Begin your Antrim town walking tour at Market Square, the vibrant heart of this historic = town, where you can enjoy a hearty lunch at The Spinning Mill on Castle Way. This cosy café serves up classic Ulster fare like soda bread sandwiches or hearty soups, affordable, no bookings needed, but arrive early to grab a table.
Stroll along High Street to Antrim Castle Gardens, a beautifully restored 17th-century gem with manicured parterres and a yew tree pond, evoking the elegance of a bygone era, like a scene from a historical painting. From there, wander towards Church Street to All Saints’ Parish Church, a charming 19th-century structure with stained glass and a serene atmosphere, perfect for a moment of reflection.
Next, head up Dublin Road and pop into Top of the Town for a rich hot chocolate or artisan coffee. If you’re after something more upscale, The River House on Castle Road offers refined dining with local ingredients in a stylish setting overlooking the Six Mile Water. Booking’s advised here.
Finish your walk by looping to The Mid-Antrim Museum at The Braid on Bridge Street, a cultural hub showcasing the town’s monastic and industrial past. Take a moment by the Six Mile Water, where a tranquil riverside path offers a scenic end to your tour. This 1-2 mile route captures Antrim’s historic charm, local eats, natural beauty, dining, landmarks, and cultural richness.
Antrim:
Introduction – 1837 – Adventure – Anthem – Archaeology – Attractions – Awards – Birdwatching – Castles – Contact list – Dining – Equestrian –Festivals – Fishing – Folklore – Golf – Graveyards – Happening – Haunted – Highest – Hiking – History – Holy Wells – Hotels – Instagrammable– Itineraries – Largest town – Luxury – MICE – Movies –Musicians – Name – Novelists – Off the beaten track – Poets – Pubs – Quotes – Random facts – Restaurant Awards – Saints – Spas – Sports – Sunsets – Sustainable – Towns – Video – Villages – Walking – Wanderlist – Weddings – Writers
Largest town walking tour
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
