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Newcastle Beach

Newcastle Promenade, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA
Newcastle Beach

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Newcastle Beach is a popular tourist destination located on the South Down coast.

Newcastle Beach comprises of sand, pebbles and larger stones and is approximately 2.5 km in length. The major part of Newcastle Beach is backed by a promenade and the seaside town of Newcastle, which has lots of shops, amusements and other attractions. The beach has a very gentle slope with the Mountains of Mourne in the background. Click here to find out the daily water-quality predictions for Newcastle.

Life Saving equipment on Newcastle Beach and signage on promenade.

Facilities: Car Parking, Child Friendly Areas, Dogs Allowed, Lifeguard Service, Shop, Toilets, Tourist Information/Visitor Centre. Disabled car parking and disabled access is available via ramps from the promenade. 

The entire area is within the Mourne and Slieve Croob Area of Outstanding Beauty and the Murlough Special Area for Conservation.

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Facilities

Catering

  • Picnic Area
  • Tea-room/Cafe onsite

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Accommodation nearby
  • Family Fun
  • Toilets
  • Visitor information - Newcastle Visitor Information Centre, 10-14 Central Promenade, Newcastle BT33 0AA

Leisure Facilities

  • Outdoor activities

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Parking (free)
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Provider Preferences

  • Coastal

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Opening Times

* Open all year

What's Nearby

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Road Directions

Newcastle Beach is located at the foot of the Mourne Mountains in Newcastle town adjacent to the promenade. The town of Newcastle is located on the A2 Coastal Road Clough to Newry.

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