Location: Ballymena
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What to do and see in Ballymena, Northern Ireland: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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. Cushendun Village
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4.5 based on 166 reviews
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.
2. The People's Park
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
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
3. Gracehill Village
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
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
4. The Galgorm Castle Fairy Trail
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4.5 based on 106 reviews
Our Fairy Trail is an interactive trail , that promotes problem solving , social development & stimulation with nature. By using the activity booklet we have designed to enhance your experience along the trail , by completing questions and clues as you go . With the added bonus of being entered into our prize draw once it has been completed correctly!
Reviewed By PEMac-M
We had a really lovely morning with five adults and two 2 year olds on the Fairy Trail. They raced round and especially loved the Fairy school and the Fairy kitchen plus all the doors to go through and all the imaginative little details. We didn’t do the whole thing so we started at No.4 as we weren’t sure if the little ones would manage it all but in fact I’m sure they would have. We spent about an hour and a half. The path was not muddy but wellies or boots a good idea. The children were too young to pay any attention to clues etc but expect that this visit will be the first of many as we all loved it and thought it extremely good value. Two very happy and well-exercised toddlers. Thanks for a lovely morning.
5. Fairhill Shopping Centre
6. Ballymena Central Library
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4.0 based on 41 reviews
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.
7. IMC Cinema
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3.5 based on 27 reviews
8. Ecos Visitor Centre
9. Tower Centre Shopping Centre
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 24 reviews
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