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Homeamila2025-06-11T15:22:13+01:00
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A Royal WelcomeExperience the breathtaking wild Atlantic waves of the Causeway Coast from the perfectly perched Royal Court Hotel.
Your clifftop accommodation overlooks the spectacular Whiterocks Beach and world-famous Royal Portrush Golf Club – home to The Open Championship 2019.
Relax and soak up the most spectacular setting of any hotel in Northern Ireland.
We look forward to welcoming you to experience the Causeway Coast in blissful comfort while enjoying exceptional service and Northern Ireland hospitality at its best.
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Experience the breathtaking wild Atlantic waves of the Causeway Coast from the perfectly perched Royal Court Hotel. Your clifftop accommodation overlooks the spectacular Whiterocks Beach and world-famous Royal Portrush Golf Club – home to The Open Championship 2019.
Relax and soak up the most spectacular setting of any hotel in Northern Ireland. We look forward to welcoming you to experience the Causeway Coast in blissful comfort while enjoying exceptional service and Northern Ireland hospitality at its best.
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SEASONAL OFFERS

WEDDINGSamila2025-10-09T09:46:53+01:00
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Idyllic Weddings on the Wild Atlantic CoastYour perfect day deserves the perfect venue. Celebrate your nuptials at a truly spectacular and enchanting oceanside location.
At the Royal Court Hotel, your guests will be treated to a reception fit for royalty in the most sought after wedding venue on the North coast.
Our experienced and attentive team will work with you and go the extra mile to create a truly unforgettable occasion whether you require a traditional or quirky ceremony.
Offering breathtaking Atlantic views of the Causeway coast, the Donegal coastline and the Scottish Isles, a reception at Royal Court Hotel provides a picture perfect backdrop tocraft memories that last a lifetime and stunning wedding photography.
Spectacularly perched on an oceanside clifftop, overlooking the world-famous golf course at Royal Portrush, the Royal Court Hotel is an idyllic coastal wedding venue.
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Idyllic Weddings on the Wild Atlantic CoastYour perfect day deserves the perfect venue. Celebrate your nuptials at a truly spectacular and enchanting oceanside location.
At the Royal Court Hotel, your guests will be treated to a reception fit for royalty in the most sought after wedding venue on the North coast.
Our experienced and attentive team will work with you and go the extra mile to create a truly unforgettable occasion whether you require a traditional or quirky ceremony.
Offering breathtaking Atlantic views of the Causeway coast, the Donegal coastline and the Scottish Isles, a reception at Royal Court Hotel provides a picture perfect backdrop to
craft memories that last a lifetime and stunning wedding photography.
Spectacularly perched on an oceanside clifftop, overlooking the world-famous golf course at Royal Portrush, the Royal Court Hotel is an idyllic coastal wedding venue.

Wedding Receptions for
Royal Celebrations

The Dunluce Room overlooks the Skerries and the Atlantic
Ocean. Stunning scenery with breathtaking sunsets will create life long
memories of your special day celebrations for you and your guests.
The Dunluce Room can cater for up to 140 weddings guests and up to
200 guests for your evening reception.
The Atlantic Suite, can cater for up to 250 wedding guests and up
to 350 in the evening. Both rooms boast magnificent views of Donegal,
the Scottish Isles and the Atlantic Ocean.

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Wedding Receptions for
Royal CelebrationsThe Dunluce Room overlooks the Skerries and the Atlantic Ocean. Stunning scenery with breathtaking sunsets will create lifelong memories of your special day celebrations for you and your guests.
The Dunluce Room can cater for up to 140 weddings guests and up to 200 guests for your evening reception.
The Atlantic Suite, can cater for up to 250 wedding guests and up to 350 in the evening. Both rooms boast magnificent views of Donegal, the Scottish Isles and the Atlantic Ocean.
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Say ‘I Do’ – A Royal Court Hotel Civil CeremonyThe Royal Court Hotel is fully licensed for civil marriage ceremonies – so you can
Say ‘I Do’ in a truly romantic oceanside setting.
The Atlantic Suite can cater for up to 250 civil wedding ceremony guests.
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Wedding Services• Red carpet for your arrival.
• Tea/Coffee on arrival for all guests.
• Table plan, typed and illustrated.
• Flowers provided for all tables, as requested.
• Linen tablecloths and napkins.
• Choice of cake stand and knife.
• Prices include hire of function room (for weddings of 60 or more).
• Car parking for up to 200 cars.
• Microphone/PA System.
• The hotel’s wedding team can assist with speeches, toasts etc. to ensure the
smooth delivery of proceedings.
• Complimentary wedding night Bridal Suite for bride and groom if bookings
are for 60 guests or more.
• The Bushmills Suite (which is not our honeymoon suite) can be booked,
if available, at a charge of £100
(Please make your reservation when paying your deposit).

