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The Earls of Antrim have called it home for 400 years and its spectacular walled garden is one of Ireland’s oldest, and at one time it was almost burned to the ground, it is said on account of a fire being kept permanently burning to warm up a featherless parrot. Glenarm Castle is truly one of a kind.

If you love getting back to nature, then a visit to Glenariff Forest Park, which was formed by glaciers during the Ice Age, will not disappoint. This majestic park, covering over 1,000 hectares of mature woodland, conservation areas and shimmering lake, is immensely popular with walkers, horse-riders, caravanners and campers.

After visiting Glenarm Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Glenarm. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

After visiting Carnlough Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carnlough. Savour the area's restaurants and bars.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loughgarve during your travels in Ballymena. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cranny Falls during your travels in Ballymena. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Enjoy a round of golf in Ballygally at Cairndhu Golf Course. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Walled gardens, sundials, sculptures, woodland trails, a children’s playground and even a hedge maze are all on offer in the beautiful Carnfunnock Country Park. This park on the east coast of Ireland, near Larne in County Antrim, also boasts spectacular views over Drains Bay and the dramatic North Channel, separating Ireland and Scotland.