Make Ballymena Your Easter Destination 🐣 If you’re looking for the perfect mix of fabulous food, gorgeous fashion, and family fun this Easter, then look no further than Ballymena. Whether you’re planning a day out with the kids, a catch-up with friends, or a well-earned retail therapy trip, Ballymena is bursting with reasons to visit…
Elite Lighting & Interiors Celebrates 25 Bright Years in Ballymena A much-loved Ballymena business is marking a major milestone, as Elite Lighting & Interiors celebrates an incredible 25 years at the heart of the town. Located on Church Street, Elite Lighting & Interiors has become a go-to destination for customers across Northern Ireland, with one…
“Dougies Goodies Launches Easter Goodie Hunt for the Ballymena Community 🐰 Dougies Goodies is delighted to announce its upcoming Easter Goodie Hunt, a fun event designed to bring a little extra sweetness to families this Easter. Georgina Warwick, Creative Director and Owner: “We’re really looking forward to a fun day celebrating Easter with the community, it was important…
Willow Beauty Celebrates 10 Years of Success in Ballymena A Ballymena beauty salon is celebrating a major milestone this month, as Willow Beauty marks its 10th anniversary with a special in-salon celebration and a look back on a decade of growth, resilience, and community support. Founded by local business owner Gillian Matthews, Willow Beauty first…
WE’RE BACK….. JOIN US FOR AN EASTER EVENT WITH A DIFFERENCE! Friday 10th AprilBallymena Easter Break Dino Trail & Treats Join us on Friday 10th April from 11am to 3pm for our Dino Trail, packed with surprise sweet treats, gifts and plenty of prehistoric fun. As you search for the dinosaurs hidden throughout the town,…
Ballymena Gift Card Celebrates Record-Breaking Year With Sales Exceeding £330,000 The Ballymena Gift Card has enjoyed its most successful year to date, following a record-breaking November and December and continued strong support from the local community. After an exceptional festive period, the Ballymena Gift Card has now exceeded £330,000 in total sales, building on strong…
Ballymena town centre enjoyed a vibrant and successful festive season, with a packed programme of activity creating a real buzz throughout December and attracting visitors from across the borough and beyond. From live entertainment and family-friendly events to charitable initiatives and festive surprises, the town centre was alive with activity as residents and visitors chose…
Ballymena Discount Day Success Sets the Tone for the Season Ahead On Thursday 6 November, Ballymena town centre businesses once again came together for the much loved annual Ballymena Discount Day. The day proved a huge success from early morning right through until stores closed at 9pm. Thousands of visitors travelled from across Northern Ireland…
Businesses Vote in Favour of a Third Term for Ballymena BID The ballot for the renewal of Ballymena Business Improvement District has now concluded. The ballot opened in mid October and closed at 5pm on Thursday 27 November 2025. The Returning Officer, Valerie Watts, Interim Chief Executive of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, formally…
Barr’s Butchers Unveils Major New Store in Ballymena as the Family Marks 147 Years in Business Barr’s Butchers, one of Ballymena’s oldest independent businesses, is proud to announce the opening of its impressive new store on Ballymoney Street today Tuesday 25 November. The expansion marks a significant moment for the fifth-generation family business, which has…