Brilliant Ballymena at Christmas

Ballymena, Co.

Antrim is the eighth largest town in Northern Ireland by population.

Home to Galgorm Resort & Spa and Tullyglass House Hotel, Ballymena has become a popular spot for weddings, peaceful spa retreats and Christmas staycations.

For those looking to enjoy the town’s scenic surroundings, Slemish Mountain is an ideal trail for hiking enthusiasts and perfect for clearing the cobwebs this winter season, located just 10km from the town and offering a 1.2-mile path for visitors who can witness the breath-taking views from the summit.

As well as Ballymena’s abundant natural sites, the town’s MidAntrim Museum offers a vast display of local artefacts dating back to the 19th Century. The museum’s collection should be of particular interest to those who are eager to discover more about the town’s social history.

For the shopaholics, Ballymena is bustling with a great range of high-street and independent stores to choose from. With two charming shopping centres, Ballymena Tower Centre and Fairhill shopping centre to explore you will be spoilt for choice and be almost certain to find the perfect Christmas presents for friends and family this festive season.