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Things to Do in Ballymena: Attractions & Tourist Spots (2024)
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1. Belfast Castle
5.8
4.4
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43 Reviews
based on 1.1k reviews
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miftah_rahman
The castle is situated in between a mountain and sea. Gardens in the surrounding are also stunning. Moreover, if you like trekking, this is an ideal location.
Belfast
32.9km from Ballymena
Free
Opens at 09:30
2. Dunluce Castle
4.1
4.6
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18 Reviews
based on 2.7k reviews
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sculptor
Dunlus Castle (Dunluce Castle) is a medieval castle in Northern Ireland that is now in ruins and is located in the Macdonald clan (Clan McDonnell). It is located on the edge of the basalt outcrop in County Antrim and can be accessed by a bridge connecting it to the mainland. The castle is steeply cliffed on both sides, a factor for early Christians and Vikings who were drawn to places that once had an early Irish fortress. The first castle, built in the 13th century in Dunluth, was the site of the Earl of Antrim until the Battle of Boone in 1690, which had deteriorated since then, with some of the buildings being used as materials for nearby buildings.
Portballintrae
42.9km from Ballymena
Opens at 09:00
3. Carrickfergus Castle
4.0
4.8
/5
8 Reviews
based on 1.0k reviews
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WillSum
A characteristic Norman-style castle, whether it's a train going north or a one-day tour to Giant Road, passes through this coastline building. The size of the castle is not small, and it is better preserved than the castle near Giant's Road. The prominent part of the sea makes it a great seascape.
Carrickfergus
34.7km from Ballymena
Opens at 10:00
4. Hillsborough Castle
3.1
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/5
1 Review
based on 402 reviews
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易茜韵楹
Although Hillsborough is not a beautiful castle, it is more like a lovely manor. It is beautiful inside and especially like the living room, there is a beautiful piano with pictures of the entire royal family. There are even two foxes seen while walking in the garden, there are many sky trees inside.
Hillsborough
46.6km from Ballymena
Opens at 09:00
5. Glenarm Castle
3.1
4
/5
3 Reviews
based on 216 reviews
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sculptor
Glenarm (meaning: Valley of the Army) is a village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is located on the north coast of the Northern Strait north of the town of Larne, with a Glenarm castle in the centre of the village. On the north coast of the village of Glennham lies an Irish church of St Patrick's, surrounded by a cemetery.
Larne
23.6km from Ballymena
Nearby City
6. Kinbane Castle
2.9
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1 Review
based on 260 reviews
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The small castle in the county of Antrim, Northern Ireland, stretches out to the sea on a long, narrow limestone corner, about 5 km from Balikasle to Baringtoi. The name Kinbane means “white head,” which refers to the white limestone standing on the small castle. Konrad MacDonald (Colla MacDonnell) built a two-story small castle here in 1547 with a large courtyard with a trace of other architecture. In 1551, during a military expedition to MacDonald, the castle was surrounded by British troops. In 1555, the British army again besieged the castle, which was partially destroyed by artillery, and then rebuilt, but only a few hundred years later with a slight architectural disability.
Ballycastle
40.5km from Ballymena
Opens at 10:00
7. National Trust - Castle Ward
3.2
No reviews yet , 2 Trip Moment
based on 666 reviews
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FISHFISH
Last time I went to Ireland and Northern Ireland, I specially visited the winter city where I filmed "Game of Thrones". When I really stood in the winter city, I felt "oh, John Snow is here". But because of the later still did a lot of special effects, so many people who came for the first time would think, oh, how is it not like in the TV series? Hahahaha. You can also participate in the Tour at the scene, wear extras' clothes, go to more punch-in and view the scene, as if in an instant, really cross back to the winter city. #Longing for life #Where to go on New Year's Day
Downpatrick
71.4km from Ballymena
Nearby City
8. Shane's Castle
2.5
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based on 14 reviews
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Antrim
15.2km from Ballymena
Nearby City
9. Gosford Castle
2.5
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Markethill
63.5km from Ballymena
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10. Dundrum Castle
2.8
5
/5
1 Review
based on 201 reviews
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klinsi0118
Durham's famous university town is 20 miles south of Newcastle, like Newcastle, it used to be a fortress. It has a castle that is spectacular and well preserved. It is very quiet and there are not many people. It is suitable for learning. But it is gloomy at night.
Newcastle
72.6km from Ballymena
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