Portrush, County Antrim

Flower Delivery to Portrush by Clare Florist

Owing to its location in a peninsula that stretches a mile long into the Atlantic Ocean on the North coast of Ireland, visitors to Portrush are treated to a panoramic view of the Causeway Coast towards Scotland and the Donegal Hills.

Not only is scenery visually stunning, it's also home to a lot of exceptional beaches, as well as fantastic restaurants, night clubs, hotels, and family entertainment venues. This makes Portrush one of the best destinations for the entire family.

What’s even better, several popular attractions such as the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Giants Causeway, Old Bushmills Distillery, and Royal Portrush Golf Club are all located within close proximity.

During the late 19th century, a number of flint tools were found in the town revealing that it was once occupied during the “Larnian” or Late Irish Mesolithic period, estimated to be around 4000 BC.

Portrush has excellent natural defences, and is thought to become a permanent settlement during the 12th or 13th century. After the Wars of the Three Kingdoms in the mid-seventeenth century, Portrush became a small fishing town. By the 19th century, it developed into a tourist destination thanks to the opening of the Ballymena, Ballymoney, Coleraine, and Portrush Junction Railway.

In the 20th century, its tourist destination status was sealed as it became one of the major resort towns in Ireland and boasted a large number of hotels and boarding houses.

Given its location, Portrush may seem like a destination most suited for nature lovers. The types that like to see Portrush flowers growing in an undisturbed area or hike to the top to get spectacular views. But there are other wonderful attractions that anybody can enjoy such as:

Barry's Amusements – This is the largest theme park in Northern Ireland, as well as the largest on Ireland. It is a popular attraction for families, and has a variety of rides everyone can enjoy. There's Barry's Big Dipper (a compact steel roller coaster), Cyclone (a thrill twist ride where riders are on suspended cars and experience the illusion that they're crashing into other cars), and Ghost Train (where a train moves slowly in a dark tunnel filled with horror-related items).

Dunluce Castle – This is a ruined medieval castle that sits so close to a headland that plunges straight into the sea. It's located along the North Antrim coast, and used to be the headquarters of the MacDonnell Clan. You also have the chance to see flowers in Portrush and get a photo of them in the area surrounding the castle.

Royal Portrush Golf Club – This is a private golf club located in County Antrim. It has 36 holes and two links courses, the Dunluce Links (considered to be one of the best courses in the world) and the Valley Links.

Whiterocks Beach – This is a very beautiful beach made even more spectacular by the unique limestone cliffs of the White Rocks that stretch from Curran Strand to Dunluce Castle. It's a perfect place for a romantic getaway which you can even make more special if you send flowers to Portush to surprise your special someone.

Events

Northern Ireland International Airshow – This is a two-day programme of air & sea displays. Not only that, there are also ground shows and exhibitions to keep everyone entertained. This is a yearly event that attracts around 200,000 visitors.

North West 200 – This is a motorcycle race meeting that is held every May. It’s a street circuit made up of public roads running between three towns, one of which is Portrush. It is considered to be one of the fastest in the world where speeds exceed 200 mph (320 km/h).

Portrush is a place steeped with great natural beauty and filled with wonderful adventures for the entire family. So, if you're looking for a great holiday destination filled with scenic wonders and heart-racing activities, make Portrush your next stop!

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