The surrounding area packs in five beaches, forest walks, coastal paths, and a couple of genuine Game of Thrones filming locations.
Most of the best things here are free. Spend the morning at Glenarm Castle & Walled Garden, then head down to the beach. When you're ready to explore further, Glenariff Forest Park and Carnlough are both a short drive away.
The best days out near Glenarm
Glenarm Beach
Glenarm Castle & Walled Garden
Glenarm Castle Land Rover Experience
Straidkilly Nature Reserve
Carnlough Bay Boat Tours
Carnlough Beach
Garron Plateau
Cranny Falls
Garron Point
Knockdhu Promontory Fort
Cairncastle / Knock Dhu (GoT — Ned Stark execution)
Ballygally Beach
A Scenic Sauna
Ballygally Shore Dive Site
Sallagh Braes (GoT — Brother Ray's Septry)
Killylane Reservoir Stargazing Site
Carnfunnock Country Park
Cairndhu Golf Club
Glenariff Forest Park
Glenariff Coastal Walk
Red Bay Castle
Slemish Mountain
Cushendall Sailing & Boating Club
Skerry Church Yard
Shillanavogy Valley (GoT — Dothraki Grasslands)
Waterfoot / Red Bay Beach
Johnny Joe's McCollam's Bar
Cushendall Golf Club
Curfew Tower
Glens of Antrim Distillery
Cushendall Beach
Waterloo Bay (Larne's Jurassic Coast)
Larne Town Park Skate Park
Larne Museum & Arts Centre
Layd Old Church
Tropical World Bowling Larne
Larne Coastal Path
Larne Leisure Centre
Larne Leisure Centre Soft Play
What's on near Glenarm
- 1AugHeart of the Glens FestivalCushendall
- 2AugGet Wet Stay Safe - Swim Safety TrainingCushendun
- 5AugJunior Storytime — Cushendall LibraryCushendall Library
- 5AugWalled GardensGlenarm Castle
- 5AugDog ParkGlenarm Castle
- 5AugUplift Performing Arts — LarneLarne
Days out in Glenarm — your questions
What are the best days out in Glenarm?
The standouts are Glenarm Castle & Walled Garden (free to visit), Glenarm Beach, and Glenariff Forest Park for woodland walks. Cairncastle / Knock Dhu and Sallagh Braes draw Game of Thrones fans, and Carnlough Bay Boat Tours gets you out on the water. Slemish Mountain is a rewarding hill walk.
What free things are there to do in Glenarm?
Plenty. Glenarm Castle & Walled Garden is free to visit, and Glenarm Beach is in the village. Straidkilly Nature Reserve, Garron Plateau, Knockdhu Promontory Fort, and Ballygally Beach are all free. The Game of Thrones locations at Cairncastle / Knock Dhu and Sallagh Braes cost nothing either.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Glenarm?
The indoor options nearest to Glenarm are both in Larne. Tropical World Bowling Larne has bowling lanes, and Larne Leisure Centre Soft Play gives younger children somewhere to run around. Check opening times before you head out — these are the main indoor venues in the area.
What's good for young children near Glenarm?
Larne Leisure Centre Soft Play is the main indoor option for younger children in the area. For outdoor days, Glenarm Beach and Carnlough Beach are free and easy to visit as a family. Glenarm Castle & Walled Garden gives kids space to run around in a relaxed setting.