PORTRUSH

WHERE?

📍Portrush BT56 8AF

INFORMATION

💷As much as you want to spend

🅿️Parking Free at Ramore head

🚾Toilets dotted about

♿️Pram accessible

☕️ Plenty places for food and drink

No trip to Portrush is complete without a trip to the beach. West Strand is ideal for families, wide, clean, and perfect for building sandcastles, playing football, or simply paddling in the sea. West strand is in proximity to all the action in the town centre and amusements nearby with a beautiful promenade that you can wander along .

East strand is a is a bit quieter and stretches for miles onto Whiterocks Beach, making it great for a peaceful walk while the kids hunt for shells. East strand is a great beach for surfing, bodyboard and paddle boarding. There’s also the Arcadia play-park looking out over the beach. Suitable for toddlers and young children, it has a paddling pool, complete with a dedicated play area with giant sand toys, rope swings and climbing frames.

For a dose of excitement, head to Barry’s Amusements. This iconic amusement park is a hit with kids and nostalgic for adults. From gentle rides for younger children to more thrilling options for teens, there’s something for everyone.

The play park at Ramore Head is a great  area surrounded by the beautiful views at. The new recreation grounds have been brilliantly designed and well constructed for the whole family.

Want to see some fish? Check out the Coastal Zone (open high season only) with discovery pools and tanks give visitors the chance to see and learn more about Northern Ireland’s marine and coastal wildlife.

A day out in Portrush is one of those rare trips that genuinely has something for everyone. Whether it’s beach fun, tasty food, or a bit of adventure, you’ll leave with sandy shoes, tired kids, and plenty of happy memories. And honestly, that’s what the best family days are made of.

One of the best things about Portrush is its location. It’s not just a destination, it’s part of a bigger day out in Northern Ireland.

Within a short drive, you can explore:

-The Giant’s Causeway

-Dunluce Castle

-Magheracross Viewpoint

-Bushmills Railway

ℹ️Plenty of parking throughout (can get really busy) so it’s easier to hop on the @translinkni for the train straight into the town centre.