Inclusive Beach Ceremony Venues in Northern Ireland

An Inclusive Beach is a beach environment which Mae Murray Foundation has planned so that people of all ages and abilities can take part, have fun, and be included.

Our inclusive beaches here in Northern Ireland will provide access, parking and disabled toilets. Toilets will always offer hoisting and adult-sized changing bench facilities to full Changing Places facilities whenever possible. They also offer free beach equipment loan schemes, operated as a partnership between Mae Murray Foundation and respective beach operators.

1. Benone Strand, Co. Derry
A multiple recipient of the European Blue Flag Award. With seven miles of golden sand and a magnificent back drop of mountain and cliff scenery and stunning views across to Donegal. The clean, firm, golden sands of Benone Strand are without rocks, shingle or seaweed and are preceded by the glorious natural formations of Benone's sand dunes. A haven for nature lovers as the entire area is a paradise for the study of botany, entomology and shells.

2. Cranfield Beach, Co. Down
A gently sloping, mainly sandy beach located at the entrance to Carlingford Lough, an area designated as being of Special Scientific Interest. Set in an idyllic location at the mouth of Carlingford Lough in County Down, this south facing beach boasts the majestic Mourne Mountains as a backdrop.

3. Groomsport Bay, Co.Down
A small, attractive, sandy beach, backed by the residential part of the picturesque village of the same name. A promenade runs along the western end of the beach.

4. Portrush East Strand, Co.Antrim
At the heart of the coastal resort of Portrush, forms a continuum of sand, approx. 2.5 km / 1.6 miles long, merging into Curran Strand and Whiterocks at its eastern extremity.

5. Portstewart, Co. Antrim
Sweeping along the edge of the North Coast, this two-mile stretch of golden sand is one of Northern Ireland's finest beaches and affords views of Inishowen headland and Mussenden Temple perched on the cliffs above.

If you are thinking of a beach ceremony in Northern Ireland and have disabled guests to consider, please contact me for further information to assist in your planning. Available upon request: Makaton interpreter and British Sign Language interpreter.