Antrim (Irish: Aontroim, "lone ridge") is an historical town with many interesting sights, situated on the shore of lough Neagh with a caravan park located on the shore. The shoppers amongst you will enjoy the combination of town centre and the large outlet mall just outside the town, if your about on a Saturday morning there is one of the biggest car boot sales in Ireland at Dunsilly every Saturday all year round.
Antrim is a small, working class town not which is not frequently visited by tourists. As such, most tourists to Northern Ireland will spend their time in Belfast or Derry. The number of tourists is growing however and the town may suit tourists looking for a quieter setting who are interested in Irish history.
- Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House. Mon, Wed & Fri 9:30am - 5:00pm, Tue & Thu 9:30am - 9:30pm, Sat & Sun 10:00am - 5:00pm. Gardens in the grounds of castle dating from 1610 (but destroyed by a fire in 1922). free.
- Shane's Castle. ruined castle
Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House. Mon, Wed & Fri 9:30am - 5:00pm, Tue & Thu 9:30am - 9:30pm, Sat & Sun 10:00am - 5:00pm. Gardens in the grounds of castle dating from 1610 (but destroyed by a fire in 1922). free.
Shane's Castle. ruined castle
- McLarnon's The Ramble Inn, 236 Lisnevenagh Rd, +44 28 9442 8888.
- Top Of The Town, 77 Fountain St., +44 28 9442 8146.
McLarnon's The Ramble Inn, 236 Lisnevenagh Rd, +44 28 9442 8888.
Top Of The Town, 77 Fountain St., +44 28 9442 8146.