carnlough Road, West Wing Gracehill, BT42 1JA. Portglenone Marina BT44 9QN. Broughshane, BT43 7HQ. 40 Carnlough T: +44 (0)28 2587 1660 T: +44 (0)7813 905747 Aire de Service

Road, Carnkeeran, or +44 (0)7850 187581 E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)7776 130158 T: +44 (0)7761 014434 12 Gortgole Road, Broughshane, BT43 7HF. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Portglenone, BT44 8HR. W: lisnafillanlodge.co.uk Stone Flax Mill Rating T: +44 (0)28 9336 6666 Quarrytown Lodge 21 Main Street, Weavers Cottage T: +44 (0)7816 339289 Gracehill Cottage or +44 (0)7927 414 487 Connor, BT42 3JZ. 15 Quarrytown Road, E: [email protected] 28 Ballyreagh Road, E: marina.reception@ 5 Church Road, Broughshane, BT43 7LB. W: carncairnselfcatering.co.uk T: +44 (0)7920 018327 Ballyreagh, Clough, BT44 9QN. midandeastantrim.gov.uk Gracehill, BT42 2NL. E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)7739 489704 T: +44 (0)28 2586 2027 W: stoneflaxmill.com Burnside T: +44 (0)7740 049966 E: [email protected] or +44 (0)7768 582985 E: judiththompson69 84 Lisnamurrikin Road, @icloud.com Broughshane, BT42 4PW. 25 shapedbyseaandstone.com 26 Walter’s Place Hillcrest Cottage Burleigh House

Apartments 15 Joymount, 66 Bellahill Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DN. Carrickfergus, BT38 9DB. 36A & 36B Middle Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 9DN. Greenisland Rating Rating T: +44 (0)7732 703733 T: +44 (0)28 9335 1850 T: +44 (0)28 9336 7342 Station House E: [email protected] or +44 (0)7968 725140 E: [email protected] 178 Station Road, E: [email protected] W: hillcrestireland.co.uk Loughview Retreat Greenisland, BT38 8UN. W: waltersplace.co.uk 15 Trailcock Close, T: +44 (0)28 9085 4554 Acorn (at the Marina) Beechgrove Farm Carrickfergus, BT38 7QS. E: [email protected] 27 Maritime Drive, 412 Upper Road, Trooperslane, Carrickfergus, BT38 8GQ. T: +44 (0)7969 738888 Carrickfergus, BT38 8PW. E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)28 9336 7007 Rating or +44 (0)7981 202169 The Tramway House E: [email protected] Carrickfergus T: +44 (0)28 9336 3304 95B Irish Quarter South, or +44 (0)7711 579346 Carrickfergus, BT38 8BW. E: enquiries@beech Ahoy, Ahoy 2, Belfast Loughshore Hotel grovebandb.co.uk Ahoy 3 & Ahoy 4 T: +44 (0)7592 789228

W: beechgrovebandb.co.uk E: [email protected] 75 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, 54 Scotch Quarter, BT38 8PH. Carrickfergus, BT38 7DP. Fox Heaven The Clydesdale

Rating T: +44 (0)7702 861690 Shepherds Hut 336 Upper Road, E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)28 9336 4556 Trooperslane, W: awaydaysni.com Portview Farm, 54A or +44 (0)7779 895613 Carrickfergus, BT38 8PN. Knockagh Road, E: reception@loughshore Anchors Rest , BT36 5BP. hotel.com T: +44 (0)28 9332 6075 W: loughshorehotel.com E: [email protected] 25 Maritime Drive, T: +44 (0)7966 334980 W: foxheaven.co.uk Carrickfergus, BT38 8GQ. E: maccers.mcd @hotmail.com Dobbins Inn The Keep B&B T: +44 (0)28 9336 9997 W: portviewfarm.co.uk 6/8 High Street, E: [email protected] Carrickfergus, BT38 7AF. 93 Irish Quarter South, W: anchorsrest.net Carrickfergus Carrickfergus, BT38 8BW. Rating Harbour Car Park T: +44 (0)28 9336 7007 Apartment Aire de Service

