Ultra-modern visitor facility open at Tyrella

Ultra-modern visitor facility open at Tyrella

27 August 2025

A NEW visitor facility has been opened at Tyrella Beach.

The ultra-modern facility offers male and female toilets, an accessible WC and storage space.

It replaces the former facility, which was removed, and helps maintain Tyrella Beach’s prestigious Blue Flag status.

It also lays the groundwork for an exciting future development – an ‘inclusive beach’ which is due to open next year.

Delivered in partnership with the Mae Murray Foundation, this initiative will introduce a Changing Places facility and a range of accessible beach equipment so people of all ages and abilities can enjoy the beach together.

The specialist equipment will be available to users through the Foundation’s free loan scheme, which already supports an inclusive beach at Cranfield.

Thie project is also part of a wider conservation effort at Tyrella.

Alongside the upgraded facilities, the council has introduced a conservation grazing programme.

Rare Irish cattle breeds are now grazing the dunes in winter at low densities – an environmentally sensitive approach that supports plant diversity, reduces fire risk and protects native wildlife.

The beach equipment at Tyrella was provided with the support of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

UK Minister for Local Growth Alex Norris said, “I’m delighted that Tyrella Beach is opening its new visitor building as part of vital improvements to accessibility, helping ensure the whole community can enjoy the beach and boosting the local economy and tourism sector.

“Funding projects like this is part of the government’s commitment to support local councils in Northern Ireland to create thriving communities and deliver economic growth across the UK as promised in our Plan for Change.”

Council chairperson Phillip Campbell said: “Tyrella Beach is one of our district’s greatest natural assets, and these new facilities are a major investment in making it even more welcoming for everyone.

“Through our partnership with the Mae Murray Foundation and UKSPF funding, we are proud to confirm Tyrella will become our second inclusive beach in 2026, alongside additional access equipment at Cranfield.

“These projects support our tourism strategy and reflect our commitment to health, wellbeing, and sustainable tourism, ensuring our coastline remains a place of beauty, recreation and inclusion for generations to come.”