Larne Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
About Larne
Latharnameans "the descendants of Lathar", a pre-Christian dynasty who may have been real or just legend. Flints found in this area date to 6000 BC, the Middle Stone Age, among the earliest traces of human settlement in Ireland. Later came Celts, Vikings, Normans, Tudors - and absolutely none of this can be seen in the grubby industrial town that Larne has become. Until the 19th century it was one of many small ports lining Belfast Lough. Then the Victorians, especially James Chaine, built up the port facilities and trade links to Scotland which remain its chief livelihood. Larne, which in 2011 had a population of 18,755, is for most visitors just the drab place you encounter off the ferry and leave behind as smartly as possible. Since 2015 Larne has been part of Mid and East Antrim Counci
Top Attractions in Larne
Explore the best things to see and do in Larne:
- ★Carnfunnock Country Park
- ★Larne Museum and Arts Centre
- ★The Gobbins
Where to Eat in Larne
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Carriages Bistro
Where to Stay in Larne
- 🏨Ballygally Castle Hotel
- 🏨Curran Court Hotel
- 🏨Derrin Guest House
- 🏨Harbour Inn
Larne Travel Guide Sections
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