T: +44 (0)28 9335 1905 or +44 (0)7981 202169 Apartment 14 Essex Harbour Car Park, E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Court, Essex Street, W: dobbinsinn.co.uk Rodgers Quay, Carrickfergus, BT38 7UQ. Carrickfergus, BT38 8BE. Fools Haven Premier Inn T: +44 (0)7900 567607 T: +44 (0)28 9336 6666

Thatched Cottage, E: [email protected] E: marina.reception@ Alexandra Pier, Rodgers Quay, 33 , midandeastantrim.gov.uk Carrickfergus, BT38 8BE. Carrickfergus, BT38 7EQ. Ashton

T: +44 (0)28 9344 1026 Rating 29 Ellis Street, or +44 (0)28 9335 6420 Carrickfergus, BT38 8AY. E: carrickfergusnorthern T: +44 (0)28 9336 4358 [email protected] or +44 (0)7564 114894 T: +44 (0)7708 466937 W: premierinn.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: fools-haven.com W: awaydaysni.com Carrickfergus Castle BT38 7BG

27 shapedbyseaandstone.com 28 Lilyscape at Whitehead Whitehead Aire de Service Loughside Cottage E: [email protected] St Ronan’s Guest

(Bentra Golf Course) W: northirishlodge.com Accommodation 144B Islandmagee Road, 17 Island Road Lower, Whitehead, BT38 9NS. , BT38 9HB. 1 Slaughterford Road, Browns Bay 8 Road, Whitehead, BT38 9TG. Islandmagee, BT40 3TW. Whitehead T: +44 (0)7511 461691 T: +44 (0)7790 360501 Beach Location

E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)28 9337 8996 or +44 (0)7803 840849 T: +44 (0)28 9338 2055 8 Browns Bay Road, Altahammond Farm - E: bentra@midand E: [email protected] or +44 (0)7718 77 0194 Browns Bay, Bed & Breakfast eastantrim.gov.uk W: loughsidefarm.com E: [email protected] Mollys House Islandmagee, BT40 3RX. 57 Belfast Road, Whitehead Self-Catering W: stronans.biz T: +44 (0)7803 201631 Whitehead BT38 9SP. Riverside Cottage 17 Adelaide Avenue, E: [email protected] 90A Hillhead Road, The Beach Shack T: +44 (0)7889 975236 Whitehead BT38 9RZ. W: brownsbaybeach Lockstown, or +44 (0)7784 511682 location.co.uk 36 Ferris Bay Road, T: +44 (0)7510 689683 Ballycarry Ballycarry, BT38 9JF. Islandmagee, BT40 3RT. E: info@Altahammond E: [email protected] House.com T: +44 (0)7912 292342 T: +44 (0)7480 245419 Drumgart B&B W: altahammondhouse.com Sergeants House E: [email protected] E: natasha.lindsay@ 48 Hillhead Road, btopenworld.com Glendarragh House 10A Balmoral Avenue, Somewhere Nice The Ballycarry, BT38 9HE. Whitehead, BT38 9QD. Studios above Millar’s Bar 41 Cable Road, T: +44 (0)28 9335 3507 Whitehead, BT38 9PZ. T: +44 (0)7894 050368 or +44 (0)7801 375918 46 Main Street, E: [email protected] Ballycarry, BT38 9HH. T: +44 (0)7751 364638 E: [email protected] W: drumgart.com Maghera- E: booking@glendarragh Temple-Effin Self- T: +44 (0)7810 008494 house.com Catering Holiday Cottage E: judi@somewherenice- W: glendarraghhouse.com Leafield House accommodation.co.uk morne 105 Road, W: somewherenice- Cloghfin Cottage 56 Larne Road, Ballycarry, Estate Altahammond Whitehead, BT38 9NY. BT38 9JR. accommodation.co.uk 9 Middle Road, Farm Self Catering T: +44 (0)7968 013290 Islandmagee, BT40 3SL. 59 Shore Road, T: +44 (0)28 9337 8692 Magheramorne BT40 3HW. 57A Belfast Road, E: selfcateringcottage105@ E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)7882 427757 Whitehead BT38 9SP. gmail.com E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)28 9538 0895 Newmills Country House W: cloghfincottage.com E: events@magheramorn T: +44 (0)7889 975 236 The Wee House Islandmagee eestate.com or +44 (0)7784 511 682 4 Mill Lane, Pleasant View W: magheramorneestate.com E: info@Altahammond Ballystrudder Road, Ballycarry, BT38 9JW. Whitehead, BT38 9NY. Gobbins Cliff House.com 8 Higginsons Lane, The Court Yard at W: altahammondhouse.com T: +44 (0)7887 988331 T: +44 (0)7809 215392 6 Kilcairn, Islandmagee, BT40 3RY. Magheramorne Estate E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Islandmagee, BT40 3PJ. Blackhead Cutter and T: +44 (0)7977 485455 Magheramorne Estate, W: antrimcoastcottage.com E: [email protected] Blackhead Lightkeepers T: +44 (0)28 9337 3292 59 Shore Road, Drumgart Cottage E: [email protected] Houses - Unit1&2 Larne, BT40 3HW. Whitehead 48b Hillhead Road, Robin’s Nest McCrae’s Brae, Holiday Cottage Ballycarry, BT38 9HE. North Irish Lodge - at the Gobbins T: +44 (0)28 9538 0895

Whitehead, BT38 9NZ. Barn Cottage E: events@maghera 70 Belfast Road, Rating 289a Middle Road, morneestate.com T: +353 (1) 670 4733 Knocknagulliagh, 161b Low Road, Islandmagee, BT40 3TG. W: magheramorneestate.com E: bookings@irishland Whitehead, BT38 9SU. T: +44 (0)28 9335 3507 Islandmagee, BT40 3RF. T: +44 (0)7894 065226 mark.com or +44 (0)7801 375918 T: +44 (0)7733 255537 E: Robinsnest289@ W: irishlandmark.com E: [email protected] Rating E: [email protected] W: drumgart.com outlook.com T: +44 (0)28 9338 2246 or +44 (0)7595 351638

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B&B and Grill Apartment 6, 75 Browndod 25 Olderfleet Road, Road, Larne, BT40 3DX. Larne, BT40 1AS. Larne T: +44 (0)7972 179316 Ballygally & T: +44 (0)28 2827 2400 E: [email protected] Curran Court Hotel Cairncastle E: info@theharbour innlarne.com The Hayloft Apartments 6 Redlands Road, W: theharbourinnlarne.com Ballygally Castle Hotel Larne, BT40 1FD. 43 Browndod Road, Larne, BT40 3DY. 274 Coast Road, Rating Inverbann B&B Ballygally, BT40 2QZ. T: +44 (0)28 2827 4686 T: +44 (0)28 2827 5505 7 Glenarm Road, E: [email protected] Rating E: [email protected] Larne, BT40 1BN. W: hayloft.biz W: currancourthotel.co.uk T: +44 (0)28 2858 1066 T: +44 (0)28 2827 2524 E: [email protected] or +44 (0)7944 437439 Carnfunnock or [email protected] Avenue B&B E: [email protected] Caravan Park W: hastingshotels.com/ballygally

45A Newington Avenue, W: inverbann.co.uk Coast Road, Larne, BT40 1NN. Larne, BT40 2QG. T: +44 (0)7540 522181 Manor House B&B Rating E: normatraceyblair@ 23 Olderfleet Road, yahoo.co.uk Larne, BT40 1AS. T: +44 (0)28 2826 2471 E: carnfunnock@ T: +44 (0)28 2827 3305 Billy Andys midandeastantrim.gov.uk E: welcome@themanor W: carnfunnock.co.uk 66 Browndod Road, bandb.com Larne, BT40 3DX. W: themanorbandb.com T: +44 (0)28 2827 0648 Halfway House Hotel Seaview House B&B or +44 (0)7799 345584 352 Coast Road, E: [email protected] 154-156 Curran Road, Ballygally, BT40 2RA. W: billyandys.com Larne, BT40 1BX. T: +44 (0)28 2858 3265 T: +44 (0)28 2827 2438 Derrin House E: halfwayhousehotel@ E: [email protected] btconnect.com 2 Princes Gardens, W: seaviewlarne.com W: thehalfwayhousehotel.com Larne, BT40 1RQ. Ashton Manor T: +44 (0)28 2827 3269 Curran Caravan Park Arran View

