County Antrim Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in County Antrim.

About County Antrim

County Antrim is based in the north east area of Northern Ireland. It is named after the county town of Antrim. It lies within the Ulster province of the country. Presbyterian is the main religious following within the county closely followed by Catholicism and the Church of Ireland. The county can brag about holding the main airport in Northern Ireland, Belfast International Airport. This means County Antrim is Northern Ireland's portal to the rest of the world. The population of County Antrim is 616,384 with the city of Belfast falling into the county. Large towns in County Antrim include Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne. The county is renowned for the world heritage site of Giants Causeway and is decorated by historic castles and picturesque glens. The castles of Dunluce and Olderfleet are examples of the rich scenic views that Northern Ireland is blessed with. The shipyard in Belfast is famous for where the Titanic was built in 1912 before it set sail on its fateful maiden voyage. County Antrim also has a lively sporting culture with a host of Gaelic games taking place as well as the county having some fantastic sporting teams including Ulster RFC, Ballymena Football Club and Antrim have a commendable history in the hurling.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within County Antrim

1. Belfast Zoo - Antrim Rd, Belfast, County Antrim , BT36 7PN With 55 acres to its name, the Belfast Zoo is home to over 1,200 animals and 140 species, including two Toco toucans which is a bit of a rarity since worldwide only 220 Toco toucans are living in zoos. 2. Patterson's Spade Mill - Templepatrick, Ballyclare, County Antrim, BT39 0AP Alive with the sounds of history, this is the place to see how spades are made. Visitors can witness this water-driven mill first hand and marvel at its operation. 3. Barry's Amusements Ltd - Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8DX For thrills that delight throughout, Barry's is the largest amusement park in Ireland, for 70 years, they've provided indoor and outdoor entertainment for adults and kids alike. See Full List of Attractions & Heritage Sites in County Antrim

Towns and Villages in County Antrim

County Antrim has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Antrim - has numerous scenic paved paths and trails for biking and walking... More... Ballymena - had a church and a monastery until the Vikings burned the church looking for riches in 831 AD... More... Belfast - shipbuilders constructed the famous passenger ship Titanic... More... Carrickfergus - Castle remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in the community... More... Larne - Museum and Arts Centre boasts an interesting look at the history and heritage of the local area... More... Lisburn - had humble beginnings as a settlement on a hill overlooking the River Lagan... More... Newtownabbey - derives its name from an abbey, constructed in 1250 by an order of Cistercian monks... More... Portrush - is a delightful seaside resort that boasts miles of inviting sandy beaches... More...

Useful Contact Information for County Antrim

Antrim Tourist Information Centre The Old Courthouse, Market Square, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4AW Tel No: 02894 428331 Ballycastle Tourist Information Centre Sheskburn House, Mary Street, Ballycastle County Antrim, BT54 6QH Tel No: 02820 762024 Ballymena Tourist Information Centre The Braid, Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ Tel No: 02825 635900 Ballymoney Tourist Information Centre Townhead Street, Ballymoney, County Antrim, BT53 6BE Tel No: 02827 660230 Belfast Welcome Centre Donegall Place, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5AD Tel No: 02890 246609 Belfast International Airport Tourist Information Centre Arrivals Hall, Belfast International Airport, Crumlin, BT29 4AB Tel No: 02894 484677 Carrickfergus Tourist Information Centre Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim BT38 7DG Tel No: 02893 358049 Giant's Causeway Tourist Information Centre Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU Tel No: 02820 731855 Larne Tourist Information Centre Narrow Gauge Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1XB Tel No: 02828 260088 Lisburn Tourist Information Centre Lisburn Square, Lisburn, BT28 1AN Tel No: 02892 660038 Newtownabbey Local Information Centre Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT36 5QA Tel No: 02890 340000 Portrush Tourist Information Centre Dunluce Centre, Sandhill Drive, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8BF Tel No: 02870 823333

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