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Things to do in Portrush
The best holidays are planned around great days out. Here's what's on the doorstep in Portrush, from big-ticket attractions to rainy-day savers.
🎟️ This weekend near Portrush
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Museums & Galleries
5.1 mi from Portrush
Coleraine Museum
Coleraine Museum is housed within Coleraine Town Hall, an Accredited exhibition venue in the heart of the town, in a listed building dating from 1859. Inside, temporary exhibitions...
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15.9 mi from Portrush
Limavady Museum
Limavady Museum is housed within the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre on Main Street, where you can explore the history of Limavady and the surrounding area through a changing pro...
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19 mi from Portrush
Boathouse Visitor Centre & Museum
Boathouse in Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
27.4 mi from Portrush
Gracehill Village Old School Museum
Gracehill Village Old School Museum sits within Gracehill, Northern Ireland's first conservation area and the only complete Moravian settlement in Ireland, recognised as a World He...
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27.9 mi from Portrush
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Seamus Heaney HomePlace is a museum in Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland, dedicated to the life and work of poet Seamus Heaney. Inside, you'll find an exhibition packed with poetry, pho...
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27.9 mi from Portrush
Mid-Antrim Museum
Museum in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Theme Parks
0.1 mi from Portrush
Curry's Fun Park
Barry's Amusements was an amusement park in Northern Ireland. Located in the centre of Portrush, County Antrim, on the north coast, it was founded in 1925. The owners offered it fo... — Wikipedia
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Water Parks
17.9 mi from Portrush
The Lake Kilrea WaterPark
The Lake Kilrea is Northern Ireland's largest water park, located in the Causeway Coast and Glens, County Antrim. With over 11 acres of freshwater, this 80,000 sqft waterpark offer...
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Zoos & Wildlife
2.3 mi from Portrush
North Coast Alpacas
North Coast Alpaca Trekking is a family-run farm experience on the Causeway Coast, offering the chance to walk, feed and get close to a small herd of alpacas. You can choose a padd...
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Where to stay near Portrush
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Plan it day by day
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in Portrush?
The list below shows attractions nearby with distances from Portrush.
What can we do in Portrush when it rains?
Museums, galleries and aquariums are your friends — filter the list below by category and keep a couple in reserve for wet days.
Not booked yet? See the best places to stay in Portrush.