Guidebook for Whiteabbey beside the sea (3 min walk from the Boat House)
Food Scene
Bench Mark bread -
Fresh bread and treats available every friday and sat from the hatch in whiteabbey village. 11am-2pm.
Sozo
671 Shore RdDog friendly beer garden; lovely cocktails and friendly staff.
Good old fashioned beside the sea side fish and chip shop with seating area. Lovely fresh fish in tasty batter,
Burgers, etc - great curry !
The Chipyard
556 Shore RdGood old fashioned beside the sea side fish and chip shop with seating area. Lovely fresh fish in tasty batter,
Burgers, etc - great curry !
Belfastin linna
Antrim RoadLovely gardens, stunning views !
Mauds Ice Creams Whiteabbey
Unit 4 Loughshore CourtyardTraditional ice cream short walk from the Boat house in whiteabbey
Whose art café
671 Shore RdLovely coffee shop with nice views - serves lunch !
Nando's Belfast - Abbey Centre
Longwood RoadPopular chicken restaurant
Little Wing Whiteabbey
604 Shore RdGreat family friendly pizza
Drinks & Nightlife
Bureau by the Lough
637 Shore RdGreat beer and terrace. Sometimes live music and sports.
Essentials
great prices, supplies and friendly staff, three min walk from Boat House.
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SPAR
7 Ballynahinch Stgreat prices, supplies and friendly staff, three min walk from Boat House.
Massive retail complex with shops for everything - only five min drive/two bus stops from Boat House.
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Abbey Centre Shopping Centre
Longwood RoadMassive retail complex with shops for everything - only five min drive/two bus stops from Boat House.
Just five minute walk from Belfast Boat house - takes you straight into town. We recommend you download the Translink app so you choose to bus or train - depending on times.
Whiteabbey station
Abbeyville PlaceJust five minute walk from Belfast Boat house - takes you straight into town. We recommend you download the Translink app so you choose to bus or train - depending on times.
Parks & Nature
Great views, lovely play park and Belfast Castle is also there so great for a drink and lunch or dinner. We provide a map in the Boat House for folks to explore.
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Cave Hill Country Park
Antrim RoadGreat views, lovely play park and Belfast Castle is also there so great for a drink and lunch or dinner. We provide a map in the Boat House for folks to explore.
Take a walk along hazel bank (turn right at the Boat house) and head up the hill (15 mins along) and grab a coffee, tea or hot chocolate
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Hazelbank Park
Shore RoadTake a walk along hazel bank (turn right at the Boat house) and head up the hill (15 mins along) and grab a coffee, tea or hot chocolate
Sightseeing
Check out the old Coal Pier - exactly opposite the Boat House and at low tide take a walk out and view the three shipwrecks left behind.
Shore Road
Shore RoadCheck out the old Coal Pier - exactly opposite the Boat House and at low tide take a walk out and view the three shipwrecks left behind.
Eighteenth century gentleman's residence and now a conservation area. Tree lined lovers walk - especially stunning in May when its cherry trees (which are protected and listed) shed their pink blossoms - it looks like pink snow!
Merville Garden Village
Merville Garden VillageEighteenth century gentleman's residence and now a conservation area. Tree lined lovers walk - especially stunning in May when its cherry trees (which are protected and listed) shed their pink blossoms - it looks like pink snow!
Carrickfergusin linna
Marine HighwayGreat castle - do a tour !
Arts & Culture
One of the oldest buildings in Newtownabbey, the museum walks you thirough its history - only 20 minute waslk from the Coastguard Boathouse.
The White House
34 Whitehouse ParkOne of the oldest buildings in Newtownabbey, the museum walks you thirough its history - only 20 minute waslk from the Coastguard Boathouse.
Stunning castle - one of the oldest in Ireland. Restored with interpretation - it also has a full events programme and tours are available. Not to be missed.
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Carrickfergusin linna
Marine HighwayStunning castle - one of the oldest in Ireland. Restored with interpretation - it also has a full events programme and tours are available. Not to be missed.
Neighbourhoods
Whiteabbey
Traditional village