Ballymena

Ballymena (Irish: an Baile Meánach, "the middle townland") is based in County Antrim, [[Northern Ireland.

Travel to Ballymena

Ballymena means "Middle Town" in Irish and rightly so, with a location right in between the Glens of Antrim and the fertile Bann valley and the North Coast and the Capital. It makes a good base to explore these places whilst sampling local life. M2 runs by the town. The town is only about 30 mins trip from Belfast and Belfast International Airport and Larne harbour.

• Ballymena train station - 54.864167,-6.284722 Ballymena train station Rebuilding Ballymena station - (2) - - 2474111 on the Belfast–Derry railway line

Get Around in Ballymena

GPS 54.8633|-6.2971 Driving in Ballymena can be confusing as there are many one-way streets and frequent lane changes, however the town is well signposted. Congestion is moderate but parking is abundant and quite cheap. Like most places, taxis are expensive. There are frequent buses throughout the area and the town itself is quite big, but it is not hard to navigate on foot.

What to See

• Slemish - Sliabh Mis | 54.881944,-6.096944 - Slemish Slemish mountain County Antrim 43542 - Mountain the remains of the plug of an extinct volcano.

Muslim Travel Tips

• Ecos centre - Millennium Environmental Centre | 54.866746, -6.258591 +44 28 2566 4400 - a park and factual centre

}} the Braid arts centre 1-29 Bridge Street 54.864203, -6.276511 ☎ +44 28 2563 5077 - Mid Antrim Museum & Arts Centre

• Peoples Park Doury Road 54.871964, -6.280221 ☎ +44 28 2564 3081 - very popular, a play park and garden.

Shopping

Ballymena is seen by many as the best place to shop in [[Northern Ireland after Belfast (and with cheaper parking!) and so makes it a good place to spend a sunny or rainy day. There are two large Shopping Centres and the Tower Centre the Fairhill and many other great shops. As well as a cinema, leisure centre and bowling alley. The Ballymena Tourism Board is in the Town Hall, Linenhall Street.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Ballymena

There are some Halal restaurants, take-aways, as any Western city and there are plenty of major food chains such as McDonalds, Subway etc. as well as quaint cafés and coffee shops.

• Nobel's cafe 102-104Church street 54.865849, -6.273957 ☎ +44 28 2565 4302 - Great for a traditional Ulster Fry at affordable prices.

Nightlife in terms of clubs is poor, but Belfast and the North Coast aren't far away. Hotel bars are the best option or The Thatch in nearby Broughshane

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Ballymena

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Ramadan Celebrations in Ballymena

Ramadan 2025 in Ballymena

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Main hotels in the town are

• Galgorm Manor - Resort & Spa - Fenaghy Road 54.877235, -6.347824 outside of the town ☎ +44 28 2588 1001 - Last updated: 2022
• Tullyglass Galgorm Road 54.856564, -6.306908 ☎ +44 28 2565 2639 - Last updated: 2022
• Leighinmohr House Hotel Leighinmohr Ave 54.857465, -6.284818 +44 28 2565 2313 - Last updated: 2022
• The Adair Arms 1 Ballymoney Road 54.865976, -6.279284 ☎ +44 28 2565 3674 -

There are no hotels but plenty of medium priced guest houses.

• Loughconnolly B+B - 103 Carnlough Road, Broughshane 54.907588, -6.142720 6 miles east of Ballymena, road heading in direction of Carnlough ☎ +44 28 2568 4380 High quality B+B at low rates in a beautiful area.

Go Next

• The M2 runs by the town so the North Coast and Belfast are easily accessible
• Only a few miles away is the village of Broughshane, well known in the summer months for its flowers.
• Portglenone Forest is well known for the bluebells that carpet it in the spring.
• For panoramic views of the whole county and if clear enough, Scotland, Donegal and the Mournes, head out to Slemish Mountain and from there, on into the Glens of Antrim.
• Antrim (town)
• Ballymoney

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