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The Valley Leisure Centre, Mossley Mill (arts and community hub), the Antrim coast gateway, and a large County Antrim urban district north of Belfast
A little history
Newtownabbey was formed in 1958 from several communities north of Belfast. The area includes significant communities like Glengormley, Ballyclare and Whiteabbey. Mossley Mill, a converted Victorian linen mill, is now a superb arts and community centre.
Mossley Mill arts centre for events and exhibitions. The Antrim coast is easily accessible. Cave Hill Country Park is close. The area has good retail and community amenities.
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The area has good independent food. The diverse community supports excellent local restaurants. Belfast is minutes away for wider food choice.
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Newtownabbey is a place in County Antrim known for the Valley Leisure Centre, Mossley Mill (arts and community hub), the Antrim coast gateway, and a large County Antrim urban district north of Belfast. Newtownabbey was formed in 1958 from several communities north of Belfast. The population is around 86,000.
The area has good independent food. The diverse community supports excellent local restaurants. Belfast is minutes away for wider food choice.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Newtownabbey and across County Antrim. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Newtownabbey businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Newtownabbey and the wider County Antrim area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Newtownabbey and the surrounding area in County Antrim, including Glengormley, Ballyclare, Whiteabbey, Rathcoole, Mallusk, Monkstown, Jordanstown and Greenisland.
