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.
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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.
The International Rose Garden is located in the Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park which is just a few miles south of the City Centre. If you arrive at the park throughout the summer you will see an extensive display of rose bushes in bloom. The park does not just have a rose garden but over more than 128 acres offers Read more…
Red Bay lifeboat station was established in 1972 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station only open by appointment. Read more…
The Albert Memorial Clock is a clock tower situated at Queen’s Square in Belfast, it was completed in 1869 after a competition for the design of a memorial to Queen Victoria’s late Prince Consort, Prince Albert, was won by W. J. Barre, who had earlier designed Belfast’s Ulster Hall. Read more…
The Lyric Theatre is a venue in the heart of Belfast run as a Charity. As well theatrical productions, we also offer backstage tours, a programme of theatre school and professional learning and corporate hospitality. The cafe serves coffee/tea and light lunches and is open every day. Read more…
Dunluce Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle. It is located on the edge of a basalt outcropping in County Antrim (between Portballintrae and Portrush), and is accessible via a bridge connecting it to the mainland. The castle is surrounded by extremely steep drops on either side, which may have been an important factor to the early Christians and Vikings who Read more…
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…
Bushmills Irish Whiskey is made at the world’s oldest licenced working distillery in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on the beautiful North Coast. Experience the rich aromas and full-bodied flavours of Ireland’s oldest working distillery (1608) by pre-booking one of our tutored tasting events. Choose from several options ranging from a virtual tour to an hour-long run-through of our exclusive brands Read more…
The Crown Bar, probably the most famous pub in Belfast and one of the finest high-Victorian saloons in the UK. Ornate interior of brightly-coloured tiles, carvings and glass and a Distiller’s Mirror, a masterpiece of the mirror-makers’ art. Read more…
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…
Lisburn Cathedral was started in 1708, after its predecessor was burnt down. Its noteworthy features are the gallery seating in the nave and the octagonal spire. At approximately 55m (181 feet) it is the tallest and most prominent building in the city of Lisburn. Read more…
Larne lifeboat station was established in 1984 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station open by appointment only. Read more…
Malone House and Barnett Demesne are home to several impressive pieces of public art, The Higgin Gallery, located on the first floor of Malone House, supports work by local artists. Barnett Demesne located next to Malone House was once a private estate but opened to the public in 1951. Today, the award-winning park retains much of the character of the Read more…
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