Carnlough Beach
Ballymena, County Antrim
About Carnlough Beach
Head down to Carnlough Beach in Northern Ireland, a popular sandy and pebbled beach with a nice harbour.
Don’t forget to bring along your beach essentials, like a bucket and spade, so you can have a competition to see who can build the biggest sandcastle! Or pop on your swimming suit and go for a dip in the sea, the water quality is great so you could even go further and go for a swim.
- Sandy and pebbled beach
- Near a fishing village
- Picturesque harbour
Opening Times
All year round
Pricing & Tickets
Free
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
Find other attractions similar to Carnlough Beach by visiting our attraction tickets section.
FAQs
Contact Details
171 Bay Road
Ballymena
County Antrim
BT44 0HR
Northern Ireland
Verification & Last Updated
Claim Status:Claim
This attraction has not been claimed and verified. Own this attraction? Claim it now.
Last Updated: 16:27 13/07/2025
Carnlough Beach Reviews
Recent blog posts
It’s that time of the week again when you start scratching your head as to where to take the children this weekend. Well, there’s no need to worry as we’ve got you covered with a whole range of entertaining activities suitable for your youngest right up to your eldest. Below is a list of all…
Discover unusual Airbnb stays for UK families in 2026, from treehouses to castle stays, plus tips for booking around school holidays.
See what’s actually opening at Kynren in 2026, from live-action shows to future phases, plus what families should expect before they visit.
Discover the best hot air balloon dining experience in the UK for 2026, from family-friendly Feast on Cloud 9 to Beaverbrook’s luxury dining.
Discover Outernet’s free butterfly trail in London, where families can hold a digital butterfly on their phone and enjoy interactive mixed reality fun.
See the full Shrek cafe menu, from green waffles to swampy drinks, plus locations, opening times and top visit tips for families.
The first of the double whammy May Bank Holidays is upon us and you’re probably wondering how you’re going to entertain the kids for the long weekend. Well, panic over! We’ve got you covered with a whole range of entertaining activities and attractions. Below is a list of all the trending attractions you’ll want to…
See what The Lost Kingdom Glasgow includes, from animatronic dinosaurs to timed entry and food stalls, so you know what to expect before booking.