Northern Ireland

Portstewart Strand

Miles of golden sand

118 Strand Road, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7PG

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A photograph of Portstewart Strand captured in the dunes.

Opening times for 26 November 2024
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Beach Dawn - Dusk
Car Park Closed
Toilet 11:00 - 15:00
Opening times may vary due to weather conditions. Last admission for vehicles is one hour before closing time. Changing Places Facility are accessible by RADAR Key during opening times . From 1st of October 2024 to 16th of March 2025 Changing Places are available only on Saturday and Sunday.
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Free parking for National Trust members and blue badge holders.

Payment by card only.

Need to reserve an accessible wheelchair? Please use this link to book.

Opening times may vary due to weather conditions. Last admission for vehicles is one hour before closing time.

Toilets may be open more than stated. Changing Places facilities are open only on Saturday and Sunday up to 1 April.

Portstewart Strand
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Car £4.00
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All dogs welcome, including Assistance Dogs. We ask that dogs are kept on leads between posts one and ten which are marked out on the beach. Variable mobile phone reception. Blue badge parking.
Click here to access the full Accessibility Guide for Portstewart Strand
Accessible toilet
Wheelchairs available
Inclusive beach, to book the equipment please follow https://www.maemurrayfoundation.org/projects/inclusive-beaches/
Changing Places
Changing Places Facility are accessible by RADAR Key during opening times
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By road
Portstewart Strand is a few minutes drive from the centre of Portstewart. Drive time from Belfast: 1.15 hrs
Parking: You don’t need to book but car parking space on the beach is limited. Contactless card payments only. Members park for free.
By train
Coleraine train station is closest. You'll need to get a bus connection, as it is 5 miles away.
By bus
140 service from Coleraine, alight at Strand Corner (connections from Belfast via route 218)
By bicycle
NCN93 runs nearby
By bicycle - more information

Opening times for 26 November 2024
Asset	Opening time
Beach	Dawn - Dusk
Car Park	Closed
Toilet	11:00 - 15:00

Portstewart Strand
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Car		£4.00

Dog walkers can enjoy a winter stroll on Portstewart Strand.

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Christmas on the North Coast

This winter add a sprinkle of seasonal magic to your festive days out with a visit to the North Coast. This holiday season, you're invited to join us for our annual Christmas Choir Series at Mussenden Temple or one of our Christmas wreath-making workshops at Hezlett House.

Two boys jumping off sand dunes on a sunny summer day with blue skies at Portstewart Strand in Northern Ireland

Things to do at Portstewart Strand

Spend the day on one of Northern Ireland’s finest beaches. Stride out for a walk along the strand, wander through the 6,000-year-old dunes and spot seasonal wildlife. Dip you toes in the water or brave the waves with your bodyboard. There's plenty of things to do at the beach and the wildlife haven in the dunes.

A small dog on the lead standing at the beach

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Visiting Portstewart Strand with your dog

Dogs are welcome on Portstewart Strand and with two miles of golden sand to enjoy, there are plenty of opportunities for walking and splashing along the beach. Portstewart Strand is a one pawprint rated place.

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