Bellarena facts for kids
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| • Belfast | 55 mi (89 km) |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LIMAVADY |
| Postcode district | BT49 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
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Bellarena is a small village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Its name comes from French and Latin words meaning "beautiful sand" or "beautiful strand."
You can find Bellarena on the A2 coastal road. It's located between the towns of Limavady and Coleraine, about 6 miles (10 km) north of Limavady. In 2001, about 291 people lived there.
The village is part of the Causeway Coast and Glens District Council area. It's also within the Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This means it has amazing views, especially towards the big hill called Binevenagh. The Earl Bishop of Derry gave the village its name.
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What Can You Find in Bellarena?
Bellarena is a small hub that offers shops, community spaces, and fun activities for people living nearby. It used to have a primary school, which opened in 1861 for workers' children. However, it closed in 2018 because fewer students were attending.
An old police station from the 1960s is now used as a field centre. In recent years, Bellarena has grown quite a bit. New homes have been built, and there are more shops and services. You can see many new houses in areas like Drumavalley, Oughtymoyle, and Carriage Court.
Fun Things to Do in Bellarena (Tourism)
Bellarena is a great spot for visitors because it's close to many popular places.
- You can visit Benone, which has a special "Blue Flag" beach. This means the beach is very clean and safe. There are also caravan parks where people can stay.
- You can take a ferry from Magilligan across the water to Greencastle in County Donegal.
- The Ulster Gliding Club is also nearby at Bellarena Airfield. Here, you can watch or even try gliding, which is flying without an engine!
Getting Around Bellarena (Transport)
Bellarena is conveniently located near the main railway line that connects Belfast and Derry. The village has its own train station, called Bellarena railway station.
This station first opened on July 18, 1853. It was built by the Londonderry and Coleraine Railway company. The station stopped handling goods (like packages and freight) on January 4, 1965, but it still serves passengers.
See also
In Spanish: Bellarena para niños
