Portrush makes a good base — most of the Causeway Coast’s best-known sights are a short drive away.
The big sights
- Dunluce Castle — 2.5 miles.
- The Giant’s Causeway — 9 miles.
- The Dark Hedges — Game of Thrones’ Kingsroad.
- The Guide to Bushmills — the distillery, and a genuinely good food stop most people drive straight past.
Nearby towns
- Portstewart — a quieter alternative base, 3 miles away.
- Castlerock — small seaside village, Blue Flag beach.
- Coleraine — the area’s main town, transport hub and shopping.
- Ballycastle — further along the coast, gateway to Rathlin Island.
The Jet Centre, Coleraine
A solid wet-weather or evening option a short drive away: an 8-screen cinema, bowling, an arcade, mini golf, and a soft play area for kids, plus food and drink on-site.
Annual events
The North West 200 motorcycle race runs through Portrush, Portstewart, and Coleraine every May.
