Stroll along to the famous Rinkha Store and treat yourself to a scrumptious ice-cream. The Hawkins family have been making ice-cream since 1921 and have won the “Best of the Best Flavour” in the UK National ice-cream competition.
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Indulge in a typical “Ulster Fry” breakfast at the Coastal Café in the nearby town of Whitehead. Get yourself set-up for the rest of the day.
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Enjoy a romantic meal at Castello Italia in Carrickfergus. Make sure you request a table by the window to take in the stunning view across Belfast Lough.
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Visit the discreet Lighthouse Bistro in Whitehead for a meal which will tantalise your tastebuds!
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Platform 3 Café at the Whitehead Railway Museum is well worth a visit – especially if you are a railway enthusiast or a “Thomas the Tank Engine Fan”!
1.9 miles away
Spend a lazy Saturday afternoon at the “Meeting House” known locally as Mattie Moore’s. You should be lucky enough to catch a traditional music session of fiddley-dee!
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BYO to the Kings Road Bistro for a culinary experience and afterwards walk along the promenade to the Blackhead Lighthouse.
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A worldwide acclaimed spectacular cliff walk. This fully guided immersive experience includes a walk-through suspended bridges, tunnels and caves. Experience the unique geology and biodiversity, the birds and the ever-changing flora and fauna. To find out more about this cliff hugging adventure visit the website at thegobbinscliffpath.com or contact them on 028 93372318.
Known locally as simply The Glens, the region comprises of nine glens, all with evocative names. They radiate from the Antrim Plateau to the coast. They are rich in history and folklore and abound in natural beauty. Delightful to drive through, they also offer fantastic photographic opportunities. As a whole, The Glens are home to some of the most beautiful places to visit in Northern Ireland.
A famous area of global geological importance on the seacoast of Northern Ireland. Celebrated both scientifically and in legend, it has been a tourist attraction for at least 300 years. Learn about Finn MacCool the Giant Irish Warrior who created the Causeway! For further information please visit: nationaltrust.org.uk
Visit the world’s most authentic retelling of the iconic story of the “sinking of the Titanic”. This experience is both unmissable and unforgettable. The self-guide tour extends over 10 interactive galleries. You will find out fact and fable as you walk in the steps of the designers and shipbuilders who brought the dream to life. For further information please visit: titanicbelfast.com.
The world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery is idyllically situated beside the rippling River Bush. A tour is essential. Bushmills Irish Whiskey is a wonderful treat for the connoisseurs so why not take an up-close look at what 400 years of distilling has taught Northern Ireland. For further information please visit: bushmills.com.
Has been an imposing landmark in County Antrim for more than 800 years. Despite being besieged in turn by Scots, Irish, English and French, this Norman Castle is in remarkable condition. It is one of the best-preserved medieval structures in Northern Ireland and the only castle of its age open to the public. For further information please visit: discovernorthernireland.com.
