Giant's Causeway

Northern Ireland

Follow in the legendary footsteps of giants at Northern Ireland's iconic World Heritage Site.

44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU

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Visitor at the Giant's Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Prebook online

For the best rates, pre-book your Visitor Experience tickets online in advance of your visit. The early and late slots each day are usually quieter so for the summer months, Visitor Experience tickets are available at a special rate between 9am - 11am; 3pm - 5pm each day.

Pre-booking helps us prepare for your arrival and to spread visitor numbers more evenly throughout the day, improving everyone's experience.

Pre-book your visit to save and help reduce congestion around the World Heritage Site over the summer months.

National Trust Members

Free for National Trust members, however, please note pre-booking is recommended for everyone, including members. Simply choose member ticket(s) and enter your membership number when making your booking.

What's included:

Visitor Experience ticket price includes reserved on-site parking, guided tours with our award-winning storytelling team, use of hand-held audio guides, access to the Visitor Centre's exhibition and interpretation area, the shop, cafe and use of all facilities.

Groups

All groups arriving in coaches and mini coaches must be pre-booked with the Giant’s Causeway booking office by emailing northcoastbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk

Thank you for your support. All purchases directly support our conservation work at Northern Ireland's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visitor Experience - peak times, prices from
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+) £15.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free £7.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £37.50
1 adult family £22.50
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Audio guide
Audio guide available in 11 languages as part of the Visitor Experience
Available for functions
Café
Refreshments and snacks available within the Visitor Centre as part of the Visitor Experience.
Car park
On-site car park reserved for members and Visitor Experience ticket holders. Car park at Innisfree Farm, 60 Causeway Road, is available for parking at £15 per car for walkers to access the network of coastal paths.
Dogs allowed
Dogs on leads welcome in all areas of the Visitor Centre and across the World Heritage Site. Dogs on leads also welcome on guided tours.
Guided tour
Hourly guided tours available with our award-winning storytelling team as part of the Visitor Experience. Join the next guided tour from within the Visitor Centre.
Shop
Large shop, showcasing handmade craft and souvenirs, with over 80% made by local crafters, available to browse as part of the Visitor Experience.
Toilet
Toilet facilities and Changing Places available within the Visitor Centre as part of the Visitor Experience. Exterior toilets available at the side of the Causeway Hotel for non-ticket holders.
Visitor Centre and Green Trail fully accessible. Changing places facility. Dog friendly inside and out. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters available for loan at no additional charge to members and Visitor Experience ticket holders.
Click here to access the full Accessibility Guide for Giant's Causeway - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible toilet
Changing Places
Changing Places facility available for visitor's use during opening hours, please ask a member of the team for access.
Designated parking
Induction loop
Level access to food outlet
Level access to shop
Powered mobility vehicle available
Range of scooters and all-terrain wheelchairs available to borrow from the Visitor Centre for Visitor Experience ticket holders.
Ramped access/slopes
Wheelchairs available
Wheelchairs available to borrow from the Visitor Centre for Visitor Experience ticket holders at no additional charge.
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By road
The Giant's Causeway and Visitor Centre is located on the B147 Causeway road. It is 2 miles from Bushmills village, 11 miles from Coleraine and 13 miles from Ballycastle. Parking in the vicinity of the Giant's Causeway is limited. The main car park, adjacent to the Visitor Centre, is reserved for members and Visitor Experience ticket holders. Everyone wishing to use this car park is advised to pre-book online to avoid disappointment.
Parking: The Causeway Coast Way Car Park is available at 60 Causeway Road for the use of visitors wishing to walk the network of trails and parking there is available for £15 per car. Park and Ride allows you to park your car in Dundarave Car Park in Bushmills and take one of Translink's local bus services to and from the Giant's Causeway. Go to the Tourist Information Centre in Bushmills to get this 'Green Ticket' saving with Visitor Experience tickets reduced to £12 per adult and £6 per child.
Sat Nav: Visitor Centre C9444439; Sat Nav BT57 8SU
On foot
If you prefer to go by foot the Causeway Coast Way is a breathtaking 33-mile stretch of Ireland's most celebrated coastline. This route links to the Giant's Causeway trail network.
By train
Regular train services operate from Belfast or Londonderry to Coleraine, then change to bus connection Ulsterbus Service 172. Northern Ireland Railways information
By bus
Regular bus services available, some are seasonal. Ulsterbus Service 172; Goldliner Service 221; Causeway Rambler Service 402; Open Top Causeway Coast Service 177; Antrim Coaster Service 252. To avail of Green Ticket savings, park in Bushmills and use Park and Ride on Service 402. Plan your journey at: https://www.translink.co.uk/
Cycling
Route 93 of the National Cycle Network in Northern Ireland runs round the coast from Newry to Ballycastle via Bangor and Belfast.
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Group/Coach arrivals
All groups arriving in coaches and mini coaches must be pre-booked with the Giant’s Causeway booking office by emailing northcoastbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk Online bookings are only for visitors that are arriving in a vehicle that can park in a standard car park space. There are very limited spaces available for larger vehicles such as large campervans and these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU
02820731855
giantscausewaytic@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 21 August 2025
Asset	Opening time
Coastline	Dawn - Dusk
Causeway Coast Way Car Park	09:00 - 18:00
Visitor Centre	09:00 - 18:00

Visitor Experience - peak times, prices from
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)		£15.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free		£7.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)		£37.50
1 adult family		£22.50

Booking your visit to the Giant's Causeway

If you're planning a visit to the Giant's Causeway this summer, read this article to find out everything you need to know.

Member of the Giant's Causeway Storytelling team delivering a guided tour to a group of visitors

Visiting the Giant's Causeway with family

Visit Northern Ireland's first UNESCO World Heritage Site this summer and make some GIANT memories

Family enjoying a giant day out at the Giant's Causeway, enjoying the breath-taking views of the coast from the world-famous stones

Coins in the Causeway - a giant issue

Visitors are urged to stop wedging coins into the Giant's Causeway stones

Coins wedged in between the columns of Causeway stones

Events at the Giant's Causeway

Join our visitor experience team and connect with nature while learning more about Northern Ireland's first UNESCO World Heritage Site

Two children sitting on large rocks holding nets while rockpooling at Giant's Causeway, with a view of the mainland in the background

Group visits to the Giant’s Causeway

Find out about bringing your group to this important UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the natural curiosity of the hexagonal stone columns on the coast in Northern Ireland.

Group of visitors at Giant's Causeway, County Antrim

Visiting Giant's Causeway with your dog

Discover Giant's Causeway with your dog. Head out for a bracing walk to see the world-famous stones and coastline, stop by the café or explore the visitor centre. Giant's Causeway is a three pawprint rated place.