Heading to Antrim and looking for something to do or a place to visit nearby. Coast Radar is not just a list of beaches but we bring you the whole Antrim coast including castles, lighthouses, piers, museums, beautiful gardens, seaside towns, National Trust and other heritage properties.

When on an information page you can also use our tools to search for nearby Antrim seaside towns,  and the surrounding coast for the best beaches and places to stay and eat.

Finding the best things to see and do on a Antrim  day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the links below, to find the closest hit the jump to my location compass or use the search bar to plan where your next Antrim activity could be.

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Somme Museum

The Somme Association is a registered charity, formed to co-ordinate research into Ireland’s part in the First World War. See and hear what life was like for a soldier in the First World War The Somme Association was created to ensure that the sacrifices of all those from Ireland who served in the War – and those of their families Read more…
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Cave Hill Country Park

Cave Hill Country Park offers some nice panoramic views across Belfast and waymarked walking trails suitable for casual walkers or more serious ramblers. The country park includes Cave Hill Adventurous Playground, archaeological sites, Cave Hill Visitor Centre, an eco-trail, gardens, orienteering routes, and refreshments in Belfast Castle. Its most famous feature, known as ‘Napoleon’s Nose’ is a basaltic outcrop which resembles the Read more…
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Belfast Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens was established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society and is home to the Palm House and the Tropical Ravine. Read more…
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Pattersons Spade Mill

Patterson’s Spade Mill, the last working water-driven spade mill in daily use in the British Isles. Read more…
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Glenarm Castle

Glenarm Castle is one of Ireland’s oldest estates. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery and walks in our historic Walled Garden and Castle Trail, excellent locally sourced food in our Tea Room and a visit to our shop. The castle itself is the home of Viscount and Viscountess Dunluce and their family, the inside of the Castle is only occasionally open Read more…
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Royal Portrush Golf Club

Royal Portrush Golf Club is a private golf club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The 36-hole club has two links courses, the Dunluce Links and the Valley Links. Read more…
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Bonamargy Friary

Bonamargy Friary is a late Franciscan foundation established in 1485 by Rory MacQuillan and built close to the mouth of the Carey and Shesk rivers. Read more…
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Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park cover more than 128 acres the park is made up of rolling meadows, copses, woodland and gardens and is home to a wide range of plants and animals. The park in south Belfast is one of our most popular parks. It is home to the City of Belfast International Rose Garden, which attracts thousands of visitors Read more…
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Carrickfergus Castle

Carrickfergus Castle is preserved as an ancient monument on the shore of Belfast Lough. John de Courcy, the Anglo-Norman baron who conquered much of Ulster, started building the castle in the 1170s and it remained in use 1928, seeing action until World War II. It was built and re-built three times, and still stands today. Carrickfergus Castle is a self-guiding Read more…
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Belfast City Hall

Construction began in 1898 after Belfast was awarded city status by Queen Victoria. The hall was built under the supervision of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas and was completed in 1906. Read more…
Carrick-a-Rede

Carrick-a-Rede

Carrick-a-Rede is a rocky island connected to the cliffs by a rope bridge. Exhilarating coast path experience in a site of Special Scientific Interest: unique geology, flora, fauna and very good location for bird-watching. Read more…
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Portrush lifeboat station

Portrush lifeboat station was established in 1842 and operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station is open daily during July and August. Shop open Middle of March to end of September. Read more…
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