Things to do in Larne

If you’re getting the ferry to Northern Ireland we would hugely recommend you spending a little bit of time exploring Larne. There are loads of things to do in Larne whether you’re passing through when you get off the ship or looking to spend a few days on holiday here.

Larne is a beautiful part of Ireland full of outdoor spaces to explore and great connections to the coast road for those of you looking for a driving holiday in Ireland. With so many places to explore there are plenty of things to do in and around Larne. Make sure to explore the Antrim Coastal Road only ten minutes from Larne, there are plenty of places to stop to take in the breathtaking coastal views, with many cycle routes it makes it a perfect thing to do in Larne with kids. Popular stops include Carnfunnock Country Park, Glenarm Village and Ballycastle Town.

We’ve put together some information on the top outdoor spaces in Larne, the arts and culture scene and nearby castles so you can plan all the things to do in Larne that best suits you and who you are travelling with. Get inspired on the best places to visit and start planning your trip to Northern Ireland with our Cairnryan to Larne ferry route.

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Attractions in Northern Ireland

Things to do and see in Larne

Carnfunnock Country Park is a short 10 minute drive from Larne Port and is great for family or group visitors. You can even go camping in your caravan here! Their family fun zone is a great place to start if you have children. It really is a perfect location with lots of things to do in Larne with kids and with it only being 10 minutes from the port there is no need for kids to be bored when travelling. Our kids entertainment onboard also makes sure your little ones have fun and are never bored with a tv screen showing all children’s tv favourites and our junior’s crew club. There are lots of things to do onboard to enjoy your time as a family when travelling.

As well as a lot of child-friendly things to do in Larne, another popular thing to do is enjoy a golfing holiday. For people that just want to explore the outdoors cycling or walking they have a range of trails for you to enjoy.

Glenoe Waterfall is another wonderful location to explore. A National Trust site which is a short walk away from the charming village of Glenoe, near Larne. It is known as one of the most picturesque waterfalls in Northern Ireland,making it a must see place to visit in and around Larne! There are picnic tables at the site for anyone who wants to enjoy a snack while you are there, making it also a perfect location for a family picnic.

Things to do in Larne with kids

As well as fun picnic spots, kids zones, and great cycling routes another popular thing to do in Larne with kids is visiting the Larne Museum and Arts Centre. Since its revival in 2005 as part of its cemetery celebrations it has maintained many of its original features with lots of history and culture to explore. The main gallery within the museum hosts displays that show the agricultural, industrial, military and maritime history of the area. There is also a museum folk-life display that explores Larne’s rural hinterland.

Places to visit in and around Larne

Glenarm Castle, is a stately home and gardens just a short drive away from Larne. They hold a range of events throughout the year including their Christmas experience in December if you’re looking to get in the festive mood. The walk around the beautiful gardens will definitely help you work up an appetite to grab a bite to eat in their charming tea rooms. So, when planning your trip to Larne this is something you cannot miss if you want to enjoy some more luxurious things to do in Larne and around.

Carrickfergus Castle is also a short 20 minute drive from Larne port. A Norman castle full of history with it being besieged by the Scots, Irish, English and French. It is also one of the best well preserved medieval structures in Ireland and another must see place to visit in Larne.

There’s a choice of attractions to suit everyone in Northern Ireland no matter what you love to do while you are on holiday. So don’t hesitate and book your ferries to Northern Ireland today.

FAQs:

1. Where is Larne?

Larne is a port town in County Antrim, located on the coast of the North Channel. With it being nearby so many different attractions to suit everyone, Larne is a great location to start your trip to Northern Ireland. With our ferries to Northern Ireland you can start your trip straight away and enjoy a stress-free and relaxing crossing.

2. How far is Larne from Belfast?

Larne is a popular location to travel to when visiting Northern Ireland as it’s only a short drive away to lots of places to allow you to have a perfect Northern Ireland road trip with whoever you are travelling with. Being approximately 25 miles from Larne, you can get to Belfast in about a 30-40 minute drive. With plenty of things to do and see in Larne and around Larne along the way you can easily plan the perfect trip for you.

3. How far is Larne from Dublin?

Larne is around 90 miles from Dublin. Taking about 1 and half to two hours to get there, why not explore more places and things to do in and around Larne along the way so you get to see both the city and countryside life of Northern Ireland. Start planning your trip today and book your Cairnryan to Larne ferry now.

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