Coleraine 

Coleraine is a small market town situated on the banks of the River Bann and some two miles from the sea. There are excellent beaches on both sides of the estuary and along the coast. The area is also a haven for wildlife.  

For details of  Coleraine Hotels and Holidays, Guest Houses, Cottages  and Attractions.  Go to Coleraine Hotels Guest Houses and Cottages

Coleraine  is an outstandingly beautiful area featuring some of the most spectacular countryside in Northern Ireland. It encompasses the resorts of Portrush, Portstewart, Portballintrae, Downhill and Castlerock, and the busy shopping town of Coleraine. This area is an ideal holiday base for all the family, there's simply so much to see and do.

There are plenty of visitor attractions in the area as well as several golf courses and watersports facilities. Portrush offers theme parks and amusements as well as a great beach. Portstewart has a two mile long promenade and there are fine cliff walks. Castlerock is a quiet resort but ideal for strolling, swimming and sunbathing. 

Dunluce Castle is one of the most recognised landmarks on the Causeway coastline. Dating back to the 16th Century, the castle is a romantic ruin, perched on a dramatic cliff top. Legend has it that the clan Mac Donnell from Antrim lived there and, while entertaining one night, the kitchen fell into the sea taking most of the servants with it. Two ghosts are said to haunt the ruins to this day.

Mountsandel Fort to the west of the town is the location of Irelands oldest known settlement - dating from around 7000BC

What to see around Coleraine

Wigmore Farm - 10, Ballydevitt Rd, Aghadowey, Coleraine, County Londonderry BT51 4DR Tel: 028 7086 8396

Garvagh Museum - 142, Main St, Garvagh, Coleraine, County Londonderry BT51 5AE Tel: 028 2955 7924

Dunluce Castle - Cliff top castle ruins. 87 Dunlice Road, Portrush, Phone: 028 2073 1938

Waterworld - Funpool with flumes and tenpin bowling - The Harbour, Portrush TEL: 028 7082 2001 For details visit: Waterworld

Barry's Amusements - Rides and amusements - 16 Eglinton Street, Portrush TEL: 028 7082 2340

River Bann Cruises - Christie Park Jetty, Strand Road, Coleraine Contact: Robert Anderson Tel: 077 9878 6955

Nearby 

Giants Causeway - At Bushmills. 

Map of the Coleraine area 

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Attractions - see listings pages

A huge selection of attractions are available within the coastal area and this section will have details of many of them. From piers and harbours to fun fairs and roller coasters, the listings will have details of what's available in your chosen area. For details of attractions look in the resort pages. 

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Activities

Whether your idea of an ideal activity is sunbathing or you prefer something more strenuous, the  chances are that you will be able to pursue this at the coast. There is a wide selection of activities that can be found on our coastline - these range from a gentle stroll to the next bay, to swimming and snorkelling, to more energetic activities such as sailing, surfing, windsurfing and kite sailing. See Activities section.

Pubs, restaurants and shopping guide

The listings section will also have details of pubs, restaurants, nightclubs and shops available in the locality. Restaurants and shops coming soon.....

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