Your Wedding Dining

The Royal Court Hotel’s offers fine wedding dining tailored to you.
Ensure your guests dine in style on superb cuisine by choosing from
a range of specially designed menus. Bespoke menus can be created
to suit your preferences (changes may incur additional cost which will
always be presented transparently and pre-approved by you). Vegetarian
meals and special dietary requirements will be catered for on request.
Click on the wedding brochure link to view our full list of guide menus;
drinks packages; additional extras, and terms and conditions).
VIEW WEDDING MENU

Your Wedding Dining

The Royal Court Hotel’s offers fine wedding dining tailored to you.
Ensure your guests dine in style on superb cuisine by choosing from
a range of specially designed menus. Bespoke menus can be created
to suit your preferences (changes may incur additional cost which will
always be presented transparently and pre-approved by you). Vegetarian
meals and special dietary requirements will be catered for on request.
Click on the wedding brochure link to view our full list of guide menus;
drinks packages; additional extras, and terms and conditions).

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Your Wedding StayDOWNLOAD OUR WEDDING BROCHURE

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Royal by name, regal by natureRelax in luxurious surroundings and soak up the spectacular unhindered vistas from the luxuriant comfort of your room. Each of our 13 guest bedrooms and five guest suites provide offer beautiful, individually-designed accommodation with comfort and pleasure in mind.
Our Premier Bedrooms and Suites, all boast truly spectacular ocean views. As our guests, you will enjoy an elegant, tranquil and relaxing retreat with a good sprinkling of royal treatment. Make the most of your stunning hilltop location which offers a birds-eye view of the Causeway coast.
With stunning views and glimpses of the Scottish Isles and Whiterock Cliffs, the Royal Court Hotel allows you to indulge in beautifully elegant and chic surroundings on the Causeway Coast.
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Royal by name, regal by natureRelax in luxurious surroundings and soak up the spectacular unhindered vistas from the luxuriant comfort of your room. Each of our 13 guest bedrooms and five guest suites provide offer beautiful, individually-designed accommodation with comfort and pleasure in mind.
Our Premier Bedrooms and Suites, all boast truly spectacular ocean views. As our guests, you will enjoy an elegant, tranquil and relaxing retreat with a good sprinkling of royal treatment. Make the most of your stunning hilltop location which offers a birds-eye view of the Causeway coast.
With stunning views and glimpses of the Scottish Isles and Whiterock Cliffs, the Royal Court Hotel allows you to indulge in beautifully elegant and chic surroundings on the Causeway Coast.

