Portstewart

Jul 19
2 min read

At a Glance

📍 Portstewart

💷 FREE

🅿️ Pay & display parking nearby

🚻 Public toilets available

♿️ Mostly accessible promenade and play areas (some sections of the cliff walk include steps)

☕️ Plenty of cafés, coffee shops and ice cream parlours within a few minutes' walk

🧒 Best for all ages

🗺️ The Crescent, Portstewart, BT55 7AB

What You'll Find

If you're looking for one of the best free family days out on the Causeway Coast, Portstewart Crescent has everything you need for a full day of fun.

The play park has equipment suitable for a range of ages, with plenty of climbing, swinging and sliding.

On sunny days, the outdoor paddling pools become the star attraction, giving little ones the perfect place to splash and cool off. Right beside them you'll also find the famous dancing fountains, where children can run through the water jets while music and water displays create even more excitement.

One of our favourite parts of visiting Portstewart is the spectacular cliff walk. Starting beside Dominican College, the path hugs the coastline with incredible views over the Atlantic, rugged cliffs and rock pools below. It's buggy-friendly for much of the route before reaching the steps leading down towards Portstewart Strand, making it a fantastic walk for adventurous families.

For the Grown Ups

Parents are spoilt for choice here too.

Grab a coffee from one of the many cafés overlooking the sea, treat everyone to a famous Morelli's ice cream or enjoy lunch while taking in the coastal views. There are plenty of benches dotted along the promenade, making it easy to relax while the children play.

The cliff walk is equally enjoyable for adults, offering some of the most beautiful coastal scenery anywhere in Northern Ireland.

Why We Loved It

✅Fantastic FREE day out

✅ Play park suitable for different ages

✅Outdoor paddling pools and interactive fountains

✅Beautiful coastal cliff walk with stunning views

✅Lots of cafés and ice cream nearby

✅ Easy to combine with Portstewart Promenade and Strand

Wee Adventurers Top Tips

⭐ Bring towels and a change of clothes if the fountains or paddling pools are open—you'll almost certainly end up with soaked little adventurers!

⭐ Pack a bucket and net for rock pooling along the coast.

⭐ Visit early on warm summer days as parking fills up quickly.

⭐ Finish your visit with an ice cream and a stroll along the promenade.

⭐ If everyone still has energy, continue along the cliff walk towards Portstewart Strand for even more incredible views.

Overall Verdict

Portstewart Crescent is one of those places that genuinely has something for everyone. Whether your family loves playgrounds, paddling, scenic walks, rock pooling or simply enjoying an ice cream by the sea, it's easy to spend several hours here without anyone getting bored.