Add Whiterocks Beach further along and you already have three coastal options before you get to the surf schools, fun parks and wildlife spots.
Curry's Fun Park (formerly Barry's) is a real seaside classic, and Ramore Head gives you free wildlife watching right on the coast. With 48 places listed within about 10 miles, there is plenty to fill a full family day out.
The best days out near Portrush
East Strand, Portrush
Curry's Fun Park (formerly Barry's)
Whiterocks Beach
Wacky Workshop Indoor Adventure Playground
Troggs Surf School
North Coast Alpacas
Causeway Coast Cycle Route (NCN 93)
Portrush Coastal Zone
Goldrush Entertainment Centre
Lacada Brewery
Mini Golf Portrush
Alive Adventures Portrush
Arcadia Play Park
West Strand, Portrush
Portrush Surf School
Portrush Yacht Club
Portrush Recreation Grounds
Ramore Head
Hilltop Holiday Park
The Spa at Dunluce Lodge
Whiterocks Beach Snorkel Site
Cromore Estate
Chestnutt's Farm
Dunluce Castle
Aquaholics Sea Safari
Aquaholics Dive Centre & Sea Safari
Boy Matthew Sea Angling Charter
Portstewart Cliff Path & Strand
Flowerfield Park
Flowerfield Arts Centre
Crescent Play Park
Portstewart Strand
Sauna and Sea
SUB6 Surf & SUP School
Magheracross Viewpoint Walk
Play at Creative Gardens
NCIC Climbing Wall
Portballintrae Beach (Bushfoot Strand)
Surf Sup NI
Island Farm Equestrian Centre
Itsy Bitsy Wonderland
Coleraine Sub-Aqua Club
Coleraine Leisure Centre
Movanagher Fishery (Lower Bann)
Bounce Coleraine
Bushmills Inn Estate
Coleraine Museum
Diamond Shopping Centre
Days out in Portrush — your questions
What are the best days out in Portrush?
Start with the beaches — East Strand and West Strand are both free and hard to beat on a sunny day. For something more active, Troggs Surf School runs surf lessons, and Curry's Fun Park (formerly Barry's) is a classic seaside visit. Ramore Head is a great free spot for wildlife watching too.
What free things are there to do in Portrush?
Quite a lot. East Strand, West Strand and Whiterocks Beach are all free. Arcadia Play Park and Portrush Recreation Grounds are free outdoor play parks for children. Curry's Fun Park (formerly Barry's) has free entry to the site. Ramore Head and Portrush Coastal Zone are free wildlife watching spots on the coast.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Portrush?
Wacky Workshop Indoor Adventure Playground is the top pick for young children, with plenty of soft play. Goldrush Entertainment Centre is another indoor activity centre in town. If you are happy to travel a little, Coleraine is nearby and has indoor options including a museum.
What's good for young children near Portrush?
Curry's Fun Park (formerly Barry's) is a hit with little ones, and Arcadia Play Park and Portrush Recreation Grounds are free outdoor play parks. North Coast Alpacas offers a lovely farm visit that younger children tend to love. For wet days, Wacky Workshop Indoor Adventure Playground is the go-to indoor option.