From historic buildings full of character, to attractive locations with fantastic scenery, Newtownabbey has plenty of picturesque places.
We had a think about some of the nicest spots in the local area.
Have a look through our pictures and see what you think. Are they some of your favourite places to visit?
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5. Picturesque places across Newtownabbey
Glas Na Bradan Wood, located off the Hightown Road, was opened to the public in the summer of 2022. It offers panoramic views across Northern Ireland.including as far as Slemish to the north, Lough Neagh to the west and Strangford and the Mournes to the south. Photo: Russell Keers
6. Picturesque places across Newtownabbey
Sentry Hill is a 19th Century farmhouse in the Ballycraigy Road area of Newtownabbey. The property and its contents provide an insight into life in rural Ulster during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Photo: Contributed
7. Picturesque places across Newtownabbey
Mossley Mill is the Newtownabbey headquarters for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. The site, used as a working spinning mill until 1995. Bought by the legacy Newtownabbey Borough Council in 1996, it was restored and converted into a civic building, it was opened by King Charles in 2000. Following further works, a museum and theatre have also been constructed at the site. Photo: Contributed
8. Picturesque places across Newtownabbey
Gideon's Green is located at Whitehouse Lagoon, where visitors can enjoy birdwatching. Photo: Google