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 RdTHE 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
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
Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic WayListen 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 RdListen 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
Hôtel de ville de Belfast
Donegall Square NorthShanes Castle Estates Co Ltd
Jardins du château d'Antrim
Randalstown RoadLovely walks, Nice coffee shop
Jardins du château d'Antrim
Randalstown RoadNational Trust Carrick-a-Rede
119a Whitepark RdLayd Old Church
Fabulous Celtic cross in grave yard
Barbican at Glenarm - Irish Landmark Trust
Castle StreetSightseeing
Giant's Causeway
Botanic Gardens
1 Colenso ParadeQueen's University Belfast
University RoadBallyearl Arts & Leisure Centre
585 Doagh RdJardins du château d'Antrim
Randalstown RoadParc forestier de Castlewellan
Forest Park ViewCarrickfergus Marina
3 QuaysideStormont
Les Haies Sombres
Bregagh RoadCarrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
The Gobbins Cliff path
66 Middle RoadShopping
Victoria Square Shopping Centre
Victoria SquareGreat atmosphere, many local food and crafts open fri, sat and Sunday until 3pm
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St. George's Market
12 East Bridge StGreat atmosphere, many local food and crafts open fri, sat and Sunday until 3pm
Coleman's Garden Centre
6 Old Ballyclare RdTheatre / Arts
Mossley Mill
Carnmoney Road NorthParkgate Crafts
15 Parkgate RdFood scene
Ballyclare Golf Club
25 Springvale RdChâteau de Belfast
Antrim RoadCloth Ear
16 Skipper StHilton Belfast Templepatrick Golf & Country Club
Paradise WalkBrothers Restaurant
249 Rashee RdCollinview Restaurant
25 Springvale RdHilton Belfast Templepatrick Golf & Country Club
Paradise WalkTempleton Hotel
882 Antrim Rd5 Corners Guest Inn
249 Rashee RdGreat food
Café 9am -3pm
Bar/ food open 3pm
Restaurant open 5pm
Drive
Antrim Coast Road Memorial
6 Coast Rdhttps://www.google.co.uk/search?q=off+road+driving+experience+ni&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari#
Ireland Off Road Experience
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=off+road+driving+experience+ni&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari#
Mourne Mountains
Moyad RoadAmazing walks and drives..
Walks
A fabulous walk with the Gruffalo trail..well worth the visit..
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Parc forestier Colin Glen
163 Stewartstown RdA fabulous walk with the Gruffalo trail..well worth the visit..
Tardree Forest
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 StStunning loop walk around a lake..not a big walk, bring a picnic or eat at the local pubs, nice food..
Mourne Mountains
Moyad RoadRandalstown Forest
Whiteabbey
Cave Hill Cave
It’s not a long walk but very nice. Path is blocked due to landslide but still interesting..
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Cranny Falls
It’s not a long walk but very nice. Path is blocked due to landslide but still interesting..
The Hidden Village of Galboly
Garron RoadShort walk but Wonderful views..