Cushendun

Opening times for 24 January 2025
Asset	Opening time
Countryside	Dawn - Dusk
Harbour Car Park	Dawn - Dusk
Glenmona Car Park	Dawn - Dusk

Historic village

Set in the mouth of the River Dun at the foot of Glendun, this small coastal village is packed with architectural heritage including the neo-Georgian Glenmona House and ruins of a 14th-century castle. With a sheltered harbour and beautiful beach, its traditional stone walls lead to quaint shops and cosy pubs including Mary McBride's, once one of the smallest pubs in Ireland.

Red squirrels

The red squirrel is one of the most popular and well loved mammals and Cushendun is one of the best places in Northern Ireland to spot them.

Grassland

The Great Glens Grassland Trail is a fantastic example of an innovative project, which has created new ways for people to get closer to nature.

View over the bay at Cushendun, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Events in Cushendun

Upcoming Events in Cushendun

A view of the whitewashed terraced cottages in the square at Cushendun, Northern Ireland

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Things to see and do in Cushendun

Wander through the historic coastal village and see if you can spot a red squirrel, soak up the views from the harbour and take a stroll along the beach at Cushendun.

Visitor walking their dog on Cushendun beach

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Visiting Cushendun village with your dog

Find out about visiting Cushendun with your dog. They can splash along the beach or along a village trail. Cushendun is a one pawprint rated place.

Visitor looking for insects with a butterfly net at Crom, Country Fermanagh.

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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities in summer

Enjoy a memorable family day out this summer. Plan your own wild adventures and see how many of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities you can try out wherever you are.

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Activities trail

50 Things Activities Trail Cushendun

A view of Mary McBride's pub in the village at Cushendun, Northern Ireland, with the Cushendun tea-room in the foreground

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Eating and refreshments at Cushendun

When exploring Cushendun village be sure to pop into The Village Tearooms or Mary McBride's Pub and tuck into a seasonal menu of tasty meals and refreshing drinks.