E: [email protected] 63 Bay Road Manor, 131 Curran Road, 12 Drumnagreagh Road, W: derrinhouse.co.uk Larne, BT40 1FG. Larne, BT40 1DD. Corkermain, T: +44 (0)7708 466937 Ballygally BT40 2RP. Dunisland Rating E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)28 2858 3635 28 Ballywillin Road, T: +44 (0)28 2827 3797 or +44 (0)7907 766266 Gleno, Larne BT40 3LQ. Rowan Manor E: info@curran E: arranviewbedand caravanpark.com [email protected] T: +44 (0)28 9335 3119 111 The Roddens, W: currancaravanpark.com W: arranviewbedand E: [email protected] Larne, BT40 1PY. breakfast.co.uk T: +44 (0)7885 334353 E: [email protected]

31 shapedbyseaandstone.com 32 BallyCairn House B&B Baythorn House The Boat House Channel Vista The Quarrymen’s Rating

Cottage A 31 Cairncastle Road, 156 Coast Road, 380a Coast Road, 1 Channel Vista, T: +44 (0)28 2888 5635 Ballygally, BT40 2RB. Ballygally, BT40 2LF. Ballygally, BT40 2RA. Glenarm, BT44 0AE. 26 Vennel Street, or +44 (0)7732 704775 Glenarm, BT44 0AS. E: info@largycoastal T: +44 (0)28 2858 3280 T: +44 (0)7812 582239 T: +44 (0)28 2858 3158 T: +44 (0)7857 922344 apartments.com or +44 (0)7507 830715 E: [email protected] or +44 (0)7950 334405 E: channelvistaholiday Rating W: largycoastalapartments.com E: john.mulvenna@ W: baythornhouse.co.uk E: theboathouse @gmail.com btinternet.com [email protected] W: channelvistaholiday.com T: +44 (0)28 2826 7464 or +44 (0)7828 083299 Glensman W: ballycairnhouse.com Corner Cottage W: coastandglen E: [email protected] sofantrim.co.uk Barbican 97 Bay Road, Cairnview 1 Drumnagreagh Road, Carnlough, BT44 0HP. Cairncastle, BT40 2RN. Cow Byre Castle Street, The Quarrymen’s 13 Croft Heights, Glenarm, BT44 0AT. Cottage B T: +44 (0)7775 698798 Ballygally, BT40 2QS. T: +44 (0)7842 988188 30A Cairncastle Road, E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Ballygally, BT40 2RB. T: +353 (1) 670 4733 28 Vennel Street, T: +44 (0)28 2858 3269 W: cornercottageholidays.com E: [email protected] Glenarm, BT44 0AS. Lisowen House Carnlough E: info@cairnviewbed T: +44 (0)28 2858 3311 W: irishlandmark.com andbreakfast.com Gorse Meadow or +44 (0)7720 026086 Rating 2 Atlantic Avenue, W: cairnviewbedand E: [email protected] Carnlough, BT44 0HH. Briarfeld Farm Stays T: +44 (0)28 2827 2885 breakfast.com 7 Gorse Meadow, Ballygally, BT40 2QE. 65A Dickeystown Road, or +44 (0)7803 190622 T: + 44 (0)7545 705391 Glenarm, BT44 0BA. E: mabelrichmond1@ E: [email protected] Ballygally Holiday Apts. T: +44 (0)7783 502336 btinternet.com T: +44 (0)7541 395478 210 Coast Road, E: hugh.oboyle@ E: ronanmatthews Ned’s Brae View in Ballygally, BT40 2QQ. btinternet.com Further Space at Glenarm @hotmail.co.uk the Glens of Antrim Glenarm Castle Rating Meadow View Apartment 19 Drumourne Road,

