Cullybackey Travel Guide

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Genealogy is an occasional hobby, one that I hope to pursue with more intensity one day. Back in the day when I was able to devote more time than I am now, I traced one line of my family to the quaint village of Cullybackey, Northern Ireland. I really enjoyed my visit here and the thoughts of trying to imagine what it was like a few hundred years ago when my branch of the family lived here.
Ardboe High Cross (Irish: Seanchrois Ard Bó) is a high cross and national monument dating from the tenth century located in Ardboe, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The cross stands at the entrance to a cemetery and a monastery and a church from the seventeenth century which was founded in 590 by Saint Colman. The monastery was destroyed by fire in the twelfth century. It is believed to have been erected in either the ninth or the tenth century. The name "Ard Boe" means "hill of the cow" it comes from a legend that the monastery of Ardboe was built from the milk of a magic cow out of Lough Neagh and forms the only remaining part of an early monastery on the site. At around 18.5 feet (5.6 m), Ardboe High Cross is Northern Ireland's tallest cross. Although the head of the cross is damaged, it seems to be the only such cross in Northern Ireland to remain largely complete and original.
Doubletree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick

Doubletree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick

4 out of 5
Kingfisher Country Estate Ballyclare Northern Ireland
The price is NZ$274 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$274
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Ballyclare. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Doubletree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick
Maldron Hotel Belfast International Airport

Maldron Hotel Belfast International Airport

4 out of 5
Belfast International Airport Crumlin Northern Ireland
The price is NZ$365 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
NZ$365
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Crumlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Crumlin Library and Nutts Corner Raceway ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (978 reviews)
Very friendly and helpful staff. Stayed before and after holiday due to snow/ icy roads and flight leaving very early in the morning and the one returning being late evening. Both rooms were clean and quiet. A 2 minute walk to the airport. Good selection at breakfast and decent quality.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Maldron Hotel Belfast International Airport
Adair Arms Hotel

Adair Arms Hotel

3 out of 5
1-7 Ballymoney Road Ballymena Northern Ireland
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ballymena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (323 reviews)
Dosent have a residents bar. The room was cold i had to turn heating on. Not much in the bathroom. No toiletries only shower gel. We were told where the breakfast room was but were left to make out own way in and seated ourselves.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

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Ocean View Pods

Ocean View Pods

3.5 out of 5
1 Tully Road Ballymena Northern Ireland
Stay at this holiday home in Ballymena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Glenarm Castle and Glenarm Marina are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Such a beautiful stay in a serene location. It was fully booked on the night we stayed but you wouldn’t have known anybody else was there, the pods are laid out in a way that everyone has their own privacy. Beds were very comfortable. We’ll definitely be back!

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Ocean View Pods
Dunamoy Cottages & Spa

Dunamoy Cottages & Spa

4 out of 5
40 Collin Road, Antrim Ballyclare Northern Ireland
Stay at this golf cottage in Ballyclare. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Need 4 Speed Karting and Sixmile Leisure Centre ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Dunamoy Cottages & Spa
Causeway Coast Retreats

Causeway Coast Retreats

3 out of 5
77 Toberdoney Road Ballymoney Northern Ireland
Stay at this apartment in Ballymoney. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Dervock Riverside Park and Benvarden Garden are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Great location and spotless clean

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Causeway Coast Retreats
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Popular places to visit

Glenariff Forest Park which includes a river or creek, forests and a cascade

Glenariff Forest Park

If you love getting back to nature, then a visit to Glenariff Forest Park, which was formed by glaciers during the Ice Age, will not disappoint. This majestic park, covering over 1,000 hectares of mature woodland, conservation areas and shimmering lake, is immensely popular with walkers, horse-riders, caravanners and campers.

Glenariff Forest Park
Glenarm Castle showing a park, heritage architecture and chateau or palace

Glenarm Castle

The Earls of Antrim have called it home for 400 years and its spectacular walled garden is one of Ireland’s oldest, and at one time it was almost burned to the ground, it is said on account of a fire being kept permanently burning to warm up a featherless parrot. Glenarm Castle is truly one of a kind.

Glenarm Castle

Red Bay Castle

Learn about the local history of Cushendall when you take a trip to Red Bay Castle. Wander the seaside in this quaint area.

Red Bay Castle

Cushendun Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Cushendun Beach during your travels in Cushendun? Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Cushendun Beach

Slemish Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Slemish Mountain during your travels in Ballymena. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Slemish Mountain

Ossian's Grave

Learn about the local history of Glenaan when you spend time at Ossian's Grave. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Ossian's Grave

Activities

Luxury Private Hire Tour for 2- 6 people around Northern Ireland

Luxury Private Hire Tour for 2- 6 people around Northern Ireland

NZ$1,466
per traveller
Luxury Private Hire Tour for 2- 6 people around Northern Ireland
Giants Causeway

Private Giants Causeway Express Tour

NZ$1,808
per traveller
Private Giants Causeway Express Tour
Giants causeway & coastal private luxury Mercedes 7 seater tour

7 Hour Private Giants Causeway & Coastal Luxury Tour From Belfast

NZ$452
per adult
7 Hour Private Giants Causeway & Coastal Luxury Tour From Belfast
Private Luxury Game of Thrones Tour From Belfast

Private Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour From Belfast

NZ$1,921
per traveller
Private Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour From Belfast
The Giants Causeway Tour

The Giants Causeway Tour

NZ$1,130
per adult
The Giants Causeway Tour
Balintoy Harbour

Giants Causeway & Antrim Coast Private Tour

NZ$1,579
per traveller
Giants Causeway & Antrim Coast Private Tour
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Cities near Cullybackey

Glenarm featuring a coastal town and general coastal views

Ballymena

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