Julie And Graham's Guidebook

Julie And Graham
Julie And Graham
Julie And Graham's Guidebook

Historical

THE HOLESTONE The ancient Celtic standing stone near Doagh, County Antrim. The Holestone On the crest of a hill sits a Bronze Age standing stone or "hole stone". It is 1.5 metres  high, with a 10cm diameter hole cut into it. We can only speculate as to why the  Holestone was created and its original purpose. The Legend of the Holestone The Holestone is an ancient Celtic Stone that has attracted visitors, seeking eternal love and happiness, to the Borough since the 18th century. Upon reaching the Holestone, couples undertake a traditional ceremony where the woman reaches her hand through the circular hole and her partner takes it, thus pledging themselves to love each other forever.
The Holestone
24 Holestone Rd
THE HOLESTONE The ancient Celtic standing stone near Doagh, County Antrim. The Holestone On the crest of a hill sits a Bronze Age standing stone or "hole stone". It is 1.5 metres  high, with a 10cm diameter hole cut into it. We can only speculate as to why the  Holestone was created and its original purpose. The Legend of the Holestone The Holestone is an ancient Celtic Stone that has attracted visitors, seeking eternal love and happiness, to the Borough since the 18th century. Upon reaching the Holestone, couples undertake a traditional ceremony where the woman reaches her hand through the circular hole and her partner takes it, thus pledging themselves to love each other forever.
Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. Besieged in turn by the Scots, Irish, English and French, the castle played an important military role until 1928 and remains one of the best preserved medieval structures in Ireland. For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an imposing monument on the Northern Ireland landscape whether approached by land, sea or air. The castle now houses historical displays as well as cannons from the 17th to the 19th centuries
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Carrickfergus
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Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. Besieged in turn by the Scots, Irish, English and French, the castle played an important military role until 1928 and remains one of the best preserved medieval structures in Ireland. For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an imposing monument on the Northern Ireland landscape whether approached by land, sea or air. The castle now houses historical displays as well as cannons from the 17th to the 19th centuries
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Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic Way
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Listen to the hammers, smell the grit, feel the heat and witness the thrill of the only surviving water-driven spade mill in Ireland. Visitors can watch as red hot billets of steel are removed from the forge and fashioned into spades using the mill’s massive trip hammer. • Discover the history and culture behind the humble spade • Spade Mill tours and demonstrations • Traditional tools, machinery and techniques • Vividly captures life during the Industrial Revolution • Handcrafted spades on sale and made to specification
National Trust - Patterson's Spade Mill
751 Antrim Rd
Listen to the hammers, smell the grit, feel the heat and witness the thrill of the only surviving water-driven spade mill in Ireland. Visitors can watch as red hot billets of steel are removed from the forge and fashioned into spades using the mill’s massive trip hammer. • Discover the history and culture behind the humble spade • Spade Mill tours and demonstrations • Traditional tools, machinery and techniques • Vividly captures life during the Industrial Revolution • Handcrafted spades on sale and made to specification
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Stadhuis van Belfast
Donegall Square North
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Shanes Castle Estates Co Ltd
Lovely walks, Nice coffee shop
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Antrim Castle Gardens
Randalstown Road
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Lovely walks, Nice coffee shop
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Antrim Castle Gardens
Randalstown Road
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National Trust Carrick-a-Rede
119a Whitepark Rd
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Fabulous Celtic cross in grave yard
Layd Old Church
Fabulous Celtic cross in grave yard
Barbican at Glenarm - Irish Landmark Trust
Castle Street

Sightseeing

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Giant's Causeway
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Botanic Gardens
1 Colenso Parade
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Queen's University Belfast
University Road
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Ballyearl Arts & Leisure Centre
585 Doagh Rd
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Antrim Castle Gardens
Randalstown Road
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Castlewellan Forest Park
Forest Park View
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Carrickfergus Marina
3 Quayside
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Stormont
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De Donkere Heggen
Bregagh Road
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Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
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The Gobbins Cliff path
66 Middle Road
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Shopping

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Victoria Square Shopping Centre
Victoria Square
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Great atmosphere, many local food and crafts open fri, sat and Sunday until 3pm
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St. George's Market
12 East Bridge St
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Great atmosphere, many local food and crafts open fri, sat and Sunday until 3pm
Coleman's Garden Centre
6 Old Ballyclare Rd

Theatre / Arts

Mossley Mill
Carnmoney Road North
Parkgate Crafts
15 Parkgate Rd

Food scene

Ballyclare Golf Club
25 Springvale Rd
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Belfast Castle
Antrim Road
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Cloth Ear
16 Skipper St
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Hilton Belfast Templepatrick Golf & Country Club
Paradise Walk
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Brothers Restaurant
249 Rashee Rd
Collinview Restaurant
25 Springvale Rd
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Hilton Belfast Templepatrick Golf & Country Club
Paradise Walk
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Templeton Hotel
882 Antrim Rd
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Great food Café 9am -3pm Bar/ food open 3pm Restaurant open 5pm
5 Corners Guest Inn
249 Rashee Rd
Great food Café 9am -3pm Bar/ food open 3pm Restaurant open 5pm

Drive

Antrim Coast Road Memorial
6 Coast Rd
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Ireland Off Road Experience
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Amazing walks and drives..
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Mourne Mountains
Moyad Road
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Amazing walks and drives..

Walks

A fabulous walk with the Gruffalo trail..well worth the visit..
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Colin Glen Forest Park
163 Stewartstown Rd
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A fabulous walk with the Gruffalo trail..well worth the visit..
Tardree Forest
Nice walks..
Ballyboley Forest
Nice walks..
Stunning loop walk around a lake..not a big walk, bring a picnic or eat at the local pubs, nice food..
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Hillsborough Fort
32 Main St
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Stunning loop walk around a lake..not a big walk, bring a picnic or eat at the local pubs, nice food..
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Mourne Mountains
Moyad Road
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Randalstown Forest
Whiteabbey
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Cave Hill Cave
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It’s not a long walk but very nice. Path is blocked due to landslide but still interesting..
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Cranny Falls
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It’s not a long walk but very nice. Path is blocked due to landslide but still interesting..
Short walk but Wonderful views..
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The Hidden Village of Galboly
Garron Road
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Short walk but Wonderful views..