The Farmhouse Tully Road, Glenarm, BT44 0BQ. Carnlough BT44 0HX. T: +44 (0)28 2858 3061 18A Weyburn Road, Water’s Edge Glenarm B&B E: bookings@ Ballygally, BT40 2RD. 11–13 The Cloney, 26 Road, Rating T: +44 (0)7624 305126 ballygallyapartments.com Glenarm, BT44 0AB. Glenarm, BT44 0DG. E: carnloughhome T: +44 (0)7843 720380 T: +44 (0)28 9099 3499 W: ballygallyapartments.com @outlook.com E: gemmalkennedy@ Rating Rating E: [email protected] hotmail.com W: further.space/glenarm The Barn @ BallyCairn T: +44 (0)28 2884 1117 T: +44 (0)7979 334807 The Coach House plus Ballycairn Studio or +44 (0)7939 159562 E: vanessa_coxon@ Seaview Cottage Self-Catering Apartments E: jenny@watersedge hotmail.com 31 Cairncastle Road, 4 Whin Road, glenarm.com 110-112 Garron Road, Ballygally, BT40 2RB. The Lookout Carnlough, BT44 0JU. Ballygally, BT40 2QJ. W: watersedgeglenarm.com Rating Carnlough T: +44 (0)7768 797550 24 Channel Vista, Cloney, T: +44 (0)28 2888 5721 6 The Vennel or +44 (0)7880 711913 T: +44 (0)28 2858 3280 E: [email protected] Glenarm BT44 0AG. Londonderry Arms Hotel E: gillian@glensofantrim or +44 (0)7507 830715 6 Vennel Street, Rating cottages.co.uk E: john.mulvenna@ Glenarm, BT44 0AS. 20 Harbour Road, Somewhere Nice The W: glensofantrimcottages.co.uk btinternet.com T: +44 (0)7891 256004 Boathouse Ballygally T: +44 (0)7824 721796 Carnlough, BT44 0EU. W: ballycairnhouse.com E: thelookoutglenarm@ 293 Coast Road, Ballygally, E: [email protected] btinternet.com Rating Twilight Bunkhouse

Ballygally Break Away Larne, BT40 2QZ. Castle Glen House T: +44 (0)28 2888 5255 54-56 Harbour Road, The Mill House 14 Croft Park, E: [email protected] Carnlough BT44 0EU. T: +44 (0)7810 008494 30 Altmore Street, Ballygally, BT40 2QR. 2A Castle Lane, Glenarm W:londonderryarmshotel.com E: judi@somewherenice- Glenarm, BT44 0AR. T: +44 (0)28 2888 5510 accommodation.co.uk Demesne, Glenarm, BT44 0BQ. T: +44 (0)7801 815819 E: hello@twilightantrim W: somewherenice- T: +44 (0)7752 106121 Largy Coastal Apartments E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)28 2884 1336 coast.com accommodation.co.uk E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 69-71 Largy Road, W: twilightantrimcoast.com Carnlough, BT44 0JJ.

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How to get here

Located within easy access of all Northern Ireland’s major ports and airports, it’s easy to visit Mid and East Antrim.

Air Bus Rail Ferry

Belfast International Translink provide the Translink Contact Centre Coast to coast from Scotland

Airport public transport system +44 (0)28 9066 6630 Scotland to Northern Cairnryan – Larne Liverpool – Belfast +44 (0)28 9448 4848 Ireland in an hour! P&O Irish Sea Stena Line Belfast Europa Ballymena Train Station +44 (0)87 1664 6464 +44 (0) 8447 70 70 70 Belfast City Airport Bus Station +44 (0)28 2565 2277 Northern Ireland has first

+44 (0)28 9093 9093 +44 (0)28 9066 6630 class ferry connections Cairnryan – Belfast Carrickfergus Train with Scotland, England Stena Line Dublin International Ballymena Bus Station Station and the Isle of Man. +44 (0) 8447 70 70 70 Airport +44 (0)28 2565 2277 +44 (0)28 9336 8415

