It’s up to you how you choose to spend your stay, but here are a few ideas to pique your interest. Whether you want to explore the great outdoors, get lost in history, enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city, or simply just take it easy and see where the road takes you.
We’re home to a friendly community with a village feel, as well as being a getway to the city. We're conventiently located 10 minutes from Belfast International Airport so The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat is perfect for your next lakeside break in a unique space.
This museum, opened to commemorate 100 years since the sinking of the ship, not only do you discover the inner workings of White Starline, you are immersed in the history of Belfast and its manufacturing industry.
Steeped in history, dating back to 1846, take part in a guided tour to find out all about the jail’s past.
Visit the garden to see botany from the Southern Hemisphere, or visit the Palm House for a glimpse of the tropical birds housed in the iconic glass house, designed by Charles Lanyon, who designed Queen’s University.
Dating back to the 12th century, it is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Ireland.
Visit the parliament building for Northern Ireland where political history has taken place, again perfect for those history fanatics.
The cliff path is not for the faint at heart, showcasing County Antrim’s dramatic coast line full of bio-diversity and the photogenic sea view.
Showcasing land, sea and sky transport, even the famous DeLorean as seen in Back to the Future. This museum is full of interactive exhibits for all the family.
Inspired by the Temples of Vesta in Tivoli, this 1700s library overlooks a cliff edge and the Atlantic Ocean. One of Northern Ireland’s most photographed attractions.
Carrick-a-Rede Island housed a salmon fishery 400 years ago, fisher men used the rope bridge to access the fishery, now a Northern Irish landmark!
This unique UNESCO world heritage site also has ties to Irish mythology. Finn McCool is believed to have used the coastal area to create a causeway to Scotland, hence the name ‘Giant’s Causeway’.
Following the journey from Ireland to the ‘New World’ (America) as millions did during the famine. Step back in time and visit 18th/19th Century Ireland and board the Brig Union ship to arrive in the New World!
Cavehill is a beautiful moderate hike that rewards you with stunning views of Belfast after your hard work. Make sure to check the weather before heading off to be prepared with the correct footwear.
Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House are hidden gems waiting to be explored. The 400-year old Gardens have been transformed into a unique living museum and must-see attraction that has been awarded prestigious Green Flag and Green Heritage status.
Shane’s Castle is the family seat of the O’Neills of Clanaboy. The Demesne is one of the most beautiful and well maintained in Ireland. Although the Castle has been in ruins since a fire in 1816, the remaining structure, including a unique Camellia House, is a striking feature on the landscape. The site has been used extensively in the renowned TV series ‘Game of Thrones’.
One of the most important bird habitats in Western Europe. A haven for wildlife and home to a wealth of flora and fauna, Lough Neagh provides a unique and valuable natural resource, offering a very productive ecosystem, which supports thousands of wildfowl and a large-scale eel fishing industry.
If you want to get out and about, explore all that County Antrim has to offer, a short walk or drive from The Rabbit.
This challenging and picturesque 18-hole par 72 Championship Golf Parkland Course covers 140 acres of mature tree-lined fairways adjacent to the shores of Lough Neagh, with views as far as County Tyrone to the west.
Four rivers in Antrim and Newtownabbey provide game fishing from 1 March to 31 October, with the best fishing from April. All of the rivers hold excellent stocks of wild brown trout with salmon and dollaghan entering these rivers from early August and providing excellent sport until the end of the season. Potterswall Reservoir also provides excellent game fishing.
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