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  1. Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8  carriage doors opening onto the platform
    Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8  carriage doors opening onto the platform

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 27 reviews27 reviews

    Whitehead

    Address

    Whitehead Railway Museum, Excursion Station, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    Type

    Type:

    St Patrick's Day

    Visit Whitehead for a magical steam train ride and visit to Whitehead Railway Museum. Enjoy family-friendly activities and historic charm. Trains run every 30 minutes from 11:00 - 15:00.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  2. Image of rowers in sea with coastline in background and words All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships, Glenarm County Antrim, 15 to 17 August 2025
    Number of rowers in rowing boats in the sea competing in a race, with shore in background
    Large number of rowing boats with rowers in sea competing in a race
    Rowing boat in sea with rowers sitting in red uniforms with all their paddles raised, and shoreline in background
    Image of rowers in sea with coastline in background and words All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships, Glenarm County Antrim, 15 to 17 August 2025
    Number of rowers in rowing boats in the sea competing in a race, with shore in background
    Large number of rowing boats with rowers in sea competing in a race
    Rowing boat in sea with rowers sitting in red uniforms with all their paddles raised, and shoreline in background

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Marina, Coast Road, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0DA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7727 235047

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Experience thrilling coastal rowing in Glenarm on the Causeway Coastal Route, from 15–17 August 2025 with top Irish crews, scenic races, vibrant festivities, local food, music, and a warm, welcoming community - free for spectators!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025
    From:
    16 Aug 2025
    From:
    17 Aug 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. A group taking part in a rockpooling event in the bays of Port Ganny at the Giant's Causeway

    Bushmills

    Address

    44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU

    Telephone

    02820731855

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Have you ever wondered what lives beneath the waves? Step into a secret world along the shoreline and uncover the fascinating marine wildlife that call the Giant's Causeway their home, during their annual Rockpooling event!

    Dates

    From:
    19 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  4. Carnlough

    Address

    Harbourview Hotel, 20 Harbour Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2888 5255

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The Carnlough Whiskey Festival (20- 23 August ) promising four days of whiskey, music and craic. Featuring local brands Bushmills, Shortcross, Copeland, Outwalker and Limavady. Whiskey tasting, cocktail sessions and meet industry leaders.
    The…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Aug 2025to23 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  5. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, with the sunset in the background

    Ballintoy

    Address

    119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LS

    Telephone

    02820731855

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Don't let the 'sun set' on your Summer without experiencing Carrick-a-Rede at the most magical time of the day. On this exclusive event, grasp this unique opportunity to experience the beauty of Carrick-a-Rede at sunset!

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Bushmills

    Address

    The Courthouse, 75 Main Street, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8QB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7400 991 270

    Price

    Price £59.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join acclaimed harpist Katy Bustard at the historic Courthouse in Bushmills for an unforgettable afternoon steeped in music, story and tradition.
    This hands-on workshop is a rare opportunity to explore the ancient art of Irish harping - no…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £59.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Crowds line the street in the Diamond
    Crowds and stalls fill the street at the fair
    Fireworks burst to life above the boats in the marina with the big wheel lit up at the side
    Horse racing on the beach with Fairhead in the background
    Four children playing traditional Irish music on the green
    Crowds browsing the stalls and soaking up the atmosphere at the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market
    A man in a white shirt and hat selling bags of yellowman
    A woman and her horse with pink flowers in a plaited mane
    A family enjoying the free children's games on offer
    A boy on a trampoline enjoying the free children's entertainment on offer
    Crowds line the street in the Diamond
    Crowds and stalls fill the street at the fair
    Fireworks burst to life above the boats in the marina with the big wheel lit up at the side
    Horse racing on the beach with Fairhead in the background
    Four children playing traditional Irish music on the green
    Crowds browsing the stalls and soaking up the atmosphere at the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market
    A man in a white shirt and hat selling bags of yellowman
    A woman and her horse with pink flowers in a plaited mane
    A family enjoying the free children's games on offer
    A boy on a trampoline enjoying the free children's entertainment on offer

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2076 2024

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Ireland’s oldest traditional fair returns to the seaside town of Ballycastle, as thousands of people are set to celebrate its culture, heritage, music and agricultural traditions over a four-day event not to be missed.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025to26 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Free
  8. Whitehead Railway Museum, Wee Critters, Whitehead

