 Derrin Guest House | B&B
Award winning guest house situated in a quiet residential area close
to the town centre of Larne and the ferry terminal.
Derrin Guest House has won several awards from the Tourist Board as
well as being a British Airways Tourist Award finalist in 1997.
Ivy Chalmers and Siebe Wynberg
2 Prince's Gardens
+44 (028) 2827 3269
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 North Irish Lodge
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Set on the Antrim Coast
(044) 93 382 246
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Larne is both the most modern and the most ancient of places. The
name of the town is believed to have derived from a prince called
Lathar, son of an ancient Irish king, who was granted the lands by his
father. The area came to be called Lathar-na, meaning the lands of
Lathar, and this has been Anglicised to Larne. Archaeology has produced
remains and artifacts in the area suggesting an ancient culture which
lived close to the shores of the North Channel and traded with others
around the coasts of Scotland. Nowadays the trade links still remain,
as the port is one of the most modern roll-on/roll-off terminals in the
United Kingdom, and ships daily take passengers and goods to and from
the coast of Scotland. Today the town combines a historical past
with modern port, shopping and leisure facilities. In addition to
having many attractions of its own, it is also ideally located for
those wishing to use Larne or surrounding areas as a base to further
explore the Glens of Antrim and scenic Antrim Coast Road, which
stretches from the town northwards through the nine glens. Town
centre area
Larne town centre offers an excellent range of shops, from
department stores to small family run businesses. There are shopping
centres at Murrayfield, adjacent to Broadway, and at Riverdale, and
ample car parking at Circular Road, Agnew Street, Fairhill and
Riverdale. There are also various cafes, bars and restaurants within
easy reach of the town centre. The town centre area is also the
location for a number of distinctive blue plaques commemorating the
town's links with the USA as a result of emigration which started in
the 18th century. Larne Tourist Information Centre, Narrow Gauge
Road, Tel/Fax: (028) 2826 0088
This modern centre, officially opened in 1993, is an ideal starting
point for the tourist, with both local and provincial tourist
information available. The centre offers a three dimensional
presentation on the Coast Road, offering a flavour of this most unique
of attractions. There is also a tableaux displaying the coastal area
with its castles, historical sites, forest parks, and other notable
landmarks. The staff are friendly and delighted to help all who
visit the centre, whether they require accommodation information or
just brochures to take away and browse through. Services available
include Bureau de Change, accommodation booking, free information,
tickets and reservations, car hire and an excellent range of gifts and
crafts. Opening Hours
1 October - Easter: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Easter - 30th September:
Min Opening Monday - Saturday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Bank Holiday Hours:
10.00am - 4.00pm 24 hour answer service available. Larne Leisure
Centre
Situated at Tower Road in the harbour district, this modern and
well-equipped leisure centre, which was opened in 1994, can cater for a
wide variety of sports and leisure facilities. It includes a
swimming pool, children's pool, spa, sauna and steam, fitness suite,
squash courts, large main hall, and the MeNeill Theatre, which can seat
over 250 people. Larne Museum
Situated in the Carnegie Arts Centre at Victoria Road, convenient to
the Fairhill car park, the town's historical centre offers a glimpse
into a rich and varied past. There are hundreds of old photographs
as well as artifacts ranging through old school desks to ship's anchors
and everything in between! A major feature is a representation of a
cottage interior, which gives some idea of life for ordinary people in
the area in bygone years. The centre is an invaluable place to start if
you are researching family connections with the area.
Ulster-American Memorial, Curran Park
An imposing statue featuring three figures is located at Curran Park
on Curran Road, and marks the role played by 18th century Ulster
emigrants in America. The statue represents a family group on their
way to an emigrant ship (the first of which, the 'Friend's Goodwill',
sailed from Larne in May 17l7), and was unveiled in 1992. The statue
has a perfect and peaceful surrounding in the Curran Park, which has
beautiful trees and flower beds and a fine view overlooking Larne Lough
and the hills beyond. Curran Park is also the venue for a public
bowling green. An Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty
Two thirds of Larne Borough has been designated as an area of
outstanding natural beauty and the unspoilt countryside and seascapes
of Larne remain its greatest natural asset. From Islandmagee and
Ballycarry in the south of the borough to Garron Point in the North,
Larne is justly proud of its scenic beauty. Larne Market
For those who wish to experience the atmosphere of a traditional
country market, Larne's public market is held on a Wednesday morning,
it also plays host to a Friday livestock market for the farming
community and is located at the Market Yard at Station Road. Town Park
The Town Park, situated off the Glenarm Road adjacent to the Chaine
Park, is an excellent activity base for all the family. There are
tennis courts, a putting green and a children's playground, while the
less energetic can have a stroll to the Bankheads area which overlooks
the North Channel and the harbour and mouth of Larne Lough.
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