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Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

Ballygalley

Also known as: Baile Geithligh

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Ballygalley — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.

Ballygalley, towns & cities in Northern Ireland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway · 1.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Ballygalley, the nearest railway station is Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway, located 1.6 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is BT40 2QX.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Ballygalley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.8994°, -5.8608°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Ballygally or Ballygalley (from Irish Baile Geithligh, meaning 'Geithleach's townland', IPA:[ˈbˠalʲəˈɟɛhlʲiː]) is a village and holiday resort in County Antrim, Northern Ireland which lies on the Antrim coast, approximately 3 miles (5 kilometres) north of Larne. It is also a townland of 769 acres (311 hectares) and is situated in the civil parish of Carncastle and the historic barony of Glenarm Upper. It had a population of 821 in the 2011 census. It is located within the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.8994, -5.8608
Postcode
BT40 2QX
Parliamentary constituency
East Antrim
Nearest railway station
Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway1.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Ballygalley is a village located in Northern Ireland. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

Things to see in Ballygalley

39 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ballygalley

Nendrum Dial, Carnfunnock - geograph.org.uk - 1824031📷 3

Theatres · Northern Ireland

Amphitheater Carnfunnock

Amphitheater Carnfunnock is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Freecarnfunnock.com
Ballygally Castle📷 5

Castles · Northern Ireland

Ballygally Castle

Ballygally Castle — castle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

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Carnfunnock Country Park📷 5

Parks · Northern Ireland

Carnfunnock Country Park

Carnfunnock Country Park — park in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶carnfunnock.com
Scawt Hill📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Scawt Hill

Scawt Hill — volcanic plug, Northern Ireland.

Free🐕
Scawt Hill📷 3

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Scawt Hill

Scawt Hill — Named summit at 370 m.

Free🐕
Standing stone on Ballygilbert hill - geograph.org.uk - 775226📷 2

Memorials & monuments · Northern Ireland

Standing Stone

Standing Stone is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Maidens📷 3

Islands · Northern Ireland

The Maidens

The Maidens — island in United Kingdom.

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The Maidens lighthouses📷 3

Lighthouses · Northern Ireland

The Maidens lighthouses

The Maidens lighthouses — lighthouse in Northern Ireland.

Free🐕👶
On the Antrim Hills Way - Overlooking Sallagh Braes - geograph.org.uk - 5221929📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Glenarm Upper

Glenarm Upper in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
East Antrim📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

East Antrim

East Antrim in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕electoralcalculus.co.uk
Aughaboy Townland - geograph.org.uk - 535942

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Aughaboy

Aughaboy in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Road at Ault - geograph.org.uk - 535857

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Ault

Ault in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Cairncastle, shepherding - geograph.org.uk - 5842817📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Ballycoos

Ballycoos in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Standing stone on Ballygilbert hill - geograph.org.uk - 775226📷 2

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Ballygilbert

Ballygilbert in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Ballytober Fault📷 2

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Ballytober Fault

Ballytober Fault in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Flush Bracket near Glenarm - geograph.org.uk - 7863370📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Solar

Solar in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
On the Antrim Hills Way - Leading N to Sallagh Braes - geograph.org.uk - 5221925📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Larne (Northern Ireland Parliament constituency)

Larne (Northern Ireland Parliament constituency) in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Saxifrage^ - geograph.org.uk - 473720📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Ballygawn

Ballygawn in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Sallagh Road - geograph.org.uk - 5597433📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Carncastle

Carncastle in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Sallagh Road - geograph.org.uk - 5597433📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Kilwaughter

Kilwaughter in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Notice board near Carnfunnock Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 1823381📷 3

Miniature railways · Northern Ireland

Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway

Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway — a miniature railway in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

👶carnfunnock.com
Sallagh Road - geograph.org.uk - 5597934📷 5

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Knockdhu Promontory Fort

Knockdhu Promontory Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Robin Young's Hill - geograph.org.uk - 787557📷 3

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Linford Barrows

Linford Barrows — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Roadway, Carnfunnock - geograph.org.uk - 1823874📷 3

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Droagh Motte

Droagh Motte — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Nearby

Ballygally Castle📷 5

Castles · Northern Ireland

Ballygally Castle

Ballygally Castle — castle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

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Painted Rock, Car Park by A2 Coast Road, Ballygally - geograph.org.uk - 4121371📷 3

Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland

The Ballygally Resident Polar Bear

The Ballygally Resident Polar Bear — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Painted Rock, Car Park by A2 Coast Road, Ballygally - geograph.org.uk - 4121371📷 3

Burial mounds & barrows · Northern Ireland

Cairncastle

Cairncastle — a burial mound in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Painted Rock, Car Park by A2 Coast Road, Ballygally - geograph.org.uk - 4121371📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · Northern Ireland

Ballygalley Head

Ballygalley Head — a climbing crag in northern ireland.

Nendrum Dial, Carnfunnock - geograph.org.uk - 1824031📷 3

Theatres · Northern Ireland

Amphitheater Carnfunnock

Amphitheater Carnfunnock is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Freecarnfunnock.com
Carnfunnock Country Park📷 5

Parks · Northern Ireland

Carnfunnock Country Park

Carnfunnock Country Park — park in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶carnfunnock.com

Where to eat & stay near Ballygalley

Places to stay

Roadway, Carnfunnock - geograph.org.uk - 1823874📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Carnfunnock Caravan Park

Carnfunnock Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.

Curran Road, Larne - geograph.org.uk - 3716429📷 5

Hostels · Northern Ireland

Simon Community Northern Ireland

Simon Community Northern Ireland — a hostel in northern ireland.

Properties along Curran Road - geograph.org.uk - 7869716📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Curran Caravan Park

Curran Caravan Park — a campsite in northern ireland.

Glenarm Castle Walled Garden - geograph.org.uk - 6606694📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Glenarm Castle Ocean View Pods

Glenarm Castle Ocean View Pods — a campsite in northern ireland.

Freeglenarmcastle.com
Hillhead, Ballycarry - geograph.org.uk - 1823234📷 5

Hostels · Northern Ireland

Drumgart B&B

Drumgart B&B — a hostel in northern ireland.

Chain Home Low Radio Station at Blackhead - geograph.org.uk - 5451603📷 5

Hotels · Northern Ireland

The Pink Cottage

The Pink Cottage — a hotel in northern ireland.

pinkcottage.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Flush Bracket, Broughshane - geograph.org.uk - 5698771📷 5

Historic pubs · Northern Ireland

The Thatch Inn

The Thatch Inn in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ballygalley?
Ballygalley is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT40 2QX).
What is Ballygalley?
Ballygalley — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
How do I get to Ballygalley?
The nearest railway station is Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT40 2QX.
Is Ballygalley free to visit?
Yes, Ballygalley is free to enter.
How do I get to Ballygalley?
The nearest railway station is Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT40 2QX.