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Feasting fit for royaltyFeast on food fit for a king and queen at the Royal Court Hotel.
Whether you’re popping in for lunch, dining out for dinner or indulging in a relaxing stay as our guest, you’ll enjoy a royal welcome from our friendly staff and feast
on the finest food freshly prepared by our talented local chefs.
Relax in the sumptuous surroundings of our fully licensed Grill Bar and Restaurant while our chefs create amazing cuisine from the fresh local produce of the
Causeway Coast region. We offer an extensive selection of fine wines, whiskeys and beers, to perfectly compliment your meal. Food is served at the Royal Court Hotel
seven days a week with special functions such as family occasions or business events catered for.
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Feasting fit for royaltyFeast on food fit for a king and queen at the Royal Court Hotel. Whether you’re popping in for lunch, dining out for dinner or indulging in a relaxing stay as our guest, you’ll enjoy a royal welcome from our friendly staff and feast on the finest food freshly prepared by our talented local chefs.
Relax in the sumptuous surroundings of our fully licensed Grill Bar and Restaurant while our chefs create amazing cuisine from the fresh local produce of the Causeway Coast region. We offer an extensive selection of fine wines, whiskeys and beers, to perfectly compliment your meal. Food is served at the Royal Court Hotel seven days a week with special functions such as family occasions or business events catered for.
[H4] Weekday Lunch/Daily Carvery
[H6] A trip to Portrush would not be
complete without sampling our
locally-renowned carvery.
WEEKDAY LUNCH MENU
[H1] Sunday Lunch
Enjoy our famous four course
Sunday lunch with all the trimmings
from 12.30 to 4pm.
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[H6] Indulge in the culinary delights of
our Evening Menu, daily from 4pm
to 8.30pm.
EVENING MENU
[H1] Breakfast
Breakfast is served daily for residents
and non-residents from 7.30am to
10am.BREAKFAST MENU
[H1] Wine Menu
Celebrate with a bottle of bubbly or
unwind with a relaxing tipple from
our fine selection of wines.WINE MENU
[H4] Child’s Menu
[H6] Your little ones are sure to love our
Chef’s selection for children.
CHILD’S MENU
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Banquet Menu
Ensure your guests enjoy a
memorable dining experience
whatever your special occasion may
be.FUNCTION &
BANQUET MENU
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Weekday Lunch/Daily Carvery

A trip to Portrush would not be complete without sampling our locally-renowned carvery.
A Royal Court hotel specialty, the carvery is available to guests seven days a week. Carvery is
available each weekday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and from 5pm to 7pm on a Saturday and Sunday.
Weekday Lunch is served 12.30pm to 4pm on each weekday and on Saturdays.
During high season (July and August), our Daily Carvery is available each evening from 5pm to
7pm.
WEEKDAY LUNCH MENU

Sunday Lunch

Enjoy our famous four course Sunday lunch with all the trimmings from
12.30pm to 4pm.

Evening Menu

Indulge in the culinary delights of our Evening Menu, daily from 4pm to
8.30pm.
EVENING MENU

Breakfast

Breakfast is served daily for residents and non-residents from 7.30am to 10am.
Simply call in and our team will set you up for the adventure ahead in your
day.

Wine Menu

Celebrate with a bottle of bubbly or unwind with a relaxing tipple from our
fine selection of wines from around the world.
WINE MENU

Child’s Menu

Your little ones are sure to love our Chef’s selection for children.
CHILD’S MENU

Function and Banquet Menu

Ensure your guests enjoy a memorable dining experience whatever
your special occasion may be.
FUNCTION &
BANQUET MENU

CAUSEWAY COASTamila2023-08-23T14:39:12+01:00

Carrick-a-rede rope bridge

Test your mettle on the fisherman’s rope bridge at Carrick-a-rede. Enjoy
a short coastal walk, offering spectacular views to this iconic bridge. First
erected over 200 years ago by local fishermen to check their salmon nets,
the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge, is now a top tourist attraction run by the
National Trust.
Take in the stunning views on the walk and look out for basking sharks,
dolphins and porpoises in the beautiful blue waters, 30 metres below
the bridge. Seabirds abound on the island with razorbills, guillemots and
kittiwakes to be seen. Spot Rathlin Island and Scotland in the distance. There
are limited tours available for a rare glimpse inside the fisherman’s house
on the island.
The Trust offers a range of hikes and walks for all ages and abilities around
Carrick-a-rede, with a nearby Game of Thrones site to take in too!

