Ballymena Map

Detailed Street Map of Ballymena County Antrim & Guide to the Area

Ballymena Map County Antrim: Interactive map of Ballymena, displaying the town situated in the county of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Ballymena area and a Ballymena town centre map, showing Ballymena Golf Club.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Ballymena map are: Fairhill Shopping Centre, Tower Centre, The Braid Arts Centre, People's Park, Galgorm Resort & Spa, The Grouse Bar, The Smoking Monkey, Middletown Coffee Co, The Red Brick Coffee House, Fred Funk, The Lemon Tree Restaurant, McAtamney's Butchers, Riverdale Dental, Poundland, Peacocks, Argento, JD Sports, Boots, Superdrug, Savers, Primark, Tesco Ballymena, Sainsbury's, Lidl Larne Link Road, Asda Ballymena, McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Millie's Bar & Grill, Pizza Express, Tullyglass House Hotel, Adair Arms Hotel, The Rosspark Hotel, Ballymena Academy, St Patrick's College, Castle Tower School, Ballymena Health & Care Centre, Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Ballymena Library, The Ballymena Showgrounds, Trinity Presbyterian Church, All Saints Parish Church, High Kirk Presbyterian Church, Ballymena Dental Care, The Braidside Integrated Primary School, The Wrights Spar, Studio 26 Hair & Beauty, Cancer Research UK, Menarys Department Store, The Beauty Room, Ballymena Museum, The Rabbit Hotel, Hays Travel.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Galgorm, Ahoghill, Cullybackey, Broughshane, Clough, Moorfields, Kells, Connor, Gracehill, Portglenone, Randalstown, Toomebridge, Glarryford, Dunloy, Rasharkin, Cargan, Martinstown, Carnalbanagh, Ballygarvey, Glenravel, Parkgate, Doagh, Ballynure, Ballyclare, Templepatrick, Antrim, Ballymoney, Cushendall, Cushendun, Armoy, Stranocum, Loughguile, Waterfoot, Carnlough, Glenarm, Larne, Ballyeaston, Newtowncrommelin, Clogh, Loughan, Muckamore.

Ballymena sits right in the heart of County Antrim, known for its market town roots, lively shopping streets and a strong sense of community. It's the sort of place where you can walk down the high street and bump into someone you know, where the chat comes easy and there's always something going on. With the River Braid running through it and the hills rolling away in the distance, it has that perfect mix of town life and countryside views. It's busy enough to keep you interested, but never too hectic.

The history of Ballymena goes back centuries, with the first land grant from King Charles I in 1626, setting the tone for a long-standing market town. The town developed around linen production, agriculture and strong links to Presbyterian heritage. It grew steadily during the 18th and 19th centuries, becoming known as a commercial centre for the surrounding rural area. Even today, it's still very much a trading town, with weekly markets and bustling retail areas. The population of Ballymena now sits at just over 30,000, but its reach spreads well beyond the town limits, drawing people in from villages and farms across Mid and East Antrim.

There's plenty to see and do in Ballymena itself. The Braid Arts Centre – a beautiful old town hall repurposed for arts, culture and exhibitions – anchors the town centre, while the People's Park offers green space for picnics, play and a bit of peace and quiet. Fairhill Shopping Centre and the Tower Centre are packed with big names and local independents, while cafés and chippies give the place its everyday heart. A short drive out brings you to the Slemish Mountain, famously linked to Saint Patrick, and a favourite local walk for those after a bit of a climb and a sweeping view. The nearby National Trust property of Patterson's Spade Mill, just outside Templepatrick, offers a glimpse into traditional craftsmanship. For a bit more grandeur, Glenarm Castle and its gardens are just down the road and well worth a wander.

The wider County Antrim area really shows off Northern Ireland's best bits. Head north and you're soon on the Causeway Coastal Route – one of the most scenic drives around, with places like Cushendall, Ballintoy, and the Giant's Causeway all waiting. The Glens of Antrim give you forests, waterfalls and winding roads that feel like a step back in time, while coastal towns like Ballycastle and Carnlough mix sea views with local charm. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Dunluce Castle are two must-sees, and inland there's Glenariff Forest Park and the peaceful stillness of Lough Neagh's north shore.

Getting to Ballymena's easy enough whether you're driving or coming by public transport. The M2 motorway links the town directly to Belfast in around 40 minutes, and the A26 connects you to the north coast and the rest of the county. Ballymena has its own railway station with regular services to Belfast and Derry, and buses are frequent too, especially to Antrim, Ballymoney and Coleraine. Belfast International Airport is the closest, about 25 minutes by car, and George Best Belfast City Airport is just under an hour away. If you're coming by road, there's plenty of parking and the town's centre is walkable enough once you're here.

County Antrim is a place of variety – steeped in history and full of natural beauty, yet very much alive and kicking in the present. From the cliffs of the Causeway Coast to the still waters of the Bann and the rising slopes of the Antrim Plateau, it's got a bit of everything. The towns and villages feel rooted in tradition but never stuck in time, and people tend to be friendly, straight-talking and proud of where they're from. Whether you're exploring old castles, trying local produce at a market or simply following the coast road as far as it'll take you, Antrim knows how to make an impression.

We hope you found this Ballymena tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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