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List of Best Things to do in Ballymena, United Kingdom (UK).
Cushendun Village
The People's Park
The Galgorm Castle Fairy Trail
Gracehill Village
Fairhill Shopping Centre
Ballymena Central Library
Gracehill Moravian Church
Ballymena Showgrounds
Ballymena Memorial Park and Obelisk
Lissanoure Castle
Most Beautiful Places in Ireland | Giant's Causeway & Dark Hedges
Our Northern Ireland road trip has begun as we are heading along the Causeway Coastal route to see and find some of the most beautiful places that Northern Ireland has to offer.
Spots we visited on the Causeway Coastal Route:
- Titanic Belfast
- Kinbane Castle
- Ballycastle for lunch
- Cushenden (Game of Thrones filming cave/location)
- Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge
- Giants Causeway
- Portrush (Where we slept) D
- The Dark Hedges (Kings Road in GOT)
- Londonderry in Derry
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The five best scenic drives in Britain The most beautiful UK views from your car window
The five best scenic drives in Britain The most beautiful UK views from your car window.Driving across the UK, whether for a few hours or over the course of the weekend, is one of the best ways to see the breathtaking scenery found on our shores. These are the five best scenic drives in the Britain, and the perfect car to do them in.Hardknott Pass, Lake DistrictA stunning drive, this is one for confident drivers who want a challenge. Warning signs advise drivers entering Eskdale to the west and Wryness Pass to the east to exercise “extreme caution on this “narrow route.Start at Little Lansdale and continue through winding Wrynose Pass. Climb via a network of hairpin bends and enjoy the stunning views on offer. The final descent is tricky, but worth it. Go in the height of summer to avoid rain and fog making conditions even tougher.Car: Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer. A Sporty top-of-the-range Insignia with rugged looks and premium qualities, All-wheel drive with torque vectoring and more ground clearance. From £25,635 on-the-road, in showrooms this month.CotswoldsThis scenic tour will see you take in chocolate box English villages. Start in Chipping Campden and follow Park Road/Cotswold Way to Willersey, then on to Broadway for the pretty and well-preserved shop fronts. Follow signs to Broadway Tower and its awe-inspiring views over 16 counties, before heading to Snowshill Manor, then the A44 to Moreton-in-Marsh.Take the A429 via Stow in the Wold, following signs to the “Slaughters, home of the Chipping Norton set and Soho Farmhouse. From here, let the satnav guide you to discover the myriad of pretty villages.Car: Vauxhall Cascada. 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, Multi-layered fabric hood ideal for UK winters or top-down cruising. With the top down, it has a perfectly clean profile with no roof-top cover or visible roll-over protection disturbing the car’s silhouette. From £27,115 on-the-roadSussex, Hampshire and WiltshireA 120mile ride that takes in coast, the hilly Downs and the plains of Wiltshire. Start at Bosham, heading north to Goodwood Motor Circuit picking up the A286 west. Then on he A272 via Petersfield on to cathedral city Winchester. Spend the night in the historic and pretty city before continuing on day two. Follow the winding B3049 to Stockbridge, then the A3057 to the A3023 past Thruxton Motorsport Centre, followed by the A345 past Avebury. Finally, join the A4/A420/B4039, following signs for Castle Combe.Car: Vauxhall ADAM. The perfect city car to get you around Winchester, this has over a million different specification and trim combinations. Personalisation begins with the selection of one of three trim levels – ADAM JAM (fashionable/colourful) – ADAM GLAM (elegant/sophisticated) and ADAM SLAM (racy/sporty).A new-generation Park Assist that automatically parks the car, a Side Blind Spot Alert and a power steering system including a ‘light touch’ CITY mode. From £12,880 (ADAM JAM 1.2-litre 70PS) up to £15,750 (ADAM SLAM 1.4-litre 100PS).Northern IrelandA 130-mile route following the rugged edges of Northern Ireland's coast. Head north from Belfast, heading along the M2/A2 and the Causeway Coast Rout, past Carrickfergus Castle and Glenarm. Turn left after Garron Point, climbing sharply into Flenariff Forest Park. Take the B14 past Tievebulliagh mountain and into the picturesque towns of Cushendall and Cushendun, following signs to Torr Head.Descend to Torr Head for views of Scotland before following signs to Ballycastle then along the A2 to Dunlace Castle, a ruin. It is then not too far for the main attraction - the Giant's Causeway.Car: An incredible trip with the family, the Vauxhall Crossland X is perfect for this drive. With elevated seating position, spacious interior, it is practical and flexible. From £16,555 on-the-road.
Places to see in ( Ballymena - UK )
Places to see in ( Ballymena - UK )
Ballymena is a large town in County Antrim, and the eighth largest in Northern Ireland. Ballymena is part of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Ballymena is built on land given to the Adair family by King Charles I in 1626, on the basis that the town hold two annual fairs and a free Saturday market in perpetuity. As of 2016, the Saturday market still runs.
