Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Drains Bay
Drains Bay — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Larne Town · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Drains Bay, the nearest railway station is Larne Town, which is 2.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BT40 2DN, and entry to the area is free.
About
Drains Bay is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.8667°, -5.8333°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Drains Bay (possibly from Irish Draighean, meaning 'blackthorn' + English "bay") is a small residential and commuter settlement about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of Larne and south of Ballygalley on the coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The village is mainly residential with a mix of retired people and young families living there. Some residents commute to Larne by car or bus and to Belfast by car or by train or bus (from Larne). Drains Bay beach is popular with dog walkers and can be accessed at its southern end via steps or northern end grass verge. At its northern end there is also a carpark area with benches, public toilets, picnic tables and a play area for children. On the other side of the settlement are hills popular with walkers, hikers and also landscape painters. There are no shops in Drains Bay, but it is visited by mobile food vendors at weekends. To the north of Drains Bay lies Carnfunnock Country Park and Ballygally
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- Coordinates
- 54.8667, -5.8333
- District
- Mid and East Antrim
- Postcode
- BT40 2DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Antrim
- Nearest railway station
- Larne Town — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1702655 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Drains Bay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Drains Bay near Larne - geograph.org.uk - 559363.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Cemeteries · 0.6 km
Hillmount House
Castles · 1.2 km
Antiville
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Larne Borough Council
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
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Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Waterloo Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Larne Museum & Art Centre
Museums · 1.8 km
Jaunting Car
Public art & sculpture · 1.8 km
Larne Museum and Arts Centre
Museums · 1.8 km
Town Hall Upper Cross Street Larne Co Antrim Bt40 1sz
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Richard Hayfield Mural
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
Ballymena and Larne Railway
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Drains Bay is located in Northern Ireland. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- East Antrim
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Things to see in Drains Bay
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Chaine Memorial
Chaine Memorial — lighthouse in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
📷 3Lighthouses · Northern Ireland
Ferris Point Lighthouse
Ferris Point Lighthouse — lighthouse in Antrim, Northern Ireland.
📷 3Cemeteries · Northern Ireland
Greenland Cemetery
Greenland Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Larne Museum and Arts Centre
Larne Museum and Arts Centre — museum in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Olderfleet Castle
Olderfleet Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
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Larne Harbour Omniplex
Larne Harbour Omniplex in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Larne Borough Council
Larne Borough Council in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Harbours & ports · Northern Ireland
Larne Harbour railway station
Larne Harbour railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Larne Town railway station
Larne Town railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballymena and Larne Railway
Ballymena and Larne Railway in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Browns Bay, Northern Ireland
Browns Bay, Northern Ireland in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Waterloo Bay
Waterloo Bay in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 4Memorials & monuments · Northern Ireland
Town Hall Upper Cross Street Larne Co Antrim Bt40 1sz
Town Hall Upper Cross Street Larne Co Antrim Bt40 1sz in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Larne Lifeboat Station
Larne Lifeboat Station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Northern Ireland
Larne House Short Term Holding Facility
Larne House Short Term Holding Facility in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Northern Ireland
Larne Museum & Art Centre
Larne Museum & Art Centre — a museum in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Northern Ireland
Hillmount House
Hillmount House — a castle in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland
Queen Elizabeth’s 60 Years Crown
Queen Elizabeth’s 60 Years Crown — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Cemeteries · Northern Ireland
Greenland Cemetery
Greenland Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Northern Ireland
Hillmount House
Hillmount House — a castle in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Larne Borough Council
Larne Borough Council in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Waterloo Bay
Waterloo Bay in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Drains Bay
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Northern Ireland
Simon Community Northern Ireland
Simon Community Northern Ireland — a hostel in northern ireland.
📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Curran Caravan Park
Curran Caravan Park — a campsite in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Carnfunnock Caravan Park
Carnfunnock Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
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📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Glenarm Castle Ocean View Pods
Glenarm Castle Ocean View Pods — a campsite in northern ireland.
📷 5Hotels · Northern Ireland
The Pink Cottage
The Pink Cottage — a hotel in northern ireland.
Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drains Bay?
- Drains Bay is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT40 2DN).
- What is Drains Bay?
- Drains Bay — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Drains Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Larne Town, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT40 2DN.
- Is Drains Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Drains Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drains Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Larne Town, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT40 2DN.