Mid and East Antrim Tourism Network is a series of three thematic events for businesses in the tourism sector across the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area.

Are you thinking about setting up a business in the tourism sector, or have you set up a business in this sector in the last couple of years?

If so, you could benefit from this tourism focused peer support network. What this simply means is that you can get the opportunity to meet individuals with shared experiences or challenges and build relationships and connections to provide mutual support and encouragement to develop and grow your business.

We will be holding a facilitated walking tour with Go Succeed graduate Adrian Hack of Lead the Way tours who has recently established a new neighbourhood tourism group Carrickfergus Tours and Tales. 

Together, we will explore the history of Ireland's best-preserved Norman Castle and the town which grew around it. The session will include a guided walking tour taking you through 900 years of local history in 90 minutes, beginning at Carrickfergus Castle and exploring its' external footprint, before moving into the town centre, exploring the Bastion behind the library and then back to High Street.

Depending on the weather we will continue conversation and networking over a coffee at the Foxy Tail mobile coffee trailer or a local coffee shop.  This is the last of three events and this will provide you with a plan of action to take your learnings from one or all events to develop your networks.

About the Host

Kelli McRoberts has over 28 years experience working with small businesses throughout Northern Ireland and has specialised in Tourism in the last 10 years.  She is an experienced network facilitator with past projects including facilitator of the Causeway Coastal Route Tourism Cluster, project lead of Mid and East Antrim Tourism Academies and female network Enterprising Women.

Date, Time and Location

Date and Time: Thursday 19 March | 10am - 2pm (including tour, coffee and networking)

Meeting Point: Please meet at the front of Carrickfergus Castle

Our chosen route is fully accessible, ensuring that everyone can join us for an inclusive  experience, however please be advised that this guided tour is outdoors so please wear suitable clothing. Parking is available at Carrickfergus Castle. 

Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early.

Registration instructions: This event is free for individuals. Please note, your email confirmation and eTicket will come from noreply@glistrr.com, please add this to your list of trusted accounts to prevent information landing in your junk folder.

Accessibility: Should you require any reasonable adjustments for this in person meet up, please get in touch with enievents@enterpriseni.com. 

Please note that the registration numbers are restricted because this is an in-person event. Whilst Go Succeed operates across NI, this event is being hosted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, therefore should the event reach capacity and a waiting list is created, priority access will be given to businesses based in this council area.

This network is brought to you as part of Go Succeed NI. Go Succeed represents a significant investment in local entrepreneurs and businesses, funded by the UK Government.