Glenarm Castle Estate by Vintage Bus
Wheelchair Accessible
Moderate Activity
Includes snack
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Your private transport today is an original Leyland Titan double-decker, first introduced in 1966 and once a familiar sight on roads across Ireland and the UK. With its distinctive rear entrance and largely original interior, this classic vehicle offers a nostalgic glimpse into everyday travel of the past. As you ride toward Glenarm, imagine the generations of locals who once took the same journey.
Your destination is the magnificent Glenarm Castle, the ancestral home of the McDonnell family, Earls of Antrim, and one of Northern Ireland's most treasured historic residences. Still a cherished private home of the Earl and Countess of Antrim and their family, the castle opens its doors on select occasions, providing a rare and intimate visitor experience. Accompanied by the family butler and house staff, enjoy a guided tour through centuries of living history. Explore the elegant Drawing Room, the grand Dining Room, the atmospheric Blue Room, and the impressive Great Hall, each revealing stories of heritage, tradition, and family life carefully preserved through the generations.
Following your castle visit, relax with tea or coffee and freshly baked scones in the in the old mushroom house, now Glenarm Tea Room. Afterwards, stroll through the enchanting Walled Garden, whose origins date back to the 1820s. Discover its many distinctive features, from fragrant herb beds to unique sculptures, each adding character and charm to this historic space. Enjoy some free time to browse the retail and heritage centre before rejoining your vintage bus for the return journey to your awaiting ship; bringing this memorable step back in time to a close.
Points of interest
Botanic Gardens
Schedule
Special Notes
Glenarm Castle is a private home and may close at short notice. Order of sights may change.
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Wheelchair Accessible
Moderate Activity
Includes snack
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Your private transport today is an original Leyland Titan double-decker, first introduced in 1966 and once a familiar sight on roads across Ireland and the UK. With its distinctive rear entrance and largely original interior, this classic vehicle offers a nostalgic glimpse into everyday travel of the past. As you ride toward Glenarm, imagine the generations of locals who once took the same journey.
Your destination is the magnificent Glenarm Castle, the ancestral home of the McDonnell family, Earls of Antrim, and one of Northern Ireland's most treasured historic residences. Still a cherished private home of the Earl and Countess of Antrim and their family, the castle opens its doors on select occasions, providing a rare and intimate visitor experience. Accompanied by the family butler and house staff, enjoy a guided tour through centuries of living history. Explore the elegant Drawing Room, the grand Dining Room, the atmospheric Blue Room, and the impressive Great Hall, each revealing stories of heritage, tradition, and family life carefully preserved through the generations.
Following your castle visit, relax with tea or coffee and freshly baked scones in the in the old mushroom house, now Glenarm Tea Room. Afterwards, stroll through the enchanting Walled Garden, whose origins date back to the 1820s. Discover its many distinctive features, from fragrant herb beds to unique sculptures, each adding character and charm to this historic space. Enjoy some free time to browse the retail and heritage centre before rejoining your vintage bus for the return journey to your awaiting ship; bringing this memorable step back in time to a close.
Points of interest
Botanic Gardens
Schedule
Special Notes
Glenarm Castle is a private home and may close at short notice. Order of sights may change.