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54A Glenmanus Road, Portrush, Co. Antrim, BT56 8HU

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There are many attractions and activities to do around the North Antrim Coast.  A very useful starting place is the www.northantrim.com site.  Take a look at their interactive map, click on their links for a comprehensive guide to Portrush and the North Antrim coast.  

• The Dunluce Centre
  The Dunluce Centre is a large family entertainment complex situated in the heart of Portrush. The centre features unique attractions designed to provide thrills and enjoyment for all the family.  Click on the above link for more information.
• Barry's
  Established for over 50 years, no trip to Portrush is complete without a visit to Barry’s Amusements for that special buzz with cyclones, merry-go-rounds, dodgems  Adjacent Kiddieland offers smaller rides for young children. Open Easter, every public holiday and weekend until June, then daily until September.
• Waterworld
  Enjoy a family visit to Waterworld, one of Northern Ireland's major indoor water attractions.  It boasts a range of features in its superb adventure pool.  Click on the above link for more information.
  The Portrush Puffer
  The Portrush Puffer, Northern Ireland's only road passenger train offers visitors and locals a fun and stress free mode of transport around the resort. Operating from April until September it stops at all of the major attractions including the Dunluce Centre, Barry's Amusements, West Bay Strand and the Recreation Grounds.
• The Skerries
  A chain of rocky, grass covered islands lying about two miles off the coast. During the last war, there was a plan to join the islands to Ramore head in Portrush to make the largest harbour in the world! There are boat trips round the islands from Portrush Harbour.
• White Rocks
  The White Rocks lie two miles east of Portrush, at the end of the Curran Strand. Limestone cliffs have weathered into caves, arches and other fantastic shapes. The Cathedral Cave has a roof supported by two massive columns at its seaward end. Other features have been named the Priest's Hole, The Giant's Head, The Lion's Paw and The Wishing Arch. There are several picnic sites, one of which was proved by archaeologists to have been in use since 1300 B.C.! There are spacious car parks and along the road to the east, a car park and picnic site on the clifftop has fine views.
• Dunluce Castle
  On the Portrush to Bushmills road, three miles east of Portrush. Dunluce is one of a series of fortifications built on rocky outcrops extending into the sea and is thought by many to be the most picturesque and romantic of Irish castles. Click on the above link for more information.
• Giants Causeway
  Nine miles from Portrush and two miles from Bushmills, the Giants Causeway is Northern Ireland’s premier tourist attraction.  Click on the above link and click here for more information.
• Portstewart
  The second largest resort on the North Coast, Portstewart is a passing parade of things to see and do. Click on the above link for more information
• Portballintrae
  Portballintrae is a delightful, picturesque seaside village some seven miles east of Portrush and only two miles west of the world famous Giant’s Causeway.  Click on the above link for more information