Castles · Northern Ireland
Galgorm Castle
In or near Ahoghill.
Galgorm Castle — castle in Ballymena, Co. Antrim now golf and shops.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ballymena · 2.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Galgorm Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: Grade A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Ballymena, Co. Antrim now golf and shops". Coordinates: 54.8572°, -6.3166°.
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Place summary
Galgorm Castle is a Grade A listed building located in Northern Ireland, postcode BT42. This castle is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8572, -6.3166
- District
- Mid and East Antrim
- Postcode
- BT42 1HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Antrim
- Nearest railway station
- Ballymena — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17778160 (CC0)
- commons: G castle view.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Galgorm Parks
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
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Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Galgorm Castle?
- Galgorm Castle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT42 1HL).
- What is Galgorm Castle?
- Galgorm Castle — castle in Ballymena, Co. Antrim now golf and shops.
- How do I get to Galgorm Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ballymena, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT42 1HL.
- Is Galgorm Castle a listed building?
- Galgorm Castle is officially recognised as Grade A listed building listed.
- Does Galgorm Castle charge admission?
- Galgorm Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Galgorm Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ballymena, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT42 1HL.