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Ballycastle Beach

Ballycastle, Antrim Β· BT54 6JZ

At a Glance

Ballycastle

Outdoor

Free

Babies 0–1, Toddlers 1–3, Preschool 3–5, Primary 5–11, Tweens 11–13, Teens 13–17

Beaches

Yes

Nearby

Yes

Yes

Yes

Activities

Beach Β· Walking

Ballycastle Beach in Ballycastle, County Antrim, is a free family day out on the Causeway Coast with a wide sandy beach, sea views, paddling and plenty of space to play.

Wee Ones Will Love...

  • βœ“Building sandcastles
  • βœ“Paddling at the water’s edge
  • βœ“Hunting for shells
  • βœ“Running along the sand
  • βœ“Watching the boats nearby

Before You Visit

Check the weather, tide and current beach conditions before travelling. Bring layers even on brighter days and keep younger children closely supervised around the water. Parking and facilities can be busier during sunny weekends and school holidays.

Top Tips

  • ⭐Bring buckets, spades and a change of clothes
  • ⭐Combine the beach with the harbour and seafront
  • ⭐Arrive earlier on busy summer days

Location

Ballycastle, Antrim BT54 6JZ

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