Ballymena is the hometown of notable actor Liam Neeson, who was awarded Freedom of the Borough in 2013. It is a popular shopping hub within Northern Ireland and is home to Ballymena United F.C. Ballymena incorporates an area of 632 square kilometres (244 square miles) and is home to large villages such as Galgorm, Ahoghill and Broughshane.
The town of Ballymena used to host Ireland's largest one-day agricultural show at the Ballymena Showgrounds. The town centre has many historic buildings. The Town Hall was built in 1924 on the site of the old Market House, and was refurbished in 2007 at a cost of roughly £20 million.
Ballymena is a market town, but industry developed in the town. The 1980s were a time of job losses in Ballymena as industry suffered. Michelin has a large presence in the Borough (in Broughshane), and JTI Gallaher has a large presence in Galgorm.
( Ballymena - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Ballymena . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Ballymena - UK
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Bran's & Stark; The Real Direwolves from Game of Thrones
Who does not love Game of Thrones movie series and its Dire wolves! While at the Winterfell Festival at Castle Ward in Northern Ireland, we came across the original or real Dire wolves from the GOT TV show. Dire wolf means fearsome dog - and they look like it!
The type of breed for these dire wolves are considered very rare and they are also considered the closest thing to wolves which people could own without having a license for that - which was the main reason why this man decided to go for those two dire wolves who are now pretty much famous.
Yes, they are rare, but people are not getting the idea of how rare they are; the parents of these dire wolves happen to be from England, which make those two the first little breed to be ever born in Ireland - and that could tell the story of their rarity.
When it comes to TV shows and movies, the type which is usually asked for are these dire wolves and this mainly goes back for how intelligent they tend to be - which is exactly the reason how these two got famous by taking their roles and parts in Game of Thrones movie series.
The story started when this man got the dire wolves when they were still seven weeks old and then got a telephone call from the breeder three weeks later when they were ten weeks old, saying that some TV show wants to use his dogs in it - after three weeks from being taken, they came back with their high and full strength. Game of Thrones is all about swords and stuff like that and that helped in giving these dogs for the movie and also the reason why they gained all this strength when they were back - a good plan played well.
These two dogs are more famously known for Summer Bran's Direwolf (the one with the long hair) and Grey Wind Robb Stark Direworf (the one with the short hair) - and they got attached to these names because that is the names they were given in Game of Thrones movie series and they got pretty much famous for that that they even got their personal Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts so that their fans could keep up with their updates, that's of course in addition to all the other events which they took part in all over Europe.
In the movie, Grey Wind was one of the six different dire wolf pups which were found by the children of House Stark and was then raised by Robb Stark. Grey Wind appeared in three seasons - one, two, and three - and unfortunately he was killed at the Red Wedding.
Summer Direwolf was also one of those six different dire wolf pups which were found by the children of House Stark but this time it was raised by Bran Stark. Summer direwolf appeared in four different seasons - one, two, six, and seven - and he was killed in defense of Bran when wights and white walker attacked the cave of the Three-Eyed Raven.
These creatures are not only intelligent to be taken and used in such movies and TV shows, but they are also loyal. Whenever you spot a direwolf - which will probably never happen except if you are at a show or in a special event - make sure to look out for its pack and take care because they usually attack on sight.
The Dire Wolf is the ancestor of the modern wolf and is adapted to the dangerous environment of the ARK. The appearance of this animal might differ from one to another because its color ranges anywhere from white to black with mixed grays and black and it always appears muscular and large.
Game of Thrones have been different by all means - a good movie series out there - but what makes us proud is that a lot of its scenes and locations where taken in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and most importantly, even the dire wolves which were used as role players in some of the seasons were also taken from Ireland.
If you are a big fan of Game of Thrones movie series and you want to visit some of the locations it was filmed at in Ireland then you should definitely check those: The Dark Hedges which is the King's Road in the movie and that is found in County Antrim in Northern Ireland ( Cushendun Caves which is also found in County Antrim in Northern Ireland ( there is also the Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland named Smoking Sea in Game of Thrones ( the Toome Canal in Northern Ireland ( the Ballintoy Harbour, the Larrybane beside Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge ( the Portstewart Beach ( the Binevenagh Mountain ( the Downhill Beach ( the Fullerton Arms Hotel ( Dunluce Castle ( as well as those doors which appeared in the scenes ( all of these mentioned locations are found in Northern Ireland.
The Antrim Coast
The Antrim Coast Road is regarded as one of the great tourist routes of the world. Created by Engineer William Bald, the road was completed in 1842 at a cost of £37,140 (£12,000 over budget!). Following the scenic coastline of County Antrim, the road passes a large number of Northern Ireland's tourist attractions, just some of which are shown in this short video:- Cushendun, Glenariff, Ballintoy, Giants Causeway, White Park Bay and Portbraddan. This must surely be one of the beautiful scenic drives in Northern Ireland not to be missed.
The background music - Green Glens of Antrim is provided by The Grousebeaters, a local group from Glenoe in County Antrim.