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Carrick-a-rede rope bridgeTest your mettle on the fisherman’s rope bridge at Carrick-a-rede. Enjoy a short coastal walk, offering spectacular views to this iconic bridge. First erected over 200 years ago by local fishermen to check their salmon nets, the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge, is now a top tourist attraction run by the National Trust.
Take in the stunning views on the walk and look out for basking sharks, dolphins and porpoises in the beautiful blue waters, 30 metres below the bridge. Seabirds abound on the island with razorbills, guillemots and kittiwakes to be seen. Spot Rathlin Island and Scotland in the distance. There are limited tours available for a rare glimpse inside the fisherman’s house on the island.
The Trust offers a range of hikes and walks for all ages and abilities around Carrick-a-rede, with a nearby Game of Thrones site to take in too!
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Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Giant’s Causeway. Marvel at the hexagonal rock formation of the Giant’s Causeway, formed over 65 million years ago by a volcanic explosion. Or if you prefer the legendary version of events, you can sit in the Giant Wishing Chair and marvel at the Fionn MacCumhaill’s giant boot at Port Noffer. Both versions are brought to life at the visitors centre on site.
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The story of the Giant’s Causeway begins with the legend of two Giants; Ireland’s Fionn MacCumhaill and Scotland’s Bennandonner. Fionn MacCumhaill’s strength was legendary. It is said he tore a lump of earth from the ground and hurled it after his enemies, forming the Isle of Man in the Irish sea and leaving behind Lough Neagh, in Antrim. Bennandonner poked fun at Fionn so he decided to walk to Scotland and fight him.
Fionn, worked for six days and nights to build the Giant’s Causeway over to Scotland to face Bennandonner, however, when he arrived he realised Bennandonner was much bigger than him.
He ran home and told his wife Oonagh, who placed Fionn in the baby’s cradle by the fire. She invited Bennandonner into her house for tea and told him Fionn was out herding the cows. When Bennandonner saw the size of the Giant’s baby, he decided to run back to Scotland and tore up the Causeway as he went.
The remains of the Giant’s Causeway on the Scottish side can be found on the island of Staffa in the Outer Hebrides.
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[H2] The Giant’s Causeway
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Giant’s Causeway. Marvel at the hexagonal rock formation of the Giant’s Causeway, formed over 65 million years ago by a volcanic explosion. Or if you prefer the legendary version of events, you can sit in the Giant Wishing Chair and marvel at the Fionn MacCumhaill’s giant boot at Port Noffer. Both versions are brought to life at the visitors centre on site.
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[H2] Legend of Fionn MacCumhaill
The story of the Giant’s Causeway begins with the legend of two Giants; Ireland’s Fionn MacCumhaill and Scotland’s Bennandonner. Fionn MacCumhaill’s strength was legendary. It is said he tore a lump of earth from the ground and hurled it after his enemies, forming the Isle of Man in the Irish sea and leaving behind Lough Neagh, in Antrim. Bennandonner poked fun at Fionn so he decided to walk to Scotland and fight him.
Fionn, worked for six days and nights to build the Giant’s Causeway over to Scotland to face Bennandonner, however, when he arrived he realised Bennandonner was much bigger than him.
He ran home and told his wife Oonagh, who placed Fionn in the baby’s cradle by the fire. She invited Bennandonner into her house for tea and told him Fionn was out herding the cows. When Bennandonner saw the size of the Giant’s baby, he decided to run back to Scotland and tore up the Causeway as he went.
The remains of the Giant’s Causeway on the Scottish side can be found on the island of Staffa in the Outer Hebrides.
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Bushmills Distillery

Visit the world’s oldest whiskey distillery at Bushmills.
Bushmills distillery, located in the small village of
Bushmills, has been producing the finest malt whiskey
since 1608.
Visitors can tour the world-famous distillery and see
first-hand how whiskey has been handcrafted on site
for over 400 years. Each tour offers an opportunity
to taste the finest Irish whiskey and learn the history
and art of distilling whiskey. This is a must visit on the
North Coast.

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Mussenden Temple

Mussenden Temple offers some of the most iconic and spectacular views
of the north western coast. Located near Castlerock, the round temple is
perched on a 120 foot cliff edge and is managed by the National Trust.
Enjoy spectacular views of to the west of Downhill Strand, towards Magilligan
Point and County Donegal. To the east lies Castlerock, Portrush, Portstewart
and Fair Head.
Built in 1785 by Bishop of Derry Frederick Hervey as a tribute to the beauty of
his cousin Frideswide Mussenden, he used it as his library, with a fire in the
basement used to keep the books dry all year round. It is modelled on the
Temple of Vesta in Italy. The inscription round the tower reads:
“Tis pleasant, safely to behold from shore
The troubled sailor, and hear the tempests roar.”

