Key facts
- Operator
- Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Grounds only
Pinpoint
24 Castle St, Antrim BT41 4AU
Antrim Castle itself burned down in 1922, leaving just one tower standing, but the formal gardens around it have been restored and are free to walk - a river, a walled garden, ponds, and an events space where the castle once stood. It reads more as a park with a castle fragment in it than a castle you visit.
Worth the trip
The walled garden and riverside walks - reviewers consistently rate the grounds themselves over any remaining castle fabric.
Before you go
Go in expecting a garden and parkland day out rather than a castle tour - there's a cafe and shop on site, and it's well set up for families and dog walks.
Reviewers consistently praise this as a well-maintained, family-friendly garden and parkland space - little of the original castle survives beyond the motte - with recurring mentions of wildlife such as ducks and herons, a good cafe, and varied garden areas including a walled garden. It's described as relatively peaceful and less busy than more famous sites nearby, with no real criticism raised.
Castle burned 1922; only tower survives; free gardens
“Lovely place to enjoy a family day out. Gardens and walks are well maintained with some stunning views”— Capt Hattori, visitor review
