Final Fling in the Causeway Coast and Glens

There’s still plenty of time to plan a family trip to the Causeway Coast and Glens, full of fun, adventure and entertainment Whether you’re looking for a short activity break or an extended stay, we’ve got what you want.

The bumper events programme continues throughout August. Cruisers and dinghies will be battling for position off the Portrush shores on 15th and 16th during the 2015 Portrush Regatta, while the Causeway Truck Fest rolls into Portrush on Sunday 16th with a static display of these monster vehicles at the NW200 Paddock, followed by a cavalcade through the town.

On Friday, 16th, Go Wild with the Ranger at Downhill Demesne for a morning of fun and adventure – and it’s free. The National Trust Rangers will be on hand to complete some of your 50 things to do before you’re 11¾.  There’s lots more fun to be had at Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre on Saturday, 22nd when kids can let their imagination run wild at the Dragons and Dinosaurs Workshop followed by a special showing of Where The Wild Things Are.  The whole family will enjoy one of the busiest weekends of the year in Portrush at the North West Pipe Band Championships on 21st and 22nd and don’t forget to save some energy for the Lammas Fair which takes to the streets of Ballycastle on Monday, 24th and Tuesday, 25th August for two days of trading, busking, entertainment and the local delicacies – Yellowman and dulse.

The Bank Holiday Weekend is going to be a busy one, with the entertaining Causeway Coast Mini Weekend hitting the roads at Bushmills and Portrush and the Causeway Coast Surf Festival catching the waves in Portrush. If you’re feeling fit you will search hard to find a more unique or spectacular backdrop for a 5k or 10 mile race than the Rathlin Run on Rathlin Island on Saturday, 29th August.

The final fling of summer sees two days of fast and furious air displays and entertainment at Air Waves Portrush on 5th and 6th September with the Red Arrows on both days, The Blades, the RAF Typhoon and lots more.

For details, check www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com and www.airwavesportrush.co.uk or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.