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Bushmills DistilleryVisit the world’s oldest whiskey distillery at Bushmills.
Bushmills distillery, located in the small village of Bushmills, has been producing the finest malt whiskey since 1608.
Visitors can tour the world-famous distillery and see first-hand how whiskey has been handcrafted on site for over 400 years. Each tour offers an opportunity to taste the finest Irish whiskey and learn the history and art of distilling whiskey. This is a must visit on the North Coast.
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Mussenden TempleMussenden Temple offers some of the most iconic and spectacular views of the north western coast. Located near Castlerock, the round temple is perched on a 120 foot cliff edge and is managed by the National Trust.
Enjoy spectacular views of to the west of Downhill Strand, towards Magilligan Point and County Donegal. To the east lies Castlerock, Portrush, Portstewart and Fair Head.
Built in 1785 by Bishop of Derry Frederick Hervey as a tribute to the beauty of his cousin Frideswide Mussenden, he used it as his library, with a fire in the basement used to keep the books dry all year round. It is modelled on the Temple of Vesta in Italy. The inscription round the tower reads:
“Tis pleasant, safely to behold from shore
The troubled sailor, and hear the tempests roar.”
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Downhill Demense and
Hazlett HouseDownhill demense, is the name given to the walled part of the estate owned by Frederick Hervey (1730-1803), who was the Bishop of Derry and Earl of Bristol.
Mussenden Temple, lies within the grounds of the demesne which offers a fantastic day out, exploring the ruins of the 18th century Downhill House and the grounds. There are walled gardens, gothic gates, bog gardens and amazing walks and trails to explore. There is also a purpose built Bishop’s play trail for children.
Take a trip back in time with a tour round one of Ulster’s oldest surviving houses. Hezlett House was built in 1691. The house belonged to the same family for over 200 years before passing to the National Trust in 1976. Explore each room and discover how family life was and how it has changed through the generations.
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Downhill Demense and
Hazlett HouseDownhill demense, is the name given to the walled part of the estate owned by Frederick Hervey (1730-1803), who was the Bishop of Derry and Earl of Bristol.
Mussenden Temple, lies within the grounds of the demesne which offers a fantastic day out, exploring the ruins of the 18th century Downhill House and the grounds. There are walled gardens, gothic gates, bog gardens and amazing walks and trails to explore. There is also a purpose built Bishop’s play trail for children.
Take a trip back in time with a tour round one of Ulster’s oldest surviving houses. Hezlett House was built in 1691. The house belonged to the same family for over 200 years before passing to the National Trust in 1976. Explore each room and discover how family life was and how it has changed through the generations.
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Dunluce Castle

Perched precariously on the cliff edge of North Antrim, the ancient ruins of Dunluce
Castle have stood the tests of time for more than 500 years.
First built by the MacQuillan family in 1500’s, it was seized by the McDonnell’s in the
1550’s. Sorley Boy McDonnell, had made the castle his base while consolidating his
territories in Ireland and Scotland.
In 1639, the second Earl of Antrim, and Sorley Boy’s grandson, was in residence when
the kitchens of the castle fell into the sea, bringing kitchen staff with it. A small town
had been built around the castle in 1608, and today visitors can see the remnants
of the town and castle on site. You can also peer right down the cliff edge from the
castle windows.
Visitors can learn all about the history of the castle on the free Dunluce Castle app.

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Game of Thrones Tours

The Royal Court Hotel, Portrush is the ideal base for Game of Throne fans.
Visitors can enjoy exploring the nearby iconic locations including Dunluce
Castle, the Dark Hedges and Ballintoy Harbour. Visitors can explore the
famous dark hedges, presented as the King’s road in the hit series or journey
to Greyjoy’s Castle at the medieval ruins of Dunluce. The quaint Ballintoy
Harbour is an idyllic spot, which is replicated in the series as the Pyke and Iron
Islands. It was here, Theon Greyjoy sailed into seek an alliance between the
Greyjoy’s and Rob Stark in season two of the hit HBO series. Nearby Ballintoy
Beach was used for the funeral scene of Balon Greyjoy in season six and
Larrybane was the set location for Renly Barethon’s camp.

