The North Coast has an abundance of activities and attractions offering you days packed with energy and excitement during your visit. Children will love the mixture of water activities, playgrounds and amusements, whilst the older generation can enjoy the picturesque scenery, great local cuisine, fine antiques and arts and crafts.
Whether you choose to experience the thrill of the white-knuckle rides, splash through the Atlantic breakers, explore natural habitats amongst the rock pools or enjoy award-winning ice cream – for young and old there is something to please everyone. With an action packed programme of events and a host of activities for all the family, the North Coast offers all the ingredients for a great holiday.
Northern Ireland’s premier seaside resort Portrush, is the ideal base for a family holiday. Come rain or shine, Portrush provides the essential fun factor, while the pretty neighbouring town of Portstewart, famed for it’s traditional promenade and beautiful views, overlooks a wonderful two mile stretch of golden sand.
You can also enjoy good food, colourful crafts and art galleries and a variety of leisure activities. Portstewart Crescent has recently been refurbished and visitors can now enjoy a spectacular fountain, the first of its kind in Europe, with multi-coloured lights, musical displays and jets reaching heights of up to 4 metres. The newly designed café incorporates an outdoor covered seating and viewing area, which overlooks the fountain and other facilities including children’s play areas, paddling pool, boating lake, motorized cars and bandstand.
Wonders of the Sea
The hidden treasures of our beautiful sandy beaches and dunes are waiting to be discovered. Natural marine material on the North Coast can contain many interesting specimens such as barnacles, whelks, sea urchins, star fish and even a ‘mermaid’s purse’. From time to time beach visitors get an opportunity to encounter some spectacular marine wildlife ranging from seals and birds to whales and dolphins. Watch out for small porpoises or seals feeding in the estuary at the Barmouth.
You’ll discover fantastic beaches, great family bistros and restaurants, specialist shopping, a wide range of attractions and a packed programme of organised entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Complemented by the spectacular scenery, it’s easy to see why the North Coast is the perfect destination for a family holiday.
