Dunluce Castle
Dunluce Castle is sited dramatically close to the edge of a headland, along the North Antrim coast. Surrounded by jaw dropping coastal scenery, this medieval castle stands where an early Irish fort was once built and where its history can be traced back to early Christians and Vikings. Visit and take a peek at medieval Irish life!
Visitor centre, shop and guided tours of the ruins, gardens and remnants of the town. Limited wheelchair access. Tours available Easter-September and pre-booked available out of season.
No admission to unaccompanied children under sixteen.
Mussenden Temple
Frederick Hervey, Bishop of Derry, had an appetite for drama and chose a wild coastal headland for a mansion and temple. The mansion is in ruins but the landscape park remains. Follow paths through the sheltered gardens or along the cliff tops for views of the North Coast. On a cliff top, he built the circular Mussenden Temple as a library, imitating the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli.
Portstewart Strand
Portstewart Strand is a two mile stretch of magnificent golden sand and impressive dunes. Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, the Strand is an important nature conservation area with a multitude of interesting plants and wildlife. Access is ideal for wheelchairs and prams, with car parking available on the beach itself. There is a host of leisure activities available, including a children's play area, horse riding, jet skiing and windsurfing. For golf lovers, why not take in the usual 18 holes at the nearby club, which offers a challenging round against a backdrop of breathtaking panoramic views?
Portstewart Strand is a blue flag beach, run by the National Trust, is one of the top 10 visitor attractions in Northern Ireland. For more information click here.
