We advise you to contact the venue if you need exact directions! Named after the river that runs through Ballymena, the Braid weaves together history, arts and culture alongside contemporary ...

The motion to rename The Braid was brought by Ballymena TUV Councillor Matthew ... In November 2022, Cllr Armstrong proposed The Braid and town hall complex be renamed ‘The Queen Elizabeth ...

He added the proposed changes are “minor and in keeping with the character of the property” and would be “an appropriate use within the town centre ... at The Braid in Ballymena.

The Braid Water Spinning Company was a major employer in Ballymena for many years. In 1945, a Recreation Club was founded there which was enthusiasticly supported by the workers. It had a highly ...