Coleraine
Things to do in Coleraine, County Londonderry
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Coleraine sits in County Derry as a base for exploring the North Antrim coast and countryside. The town offers a straightforward mix of hotel rooms and campsites rather than self-catering cottages. The Lodge Hotel draws consistently strong visits with over 1,900 reviews, while Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn and Lisnagalt Lodge both rate 4.7. Those looking for camping have four sites to choose from, including Maddybenny Farm Campsite, which is rated 4.7 from 92 reviews.
The main pull for many will be Castlerock Beach, rated 4.7 from 184 reviews, which lies close by and offers proper seaside appeal. For those travelling with children, Cheeky Chimps and the two indoor play centres—Alley Cats and Jet Centre—provide activity options on days when the weather turns. These venues suggest Coleraine works well as a family destination where the beach combines with rainy-day backup plans.
Where to stay in Coleraine(10)
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Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn
Aghadowey, Coleraine
Bushtown Hotel
283 Drumcroon Road, Coleraine
Cloyfin B and B
4 Cloyfin Park, Coleraine
Coolmore House
81 Coolyvenny Road, Coleraine
Country House and Spa
102 Grove Road, Swatragh, Coleraine
Crowfield House
1 Rhee Lane, Coleraine
Dromore House Historic Country house
88 Coolyvenny Road, Coleraine
ibis Coleraine Riverside
3 Riverside Park, Coleraine
Things to Do in Coleraine(4)
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Where to Eat in Coleraine(9)
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Food choices run from the familiar chains—Nando's (4.5), McDonald's (3.1)—to smaller independent spots. INFUSE rates highest at 4.8 from 123 reviews, while Culture Coffee (4.4) and The Orchard (4.2) offer quieter alternatives. Causeway Bowls scores a perfect 5.0, though from a small review base. The restaurants here are concentrated enough to walk between, but not so numerous as to make Coleraine a destination for food alone.
Attractions Near Coleraine
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Portstewart Strand
Portstewart · ⭐ 4.8
5 mi
Curry's Fun Park Portrush
Portrush · ⭐ 4.3
5 mi
Portrush Sea Tours
Antrim · ⭐ 5.0
5 mi
Portrush Whiterocks Beach
Portrush · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
Downhill Beach
Derry-Londonderry · ⭐ 4.8
Giants Causeway and Visitors Centre
Bushmills · ⭐ 4.5
11 mi
The Dark Hedges
Ballymoney · ⭐ 4.3
12 mi
Kidz Ahoy at Roe Valley LC
Limavady · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Coleraine(4)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Coleraine
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Portrush By The Sea - No.3 Princess Green Apartments
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £527
Portrush By The Sea - No.1 West Beach Apartments
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £527
Portrush By The Sea - No.3 West Beach Apartments
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £557
Portrush By The Sea - No.2 Dunluce Park Apartments
2 bed · sleeps 8 · from £627
Portrush By The Sea
2 cottages · from £527
Portrush By The Sea - No.4 Dunluce Park Apartments
2 bed · sleeps 8 · from £627
Portrush By The Sea - No.6 Dunluce Park Apartments
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £647
Portrush By The Sea - No.5 Dunluce Park Apartments
1 bed · sleeps 6 · from £561
Common questions about Coleraine
How many campsites are there in Coleraine?
We list 4 campsites in and around Coleraine, of which 3 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Coleraine have electric hook-up?
1 of the 4 campsites we list in Coleraine offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Coleraine?
We list 10 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Coleraine.
What is there to do in Coleraine?
We list 4 attractions and things to do in and around Coleraine.
Where can I eat in Coleraine?
We list 9 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Coleraine.
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