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Booking your visit to the Giant's Causeway

Family in the visitor centre at the Giant's Causeway, County Antrim
Family in the visitor centre at the Giant's Causeway | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Visitor Experience tickets include guided tours with a member of our story-telling team, access to the Visitor Centre interpretation and exhibition area, cafe, shop, use of audio guides available in 11 languages, parking and use of all facilities within the award-winning Visitor Centre.

Causeway Christmas

Embrace a GIANT festive spirit at Northern Ireland's iconic World Heritage Site on Saturday 7 December and Saturday 14 December as we host our annual Causeway Christmas festivities

See our award-winning Visitor Centre beautifully transformed into a Christmas wonderland

Bring some extra festive cheer by dawning your best Christmas jumpers and getting your face painted by the wonderful Lorraine from 'Facepainting by the Sea' - perfect for a family photo opportunity in front of our magnificently decorated trees and sparkling lights!

Embark on our magical Christmas Trail to discover the secrets hidden around the Visitor Centre, before enjoying some traditional family games or creating your very own decoration to add a personal feel to your home this Christmas

The latest addition to the Causeway Christmas 2024 programme is the one and only 'North Coast Circus'! 'North Coast Circus' specialise in promoting local wellbeing and building strong connections through the exciting world of circus arts, welcoming everyone of all ages from the North Coast of Northern Ireland. Learn a new skill to impress your loved ones over the festive period!

After making your way down to the geological wonder that is the Causeway stones to indulge in a wealth of history, legend and imagination, warm up with a festive treat from our café and get comfortable in front of the big screen with the family to enjoy traditional, heart-warming Christmas cartoons and animations

Be sure to pop into our retail area and choose from a wide range of local and exclusive artisanal Christmas decorations and unique gift.

Accessibility requirements?

If you have any accessibility requirements, Visitor Experience ticket holders can also make use of a range of accessibility equipment, including motorised scooters and wheelchairs. This equipment is available on a first come, first served basis.

Please speak to a member of staff if you would like to borrow equipment to aid the enjoyment of your visit to the World Heritage Site. You can also visit our listings on AccessAble to find out more details to help plan your visit here.

Translink Accessible Bus

The Translink Accessible Bus shuttle service is in operation at the Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site, running from the rear of the Visitor Centre to the Grand Causeway and return. This shuttle service is operated by our partners at Translink and there is a separate charge of £1/ 1.20Euro for use of this service, intended for visitors who could not walk independently to and from the stones themselves.

We ask that priority is given to visitors in need of this service. National Trust members can use this Accessible Bus service for free on production of a valid membership card.

This shuttle service accepts card payments and is accessible by wheelchairs, with priority seating areas to the front for passengers requiring easy access.

Explorer Pass

If you're planning a trip in England, Wales and Northern Ireland this year, buy a National Trust Explorer Pass to enjoy entry to most of the places in our care. With 4-, 8- and 14-day options available, the pass can be tailored to fit your trip. Discover where you can visit with the Explorer Pass and how to buy yours here.

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Thank you for your support.

Visitors on a group tour at the Giant's Causeway, County Antrim

Book your visit

Please note it is recommended that your book tickets to the Giant's Causeway. You can book for today up until 8am.

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