Creative Gardens Galgorm

Creative Gardens Galgorm is a large estate garden centre on the Galgorm Castle Estate near Ballymena, around 24 miles from Ballycastle and dogs are welcome inside the shop areas. Browse plants, homeware and outdoor-living ranges with your dog alongside you, making it straightforward to tackle the full shopping list without leaving anyone in the car.

The café doesn't permit dogs—except guide dogs—but the shop floors are fully accessible, so you can take your time choosing pots, perennials or garden furniture while your dog navigates the aisles. It's the kind of destination garden centre that rewards a drive when you need proper choice and a bit of retail therapy.

Parking is available on site and the scale of the operation means there's plenty to see. Whether you're after seasonal colour, gifts or something for the terrace, this is a useful stop when you want a dog-friendly garden-centre visit with real range and no fuss.