Ballymena
Ballymena Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July 2026
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What to do
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St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast
4.7/533 Review
Titanic Belfast
4.7/5205 Review
Belfast City Hall
4.6/588 Review
Carrick-a-Rede - National Trust
4.6/559 Review
Where to stay
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What to eat
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Ballymena Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Stunning Fishing Village in Northern Ireland! Carnlough = A Hidden Gem on the Antrim Coast
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Maine Riverside Walk – Riverside calm & local charm in County Antrim
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Giant road trip!
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Coastal Charm in Carnlough
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🌟 Ballymena's Best: Galgorm's Spa Getaway 🛁✨
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Best of Ballymena
Popular Best Things to Do Near Ballymena
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St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast
4.7/533 Review
Titanic Belfast
4.7/5205 Review
Belfast City Hall
4.6/588 Review
Carrick-a-Rede - National Trust
4.6/559 Review
Popular Premium Hotels Near Ballymena
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Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Ballymena
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The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
4.7/5105 Review
Liverpool Beatles Museum
4.8/56 Review
World Museum
4.2/569 Review
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Ballymena
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Popular Types of Attractions in Ballymena
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Beaches and shores | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Sightseeing bus | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Exhibitions | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Shooting | Cycling | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Skybound experiences | Parks
Popular Attractions in Ballymena
Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church | Victory Praise Community Church | First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church | Straidkilly Nature Reserve | Kells Presbyterian Church | Ballee Baptist Church | Carnlough Beach | Harryville Motte and Bailey | St Colmanell's Church of Ireland | Broughshane Library | The Hidden Village of Galboly | Carnlough Harbour | Ballymena Rugby Club | West Church Ballymena | Belong Ballymena | Galgorm Castle Golf Club | IMC Cinema BALLYMENA | Ballymena Free Presbyterian Church | Glenarm Walled Garden | Ballymena Bandstand
Popular Ranked Lists
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Popular Restaurants in Ballymena
Gattos | Castle Kitchen + Bar | Caffe Tosca | Domino's Pizza - Ballymena | The Clock House Bistro | The River Room & Conservatory | Middletown Coffee Co | Fratelli | Glory Be | Sanjha Indian Restaurant | Gwen's Cafe | Rococo | Gillies Restaurant | Nobel Cafe | Milanos Ballymena | Corner Bakery | The Galley | Follow Coffee | Harbour Lights Cafe | Caffè Nero | KFC Ballymena - Larne Road Link | Maureens Chippy | McDonald's | The Post House Carvery at Tullyglass | McAllister's Whiskey Lounge | Big Al's Pizza & BBQ Smokehouse | Eatsville Take Away Fish & Chip Shop | Costa Coffee | Desperate Dans | The Marine Chippy and Coffee House
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Popular Trip Moments
Stunning Fishing Village in Northern Ireland! Carnlough = A Hidden Gem on the Antrim Coast | Epic Day Trip: Explore Northern Ireland’s Legendary Sights from Belfast 🚀🌄 | Maine Riverside Walk – Riverside calm & local charm in County Antrim | Giant road trip! | Coastal Charm in Carnlough | Spring Serenity in Glencloy | 🌟 Ballymena's Best: Galgorm's Spa Getaway 🛁✨
More Things To Do in Ballymena
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