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.
The area around Ballymena features a number of interesting towns including Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Ballycastle, and Antrim.
There are a several good cities in the area around Ballymena like Lisburn.
Ballymena History
There are some historic monuments around Ballymena: