Antrim Area Hospital

Antrim Area Hospital

Antrim Area Hospital is one of Northern Ireland’s busiest acute hospitals and is located just outside Antrim town. As the largest facility in the Northern Trust it provides a comprehensive range of acute services, including a 24/7 Emergency Department, advanced diagnostic capabilities and a wide spectrum of outpatient, inpatient and day-case medical and surgical services.

Contact details for hospital wards and departments

Parking and public transport

Parking at Antrim Area Hospital

Car parking at Antrim Area Hospital is clearly signposted on arrival. The main car park is situated in front of the main building. For those who require it, we have an access guide for parking at the hospital and also a site plan.

Please note, if you’re being dropped off at the hospital there is a 15 minute grace period for drop off/pick up, however you’ll still need to take a ticket on entrance as you’ll need this to exit. Parking enforcement is in operation at this hospital site.  The current parking enforcement contractor is APCOA. If you have any car parking queries these can be answered by our car parking team, located at reception.

The APCOA customer service line is 0345 301 1151.  Online payments or appeals should be made online, not by phone.

Public transport

Goldline Express Service and Antrim Ulsterbus Town Service serve Antrim Area Hospital. For more information and bus timetables contact Translink on 028 9066 6630 or visit the Translink website.

Help with transport

If you have difficulties getting to hospital because of your condition and need an ambulance, contact your GP who can arrange this. You should do this at least 48 hours before your appointment. If you are on a low income or receive Income Support or Family Credit, you may be able to claim back the cost of your journey (by public transport or car only) – the Hospital Cash Office on Level A has further details.

Hospital facilities

Level A

  • ATM / Cash Machine
  • Chapel
  • Hospital Shop – Open Monday to Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Weekends 12:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Level B

  • Ground Floor Coffee Bar (main hospital reception) – Opening hours Monday to Sunday 8:30am to 8:30pm

Level C

  • Loughview Restaurant:
    Opening hours Monday to Sunday; 8:45am – 11:30am, 12pm – 3.45pm, 4pm – 7pm

Antrim Area Hospital has changing places facilities, designed to meet the needs of people with a disability to allow them to use toilets safely and comfortably. To use the facilities please register with the Equality Unit.

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