Islandmagee
Islandmagee
Facilities and access
Islandmagee
Overview
A haven on the east coast of County Antrim
A visit to Islandmagee is a trip back to less rushed and stressful times. A peninsula on the East Antrim coast steeped in history with cottages, rolling fields, quiet villages and spectacular coastline, it is a microcosm of the Northern Ireland countryside.
The name 'Islandmagee' hails from the Gaelic 'Oileán MhicAodha' meaning 'MacAodha's island', the clan whose home was once at Portmuck, one of three stretches of coastline and countryside on the peninsula owned and managed by the National Trust.
Portmuck itself is a beautiful harbour located on the northwest coastline and steeped in history, from the site of an ancient monastery and castle to smuggling, lime production and fishing. Now it is a centre of leisure for the community and beyond, with a picnic area and clifftop walks offering views across the Irish Sea.
Keep a eye out for Kittiwakes, Guillemots and Razorbills around the wonderful 'pig-shaped' Isle of Muck nearby.
Further to the northeast, you'll find Brown's Bay, with its sandy beach is an ideal starting point for walking to Skernaghan Point with its spectacular views of the famous Antrim coast.
- Telephone
- +442890647787
- islandmagee@nationaltrust.org.uk
Islandmagee
How to get here
- Address
- Larne Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40
- By ferry
- Monday-Friday 7:45 to 9am and 4pm to 5pm if requested. Telephone (028) 2827 3785 or (028) 2827 4085. £2 per person, each way
- By road
- Take the A2 from Larne to Whitehead, then turn left at the B90 to Islandmagee
Islandmagee
Prices
Admission free
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 or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
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: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| 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 |
Islandmagee
Opening times
Saturday 1 October
- Portmuck Dawn to dusk
- Skernaghan Point Dawn to dusk
Sunday 2 October
- Portmuck Dawn to dusk
- Skernaghan Point Dawn to dusk
Monday 3 October
- Portmuck Dawn to dusk
- Skernaghan Point Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 4 October
- Portmuck Dawn to dusk
- Skernaghan Point Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 5 October
- Portmuck Dawn to dusk
- Skernaghan Point Dawn to dusk
Thursday 6 October
- Portmuck Dawn to dusk
- Skernaghan Point Dawn to dusk
Friday 7 October
- Portmuck Dawn to dusk
- Skernaghan Point Dawn to dusk