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Come along to Cranfield Beach and Tyrella Beach for a time of fun for all the family. From art activities to nature walks to leaving the beach in runes.
We have a range of activities to get the family involved. Truly memorable days out in Northern Ireland at our award winning blue flag beaches.
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A few things to remember:
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The meeting point for the activities is the Lifeguard's Hut. Look for the purple flag on when you arrive.
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Please aim to arrive early, the activities are first come, first served, so come early to avoid disappointment.
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Events are free for all the family. Car parking charges do apply at Tyrella Beach.
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Be sun smart and wear suitable footwear and clothing.
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We may need to vary the activity on the day (due to weather for example) so please check back to this page and we will post any updates here.
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Explore Award Winning Blue Flag Beaches
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Cranfield West offers a gently sloping, mainly sandy beach located at the entrance to Carlingford Lough, an area designated as being of Special Scientific Interest.- Tyrella beach and conservation area is a small, enclosed dune complex within Dundrum Bay. It is a wide, flat, sandy beach two kilometres long and backed by 25 hectares of mature dunes in a conservation area.
Plenty more places to discover
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Buckets and spades at the ready, leave it to us to find you the best beaches to build your sandcastle on!
It looks like summer has arrived and long may it last! There’s nothing like a long day out at the beach with your family or friends. So, socks off and try dipping your toes into the cool blue waters of one of our many beaches listed below.
We have 3 beaches in our area that have once again been awarded Blue Flag status this year and that is something to be very proud of! The categories that need to be met for Blue Flag standards are water quality, safety and public environmental education.
- The Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion is home to expansive woodlands and dedicated parks. Whether you want to escape to the forest, or spend a fun family day out in one of our many adventure play parks, you’ll be well catered for in Down and Armagh.
You could spend a lifetime discovering the treasures of our region, and of course the people who are lucky enough to live and work here do just that every day. There is so much to enjoy and see in this wee corner of the world that it can be really tough to choose. We thought we might make it a little easier for you with a few must-see and must-do experiences for you while you’re here.
- There’s very rarely a dull moment in Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion. Its calendar is so packed full of family fun, fabulous festivals and vivacious events that you’ll never be stuck when it comes to celebrating life. There’s a whole host of annual events to choose from, all year round. There are festivals for families and festivals for friends, through tracks, trails and windy bends.
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