The Corrymeela Centre is located in short range of many beautiful and well-known attractions.
GLENARIFF FOREST PARK
Glenariff, the "Queen of the Glens", hosts the spectacular Glenariff Forest Park. The unique
Waterfall Walkway, a popular tourist attraction
since it opened 80 years ago,has been significantly upgraded along its 3 mile length which passes
through a National Nature Reserve.
Its three waterfalls provide a rich backdrop for photographers, as do the other Forest Trails
that offer panoramic landscapes and peaceful
riverside walks. A visitor centre, exhibition,
interactive display, shop, caravan/camping
site (open Easter - October) and a seasonal
restaurant compliment this "gateway to the Glens". Disabled access.
Prices Car £3, Pedestrian £1.50,
Child £0.50 (under review)
The OLD BUSHMILLS DISTILLERY
The Old Bushmills Distillery is the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery having received its
licence to distil in 1608. In 1608 Sir Thomas
Phillips was granted a licence to distil whiskey
by James 1 of England, however, mentions
of distilling traditions in the surrounding environs
date back to 1276. Coffee shop. Gift and whiskey shops Wheelchair access limited.
Opening
times Open April-Oct: Mon-Sat 9.30 am-5.00 pm, Sun noon-5.00pm pm, last
tour 4 pm; Nov-March 7-day opening but reduced tours.
Phone for tour times.
Groups by arrangement.
Closed Good Friday afternoon, 12 July and Christmas/New Year.
Prices
Price £5, child £2.50 (Children 7 years and under not permitted into
production areas), Sen. Citz / Student 18 yrs + £4.50 Family £13 ( 2
adults and 2 or more children 8 – 17 yrs)
Opening times Open all year. 10am - dusk
RATHLIN ISLAND
Rathlin Island lies just over six miles from Ballycastle
and fourteen miles from the Mull of Kintyre, Scotland. Rathlin is
popular with bird watchers, geologists, botanists, divers and sea
anglers-and anyone with a love for wild rugged scenery.
Rathlin's
population is just over 100. and the islanders are proud of their
culture and traditions, with story telling, songs, music and dance
being popular leisure pursuits.
The time table until further notice:
From Rathlin 09.OOam and 3pm
From Ballycastle 10.30am. 4pm(Not Friday) and 4.3Opm(Friday Only)
For further information or bookings Tel. 028 207 69299 or visit the web site www.rathlinballycastleferry.com
RATHLIN ISLAND HARBOURHistory, photographs and artefacts. Books and guides for sale.
Disabled access limited. Open Easter-Aug daily 1am-4pm. Price 0.50p,
children free of charge. Rathlin Island Harbour. Tel.028 207
63951/62024/
Rathlin West Seabird Viewpoint
At the
West Lighthouse the viewpoint offers spectacular views of Northern
Ireland's largest colony of seabirds including, Puffin's, Razorbills.
Guillemots, Kittiwakes and Fulmars.
Free access to Kebble National Nature Reserve (managed by Department of the Environment) at all times.
Access to viewpoint only under supervision of R.S.P.B. warden, April-Aug. Tel. 028 207 63948.
THE OUL LAMMAS FAIR
One
of Ireland's oldest traditional fairs held each year in Ballycastle at
the end of August (last Monday & Tuesday). An event not to be
missed. Savour the atmosphere of the livestock sales and the many
hundreds of stalls selling souvenirs and bric-a-brac of every
description including the Oul Lammas Fair's traditional Dulse (a dried
edible seaweed) and Yellowman (a confectionery).