Helen's Bay Beach is one of two high-quality beaches located in Crawfordsburn Country Park. Popular all year round, particularly in the summer months, the north Down venue has excellent water quality making it ideal for bathing. The nearby country park has wooded headlands, meadows, quality walks car parking, picnic sites,toilets, a visitor centre and a cafe/restaurant.placeholder image
Helen's Bay Beach is one of two high-quality beaches located in Crawfordsburn Country Park. Popular all year round, particularly in the summer months, the north Down venue has excellent water quality making it ideal for bathing. The nearby country park has wooded headlands, meadows, quality walks car parking, picnic sites,toilets, a visitor centre and a cafe/restaurant.

10 places to visit by train across Northern Ireland

By Russell Keers
Published 15th Oct 2024, 15:19 GMT

As rail services commence from the newly-opened Belfast Grand Central Station, we’ve had a think about some of the best attractions accessible by train across Northern Ireland.

Whether you are wanting to hit the high street for some retail therapy, a family day out or a walk at a scenic spot, Northern Ireland offers plenty of locations which can be reached via the rail network.

Check out our list of 10 places.

Is there anywhere you enjoy visiting by public transport?

Whether you're supporting local traders in the town centre or checking out some of the nearby beauty spots such as Mussenden Temple or Castlerock Beach, Coleraine brings together a vibrant mix of retail offerings, hospitality venues and scenic locations.

9. Coleraine

Whether you're supporting local traders in the town centre or checking out some of the nearby beauty spots such as Mussenden Temple or Castlerock Beach, Coleraine brings together a vibrant mix of retail offerings, hospitality venues and scenic locations. Photo: Google

Providing an excellent retail offering with independent local traders, Fairhill Shopping Centre (pictured) and the Tower Centre, Ballymena is worth a visit for anyone wanting some retail therapy. The town also has beauty spots including the People's Park and Ecos Park.

10. Ballymena

Providing an excellent retail offering with independent local traders, Fairhill Shopping Centre (pictured) and the Tower Centre, Ballymena is worth a visit for anyone wanting some retail therapy. The town also has beauty spots including the People's Park and Ecos Park. Photo: Google

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