Castlerock facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Castlerock
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.jpg) Castlerock, as seen from Castlerock beach in 2010 |
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 Castlerock
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| Population | 1,155 (2021) |
| Irish grid reference | C755341 |
| • Belfast | 52 mi (84 km) |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | COLERAINE |
| Postcode district | BT51 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
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Castlerock is a lovely seaside village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It's about five miles west of Coleraine. This village is part of the Causeway Coast and Glens area.
Castlerock is a very popular spot for summer visitors. You'll find many apartment buildings and two caravan parks here. The village also has a golf club with two courses. These courses are right next to the beach, the River Bann, and the railway line. In 2021, Castlerock had a population of 1,155 people. The local football team, Articlave F.C., plays its home games here.
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A Look Back at Castlerock's History
Castlerock has some interesting historical places. These include the old Downhill House and the Mussenden Temple. Both were built in the 1700s by a special person called the Bishop of Derry.
The Bishop of Derry was named Frederick Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol. He created the grand Downhill House and its grounds in the 1780s. The National Trust now looks after this estate. The Mussenden Temple is famous for sitting right on the edge of a cliff. It's one of the most photographed places in all of Ireland!
Another old building is Hezlett House. It's a thatched cottage built around 1691. It has a special wooden frame called a cruck structure. This house was once a rectory or a farmhouse. You can find it near the village crossroads, where there's also a very old tree.
Castlerock's Population
The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) calls Castlerock a village. This means it has between 1,000 and 2,250 people.
In 2021, there were 1,155 people living in Castlerock. About 13% of the people were aged 14 or younger. Also, around 33% were aged 65 or older.
Getting Around Castlerock
Castlerock railway station first opened on July 18, 1853. Today, NI Railways runs trains almost every hour. You can travel west to Derry~Londonderry. Or you can go east to Coleraine and then on to Belfast Lanyon Place and Belfast Grand Central.
Ulsterbus also has bus services that usually match the train times. These buses go west towards Limavady or east to Coleraine.
Fun Things and Places in Castlerock
Castlerock is home to Guysmere Summer Camp. This camp is owned and run by the Presbyterian Church. It's a great place for young people to have fun in the summer.
The Castlerock Golf Club has two courses. The Mussenden course is an 18-hole championship course. The Bann course is a 9-hole course. Both are "links" courses, which means they are built on sandy land near the coast.
Schools in Castlerock
- Hezlett Primary School
- Ballyhacket Primary School (This school closed in 2021 because not enough students were attending.)
Famous People from Castlerock
The actor James Nesbitt lived in Castlerock when he was a teenager.
The famous author C. S. Lewis also spent holidays in Castlerock as a child. He was born in Belfast. The old Downhill House inspired some of his books. This includes The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which you might know!
See also
In Spanish: Castlerock para niños