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 103 reviews103 reviews

    Whitehead

    Address

    Whiitehead Railway Museum, Excursion Station, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Wee Critters are back by popular demand! Visit Whitehead Railway Museum on Saturday 30th August and meet some interesting friends of ours. Start your visit with a short steam train ride up and down our own platform, then enjoy a 45-minute…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  9. Portrush

    Address

    Portrush Town Hall, 1 Mark Street, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8DX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7912 408 256

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    A walking food tour celebrating iconic local produce where fun is the dish of the day! You will be introduced to unique people, flavours & the character of this coastal gem.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket
  10. Crowds and stalls fill the main street in Bushmills
    A lady holding a bottle at the local food tastings
    Image of a man and a woman enjoying a drink in the Bushmills Distillery with whiskey barrels behind them
    A cookery demonstration with a male chef showing salmon and a woman commentating to the crowd
    A man's hands placing green leaves on top of a piece of salmon
    A man holding a falcon and a little girl reaching out to pet the bird
    Image showing the River Bush flowing past a brick building with a red door and water wheel at the side
    A band on stage with two male guitar players, a  man drumming and a female singer with a guitar
    Crowds and stalls fill the main street in Bushmills
    A lady holding a bottle at the local food tastings
    Image of a man and a woman enjoying a drink in the Bushmills Distillery with whiskey barrels behind them
    A cookery demonstration with a male chef showing salmon and a woman commentating to the crowd
    A man's hands placing green leaves on top of a piece of salmon
    A man holding a falcon and a little girl reaching out to pet the bird
    Image showing the River Bush flowing past a brick building with a red door and water wheel at the side
    A band on stage with two male guitar players, a  man drumming and a female singer with a guitar

    Bushmills

    Address

    Bushmills, Antrim, BT57 8QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2073 0390

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival has the recipe for success with plenty of fresh local produce, cookery demonstrations, whiskey tastings at the Distillery and Naturally North Coast and Glens Market Artisan Market, as well as plenty of…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Oct 2025to5 Oct 2025

    Price

    Free
  11. Stalls at the Roe Valley Speciality Market
    people browse market stalls at the Roe Valley Speciality Market
    Aeriel view of roe valley speciality market
    Stalls at the Roe Valley Speciality Market
    people browse market stalls at the Roe Valley Speciality Market
    Aeriel view of roe valley speciality market

    Limavady

    Address

    Drumceatt Square, 24 Main Street, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, BT49 0EL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7723 622 008

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    If you love local fresh food, quirky handmade crafts, fine art, and speciality products, visit one a Speciality Market day in the centre of Limavady.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
  12. Close up image of an electric guitar being played. The guitarist has a tattoo on his arms and is wearing dark jean and a dark coloured t shirt.
    Image shows a lady singing and playing guitar.  In the background there are two people sitting looking out the window at the harbour in Portstewart.
    Black and white image of 2 men facing an audience.  One man is playing the violin and the other is playing a guitar.  The room is full and there
    A black and white image of a band performing.  There are 4 on stage, 3 ladies and one man.  The lady at the front is playing the keyboard and singing
    Image shows the band 'Hunkpapa' playing on stage.  There are 4 band members, 3 playing guitar and one drummer.  There are red, green and blue lights
    Image showing a band on stage - 2 people playing electric guitar, one playing keyboard and there is a set of drums in the background.
    Close up image of an electric guitar being played. The guitarist has a tattoo on his arms and is wearing dark jean and a dark coloured t shirt.
    Image shows a lady singing and playing guitar.  In the background there are two people sitting looking out the window at the harbour in Portstewart.
    Black and white image of 2 men facing an audience.  One man is playing the violin and the other is playing a guitar.  The room is full and there
    A black and white image of a band performing.  There are 4 on stage, 3 ladies and one man.  The lady at the front is playing the keyboard and singing
    Image shows the band 'Hunkpapa' playing on stage.  There are 4 band members, 3 playing guitar and one drummer.  There are red, green and blue lights
    Image showing a band on stage - 2 people playing electric guitar, one playing keyboard and there is a set of drums in the background.

    Portrush & Portstewart

    Address

    Various Locations, Portrush & Portstewart, County Antrim, BT56 8JE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7776 0650

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    A feast of musical talent, showcasing over 40 artists throughout four days at various venues, including bars, coffee shops, hotels and town halls across Portrush and Portstewart. Most gigs are admission free, in addition to the headline ticketed…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Nov 2025to16 Nov 2025
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