Coleraine Marina

Marina information

Positioned one mile north of Coleraine town, the marina is on the banks of the River Bann, over four miles south from the estuary and the open sea.The entrance consists of two training walls - do not attempt to enter in strong on-shore winds or during heavy swells breaking at the pierheads. Good sheltered conditions are afforded once inside and also downriver at the marina which has pontoon berths for 15 visiting craft. In addition the marina caters for caravan users in the combined-complex and is close to the road to Coleraine.

Visit Coleraine

Long renowned for its traditional linen and whiskey heritage and salmon fishery, the town has a centre of education in the University of Ulster and is complemented by a thriving pedestrian area of numerous shops, cinema, ice-rink and a leisure complex.Throughout the year a lively social and cultural scene is evident and visitors arrive from nearby coastal resorts.
The town has had many invaders over the centuries, including sieges by both Kings of Ulster and Munster, as well as the Elizabethan, Cromwellian and Williamite wars and the 17th century 'Plantation' of English and Scottish settlers.This is reflected in the architecture of the town.The history of Coleraine can be further explored along the scenic banks of the River Bann that flows past a network of popular parks, woodland walks and water-sports facilities.

Info on the region

Tourist Information

NITB Centre, Railway Rd Tel: (028) 70344723
www.colerainebc.gov.uk
www.causewaycoastandglens.com

Activity and Leisure

Coleraine Leisure Centre, Railway Rd Tel: (028) 70356432
Wild Geese Parachute Centre, 116 Carrowreagh, Garvagh Tel: (028) 29558609

Walking: For a heritage trail including a booklet 'Round the Ramparts' contact the Coleraine TIC
Tel: (028) 70344723
Coleraine Woods/Mountsandel Fort: walks along the River Bann Tel: (028) 70344723
Tours N Trails, Coleraine (guided tours) Tel: (028) 70355680

Cycling:
Explore the 22-mile cycle route of the North Atlantic coast from the Giant's Causeway to Castlerock via Coleraine which forms part of the National Cycle Network (route no. 93) Tel: 0117 9290888
www.nationalcylcenetwork.org.uk

Bike Hire:
Not Just Sport, 29C New Row Tel: (028) 70328100
G McAlister Cycles, 16 Glenleary Road Tel: (028) 70344704

Golfing:
Ballyreagh Tel: (028) 70822028
Castlerock Tel: (028) 70848314
Portstewart Tel: (028) 70832015
Royal Portrush Tel: (028) 70822311

Parks / Facilities for children:
Dunluce Centre, 10 Sandhill Drive, Portrush Tel: (028) 70822256
www.dunlucecentre.co.uk
Fantasy Island, 2-8 Kerr St, Portrush (indoor adventure centre) Tel: (028) 70823595
Portrush Countryside Centre, Lansdowne Crescent, Bath Rd Tel: (028) 70823600
www.nics.gov.uk/ehs
The Bushmills 'Open Topper' novelty bus for all the family Translink Tel: (028) 70325400
Waterworld, The Harbour, Portrush Tel: (028) 70822001

Beaches:
Three beaches at Portrush: the 'Blue Flag' West Bay Beach (Dhu Varren), East Strand Beach which backs onto the famous Royal Portrush golf course, and striking chalk formations at White Rocks Beach, an area of special scientific interest

Heritage, Castles & Museums:
Dunluce Castle (3 miles east of Portrush) Tel: (028) 20731938
Mountsandel Fort, Mountsandel Rd: overlooking the famous salmon leap at Castleroe; St. Patrick's Church, Church St: partly dating to 1613, contact parish office to visit
The Diamond (Town Hall): temporary museum Tel: (028) 70347234

Houses, Parks & Gardens:
Benvarden, Dervock, Ballymoney Tel: (028) 20741331
Downhill & Mussenden Temple, Downhill Tel: (028) 70848728
www.ntni.org.uk
Guy Wilson Daffodil Garden: opposite the marina Tel: (028) 70344141
Leslie Hill, Ballymoney Tel: (028) 27666803

Culture & Entertainment:
Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Rd, Portstewart Tel: (028) 70833959
Jet Centre Cinema Tel: (028) 70358011
Riverside Theatre, University of Ulster Campus Tel: (028) 70323232

Events & Festivals:
May -Portrush Rafts Race, Portrush
Northwest 200 motor cycle road race June -Festival Fever, Coleraine Borough Coleraine Community
Arts Festival Tel: (028) 70344723
July -Red Sails Festival, Portstewart
ZapCat Powerboats, Portrush
Aug - Festival of the Sea, Portrush
Sept - N.I. Air Spectacular, Portrush

Address

Coleraine Marina
64 Portstewart Road,
BT52 1RS, Coleraine
T • (028) 7034 4768
www.colerainebc.gov.uk

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