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What to do and see in Larne, Northern Ireland: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Larne (from Irish: Latharna, the name of a Gaelic territory) is a seaport and industrial market town, as well as a civil parish, on the east coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, with a population of 18,323 people in the 2008 Estimate. The Larne Local Government District had a population of 32,180 in 2011. It has been used as a seaport for over 1,000 years, and is today a major passenger and freight roll-on roll-off port. Larne is twinned with Clover, South Carolina which has named one of its schools, Larne Elementary School, after Larne. Larne is administered by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Together with the neighbouring district of Carrickfergus and part of Newtownabbey, it forms the East Antrim constituency for elections to the Westminster Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly. The civil parish is situated in the historic barony of Glenarm Upper.
Restaurants in Larne
1. Tommy Workman Gallery
2. Milliken Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
We are a private, family run business offering tours along the Causeway Coast & Antrim Glens, including Game of Thrones locations and sacred sites. We have been volunteer walk leaders for 20 years and have obtained Level 2 Diplomas in Tour Guiding and we also have World Host accreditation. Milliken Tours Ireland are friendly, fun, flexible and full of adventure.
3. The Berry Tree Cafe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Popular restaurant located in the centre of town. Open 6 days a week. Providing delicious home cooked breakfast and lunch, sit in or takeaway. Fresh cooked scone and pastries, freshly ground coffee and gourmet teas. Available for private parties.
4. Larne Museum & Arts Centre
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Built in 1905, this historic building opened its doors to the public in 1906 as the Carnegie Free Library following financial assistance from the American millionaire and philanthropist Mr Andrew Carnegie. The building is now home to Larne Museum & Arts Centre. The main gallery hosts permanent displays reflecting the agricultural, industrial, military and maritime history of the area. The temporary gallery plays host to a variety of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. These can include in-house or touring exhibitions and exhibitions by local groups and individuals. The building is also home to Larne Drama Circle and Larne Art Club. A number of events are held throughout the year which can include family fun days, education programmes, musical evenings, storytelling, murder mysteries, art workshops and more.
5. Matties Meeting House
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Murpets - Columbia, United States
Every bit of food we had there the two times we popped in was perfect...the steak, the Guinness Pie, Mattie's chicken, the champ...the beer is cold and the staff is great. Nothing fancy here, it feels like sitting in your family dining room. The locals were kind and warm to the Americans that couldn't quite figure out which doors to go through! Good laughs had here with ice cold beer.
6. Larne Visitor Information Centre
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
7. Larne Omniplex
8. Larne Library
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
To find out more about the library including opening times and holidays please visit the Libraries NI website.
