Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Castlerock
Also known as: Carraig Ceasail
Castlerock — seaside village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Castlerock · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Castlerock, the nearest railway station is Castlerock, located 1.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Castlerock is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,155 people. Address: BT51. Wikidata describes it as: "seaside village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 55.1500°, -6.7833°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Castlerock is a seaside village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is five miles west of Coleraine, and part of Causeway Coast and Glens district. It is very popular with summer tourists, with numerous apartment blocks and two caravan sites. Castlerock Golf Club has both 9-hole and 18-hole links courses bounded by the beach, the River Bann and the Belfast to Derry railway line. The village had a population of 1,155 people at the 2021 census, and is where near by village Articlave F.C play their home games.
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Background
History
from the beach]] Local historical interest is concentrated on the 18th century Bishop of Derry's ruined Downhill House, the Mussenden Temple on the clifftop, and the Black Glen set within the Downhill Estate, which is now owned by the National Trust. The palace and estate were created by Frederick Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol who was the Bishop of Derry in the 1780s. The Mussenden Temple, with its precarious perch on the basalt cliff edge is one of the most photographed scenes in Ireland. The 17th century Hezlett House is a thatched cottage with a cruck structure and is situated at the crossroads near the village. Built around 1691, it was originally a rectory or farmhouse. Castlerock was…
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- Coordinates
- 55.1500, -6.7833
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT51
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Londonderry
- Population
- 1,155
- Nearest railway station
- Castlerock — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q619264 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Castlerock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Binevenagh Castlerock 2023-05-26 4.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Liffock House
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Hezlett House
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Barmouth railway station (Northern Ireland)
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Castlerock railway station
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Dungannon Fort
Vineyards · 1.8 km
Dungannon Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Dunboe House
Castles · 2.0 km
Mausoleum
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Bishop's Gate Picnic Site
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Castlerock Beach
Beaches · 2.0 km
Dunaboe Old Church
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Articlave
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Castlerock is a small village in Northern Ireland with a population of 1,155. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,155
- Constituency
- East Londonderry
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Where to eat & stay near Castlerock
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlerock?
- Castlerock is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT51).
- What is Castlerock?
- Castlerock — seaside village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Castlerock?
- The nearest railway station is Castlerock, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT51.
- Is Castlerock free to visit?
- Yes, Castlerock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castlerock?
- The nearest railway station is Castlerock, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT51.