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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.

Showing museums, aquariums and attractions with indoor areas — the ones that work whatever the forecast.

Museums & Galleries

Coleraine Museum

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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Ballymoney Museum

10.6 mi from Portrush

Ballymoney Museum

Museum in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Garvagh Museum

15.5 mi from Portrush

Garvagh Museum

Museum in Garvagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Ballycastle Museum

15.8 mi from Portrush

Ballycastle Museum

Courthouse in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Limavady Museum

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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Green Lane Museum

16.9 mi from Portrush

Green Lane Museum

Museum in Limavady, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Boathouse Visitor Centre & Museum

19 mi from Portrush

Boathouse Visitor Centre & Museum

Boathouse in Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Gracehill Village Old School Museum

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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Seamus Heaney HomePlace

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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Seamus Heaney Homeplace

27.9 mi from Portrush

Seamus Heaney Homeplace

Museum in Bellaghy, Northern Ireland, UK

Mid-Antrim Museum

27.9 mi from Portrush

Mid-Antrim Museum

Museum in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Water Parks

Waterworld

0.3 mi from Portrush

Waterworld

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Where to stay near Portrush

Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.

More around Portrush

Plan it day by day

Create a free account and hit "Save to my trip" on anything below — then assign each one to a day of your holiday so the whole week is sorted before you pack. And if you haven't booked yet, see our guide to holidays in Portrush for the best places to stay.

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.