Explore Belfast Beaches and Coastline


Why not check beaches nearby as we have no beaches around Belfast and 13 beaches in Antrim. You can even take a look at our list of Antrim dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Belfast Antrim Coast Map

Belfast Antrim Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, places to stay and eat:

Things to see and do

Malone House

Malone House and Barnett Demesne are home to several impressive pieces of public art, The Higgin Gallery, located on the first floor of Malone House, supports work by local artists. Barnett Demesne located next to Malone House was once a private estate but opened to the public in 1951. Today, the award-winning park retains much of the character of the Read more…
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Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park cover more than 128 acres the park is made up of rolling meadows, copses, woodland and gardens and is home to a wide range of plants and animals. The park in south Belfast is one of our most popular parks. It is home to the City of Belfast International Rose Garden, which attracts thousands of visitors Read more…
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City of Belfast International Rose Garden

The International Rose Garden is located in the Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park which is just a few miles south of the City Centre. If you arrive at the park throughout the summer you will see an extensive display of rose bushes in bloom. The park does not just have a rose garden but over more than 128 acres offers Read more…
History and heritage

Albert Memorial Clock Tower

The Albert Memorial Clock is a clock tower situated at Queen’s Square in Belfast, it was completed in 1869 after a competition for the design of a memorial to Queen Victoria’s late Prince Consort, Prince Albert, was won by W. J. Barre, who had earlier designed Belfast’s Ulster Hall. Read more…
History and heritage

Ulster Museum

The Ulster Museum, located in the Botanic Gardens in Belfast, exhibits around 8,000 square metres, featuring material from the collections of fine art and applied art, archaeology, ethnography, treasures from the Spanish Armada, local history, numismatics, industrial archaeology, botany, zoology and geology. Read more…
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Botanic Gardens

The Belfast Botanic Gardens was established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society and is home to the Palm House and the Tropical Ravine. The Palm House contains a range of tropical plants, hanging baskets, seasonal displays and birds of paradise. This early example of a glasshouse was designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, completed in 1840, although the Read more…
History and heritage

Belfast Castle

Belfast has had a number of castles. The first Belfast Castle was built by the Normans in the late 12th century. A second castle, made of stone and timber, was later constructed by Sir Arthur Chichester, Baron of Belfast, on the same site in 1611 but then burned down almost 100 years later. In 1862, the third Marquis of Donegall, Read more…
Place to eat

The Bridge House Pub

The Bridge House is a Wetherspoon pub in Belfast, County Antrim. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
Attractions & Theme Park

Lyric Theatre

The Lyric Theatre is a venue in the heart of Belfast run as a Charity. As well theatrical productions, we also offer backstage tours, a programme of theatre school and professional learning and corporate hospitality. The cafe serves coffee/tea and light lunches and is open every day.   Read more…
Things to see and do

The Crown Bar

The Crown Bar, probably the most famous pub in Belfast and one of the finest high-Victorian saloons in the UK. Ornate interior of brightly-coloured tiles, carvings and glass and a Distiller’s Mirror, a masterpiece of the mirror-makers’ art. Read more…
History and heritage

Somme Museum

The Somme Association is a registered charity, formed to co-ordinate research into Ireland’s part in the First World War. See and hear what life was like for a soldier in the First World War The Somme Association was created to ensure that the sacrifices of all those from Ireland who served in the War – and those of their families Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Belfast Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens was established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society and is home to the Palm House and the Tropical Ravine. Read more…
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Some more seaside locations in Antrim

Ballintoy Ballycastle Ballygally Ballymena Belfast Bushmills Carrickfergus Cushendall Cushendun Glenarm Larne Lisburn Portrush Rathlin Island Templepatrick Waterfoot