Ballymena is a Town in the county of County Antrim.
The town of Ballymena in Antrim, Northern Ireland, is built on land given to the Adair family by King Charles I in 1626.
The town has a right to hold two annual fairs and a free Saturday market. The market still runs today, and is a popular place to shop for fresh produce, local crafts, and more.
Ballymena is also home to many historical sites and landmarks, making it a popular tourist destination.
Ballymena postcode: BT43 6AH
There are great places to visit near Ballymena including some great villages, towns and cities.
Portrush is a great place to visit close to Ballymena if you like villages.
Ballymena has some unmissable towns nearby like Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Ballycastle, and Antrim.
The area close to Ballymena boasts some of the best cities including Lisburn.
Ballymena History
There are some historic monuments around Ballymena: