Activities on our doorstep



Here's some of our favourite local places 



The Pink Cottage is Situated Here!



The Pink Cottage is situated on a stunning rural headland walk that leads to Blackhead Lighthouse & a coastal path which meanders along to the Victorian town of Whitehead in Northern Ireland.

Start the route from the doorstep of The Pink Cottage...its a stunning walk!

Coastal Path and Lighthouse



Tread the coastal path tottering on a cliff-edge around the lighthouse and journey on to the wonderfully colourful promenade of Whitehead.

A dramatic part of the walk is around sea level , look for the caves and look out for The Wren's Eggs which are large glacial boulders left there 10,000 years ago!

Whitehead Victorian Promenade



Stroll along the promenade atWhitehead with its striking colourfull Victorian houses.

From here you can enjoy coffee and lunch.



Walking Tours of Victorian Whitehead



Victorian Whitehead Guided Walking Tours Walk the famous coastal designed by visionary engineer Berkeley Deane Wise.

Art Classes



Contemporary watercolour artist painting rural landscapes with Audrey Kyle Art.

E Bike Hiring and Tours



 Take a spin around the popular coastal Victorian village and along the iconic Blackhead coastal path - Book Here.



Artisan Arts and Craft Jewellery Making Class



Jewellery making classes using fine metalworking in copper, silver, and gold run by Heather McFadden of Gobbins Crafts.

Storytelling



This is a land of giants and faerie folk where legend and lore are woven into the very fabric of the landscape. To find out what story tellers are available contact The Whitehead Community Association.

Blacksmithing Classes at Swifts Forge



A range of very interesting classes including putter making with wrought iron and knife making. Book Here



Whitehead Heritage & Wellbeing Trail



Before its development back in the 17th and 18th century, Whitehead was a small village called Chichester and the ruins of the Castle Chichester, built by Sir Moses Hill can still be seen in Chester Avenue. Find Out More.

Game of Thrones



The makers of HBO’s Game of Thrones® wanted to find an ancient landscape new to the rest of the world.

Dramatic cliffs that give way to beautiful valleys. Medieval castles towering over picturesque stone harbours. A surprising countryside that provided a natural setting for savage battles and magical happenings. Mid & East Antrim is just such a place.

Check The Game Of Thrones Itinerary Here.

Lighthouse Yarns Arts and Craft Shop with Courses



Fabulous Classes on sewing, upholstry willow weaving, wood carving, wild flower dyes, crochet and more! Book Here



Browns Bay Beach



Sandy, safe beach at the north tip of Islandmagee, view five headlands all the way up the Antrim coast.

Portmuck Harbour



Portmuck Harbour is located on the eastern side of Islandmagee 5km from Brown’s Bay at the tip of the peninsula. It has a pier to fish from and a delightful tiny beach.

Whitehead Golf Club



Set in picturesque settings, Whitehead Golf Club is renowned for its natural beauty on a Parkland styled course with sea views.



Browns Bay Beach



Sandy, safe beach at the north tip of Islandmagee, view five headlands all the way up the Antrim coast.

Portmuck Harbour



Portmuck Harbour is located on the eastern side of Islandmagee 5km from Brown’s Bay at the tip of the peninsula. It has a pier to fish from and a delightful tiny beach.

Whitehead Golf Club



Set in picturesque settings, Whitehead Golf Club is renowned for its natural beauty on a Parkland styled course with sea views.

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