About this location
Northern Ireland is rich with urbex possibilities. From boarded-up manor houses and deserted mills to former prisons, hospitals, dance halls and shipwrecks along the coast, this region’s abandoned places tell stories of conflict, industry and community. We explore and document forgotten corners across Ulster, revealing their history and atmosphere.
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The scrapyard by the sea
Located between Helen’s Bay and Crawfordsburn, this former scrapyard has been called a “blot of the landscape” by residents with a former MP even raising the issue in the House of Commons.
Parkmore Railway Station
This railway station was opened in 1874 and transported iron ore to Ballymena before it would be shipped to England. Tourists also used the railway station to explore the Glens of Antrim before it closed for good in 1930.
Flaxall Textile Factory
This textile factory, located in Carrickfergus and operated as Flaxall Trading Limited, printed, dyed, and finished fabric.
Balnamore House
Balnamore House was owned by local Linen merchant John Caldwell in the 18th Century who was banished to America in 1799 after being accused of being an Irish radical.
The Farmhouse
This farmhouse, located in rural Northern Ireland has stunning views of the countryside and at one time would have made the perfect family home.
The Country Pub & Restaurant
This country pub and restaurant is located on a seldom-travelled country road in Northern Ireland. It called last orders at Christmas, leaving behind everything including their Christmas tree.
Mary’s House
An abandoned farmhouse and outbuildings in rural Northern Ireland
St Matthias -The Wee Tin Hut Church
St Matthias or “The Wee Tin Church” as it is known locally, is one of eight surviving tin hut style churches in Ireland. Built out of corrugated Iron by Harland and Wolff and designed for export to America, this church building received listed status in 2001.