Curran Presbyterian Church

The church sits on a quiet country lane outside Antrim, and frankly, it's the kind of place you'd miss entirely if you weren't looking for it. Curran Presbyterian Church is a modest whitewashed building dating back to 1654, which makes it one of the older Presbyterian churches in Ireland - proper significant stuff if you're into religious history. Inside, there's that familiar austere elegance of early Presbyterian spaces: wooden pews, high ceilings, and enough peace and quiet to actually hear yourself think.

It's really a pilgrimage spot rather than a tourist attraction. History enthusiasts and those tracing Presbyterian connections will find genuine value here - the graveyard tells stories, and the building itself is architecturally interesting in an understated way. Families with young kids will probably find it dull after five minutes, mind you.

The no-frills approach is honest. There's no gift shop, no visitor centre, no interpretation boards spelling everything out. You get the church as it's been for centuries. It's free to visit, though opening hours aren't guaranteed, so call ahead before making the trip from Antrim.

If you're staying at Lough Beg Glamping just six miles away, it's a worthwhile morning detour between longer walks around the lough itself. Don't expect it to take more than half an hour unless you're genuinely into the history. It's the sort of place that deepens a visit to the area rather than anchoring one.