Antrim… The Jewel of the Lough www.antrim.gov.uk/tourism Antrim Borough prides itself in having some of the most up-to-date facilities for visitors and locals alike. Whether you are coming to Antrim as a day visitor or a holidaymaker, a warm welcome awaits you and there really is something for everyone to see and to do.

For those who like to sample some natural wonders, start off at Antrim Lough Shore Park on the shores of Lough Neagh, the largest fresh water lake in the British Isles. While away a few hours enjoying a picnic, climb aboard for a boat trip on the Lough or just saunter along the river pathways, taking in the fantastic views.

If bygone times interest you, then you’ll not be disappointed by the variety of heritage sites, ranging from the medieval Round Tower in Antrim town, built around the 10th Century and one of the finest of its kind in Ireland, to the 13th Century Church and Holy Well at Cranfield near Toomebridge. The impressive 17th Century water gardens, within Antrim Castle Gardens are one of the earliest of their kind in the British Isles and contain many exceptional features including a unique parterre. The Gardens also house Clotworthy Arts Centre, where outstanding culture is on offer for everyone to enjoy.

For an activity-based holiday, some of the finest sporting and leisure activities in Northern Ireland are on offer. The ultra modern Antrim Forum complex offers a wide range of sports including swimming, basketball, tennis or badminton. Younger children can also enter a whole new world of discovery in the “Caveman Capers” Soft Play area with its ladders, ball pool and slides. It’s a real adventure!

Golfers, of all handicaps, from throughout the world continually visit Antrim’s range of challenging golf courses: Allen Park, Hilton Templepatrick Golf Course and Massereene Golf Club (18-hole championship course). Dramatic challenges and delightful scenery make each round memorable.

Enjoy the ultimate shopping experience and visit Northern Ireland’s largest international outlet centre, Junction One on the edge of Antrim town. You will also find many familiar High Street brands available in shops located within the Castle Centre in Antrim town.

Antrim Borough has a lot to offer families with young children. Following the western shoreline of the Lough, travel to World Of Owls at Randalstown, Northern Ireland’s only owl, bird of prey and exotic conservation education centre or travel south to the newly opened Clementsmount Fun Farm where children can cuddle young animals or enjoy pony riding, pedal go-karting & crazy golf. 

The Borough boasts an exceptional range of high quality accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets from 4 star hotels, to luxury guesthouses and B&Bs to the 5 star Six Mile Water Caravan Park in Antrim with glorious views over the magnificent Lough Neagh.

For more information on Antrim Borough, contact:
Antrim Information Centre
16 High Street
Antrim
BT41 4AN
T:028 9442 8331
E: info@antrim.gov.uk