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Things to see in Portrush (United Kingdom): 17 places and when to go
Portrush is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (7), With kids (3), Museums and art (3). The best known are Giant's Causeway, Old Bushmills Distillery and Dunluce Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.2036, -6.6526
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · With kids (3) · Museums and art (3) · Food and drink (2) · Beaches (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 223 km as the crow flies
What to see in Portrush
The places in and around Portrush, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Giant's CausewayRock formation on the Antrim coast of Northern Ireland9.9 km
- Old Bushmills DistilleryDistillery in Northern Ireland8.4 km
- Dunluce CastleOn north Irish coast4.7 km
- Mussenden TempleLibrary building in Castlerock, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland11 km
- Barry's AmusementsAmusement park in Northern Ireland88 m
- Downhill HouseMansion in England11 km
- Mount Sandel Mesolithic siteExcavated mesolithic huts in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland9.8 km
- Portstewart StrandBeach in Northern Ireland7.1 km
- Causeway Coast WayHiking11 km
- Coastal ZoneMuseum574 m
- Coleraine MuseumMuseum in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom8.1 km
- Corrstown Bronze Age VillageArchaeological site of a Bronze Age village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland1.5 km
- Damhead Miniature RailwayWith kids11 km
- Giant's Causeway Visitor ExperienceMuseum9.2 km
- Lacada Brewing Co-OpBrewery85 m
- MausoleumMausoleum in Castlerock, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland11 km
- North Coast AlpacasWith kids · Wildlife3.6 km
When to go to Portrush
The best time to visit Portrush is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:28
- FebPossible9:21
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:50
- MayBest time15:54
- JunBest time17:06
- JulBest time16:36
- AugBest time14:45
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:07
- NovBetter not8:00
- DecPossible6:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 53. In June, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Portrush
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 223 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ballycastle13 places25 km
- Kilrea9 places29 km
- Ballykelly12 places29 km
- Randalstown13 places48 km
- Derry16 places49 km
- Ballygally9 places62 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Portrush?
The best known: Giant's Causeway, Old Bushmills Distillery, Dunluce Castle, Mussenden Temple, Barry's Amusements. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Portrush?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 53.
How do you get to Portrush?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 223 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Portrush as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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