10 Free Things to do in Ballymena That You Shouldn't Miss

January 22, 2022 Agatha Simes

Ballymena /ˌbæliˈmiːnə/ (from Irish: an Baile Meánach, meaning "the middle townland", Irish pronunciation: [ən̪ˠ ˈbˠalʲə ˈmˠaːn̪ˠəx]) is a large town in County Antrim, and the eighth largest in Northern Ireland. It is part of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. It had a population of 29,467 people in the 2011 Census.
Restaurants in Ballymena

1. The Front Page Bar

9 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena BT43 6AL Northern Ireland +44 28 2564 1953 http://www.frontpagebar.com
Excellent
81%
Good
19%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 16 reviews

The Front Page Bar

Reviewed By TA-BELFAST - Belfast, United Kingdom

Called into The Front Page for a few pints of Stout (Guinness). What a spot. On walking in; warmly welcome with nice heat and ambience, and what seems to be a nice yet regular local pub clientele with some great craic. Would def recommend this pub which is listed as “The Community Pub of the Year” which it clearly it seems to be. Visiting Ballymena ... give it a try, you’ll be made most welcome ! Go Team Front Page - well done you lot ! Be back soon !

2. Midtown Makers

51/53 Church Street, Ballymena BT43 6DD Northern Ireland +44 28 2568 9430 [email protected] http://www.midtownmakers.co.uk
Excellent
87%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Midtown Makers

Midtown Makers Studio & Shop is a Craft Collective which sells Handcrafted, Unique, Bespoke items such as Ceramics, Textiles, Beads & Jewellery, Memory Bears & Cushions, Paintings, Embroidery, Melts & Candles,Hand Made Soap, Decoupage & Crocheted items. plus much, much more. We are a collection of local artists from All Over Northern Ireland, starting up our very own businesses.

Reviewed By elainepM8797NU

This shop is packed with great hand crafted gifts I was spoiled for choice. Got little wooden animal related gift. Fabulous card. A painting and there are also craft supplies. A few months ago I also attended a jewellery making workshop and came home with a beautiful necklace. Earrings and bracelet

3. Cushendun Village

Glenmona House, 10 Glendun Rd, Ballymena BT44 0PH Northern Ireland +44 28 2176 1382 [email protected] http://www.cushendunweb.co.uk/
Excellent
56%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 166 reviews

Cushendun Village

Reviewed By 816johna - Belfast, United Kingdom

Cushendun is probably the nicest small town/village on the coastal drive. It is set in a conservation area managed by the National Trust at the mouth of the Glendun river and attracts many visitors annually. Anyone travelling the Antrim Coast road northwards should make a point of reaching here for a break to enjoy the tranquility.

4. The People's Park

Peoples Park 4 Doury Road, Ballymena BT43 6JA Northern Ireland +44 28 2563 3342
Excellent
56%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 90 reviews

The People's Park

Reviewed By alisonesler - Ballymena, United Kingdom

great park at different times of the year Autumn is best Trees are stunning Best time to visit Great wee beach area added if the weather is good

5. Flossy Treats

Fenaghy Road Unit 7, Ballymena Business Centre, Ballymena BT42 1FL Northern Ireland +44 7703 512558 http://www.flossytreats.com
Excellent
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Good
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Flossy Treats

Come in to our vintage style sweet shop that has all the old fashioned sweets you can dream of. Try our fantastic home made fudge and chocolates, and if you like it then book into one of our many chocolate workshops and learn how to make chocolate truffles, bars and lollipops.

Reviewed By 461jemmar

Ordered sweets to make little valentines hamper for my kids. Prompt delivery. Would order from here again.

6. Gracehill Moravian Church

25 Church Road, Ballymena BT42 2NL Northern Ireland +44 28 2565 3141
Excellent
78%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

Gracehill Moravian Church

Reviewed By davidmJ8739IV - Newtownabbey, United Kingdom

Tucked away in the middle of the Moravian village of Gracehill is a little treasure. The church , still with it's separate men's and woman'e entrances ( though not adhered to now ) and with the simplicity that many ornate cathedrals lack. Well worth a visit when in Ballymena.

7. Gracehill Village

Gracehill, Ballymena Northern Ireland http://www.gracehillvillage.org/
Excellent
81%
Good
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Gracehill Village

Reviewed By rosemaryh610 - Belfast, United Kingdom

I visited Gracehill with my family and thoroughly enjoyed the visit. A guided tour showed us the beautiful preserved village . We were told many interesting stories of the lives of those who had lived there , and visited God's Acre where family members from generations before had been buried. I definitely recommend a visit. Rosemary

8. Fairhill Shopping Centre

Fairhill Lane, Ballymena BT43 6UF Northern Ireland +44 28 2565 1199 http://www.fairhillshopping.co.uk/
Excellent
33%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
8%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 64 reviews

Fairhill Shopping Centre

9. Ballymena Central Library

5 Pat's Brae, Ballymena BT43 5AX Northern Ireland +44 28 2563 3950 [email protected] http://www.librariesni.org.uk/libraries/county-antrim/ballymena-central-library/
Excellent
56%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
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Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 41 reviews

Ballymena Central Library

To find out more about the library including opening times and holidays please visit the Libraries NI website.

Reviewed By Kwatson100 - Belfast, United Kingdom

Good library with computers and you can hire dvds and cd's good selection of books to chose from also definitely worth a visit.

10. Creative Gardens

200 Galgorm Road Galgorm Castle, Ballymena BT42 1HL Northern Ireland +44 28 2568 9290
Excellent
39%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
13%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 23 reviews

Creative Gardens

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