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Dunluce CastlePerched precariously on the cliff edge of North Antrim, the ancient ruins of Dunluce Castle have stood the tests of time for more than 500 years.
First built by the MacQuillan family in 1500’s, it was seized by the McDonnell’s in the 1550’s. Sorley Boy McDonnell, had made the castle his base while consolidating his territories in Ireland and Scotland.
In 1639, the second Earl of Antrim, and Sorley Boy’s grandson, was in residence when the kitchens of the castle fell into the sea, bringing kitchen staff with it. A small town had been built around the castle in 1608, and today visitors can see the remnants of the town and castle on site. You can also peer right down the cliff edge from the castle windows.
Visitors can learn all about the history of the castle on the free Dunluce Castle app.
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Game of Thrones ToursThe Royal Court Hotel, Portrush is the ideal base for Game of Throne fans. Visitors can enjoy exploring the nearby iconic locations including Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges and Ballintoy Harbour. Visitors can explore the famous dark hedges, presented as the King’s road in the hit series or journey to Greyjoy’s Castle at the medieval ruins of Dunluce. The quaint Ballintoy Harbour is an idyllic spot, which is replicated in the series as the Pyke and Iron Islands. It was here, Theon Greyjoy sailed into seek an alliance between the Greyjoy’s and Rob Stark in season two of the hit HBO series. Nearby Ballintoy Beach was used for the funeral scene of Balon Greyjoy in season six and Larrybane was the set location for Renly Baratheon’s camp.
[H2] Shopping
Fancy a shopping spree? Take a short trip into Coleraine and tour the many department stores and shops. You can also take a stroll around the Saturday markets, located next to the town hall. With more than 50 food and artisan craft stalls, the regular outdoor market runs every second Saturday.
Or take a day trip on the one of the world’s most iconic railway journey’s to the city of Derry-Londonderry. Shop the many outlets in the Walled City or tour tits famous walls – all only 50 minutes by rail or car from the Royal Court Hotel, Portrush.
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[H2] Shopping
Fancy a shopping spree? Take a short trip into Coleraine and tour the many department stores and shops. You can also take a stroll around the Saturday markets, located next to the town hall. With more than 50 food and artisan craft stalls, the regular outdoor market runs every second Saturday.
Or take a day trip on the one of the world’s most iconic railway journey’s to the city of Derry-Londonderry. Shop the many outlets in the Walled City or tour tits famous walls – all only 50 minutes by rail or car from the Royal Court Hotel, Portrush.
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World’s Most Beautiful Railway
Journey

Comedy legend and travel writer Michael Palin hailed the short trip to Derry-
Londonderry from Portrush as “one of the most beautiful rail journey’s in the world.”
Soak up the magnificence of the North Coast in this mesmerising train journey
which offers everything from expansive unspoilt beaches, great flocks of wildfowl and
soaring cliffs.
This blissful trip is the perfect way to arrive in the historic city of Derry-Londonderry.

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Rathlin Island

Rathlin Island, off the coast of Ballycastle, lies only six miles across the sea of
Moyle and is accessible by ferry. It boasts a population of 140 people and is an
excellent spot to view birds and wildlife – particularly puffins. There is a boat
visitor centre close to the harbour and a real working lighthouse to explore.
Puffin watching season runs from April to July with lots of other seabirds on
the island. You can also spot the seals basking on Mill Bay beach. Take a bike
trip round the island or visit the local seabird centre and spend some time in
the shops and restaurants on the island.

