Giant's Causeway

Important notice -

In line with NI Executive guidelines, the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre will be closed for four weeks from 6pm on 16 October 2020. The car park will remain open for visitors to enjoy the coastal walk. Please adhere to social distancing.

In the footsteps of giants...

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Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Many historic houses are open in England. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. In line with Welsh Government legislation, all places in Wales will close from 24 October to 9 November. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

Giant's Causeway   County Antrim

Giants Causeway virtual tours

If you're currently unable to travel you can dream now and travel later! Choose one of our virtual tours and explore the rugged landscape around the Giant's Causeway from the comfort of your own home.

Explore the Causeway
A tour group pictured on the cliff path during the Clifftop Experience

Enjoy the unique Giant’s Causeway Clifftop Experience 

The Clifftop Experience is a fully guided 5-mile hike from the ruin of Dunseverick Castle, along the coastline to Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Giant’s Causeway.

View of cliffs from the clifftop path

Six must-see sights at the Giant's Causeway 

From the giant's boot to the wishing chair, take in these six must-see sights at Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Boat House Gallery at the Giant's Causeway

A picture-perfect partnership of art and conservation 

See six local artists showcasing their work at the Boat House Gallery at Innisfree Farm, beside the Giant’s Causeway

Basalt columns at Giant's Causeway, Co Antrim

The Blue Trail 

Discover the Giant's Causeway with our Blue Trail - a direct route of under a mile, leading directly to the world-famous stones.

Waves crash against the Giant's Causeway, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

The Red Trail 

With many unique viewing points along the way, this bracing clifftop trail boasts spectacular vistas of the world-famous Causeway Coast that are off the beaten track.

Panoramic view over Runkerry Head

The Runkerry Trail 

This trail gives you the chance to enjoy the often-crowded Giant's Causeway in tranquility, even during main visitor hours. You'll get views of the stones and a clifftop walk with wildlife to spot.

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Eating and shopping

Some of the gift collection at the Giant's Causeway

Local craft and gifts at the Giant's Causeway 

Our shop has now reopened. For the safety of staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, where we ask you pay by contactless methods wherever possible. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after the Giant's Causeway for everyone, for ever.

Apple and blackcurrant Flapjack

Grab something to eat at our Café 

Enjoy a delicious array of homemade treats at the Giant’s Causeway Grab & Go Café

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Wildlife

Mid March Dexter Cattle move in, the traditional Irish breed have been choosen to graze Portnaboe Bay

A giant move: Grazing returned to world-famous causeway to boost struggling wildlife 

Grazing livestock have returned to ‘The Bay of Cows’, an inlet on the world-renowned Giant’s Causeway, and here's why..

Wildflower meadow at the Giant's Causeway

Meadow Musings - Why are wildflowers so important? 

Summer brings wildflower meadows overgrown and bursting with colour usually from a wonderful range of flowering plants. Not only a pleasant sight but also an important one, and where is why...

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History

Picture shows the Giants Causeway Visitor Centre and coast beyond

Built with sustainability at the forefront of design 

This European Heritage Open Day, learn more about the award-winning Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre

Giants causeway Finn video still

VIDEO: Legend of Finn McCool 

Finn McCool built a bridge to cross to Scotland, but once there he quickly changed his mind!

Giant's Causeway stones

What makes the Giant's Causeway a UNESCO World Heritage Site? 

The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland's only World Heritage Site

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Our work

Meet our Team at the Giant's Causeway

Meet our Team at the Giant's Causeway 

Our wonderful team at the Giant's Causeway are just waiting to meet you...

The National Trust is trialling the first electric van in its fleet of site vehicles in Northern Ireland

Our Work 

Catch up on our latest conservation work at the Giant's Causeway

Susanna Drury Landscape Painting of the Giant's Causeway

Susanna Drury recognised as a female role model at the Giant’s Causeway 

Uncovering forgotten but fascinating women’s stories from history, we recognise Susanna Drury at the Giant's Causeway

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