About Helen's Bay
Take a refreshing swim at this charming Northern Irish coastal spot where curious seals often make an appearance, plus enjoy picnics with wheelchair access and toilet facilities on site.
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
What visitors say
A beautiful scenic cove ,20 mins easy drive from Belfast. Sandy beach, super free car parking facility . The sea was lovely to swim in.. lovely waves from the big Stella ferry crossing to Scotand or Liverpool. There is a super scenic walk of 10k to Bangor.
· via Google
Visited 30/12/2024, plenty of parking areas across the area, lots of family friendly and accessible paths alongside the bay water side, great for people of all ages and can see the ships further out as they wait to come into the nearby port. The sand has both firmer sand and soft sand parts which if have younger kids worth keeping an eye as they are on the sands, which in the whole very clean, although couple times found couple broken glass bottle pieces so keep aware if with others and/or pets etc. worth a visit if you can get to the area, as lots of path/routes to walk around and take in the scenery. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
· via Google
Peaceful Beach: The beach is beautiful : soft sand, gentle waves, and the perfect place for a relaxing. You’ll find plenty of happy dogs running around, and kids chasing the waves. I just wish they had a coffee shop near by!
· via Google
Brilliant views, well kept area of the coast. Wonderful for a dip in the sea if you're brave enough! Kudos to the ones that are, especially on new years day
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 22 Grey Point Get directions
- Category
- Beaches & Coastline
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (777 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Bangor, County Down