Location: Castlerock
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Castlerock, United Kingdom (UK)
Castlerock is a seaside village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is situated five miles west of Coleraine, and is part of Causeway Coast and Glens district. It is very popular with summer tourists, having numerous apartment blocks and three caravan sites. Castlerock Golf Club has both 9 and 18-hole links courses bounded by the beach, the River Bann and the Belfast to Derry railway line. The village had a recorded population of 1,287 people in the 2011 Census, and currently has a popular local football team called Villagers FC.
Restaurants in Castlerock
1. Mussenden Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 260 reviews
Part of "Downhill Demesne & Hezlett House" See main listing for full details.
Reviewed By Lottebubs - Ashford, United Kingdom
Parked on the road and walked through the kids adventure playground and garden route round the coast to the Mussenden temple. Stunning views from every window and a fantastic beach below we would have gone to had the weather not suddenly turned, so we missed the ruins of the main house and made our way back to the car. Gorgeous place to go with a picnic and small children on a sunny day. You would need sunscreen near the temple as it's quite exposed
2. Portstewart Strand - National Trust
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Miles of golden sand cared for by National Trust. The magnificent two-mile strand of glistening golden sand is one of Northern Ireland's finest and most popular Beaches with all ages. Portstewart Strand holds the prestigious Blue Flag award for the management, cleanliness and quality of water and it is also one of the few remaining Beaches in Ireland where cars still have access and permission to drive onto the beach. Vehicle access is free to National Trust members. Parking fee applies to non-members. Walking entry open all year.
Reviewed By banshee48 - England, UK
A national trust area so entrance fee unless member. Lovely sandy beach that you can drive on to so families with young children need to watch closely for moving traffic (although most drivers are aware of need to drive slowly!). Great for children as gently shelving beach and lifeguards are on duty to ensure safety. Behind beach superb sand dunes that children (and adults) can explore at their leisure. Cafe at entrance so nicely catered for. If visiting for first time this is an impressive start to your exploration of a beautiful part of the world.
3. Alley Cats Indoor Play Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Indoor Soft Play & Party Centre for 0 - 12 year olds. Open 7 days a week except for Christmas Day & Boxing Day. Open, during term-time, from 2pm Monday to Thursday and from 12pm on Fridays.Open, during holiday periods & weekends, from 10am. Last admissions at 18:30 unless we have a Private Hire. Please check before leaving home. There's a specific area for up to 12mths, a 1 - 4 area and a 5 - 12 years area. We have free parking, baby changing facilities, a coffee shop and baby food/bottle warming facilities. Toddler morning is on term time Mondays at 9.15am and includes elevenses of toast and juice.
Reviewed By Valerie B - Portstewart, United Kingdom
Brilliant fun for children. What to do when the weather's not good enough to play outside or your child needs focused play with lots of interaction? Alleycats is the place to go. One and a half hour session was just about the right length of time: lots of different activities, well run and super-clean!
4. Castlerock Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By NHjo - Rye, New Hampshire
Castlerock Beach is a bit less crowded than Portrush and just as nice. The town of Castlerock slopes down to the beach -- it's a great area that I wouldn't mind spending a few days in. It's near several great attractions along the coastal road.
5. Portstewart Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By athollg1745
Cracking course played just after the Irish Open so it was in top condition. My only niggle were the bunkers. Very narrow and looked out of place if that makes any sense. But still worth a visit. The tee boxes were as good as the greens.
6. Downhill Demesne & Hezlett House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Downhill Demesne lies on the North Coast of Ireland. It covers 147 acres and includes a surprising diversity of landscape with a sheltered glen Gardens, woodlands and an exposed headland. The creation of the Eccentric 'EarlBishop' Built in 1691 Hezlett House is one of the oldest thatched cottages left standing in Northern Ireland. The uniqueness of the cottage lies in its rare cruck frame and family history. Have fun exploring the house and walking around the garden and orchard.
Reviewed By keenbaker2013 - Holmfirth, United Kingdom
As NT members we loved this site. There is a lovely small adventure playground that our kids really enjoyed - it's not engineered plastic stuff either - woodsman crafted and a little unusual. The walks in the woods and ruins fascinated all of us too. If you get hungry - please do yourselves a huge favour and detour into Castlerock to lunch at Crusoes rather than be tempted by the signs for The Pretty Crafty Design Studio.
7. Aquaholics Dive Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
PADI FIVE STAR DIVE CENTRE teaching from beginners upwards, Diving the spectacular coast from Rathlin to Malin HeadAlso offering power boat trips along the stunning Giants Causeway Coast and tours to the Scottish Isles for walkers, golfing, whiskey etc
Reviewed By DubCM - Ireland
Just back from a great weekend diving in Antrim with Aquaholics. Richard looks after you really well, the boat is fantastic, the lift even more so. We stayed in his dive centre hostel in Ballycastle this is really convenient for the boat, which is just across the road. The Hostel is excellent, 5 star. In fact to call it a hostel is to undersell it. It's all private rooms with great shower facilities. The kitchen is well set up. Although there is a great breakfast place nearby. The beds are comfortable. there is a private back yard for drying gear. There is a comfortable sitting room and free wifi which works well. On to the diving, Richard dropped us on four lovely dive sites, gave good briefs and looked after us all really well. He offers very good value for money. I will be back. That part of the Antrim coast is really beautiful and well worth a visit.
8. Barry's Amusements
Overall Ratings
4 based on 539 reviews
Reviewed By DnBK77 - Co. Kildare
Maybe third rate on the world scene but its local and has happy memories for everyone of four generations of our party on a nostalgia-trip! A great few hours for everyone, not expensive and the Helter Skelter remains favouite for sub-teens. Dont allow yourself get "above it all" ! But open for a very short season.
9. Coleraine Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Public Library.
Reviewed By Brian C - Coleraine, United Kingdom
Coleraine, Portstewart and Portrush Libraries serve the area known as the Triangle - as in dots linking the three towns on the beautiful Northern coast of Northern Ireland. I have had two special reasons to thank the staff for their unstinting friendly and efficient support. After a gap of many years (I'm 72), I decided to return to university to study music full-time. The inter-library loan system via the internet was invaluable, supplemented by email messages when the books/journals arrived. Secondly. I'm a longstanding member of Causeway U3A book club, and the Portstewart branch lets us know when the group copies of the book of the month have arrived. I also enjoy the chats with the library staff about the particular books I'm Reading - they are avid readers too and very insightful! My one concern is that the three Libraries may be under pressure because of cutbacks in public expenditure. Even though they are very positive in offering a diversity of services from childrens' corner sessions to the U3A for senior citizens, I fear they may suffer diminishing of their services. So please support your local library - if you lose it, you may never be able to recover it!
Finally, whether you are local or a visitor, please make contact with any of the three Triangle Libraries, Coleraine, Portstewart or Portrush. You will be guaranteed a warm welcome, wise advice and that nice feeling that you have learnt a bit! You may even leave with a brilliant page-turner of a book!
10. Downhill Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By shelly-ann - Warrenpoint
Love going to this beach when in Downhill. Miles and miles of sand and sea for a lovely walk.
When weather is good you can drive car on to beach and then go for a good long walk. It was chappy even though weather was warm so wrap up.
Very refreshing and lovely views of Donegal. You can also see trains going past and get a good view of Mussaden temple. Nice way to spend a few hours.
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