Lisburn City - A Walk Through the City - County Antrim. Check out Lisburn Northern Ireland
A short walk around Lisburn City - only 8 miles southwest from Belfast City Centre - on the River Lagan - well worth a visit.
For people wondering where is Lisburn in Northern Ireland - it's just outside of Belfast - so it is easy to get to, if you have some time to spare to check out the area.
Lisburn is the third largest city in Northern Ireland and that gives it much of importance just like the attention that is always given to Belfast - it is even 8 miles northwest from Belfast's city centre, which means that it is also close for people to reach and check what it has for them.
This city, Lisburn, is situated on River Lagan and thus it forms the boundary between county Antrim and county Down. Lisburn is also part of Belfast Metropolitan Area and it has several touristic attractions or places that people could visit while they are in the city, which include the Irish Linen Museum ( Christ Church Cathedral ( as well as Lisburn Castle Gardens.
During our visit to Lisburn - was not the first time though :-) - we managed to walk down the streets of the city, check those shops and boutiques scattered all around the place, and eventually entering those touristic attractions and landmarks which managed to be the spotlight of Lisburn in general, and for all the shopping lovers out there, Lisburn is also considered one of the biggest shopping destinations in Northern Ireland with Bow Street Mall that occupies over 70 stores.
The Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum started its journey with dealing with the local history regarding Lisburn and the Lagan Valley but it was then integrated with the history of textiles in 1994 when the Irish linen centre opened. This linen centre and museum is worth the visit because it collects and preserves items from the history of both Ireland's linen industry and the Lagan Valley.
In this museum, there are even some galleries to walk through and see those materials which are placed regarding Lisburn's cultural scene that focuses on local personalities, artists, poets, and writers.
In addition to visiting the place to explore more about the history of Lisburn when it comes to this industry, in this place there are also some free guided tours offered as well as those workshops that help the visitors in exploring the history of Irish linen and also a good day out for the school children :-)
Our next stop in Lisburn city was the Christ Church Cathedral. The Christ Church Cathedral was first called and referred to as St. Thomas's Church. This church was previously burnt down and the work which you will find standing today is commenced in 1708 after this incidence. After the reconstruction that took place in 1662, St. Thomas was designated the cathedral church. From that point, Christ Church Cathedral became one of the most important places to visit when it comes to Lisburn city in Northern Ireland.
Moving forward with the rest of our trip, we reached the next stop which we also recommend for all those who would be visiting Lisburn which is the Castle Gardens ( Lisburn Castle Gardens might be one of the most visited places in the city that also carries some ties with history. This place is good for those who want to walk among nature or just sit there relaxing their minds, it is also a perfect destination for those who want to see some of the old statues which might be taking their place in the garden.
The upper section of the garden dates back to the late Victorian times and there are some historical significant features that include the 1677 red sandstone gateway, the Wallace drinking fountain, and a memorable erected in 1891 that honors Lisburn's landlord Sir Richard Wallace.
All these things tell that the gardens is related back to history and that even comes in addition to some of the artifacts which were found in it and which most of them are displayed at the museum in the centre of the city.
Lisburn is filled with places to visit and inspect and in addition to those which we have mentioned and been to, there is also the Island Arts Centre ( the famous Giant's Ring ( and checking those different events which might be only taking place in the city annually, such as the Christmas market for example ( or else checking something like the Foote Farm which is held annually and which allows people to get to the farm on weekends and experience the day there (
Being the third largest city in Northern Ireland should be enough to convince you to come and check this city, but also the attractions will bring you right here.
Lisburn City - A Walk Through the City - County Antrim. Check out Lisburn Northern Ireland
A tour around Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has alot to offer the tourist/backpacker. In my slide show (excluding Belfast) I have included interesting places to visit in County's Antrim, Down, Fermanagh Tyrone, Derry and Armagh. I will show you towns,castle ruins, a stately home in Fermanagh and a forest park. Of course I wasnt able to include every place.
How to Explore the Causeway Coastal Route
Hold tight – we're about to embark on an epic journey along the coast of Northern Ireland. This is the Causeway Coastal Route, a 4-day itinerary that will bring you to majestic cliff-top castles, sea bridges swaying high above the ocean and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Here's a few facts about the Causeway Coastal Route:
– The Giant’s Causeway was formed over 60 million years ago, when molten lava from the earth’s core came into contact with the sea, crystallising into the 40,000 hexagonal basalt pillars we recognise today.
– The Cushendun Caves were used as a filming location for HBO’s Game of Thrones®. You’ll recognise them from the scene where Melisandre gave birth to a shadowy creature that would eventually kill Renly Baratheon.
– Rathlin Island is the most northerly inhabited island in Ireland – it’s also home to colonies of seabirds, and a curious ‘upside-down’ lighthouse that glows red at night.
– Overlooking Downhill Beach, Mussenden Temple was once used as a private library. It’s modelled after the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, Italy. Oh, and did we mention they carry out wedding ceremonies here?
– Leading to Carrick Island, the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge was initially set up by salmon fishermen who wanted to make use of the abundant waters around the rocky outcrop.
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