Top rated Historic sites in Antrim, United Kingdom to elevate your visit (Updated July, 2023)

Top rated Historic sites in Antrim

Experience the best that Antrim has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 54 places from Historic site category.

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Ben Nevis Weather Station

Historical place

Popular hike offering sweeping views from the peak of a mountainside weather station.

4.80 (282 reviews) (~243.61 km from centre)

Scout Scar Mushroom

Historical place

👍👍 Hard to give anything less then 5 stars for mother nature who treats us with this spectacular view. Easy walk with the kids 4 and 7, good parking facilities.

4.80 (134 reviews) (~225.56 km from centre)

Parkanaur Manor House

Historical place

👍👍 Beautiful historic house, forest trails, river walks and garden centre in Parkanaur, near Castlecaulfield. There are 3 colour coded walks, which all bring you back to the carpark. The blue path is a 1.4km circular walk that follows the river and a small waterfall. The red trail is a 1.1km circular w...

4.80 (107 reviews) (~47.84 km from centre)

Ralston Cairn

Historical place

👍👍 Beautiful views and a peaceful location. You can park 10 minutes from it on road. There is only enough room for one car as the road has partially collapsed. There are a couple of YouTube videos online with decent directions to the cairn as it's easy to miss.

4.80 (45 reviews) (~230.47 km from centre)

Windermere and Troutbeck

Park

👍👍 I love this part of the UK.. its just as scenic as up here in scotland... also wonderful people and hospitality

4.80 (42 reviews) (~216.17 km from centre)

Little Cumbrae Castle

Castle

👍👍 Lovely castle in a pretty good state of repair. It's not dissimilar to Portencross Castle across from it on the mainland. Remember to go downstairs as well as up, as you enter on the first floor. Views from the roof are stunning, and you'll want to have your camera with you. One word of warning. The...

4.80 (36 reviews) (~138 km from centre)

Goward Dolmen Chambered Grave

Historical place

👍👍 Tricky to get to if you aren't familiar with the area. The road to the site is rough and awkward - take your time. Well worth it when you are there though. A very impressive feat of engineering however it was managed and an atmospheric site on a good day. We visited on a freezing February day with c...

4.80 (32 reviews) (~56.41 km from centre)

Giant's Causeway

Nature preserve

Basalt columns jut upwards out of the sea at this iconic landform with a modern visitor's centre.

$$ $$

4.70 (24.4K reviews) (~61.35 km from centre)

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

Railroad company

Volunteer-manned, narrow gauge steam train running through 14 miles of rural pasture and forests.

4.70 (4.9K reviews) (~241.91 km from centre)

Tioram Castle

Castle

Closed to visitors, this castle located on a rocky tidal island dates from the 13th–14th century.

4.70 (414 reviews) (~231.38 km from centre)

Nendrum Monastic Site

Historical landmark

👍 Kinda cool for the age and history but only one or two signs with any info and all overgrown with thick grass. Mainly used for people walking dogs off leash

4.70 (400 reviews) (~44 km from centre)

Tobermory Lighthouse

Historical place

👍👍 The lighthouse can be reached by a beautiful, 2k walk, along a very scenic coastal footpath, on the edge of a deciduous rainforest habitat. I suggest wearing sensible walking shoes or wellies as it can be stoney or muddy in places. During the walk, you will come across a waterfall cascading dow...

4.70 (154 reviews) (~214.1 km from centre)

Pollok Country Park

Country park

Extensive woodland and gardens in the city's biggest park are a sanctuary for visitors and wildlife.

4.60 (7K reviews) (~173.14 km from centre)

Dunluce Castle

Castle

Tours of one-time MacDonnell Clan HQ with a courtyard and fortifications on rocky outcrops.

4.60 (6.6K reviews) (~59.71 km from centre)

New Lanark

Historical place

Cotton mill industrial heritage site and village, with a large roof garden offering panoramic views.

4.60 (4.3K reviews) (~187.2 km from centre)

Castle Stalker

Castle

Guided tours of privately owned 14th-century castle in loch islet. Limited bookings available.

4.60 (555 reviews) (~212.94 km from centre)

Corstorphine Hill Tower

Historical place

👍👍 Great area for a walk but a few steep bits but can take it easy walking up these bits. Lovely woods and the secret garden is fab

4.60 (245 reviews) (~231.53 km from centre)

Dalquharran Castle

Castle

👍 I would love to go inside to de the ruin of the castle but it was barried of for safety reasons. Can imagine how it was in the days and what a view the owner at that time. Well worth to see the castle. Be aware you can not drive to the castle you need to park you car on the main road as it is privat...

4.60 (188 reviews) (~114.33 km from centre)

Bonamargy Friary (State Care Monument)

Historical landmark

👍👍 So much history here and I was amazed to find the service mens graves from the two great wars here. Neither am I ashamed to say when I read their headstones it brings a tear, young men who have their all for my/our freedom. What a sacrifice. It moves me also when I see the headstone and it says, ‘an...

4.60 (179 reviews) (~54.15 km from centre)

The Cockpit Stone Circle

Historical place

👍👍 Cockpit Stone Circle, Cumbria Low lying stone circle estamated to be constructed in 3,500 B. C. There are 3 cairms close to the circle. It is thought to have been a bronze age trading route which connected Long Meg and Mayburgh Henge.

4.60 (80 reviews) (~220.22 km from centre)

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Top rated Historic sites in Antrim, United Kingdom