This will be a classic.” - Book Reviews R Us And for Crossing the Bridge: "Mr. The Walled Garden, about 2 acres in area, appears on a map dated 1788 and has been cultivated since then without interruption, although with alterations to the layout from time to time.Heartfelt praise for When You Went Away: "Michael Baron writes with deep sensitivity of the power of love to transform and heal in the face of overwhelming tragedy.” - #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs "It is rare that a talent like this comes along. Most of the landscaping and planting of the mature trees was carried out by them in the years 1800-1820.
Benvarden GardensThis historic estate was built in the 1630s and owned by the Montgomery family since 1798. In this excellent setting you will have time to reflect on the achievements of the legendary Joey Dunlop MBE, OBE. The garden is a fitting tribute to one of Ballymoney’s greatest ambassadors, who won five Formula One World Championships, 13 North West 200 races, 24 Ulster Grand Prix and a world record 26 wins in the Isle of man TT races. Joey Dunlop Memorial GardenThe Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden was built in memory of this unique special man. The manager if requested in advance can give talks. Tours can be arranged by appointment and consists of a visit to the hatchery and fish ponds where visitors may feed the fish. Movanagher Fish FarmMovanagher is a working fish farm producing brown and rainbow trout for restocking angling waters throughout Northern Ireland. Two centuries later, the trees remain a magnificent sight and have become known as the Dark Hedges. It was intended as a compelling landscape feature to impress visitors as they approached the entrance to their home, Gracehill House. Streets tour The Dark HedgesThis beautiful avenue of beech trees was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century. Easily accessible by both road (A26) and rail, Ballymoney Town is worthy of a retail or leisure outing for local residents and visitors to the area It is situated beside the Lough Foyle ferry entrance this passenger/car ferry service runs between Greencastle and Magilligan, Ballymoney Tourist Information Centre – 08.00 AMSituated just 15 miles from the breathtaking Causeway Coast and within easy reach of the fabled Glens of Antrim, Ballymoney is one of the North East’s finest gems. Inishowen Maritime Museum – 09:00 AMInishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium is located at the Old Coast Guard station over looking Greencastle Harbour on the banks of the beautiful Lough Foyle. That school existed where the ‘listed’ period house stands on the right hand corner as you begin to drive up to the giants causeway car park, now The Nook. Museums tour Causeway School Museum – 10.00 AMThe Causeway School opened in 1915 and closed in 1962, it was built by the Macnaghten family in memory of their father Baron Macnaghten of Runkerry and replaced the original Causeway School which had been in existence from the middle of the nineteenth century. Surrounded by jaw dropping coastal scenery, this medieval… read more We’ve got some excellent routes both on… read more Bushmills RailwayĪ truly heritage experience traveling on a steam locomotive along a magnificent coastal stretch of line between Bushmills and the World Heritage Site at the… read more Dunluce Castleĭunluce Castle is sited dramatically close to the edge of a headland, along the North Antrim coast. If you really want to relax and enjoy the Causeway Coast then all you need is a bike. Telephone: 028 20731521 In 2008, Bushmills celebrates 400 years of local distilling history…a unique, unbroken whiskey-making tradition… read more Discover the Causeway Coast by bike On the way, there… read more Old Bushmills DistilleryĢ Distillery Road, Bushmills Co Antrim BT57 8XH.
Antrim BT54 6LS Telephone: 028 2076 9839 A short coastal footpath leads to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Telephone: 028 2073 1582 The Giant’s Causeway, renowned for its polygonal columns of layered basalt, is the only… read more Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridgeġ19a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, Co.