+353 (0) 1814 1111 Isle of Man Larne Bus Station Larne Train Station City of Derry Airport +44 (0)28 2827 2345 +44 (0)28 2826 0604 Douglas – Belfast +44 (0)28 7181 0784 Isle of Man Steam Packet Company +44 (0)87 2299 2992

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w w Visitor to Giant’s History & Heritage Natural Assets Causeway Information Centres 1 Ballymena 1 St Nicholas’ Church 1 Slemish 2 Carrickfergus 2 Templecorran Church 2 Portglenone Forest 3 Larne 3 Mid Antrim Museum 3 Glenarm Forest Follow the Map 4 The Gobbins 4 Carrickfergus Museum 4 Gleno Waterfall and Civic Centre 5 Woodburn Forest 5 Larne Museum 6 Straidkilly Nature Reserve Aires de Service 6 Gracehill Village & Museum 7 Ballyboley Forest 7 Inver Museum 8 Cleggan Forest 1 Portglenone Marina 8 Olderfleet Castle 9 Capanagh Wood 2 Carrickfergus 9 Carrickfergus Castle 5 Harbour Car park 10 Glenarm Castle 3 Bentra Golf Course Parks & Gardens Newtown-Crommelin Carnlough 11 Arthur Cottage 4 Houston’s Mill 12 Andrew Jackson Cottage 1 3 7 7 and US Rangers Centre A43 2 Marine Gardens, Carrickfergus 2 13 Flame Gasworks Museum A26 Glenravel 4 3 Peoples Park, Ballymena A 10 6 14 Harryville Motte & Bailey 8 4 Diamond Jubilee Wood 15 Knockagh Monument Glenarm 5 Ecos Centre Nature park Clough Martinstown 16 The Gobbins 6 Dixon Park, Larne 8 17 Whitehead Railway Museum 5 3 7 Glenarm Walled Garden 18 Black Arch 8 Kilcoan Gardens Glarryford A2 3 9 Galgorm Fairy Trail 4 A Économusées® ® 3 1 Hillstown Brewery Game of Thrones 2 Steensons Jewellery A26 42 1 Game of Thrones®, Cairncastle A43 AA42 3 Hot Milk Forge ® 4 Audrey Kyle Art 2 Game of Thrones , Shillanavogy ® 5 The Creamery Can 3 Game of Thrones , Carnlough Craigs A Harbour 2 6 Gobbins Crafts 4 42 1 Beaches & Marinas A Buckna Causeway Coastal Route

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11 Slemish Mountain Additional 11 Cullybackey Ballygarvey A2 3 Beach B94 3 Scenic Routes 1 2 4 Ballygally Beach 18 5 Carnlough Beach Portglenone 6 Carrickfergus Marina 3 5 9 9 7 Carnlough Harbour Ballymena Galgorm B94 9 6 Larne 8 Glenarm Marina 9 Portglenone Marina Ahoghill 3 2 A Gracehill 7 42 14 5 2 B52 6 A36 A8 8 A26 1 1 Millbrook 6 8 Cromkill A36 Moorfields A36 A2 Millbay

A26 Islandmagee B94 7 B99 4 B52 Magheramorne Kells 4 Connor A2 16 A8 Gleno B150 Grange Corner The Gobbins

A2 4 A57 Ballystrudder Ballycarry

B149 17 B58 2 4 Whitehead

B58 B90 A2 5 Carrickfergus Andrew Jackson 12 Cottage and 15 US Rangers B90 9 Centre 4 A21 2 13

Greenisland 6 Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast 3739 shapedbyseaandstone.com 4038 Ballymena Visitor Carrickfergus Visitor The information in this guide Information Centre Information Centre is correct at the time of going to print and every care has 1-29 Bridge Street Carrickfergus Castle been taken to ensure accuracy. Ballymena, BT43 5EJ. Marine Highway, BT38 7BG. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council cannot accept T: +44 (0)28 2563 5010/1 T: +44 (0)28 9335 8222 responsibility for any errors, E: tic.reception@ E: visitorinfo@ omissions or changes which midandeastantrim.gov.uk midandeastantrim.gov.uk may occur.

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