Giant's Causeway
In the footsteps of giants...
Giant's Causeway: What you need to know
Read this article to know how to plan your visit and what to expect when you get here
Giant's Causeway
Overview
In the footsteps of giants...
Flanked by the wild North Atlantic Ocean and a landscape of dramatic cliffs, for centuries the Giant’s Causeway has inspired artists, stirred scientific debate and captured the imagination of all who see it.
Visit Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn how the Causeway was formed with one of our award-winning storytellers by booking Visitor Experience tickets. We have guided tours running every hour; or you can pick up an audio guide and unlock the secrets of this landscape at your own pace, with information available in 11 languages and options to suit all ages.
You can walk to the stones for free, but our on-site car park is reserved for those buying tickets for our Visitor Experience, which includes a guided tour, use of the audio guides, access to the shop, cafe and exhibition. The onsite car park is reserved for Visitor Experience ticket holders, members and local community pass holders.
The Causeway Coast Way Car Park is available, up the Causeway Road, for walkers to access the Causeway Coast Way. It operates a PayByPhone system and the car parking charge is £5. Location code 805951. This car park is open 24 hours per day.
Go to What's On to book Visitor Experience tickets in advance of your visit.
- Telephone
- 02820731855
- giantscauseway@nationaltrust.org.uk
Giant's Causeway
How to get here
- Address
- 44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU
- By cycle
- Route 93 of the National Cycle Network in Northern Ireland runs round the coast from Newry to Ballycastle via Bangor and Belfast. Visitors travelling this way receive a 'green discount' at admission to Visitor Centre
- Cycle route information
- 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 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 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.
- SatNav:
- By bus
- Regular services available, some are seasonal. Ulsterbus Service 172; Goldline Service 221; Causeway Rambler Service 402; Open Top Causeway Coast Service 177; Antrim Coaster Service 252.
Giant's Causeway
Prices
Whole property
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £13.00 |
| Child | N/A | £6.50 |
| Family | N/A | £32.50 |
| One Adult Family | N/A | £19.50 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Free entry for National Trust members. However, please note pre-booking is required for everyone. When you buy your Visitor Experience ticket, you’re directly supporting our conservation work.
Giant's Causeway
Opening times
Please note...
You’ll need to book your Visitor Experience tickets. Go to What’s on for more information. Last admission to the Visitor Centre at 4pm daily, with final guided tour of the day departing at 4pm. Visitor Experience Car Park will close at 5:30pm daily.
Saturday 24 July
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
- Causeway Coast Way Car Park Open all day
- Visitor Centre 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 25 July
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
- Causeway Coast Way Car Park Open all day
- Visitor Centre 10:00 - 17:00
Monday 26 July
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
- Causeway Coast Way Car Park Open all day
- Visitor Centre 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 27 July
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
- Causeway Coast Way Car Park Open all day
- Visitor Centre 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 28 July
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
- Causeway Coast Way Car Park Open all day
- Visitor Centre 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 29 July
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
- Causeway Coast Way Car Park Open all day
- Visitor Centre 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 30 July
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
- Causeway Coast Way Car Park Open all day
- Visitor Centre 10:00 - 17:00
Giant's Causeway
Contact us
- Telephone
- 02820731855
- giantscauseway@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- 44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU