If you have 2 days to spend in Antrim and Newtownabbey, here are some suggestions for things to see and do:
Day 1
- Visit Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House (2-3 hours)
- Explore the ruins of Antrim Castle (1 hour)
- Take a walk along Lough Shore Park (1-2 hours)
- Visit The Junction, an outlet shopping center in Antrim (2-3 hours)
Day 2
- Visit the Sentry Hill Historic House and Visitor Centre in Newtownabbey (2-3 hours)
- Explore the Belfast Zoo (3-4 hours)
- Take a nature walk in Colin Glen Forest Park (2-3 hours)
- Learn about the history of the area at The Green Room Museum in Whiteabbey (1-2 hours)
For places to stay, there are plenty of options in both Antrim and Newtownabbey. Some recommendations include the Dunadry Hotel and Gardens in Antrim, the Hilton Belfast Templepatrick Golf and Country Club in Templepatrick, or the The Chimney Corner Hotel in Newtownabbey.