Location: Portstewart
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Portstewart is a small town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 8,029 people in the 2011 Census. It is a seaside resort neighbouring Portrush. Its harbour and scenic coastal paths form an Atlantic promenade leading to 2 miles of golden strand (Portstewart Strand). Portstewart is probably best known for this sandy beach, popular with surfers.
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1. Portstewart Strand - National Trust
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Miles of golden sand cared for by National Trust. The magnificent two-mile strand of glistening golden sand is one of Northern Ireland's finest and most popular Beaches with all ages. Portstewart Strand holds the prestigious Blue Flag award for the management, cleanliness and quality of water and it is also one of the few remaining Beaches in Ireland where cars still have access and permission to drive onto the beach. Vehicle access is free to National Trust members. Parking fee applies to non-members. Walking entry open all year.
Reviewed By banshee48 - England, UK
A national trust area so entrance fee unless member. Lovely sandy beach that you can drive on to so families with young children need to watch closely for moving traffic (although most drivers are aware of need to drive slowly!). Great for children as gently shelving beach and lifeguards are on duty to ensure safety. Behind beach superb sand dunes that children (and adults) can explore at their leisure. Cafe at entrance so nicely catered for. If visiting for first time this is an impressive start to your exploration of a beautiful part of the world.
2. Portstewart Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By athollg1745
Cracking course played just after the Irish Open so it was in top condition. My only niggle were the bunkers. Very narrow and looked out of place if that makes any sense. But still worth a visit. The tee boxes were as good as the greens.
3. Aquaholics Dive Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
PADI FIVE STAR DIVE CENTRE teaching from beginners upwards, Diving the spectacular coast from Rathlin to Malin HeadAlso offering power boat trips along the stunning Giants Causeway Coast and tours to the Scottish Isles for walkers, golfing, whiskey etc
Reviewed By DubCM - Ireland
Just back from a great weekend diving in Antrim with Aquaholics. Richard looks after you really well, the boat is fantastic, the lift even more so. We stayed in his dive centre hostel in Ballycastle this is really convenient for the boat, which is just across the road. The Hostel is excellent, 5 star. In fact to call it a hostel is to undersell it. It's all private rooms with great shower facilities. The kitchen is well set up. Although there is a great breakfast place nearby. The beds are comfortable. there is a private back yard for drying gear. There is a comfortable sitting room and free wifi which works well. On to the diving, Richard dropped us on four lovely dive sites, gave good briefs and looked after us all really well. He offers very good value for money. I will be back. That part of the Antrim coast is really beautiful and well worth a visit.
4. Water's Edge Portstewart- including Walking Tours NI
Overall Ratings
5 based on 33 reviews
We organise self-guided walking holidays on the Causeway Coastal Way and in other ares of Northern Ireland. We offer single centre holidays with transfers to starts of walks and pick up and return to base at the end. B&B accommodation is provided in Water's Edge ,our Northern Ireland Tourist Board approved house, which is situated on The Causeway Coastal Path with direct sea views from all en suite bedrooms and guest sitting room.
Reviewed By lizzyh265 - Staffordshire, United Kingdom
The most welcoming place we've ever stayed with fantastic rooms, looking out into the sea, comfy beds and good quality and generous amounts of food . Ernie and Ann go out of their way to make you feel very special - I'm coeliac and they purchased special good for me for breakfast as well as providing a packed lunch each day of the walk. Ernie also transports you each day to and from next stage of the walk. Fantastic! Would love to come back x
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Ruth J - Hillsborough, United Kingdom
Summer isn't summer without a walk along the prom. Beautiful views across to Donegal on one side and the buzz of the shops on the other. Nicely landscaped on the top prom, though the lower prom could do with new paving, though hopefully this is in the pipeline. The harbour is picturesque and a great vantage point to admire the town. Good lighting and play area. And it's free!
6. Flowerfield Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart is a Local Authority run Arts Centre. It is open to the public with free admission. The Centre offers ; Art Exhibitions, craft sales, professional craft studios, art education courses, music Performances and more.
