Crawfordsburn Beach
ENTRY
Free
WHERE
Bangor
What it’s like
A sandy stretch by the country park where you can dig, paddle and let the day drift, with free parking on hand.
A proper sandy beach rather than a shingle strip, which makes it an easy sell for anyone with a bucket and spade in the car. There's no big attraction here beyond the sand itself, and honestly that's the point: it's a place to dig, paddle at the edge and wander rather than tick off rides or activities.
Parking is free at the country park, which takes the sting out of a spontaneous visit, and there's a café nearby if you need a coffee or an ice cream to break the day up. Toilets are on site too, so you're not planning the visit around a dash back to the car.
It's wheelchair accessible, which is worth knowing if you're pushing a buggy as well, since sand can be a struggle but the approach here has clearly been thought about. There's no set way to spend your time, so a couple of hours pottering suits a toddler just as well as it does older kids who want to build something more ambitious out of the sand.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Free parking at the country park
- Sandy beach rather than pebbles, so bring the bucket and spade
- Free parking makes it easy for a last-minute visit
- Toilets and a café are both on site
Plan your visit
Is it free to get in?
Yes, there's no entry charge for the beach itself.
Is there parking?
Free parking at the country park, right by the beach.
Is there anywhere to get food?
There's a café on site if you want a drink or something to eat.
Is it accessible with a wheelchair or buggy?
The site is listed as wheelchair accessible, which also helps if you've got a pushchair.
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