Handy Park - Anderson Park

Anderson Park sits on the outskirts of Bushmills, a modest green space that locals will tell you has a bit more character than the name suggests. It's essentially a well-maintained public park with tree-lined paths, open lawns, and the kind of quiet that comes from being slightly off the main tourist drag. You'll find benches dotted about, proper walking routes through the grounds, and enough space for kids to run about without causing mayhem.

The park works best as a gentle leg-stretch rather than a destination in itself. If you're based at Causeway Country Pods nearby, it's worth a wander with a coffee, or a spot where children can burn off energy between bigger attractions. The trees are lovely in autumn, and there's something rather restorative about the stillness of it all - no queue, no crowds, just greenery and birdsong.

For walkers, it connects reasonably to the broader Bushmills area, making it a natural add-on to exploring the town itself. History enthusiasts might appreciate that you're near enough to Old Bushmills Distillery if you want to link visits, though Anderson Park itself doesn't pack any particular heritage punch. Allow 30 minutes to an hour, depending on whether you're treating it as a quick leg-stretch or a proper mooch. Free entry, naturally.