A 19th-century castle situated in Antrim, Northern Ireland, featuring a mix of Victorian and Scottish Baronial architectural styles, with a striking facade, towers, and turrets, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and a serene lake.
NOT A CASTLE! I searched for 'attractions near me' and it pointed me out to Antrim Castle. But when I got there - all that's left is one corner of it. It's more of a castle ruins, and it won't take you long to see (about 30 seconds). The castle gardens next to it are lovely and are worth seeing, but don't stupidly drive for 30 minutes just to see this place like I did. Fair warning.
Big park with lots of different stuff providing intetest. Sights include the corner of a ruined castle, an artificial hill ascended by a spiral path, tea rooms in Old mews, varied landscaped garden areas, an old stone bridge over a river and a concert area. The clockwork garden, with its revolving trees and cheesy music, is one of the silliest things I have seen for a long time. Signposting to parking is useless. The satnav took us along a footpath. In the end, we parked outside a commercial area across the road.
I took part in a sponsored walk for Parkinson's Disease this morning around the grounds of this beautiful place in Antrim Castle. So tranquil and inviting to walk around. I will have to go back to enjoy more another time though. Lovely river walk also which takes a person to Lough Neagh, which I'm looking forward to doing sometime. Cosy little cafe on site, plus a shop & I have noticed that people can stay in mobile homes etc. Lots to see around the castle.
It was not the castle, just minimal remains of the castle.
Visited 17th June. It was a shambles. No directions as to where to park, no directions for pedestrian entry, even security guard commented on how bad it was. Prices over the top, PS14 for 2 teas and 2 scones.plants definitely overpriced. Give me bloom any day. Won't be back
Great day for clearing your mind when weather is good
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Good for kids
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NOT A CASTLE! I searched for 'attractions near me' and it pointed me out to Antrim Castle. But when I got there - all that's left is one corner of it. It's more of a castle ruins, and it won't take you long to see (about 30 seconds). The castle gardens next to it are lovely and are worth seeing, but don't stupidly drive for 30 minutes just to see this place like I did. Fair warning.
Big park with lots of different stuff providing intetest. Sights include the corner of a ruined castle, an artificial hill ascended by a spiral path, tea rooms in Old mews, varied landscaped garden areas, an old stone bridge over a river and a concert area. The clockwork garden, with its revolving trees and cheesy music, is one of the silliest things I have seen for a long time. Signposting to parking is useless. The satnav took us along a footpath. In the end, we parked outside a commercial area across the road.
I took part in a sponsored walk for Parkinson's Disease this morning around the grounds of this beautiful place in Antrim Castle. So tranquil and inviting to walk around. I will have to go back to enjoy more another time though. Lovely river walk also which takes a person to Lough Neagh, which I'm looking forward to doing sometime. Cosy little cafe on site, plus a shop & I have noticed that people can stay in mobile homes etc. Lots to see around the castle.
It was not the castle, just minimal remains of the castle.
Visited 17th June. It was a shambles. No directions as to where to park, no directions for pedestrian entry, even security guard commented on how bad it was. Prices over the top, PS14 for 2 teas and 2 scones.plants definitely overpriced. Give me bloom any day. Won't be back
Great day for clearing your mind when weather is good
