Antrim Castle Gardens has lots to offer

Crowned Tourism Northern Ireland’s Best Site Authentic Experience in 2019 and awarded a four-star excellent quality grading earlier this year, this visitor attraction is ready to welcome visitors from across Northern Ireland and beyond.

Antrim Castle Gardens was a safe haven for local residents during lockdown with the grounds accessible for daily exercise. As restrictions have gradually relaxed the Gardens has welcome many returning visitors, both local and from further afield. Early July saw the opening of the Garden Coffee Shop, Clotworthy Courtyard and toilet facilities and additional attractions including the Parterre Garden and Garden Heritage Space reopened on August 1. The overflow car park and gift shop are now also open. The Oriel Gallery is now showcasing the work of local artist Sorrell Wills, a past President of the Ulster Society of Women’s Artists, whose exhibition featuring many well-loved local scenes, opened on August 8. Sorrell herself will be in residence throughout much of the exhibition demonstrating her creativity and skill. Small outdoor Weddings made a return in June and Clotworthy House meeting spaces are now also available to book.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cr Jim Montgomery said: “As restrictions are lifted, visitor numbers continue to grow and I am pleased we are able to offer our full services again making the visitor experience much more appealing.”

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