The Causeway Coast Attractions

Coleraine - Your base to the Causeway Coast

• Coleraine is an ideal central location within ten miles of most north coast attractions
• Breezemount House is ten minutes walk to Coleraine town centre
• Excellent, train, bus and road networks to all of Ireland and the United Kingdom
• Coleraine has the largest pedestrian shopping precinct in the north coast with all the top high street names
• A wide selection of traditional pubs providing entertainment and food
• A wide selection of good quality cafes and restaurants
• The Riverside theatre producing professional theatre/arts/musical productions all year round
• Waterside food sector (five minutes from Breezemount) providing traditional take away fish'n'chips to oriental foods
• Coleraine Leisure Centre providing sports activities with a newly refurbished adults' and separate children's pool
• The Jet Centre complex with a multiplex cinema, ice skating and ten pin bowling
• River Bann offering sailing, fishing and lessons for most watersports
• Selection of forest parks with specially designed walking trails. Some of which form part of the Ulster Way
• University of Ulster Coleraine Campus offering educational courses and summer activities such as New Horizon
• Church facilities for all denominations

Portrush (6 miles from Breezemount)

• East Strand Beach - (pictured above) - Two miles of golden sand
• The West Strand Beach - Just below Barry's amusements
• Two Screen Cinema
• Amusements galore including the famous Barry's
• Shopping: All tastes provided for from the historical White House to the numerous tourist shops
• The Portrush puffer: A little train which takes you around the streets of Portrush.
• Surfing: Portrush is famous for its waves. Check out Troggs Surf Hire Shop, Main Street. Surfline 0839337770
• Pubs: Plenty to choose from. Check out the Harbour bar for a good pint of Guinness
• Night Clubs: Kellys and Tracks to mention a few
• Plenty of Restaurants. Ramore restaurant, Ramore Wine Bar and The Harbour Inn are all good
• The best of Golf: Royal Portrush is ready and waiting
• Ramore Head recreation ground. Tennis, Crazy golf, Bowling, Children's adventure play area
• Portrush Countryside Centre. Learn all about local natural history.
• The Dunluce Centre: Multimedia space age adventures. Don't miss it
• Dunluce castle: Medieval castle on route from Portrush and Bushmills. Well worth a visit
• Waterworld. Fine indoor heated water park suitable for every age. Also regular family evening cabaret shows

Portstewart (5 miles from Breezemount)

• Portstewart National Trust Strand. Over one mile of golden sand and waves.(£2.50 for cars)
• The promenade is just breathtaking. Take a walk and experience a summer evening sun set
• Pubs: The Anchor Bar and restaurant stands above the rest
• Restaurants: Good food is not a problem. Check out The York or The Anchorage
• Shops: Traditional tourist sea side shops and cafes of good quality
• Ice Cream: Are you going for a Morelli's is the term locals use. Opened 1911. Don't miss it.
• Play Park: Children,s adventure play ground and open air paddling pool. Next to the promenade.
• Flowerfield: Arts centre with children's play park and picnic area in its spacious grounds
• Night Clubs: Nero's is the biggest and the best.
• Golf: Portstewart new and old Course
• North West 200: Motor Cycle road racing spectacle every May
• Fishing: Sea angling from the Harbour
• Deep Sea diving. Check out the sub aqua club at the harbour
• Walking: Experience the cliff walk from promenade to the Portstewart Strand. Breathtaking

Castlerock, Downhill, Benone. (3 miles from Breezemount)

• Small quiet tranquil village
• Beach: One mile of golden sand. (Vehicles allowed. Free)
• Downhill: Continuation of Castlerock Beach. Worth a visit.
• Golf: Castlerock Golf Cub. One of the best in the north west
• Mussenden: National Trust House, Gardens and Temple. Well worth a visit. (Free)
• Forest: Downhill forest. Beautiful walk
• Sports: Pony trekking, Bowling, Tennis, Surfing, Golf, Swimming
• Play Ground: Children's play area
• Bird watching: North Coast's premier reserve at the mouth of the River Bann
• Hezlett Cottage: National Trust traditional cottage open to the public

Benone (9 miles from Breezemount)

• Expansive 3 mile beach of golden sand
• Holiday caravan and camping park
• Benone Tourist Complex. Golf, Tennis. Excellent outdoor heated children's swimming pool and fun centre
• Scenic Drive: Ballyhackett cliff viewing point and Benevena mountain drive is well worth a visit

Bushmills (9 miles from Breezemount)

• Bushmills Distillery: A worth while guided tour of this famous landmark which includes a free sample
• The Giants Causeway: A world heritage site and Northern Ireland's most famous landmark. Don't miss it
• Portballintrae: Small coastal village beside Bushmills. Excellent beach walk, Pubs, Restaurants
• Surfing: Portballintrae is the premier North West surfing beach with excellent cliffs for spectators
• Fishing: The River Bush is famous. (License required. Check with Bushmills Inn, Main Street)

Other places of Interest

Ballycastle:

• Twenty miles from Coleraine
• Sea side town with small shops, traditional pubs, forest park
• Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. Not for the faint hearted
• Rathlin Island. Ferry trip from Ballycastle to this beautiful island and bird sanctuary. (Full day required)
• Ferry to Campbeltown, Scotland (2.5 Hour trip)

Ballintoy:

• Fifteen miles from Coleraine
• Beautiful sea side walks
• Traditional working harbour