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Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council - Tourism
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Welcome to Antrim and Newtownabbey

This is an ancient landscape nestling between Lough Neagh and Belfast Lough, just 20 minutes from the city of Belfast. Here you will find spectacular gardens and castles, beautiful scenery and a millennia of history that make this a truly unique destination.

Explore & Enjoy

Delve into rich culture and heritage, explore wonderful gardens and parks and enjoy many unique experiences here in Antrim and Newtownabbey.

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Extend Your Stay

From luxury hotels, cosy B&Bs and 5 star caravan parks, you'll find a perfect base here. Just 20 minutes outside Belfast, the first stop on the Causeway Coastal Route.

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Festivals & Events

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Glens of Antrim Reverie

02 December 2024 - 22 January 2025

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

26 January 2025

Glengormley Art Club "Unity in Art"

01 February 2025 - 28 February 2025

Colin Murphy: Murphy Beaucoup

01 February 2025

Creedence Clearwater Review

13 February 2025

Legends of the 60s Show

20 February 2025

Plan your visit to Antrim & Newtownabbey

Plan your trip

Visitor Guide

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Itineraries

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Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House

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Coronation Garden

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Something for Everyone

Our Borough is the perfect place for the thrill seeker, the historian or a family day out. We have a wide range of activities, attractions and service providers, guaranteed to give you a warm welcome and exceed your expectations

Pet Friendly

Accommodation providers, eateries, venues and facilities that can cater for all of your canine's needs.

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Family

Our vast array of family activities make it the perfect place for making memories with your nearest and dearest.

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Couples

Enjoy the gardens and castles, the spectacular scenery and the millennia of history that make our place so special.

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