Reviewed By michael4tara - Portstewart, United Kingdom
wonderful place with so many warm caring people who work there and sometimes work though there. A great venue for music and the arts, would love to hear about some antiques fairs coming to the flowerfield art centre as these would be very well attended by the wonderful warm Portstewart people and many more.These people also help young kids and teens get involved in exciting and adventurous things and also theres always something there for the quieter people too.
7. Portstewart Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Public Library. Portstewart Library Opening Hours: Monday: 10:00am - 1:00pm 2:00pm - 5:00pm Tuesday: 10:00am - 1:00pm 2:00pm - 5:00pm Wednesday: 10:00am - 1:00pm 2:00pm - 5:00pm Thursday: 2:00pm - 8:00pm Friday: 10:00am - 1:00pm 2:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm Sunday: Closed on Sunday
Reviewed By Valerie B - Portstewart, United Kingdom
This may be a small branch library, but it is well used by both locals and visitors alike. The staff is helpful and they will help you with information or to find the book you need. The computers are also very useful and popular, but as a library member (free to join) you can use the terminals for free! There are also newspapers and magazines, so if you want to get out, but the weather's not great, or you simply want to catch up with the local, regional or national news, the library is the place to go! A good sized children's section, which hosts regular story telling sessions.A cosy, welcoming library, which hasn't gone all D.I.Y., unlike so many!
8. Causeway Cycle Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Relaxing and informative guide led electric cycle tours around the Giants Causeway and Causeway Coast. Experience the fantastic seascape and beauty of the area on a quality electric bike.
Reviewed By Blokartfun - Coleraine, United Kingdom
Three of us experienced the joy of cycling on electric bikes through fantastic scenery: lakes, forest, Waterfalls, beautiful Bridges, thatched cottage, local wildlife and farm animals were all encountered on tour. The bikes made progress so easy on the uphills and were safe and simple to operate. - you don't have to be fit ride one. We started at the Lions Gate, through Downhill forest, stopped for coffee at Moorbrook Fishing centre - an excellent choice - and returned to the starting point via Castlerock village and Bishops gate. The bikes meant we could go on paths closed to car traffic and yet cover much more than on foot. Ivan accompanied us on this tour and was a great source of information. We hope to return and sample some of the other routes but I have no hesitation in recommending this tour as a great way to get a different perspective on the Ulster countryside
9. Mark Steen Taxis
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Katy T - McLean, Virginia
We recently spent 6 days in Portstewart. Mark picked us up at the airport. During this drive, we learned where to go and what to do once we had arrived in town. We requested a stop in Ballymoney to visit Joey's Pub and Mark was happy to oblige.
The purpose of our trip was to watch the Northwest 200 motorcycle races. Racing was Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, so we had Wednesday and Friday to sightsee. Mark picked us up from our B&B at a pre-arranged time on Wednesday and we proceeded to drive along the coast. The roads are windy and the scenery is spectacular. That day we visited Ballycastle, walked across the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, took the Bushmill's Distillery tour and finally visited Giant's Causeway, passing by Dunluce castle on the way back to Portstewart. All in all about 6 hours. During the week, not all our trips with Mark were tours. He also picked us up from neighboring towns and brought us back to Portstewart. Finally, on Sunday, he drove us to the airport.
Mark spent 11 years managing golf courses and is very knowledgeable with respect to all the courses in the vicinity (and there are a lot!) He is also an avid motorcyclist and could suggest beautiful roads to ride along. I believe he has lived in the Portstewart area for most of his life, so he can recommend various restaurants, stores and the like. Every place he recommended to us was as advertised.
Mark's car is very comfortable and is spotless (a late model, maybe even 2016, bmw sedan - I don't know much about cars so I can't identify the model). He is a very personable and entertaining conversationalist. The time passes very quickly in his company.
10. Big Telly Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Big Telly's work is driven by a determination to offer audiences entertainment that surprises, stimulates and ignites the imagination. The company’s range and scale of work is unparalleled, with its reputation for innovation built upon distinctive theatre productions which tour nationally and internationally, entrepreneurial projects.
Reviewed By NicHarl
If you hear Big Telly Theatre Co are involved then you know you just have to experience it. Great work! Highly inventive and always entertaining. From story gathering to productions in theatres and unusual places to workshops... These guys are gold!
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