Visitor attractions and information - Coleraine
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 Mountsandel Fort, Mountsandel Road, Coleraine
- Tel: 028 2955 6000. Mountsandel Fort is located just south
of the town of Coleraine overlooking the River Bann at Castleroe.
It dates back to the iron age and is beside the site of the first
huntergatherer settlement in Ireland, dating from before 7000
BC. The forest walk goes from the high point at the fort to the
banks of the Bann. Open from dawn until dusk every day. Admission:
Free. Location: On the
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Giant's
Causeway, 44 Causeway Road, Bushmills BT57 8SU - Tel: 028-2073-1855.
Northern Ireland's most popular tourist destination, this large
stretch of staircase-shaped rocks is a geological freak, the
result of cooled lava from volcanic eruptions that took place
over 65 million years ago. About
7 miles northeast of Coleraine. |
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Dunluce Castle, near Portrush. This late-medieval
and 17th-century castle is dramatically sited on a headland dropping
sheer into the sea on the north Antrim Coast. For information
on visits to Dunluce Castle, please contact EHS (Environment
and Heritage Service) on Tel: 028 20 73 1938. There is an entrance
gate from the car-park into sloping mainland court which is linked
to the main buildings on the rock by a narrow footbridge. There
are some modern surfaces but there are also areas of original
paving and cobbles, which will make access to parts of the site
difficult for wheelchair-users. About 5 miles north of Coleraine. |
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Old
Bushmills Distillery, Bushmills, Co. Antrim Tel: 028 2073-3218.
The Old Bushmills Distillery is devoted to the production of
Single Malt Irish Whiskey. It is the world’s oldest licensed
whiskey distillery having received its licence to distil in 1608
by James 1of England. An exceptional aspect of The Old Bushmills
Distillery is the fact that distilling, blending, maturation
and bottling are all carried out under one roof. www.bushmills.com. About
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Downhill Castle, Mussenden Temple, Bishop’s
Gate & Black Glen, 107 Sea Road, Castlerock, BT51 4TW - Tel:
028 7084 8728. Set on a stunning and wild headland with fabulous
cliff top walks and views over Ireland’s north coast is
the landscaped estate of Downhill, laid out in the late 18th
century by the eccentric Earl and Bishop, Frederick Hervey. Estate
includes ruins, mausoleum, beautiful gardens and the renowned
Mussenden Temple perched on the cliff edge which is available
for private hire. About
4 miles northwest of Coleraine. |
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Hotel near Coleraine. Situated
in the centre of Portrush close to the bustling Harbour. A few minutes walk to the two blue flag beaches
and a short distance from the world renowned Royal Portrush Golf
Course. Albany Lodge provides luxury accommodation for a relaxing
golfing break, that romantic weekend, or for the business traveller.
The perfect location to explore the beautiful North Antrim coastline....
Hotel near Coleraine. Situated
in the centre of Portrush close to the bustling Harbour. Staff are on hand 24 hours a day, offering a warm
welcome and professional, friendly service with a real commitment
to ensure that you enjoy your stay with us. Join us in the Counties
Cafe Bar & Restaurant next morning for breakfast. Ramada
Portrush has WiFi internet access available throughout the hotel...
Hotel near Coleraine. The world
famous Giant's Causeway is only a short drive away. The Brown Trout Golf and Country Inn is convenient
for Royal Portrush, Portstewart and Castlerock Golf Courses.
All of our rooms are serviced daily, all rates include full breakfast
served in the hotel. Breakfast is available until lunchtime,
so if you want to relax, just lie in. The rooms are very accessible
and are graded Category 1 Disability Access by the Tourist Board.
At the Brown Trout Inn, you can keep fit in our new gym, enjoy
fishing, go horse riding or play golf on our own nine hole course....
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions
and places of interest around Coleraine. The Coleraine
hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given
a rough guide as to how far they are from Coleraine. Northern
Ireland is a land of blue mountains and deep forests, lakes,
windswept moors and white Atlantic sands. The scenic beauty and
the variety of the landscape make Northern Ireland a great place
to explore. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation
from our list of Coleraine hotels.