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World’s Most Beautiful
Rail

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Window to the world’s best linksHome of The Open in 2019, Portrush offers the pinnacle of the Irish golfing experience.
The Royal Court Hotel is right at the heart of the game as it is perfectly perched to overlook the tees, fairways and greens of the Dunluce links at Royal Portrush Championship Golf Club.
Follow in the footsteps of the world’s best players by taking on the challenge of one of the world’s finest tests of golfing ability while staying just yards away at the Royal Court Hotel.
We offer the perfect Northern Ireland golf package which allows you to test your skills on the challenging world-famous links course and relax in comfort with fine food, drink and hospitality.
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Royal Portrush Golf ClubRoyal Portrush will need no introduction for lovers of the game all around the world.
The Royal is the only club in Ireland to have hosted the Open Championship (1951 and 2019). The Royal, takes its name from the medieval Dunluce castle which overlooks the course and is consistently ranked as one of the best golf courses in the world.
It is a 36-hole club with two testing links courses with breathtaking views and more than a few tough challenges for even the world’s leading golfers.
The championship course is the Dunluce Links but the Valley Links makes for an equally stunning and challenging round of golf – the current old course record is held by nonother than Rory McIlroy.
Royal Portrush first hosted The Open Championship, the oldest of golf’s majors, in 1951 – the first Open hosted outside the island of Great Britain.
There were fantastic scenes at the Open returned in 2019 and the most famous golfing event in the world will return to the club twice more before 2040. In 2012, Royal Portrush hosted the Irish Open, marking the first occasion it was held in Northern Ireland since 1953.
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The Dunluce LinksGolf World ranked the Dunluce Links fourth in ‘The 100 greatest courses in the British Isles’ back in November 1996. The links were ranked 12th in Golf Magazine’s ‘Top 100 Courses in the World’, while Golf Digest honoured it as the fourth best course outside the USA in 2007.
Royal Portrush Golf Club member and Open winner Darren Clarke has named Royal Portrush as his favourite golf course in the world.
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The Valley links – Rathmore Golf ClubThe Valley Links is the home of Rathmore Golf Club and has won huge critical acclaim from international visitors, golf writers and players. A visit to Royal Portrush is not complete without testing your skills on these 18 holes as well as the more internationally renowned Dunluce Links. The par-4 18th hole has a truly spectacular backdrop of the Skerries (small, rocky islands) islands and is also within sight of the birthplace of famous golfer late Fred Daly, who began his career as a caddy at Royal Portrush and later won the 1947 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.
Former US and French Open Champion Graeme McDowell is a member of Rathmore Golf Club.
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Portstewart Golf ClubOne glance at the Championship Strand links course at Portstewart Golf Club is all you need to explain why it was the home of the Irish Open Championship in 2017.
With three fantastic links courses (The Strand, Old Course and River Course), Portstewart Golf Club has something for every golfer – from beginners to the world’s most accomplished professionals.
Jon Rahm, winner of the 2017 Irish Open said of the Championship Strand Links: “The golf course is amazing. It’s probably one of the most beautiful golf courses I have ever seen, if not the most. It’s my pleasure to be here . . . I fell in love with the place, both towns, Portrush and Portstewart.”
Established in 1894, Portstewart Golf Club is ranked in the top 100 golf courses of the British Isles.
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Castlerock Golf ClubCastlerock Golf Club boasts two truly classic links course, set majestically among ancient and towering sand dunes.
Founded in 1901, offers the championship 18 hole Mussenden Course and 9 holes on its Bann Course.
This hidden gem really does showcase Irish golf at its best. Experience links golf as it was meant to be experienced at Castlerock Golf Club.
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Ballycastle Golf ClubA refreshing mix of links and parkland holes awaits at the spectacularly located Ballycastle Golf Club.
Just 25 minutes from Portrush, this 18-hole course offers challenging play on lowland/flat and seaside hills amid the spectacular coastal backdrops of Rathlin Island, Fairhead and the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland.
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Bushfoot Golf ClubBushfoot Golf Club is a celebrated nine-hole golf course on the North Coast.
Although officially founded in 1890, it is believed that golf was played on the grounds for more than 200 years.
It is located in Portballintrae and is tucked between the Bush River in Bushmills and the rugged Atlantic coast at Portballintrae.
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