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In the footsteps of giants...

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Buy Visitor Experience tickets 

Save time and money by booking your tickets for the Giant's Causeway Experience online.

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Get involved

The Giant's Causeway team made history in 2015 as the first property in NI to be named the UK's Best Heritage Attraction

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We're nominated as the UK's Best Heritage Attraction and we need your vote!

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Six must-see sights 

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

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Clifftop Experience walking tours 

The Giant’s Causeway Clifftop Experience is a fantastic 5-mile hike from the ruin of Dunseverick Castle to Northern Ireland’s first World Heritage Site, the Giant’s Causeway.

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Visitor Experience 

What is the Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience?

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Giant's Causeway Trails  

Download the free PDFs of various walking trails around the Giant's Causeway. Walking the trails is free, but onsite parking is reserved for visitors to the Visitor Experience.

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News & stories 

Recent news and stories from the Giant's Causeway and our site team.

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International visitors 

In addition to English we have visitor information in ten languages: French, Spanish, Italian, German, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Dutch and Portuguese.

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What's on 

Upcoming events

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Free Community Open Day

Sat 01 Oct 2016
09:00-17:00
Visit for free today.

Northern Ireland Potato Festival

Sat 01 Oct 2016
09:00-17:00
Enjoy our 3rd annual Northern Ireland Potato Festival at the Causeway Hotel during our Community Open Day.

Mexican Day of the Dead

Sat 29 Oct 2016
11:00-16:00
Join us for Hallowe'en festivities with a twist!

Panasonic Roadshow: Giant's Causeway

Sat 12 Nov 2016
10:30-16:00
From technically perfect landscapes to quick snaps and selfies, photography is often a huge part of a visit to a National Trust place.
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Places to stay

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  • The pictures shows a mosaic spelling out The Causeway Hotel

    The Causeway Hotel

    Contemporary comfort meets old-style charm at the Causeway Hotel. Call 028 2073 1210 for reservations.

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    What's on 

    Download our menu and wedding brochure and learn more about special occasions at the Causeway Hotel.

  • The Causeway Hotel at the Giant's Causeway

    Picture gallery

    Pictures of the Causeway Hotel. Coming soon.

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Groups

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The perfect place to explore as a group 

The Giant's Causeway is an amazing location, perfect for group visits. Want to know more? We have all you need to know, right here.

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Eating and shopping

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Eat and shop at the Giant's Causeway  

Did you know that 90% of the product lines in our shop are locally sourced? Our cafe is also proud to serve up a host of local fayre - from soups and sandwiches to seafood chowder.

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Wildlife

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Mad about moths 

Excerpt from an interview with Giant's Causeway Area Ranger Dr. Cliff Henry talking about Moth Night.

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Bumper year of wildlife discoveries 

Over two thousand records of wildlife, plantlife and fungi were made across the North Coast in 2015.

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History

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VIDEO: Making the causeway 

Animation showing the various stages in the formation of the Giant's Causeway.

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VIDEO: Legend of Finn McCool 

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

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Take a virtual tour of the Grand Causeway 

Explore the tip of the Grand Causeway at sunset on this 360-degree panoramic tour.

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