Planning your visit to the Giant's Causeway

Looking for more information to help you plan your visit to the world-famous stones? Our FAQs are a great place to start...

• What is the 'Visitor Experience'?

  Pre-booking the Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience includes reserved on-site parking, guided tours with our award-winning storytelling team, use of hand-held audio guides available in 11 international languages, as well as access to the Visitor Centre exhibition and interpretation area, the shop and cafe, and use of all facilities, including the opportunity to borrow a wide range of accessibility equipment, such as all-terrain wheelchairs and mobility scooters at no extra cost.

• Why is pre-booking necessary?

  We ask all visitors, including National Trust Members and Local Pass Hokders, to pre-book ahead of visiting the Giant's Causeway as this allows us to plan for your arrival and helps us spread visitors more evenly throughout the day.

  All groups (15+) arriving in coaches and mini coaches must be pre-booked in advance with our Bookings Office. To enquire about availability, please email northcoastbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk.

• Can I walk for free?

  Yes. You can walk to the Causeway stones for free by foot via the public right of way, however this doesn't include on-site parking. All visitors are asked to respect local residents, other road users and emergency services by parking responsibly.

  Causeway Coast Way Car Park located at Innisfree Farm, 60 Causeway Road is available for walkers to explore the network of coastal paths for £12 per vehicle, payable via the JustPark app (downloadable from App Store and Google Play). This car park is open from 5am - 8pm, and is free for National Trust Members and Local Pass Holders. Overnight parking is not permitted.

• I'm travelling in a campervan...how should I plan my visit?

  Campervans and motorhomes are welcome.

  We have very limited, designated spaces available for campervans and motorhomes that fit in a standard car parking space (4.8m x 2.25m), which are reserved for Visitor Experience ticket holders, National Trust Members and Local Pass Holders.

• Can I bring my dog to the Giant's Causeway?

  Yes! The Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience is fully dog friendly, with dogs on leads welcome throughout all indoor and outdoor areas. Dog water bowls are made available at the front and back doors of the Visitor Centre.

  You can view more information on our dog-friendly policy here.

• How frequently do the guided tours run, and how long do they last for?

  Our guided tours run every hour, on the half hour from the Meeting Point within the Visitor Centre, located at the Visitor Information Desk and last for approximately 45 minutes.

• What facilities are there for visitors with limited mobility?

  At Northern Ireland's first World Heritage Site, we are committed to providing an accessible, inclusive and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

  We have a wide range of equipment and facilities available within the Visitor Centre, including a disabled parking area, a Changing Places facility accessible via RADAR key, and a variety of wheelchairs and mobility equipment for Visitor Experience ticket holders, National Trust Members and Local Pass Holders to avail of during their visit.

  Recently, we teamed up with AccessAble, the leading provider of access information for disabled people in the UK, to create a brand new accessibility guide that aims to aid travel planning for those who need it most.

  View the Giant's Causeway AccessAble guide here.

• Is there a shuttle bus that runs down to the Causeway stones?

  Yes. The Translink Accessible Shuttle Bus operates during Visitor Centre opening times. The service runs from the back of the Visitor Centre, down to the Causeway stones and return, every 10-15 minutes and costs £1 / 1.20 Euro per person, each way (cash and card payments both accepted).

  This service is intended for visitors who couldn't walk independently to and from the stones themselves, so we ask all visitors to give priority to those in need of this service first and foremost. This shuttle service is accessible by wheelchair, with priority seating areas to the front for passengers requiring easy access.

• Is there anywhere that I can store my belongings during my visit?

  Yes. There are lockers within the Visitor Centre that are large enough to fit a small cabin bag. If you wish to store your belongings in one of our lockers whilst you explore the site, please speak to a member of the team at the Visitor Information Desk. Lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be pre-booked.

• How long do people spend exploring the Giant's Causeway?

  The majority of visitors spend approximately 2 hours at the site.

• What is the Clifftop Experience?

  Our Clifftop Experience, carried out in collaboration with local company, Away A Wee Walk offers a fully guided, 5-mile hike, beginning at Dunseverick Castle, a stop-off at one of the most stunning viewpoints in Northern Ireland, Hamilton's Seat and ends on the world-famous stones.

  As you walk, you can listen to the stories of the Giant's Causeway and learn about the history and geology of the Causeway coastline from a knowledgable Away A Wee Walk guide.

  View further information, availability and prices for the Clifftop Experience here.

• I need to change the date and/or time of my booking...who do I contact?

  To amend the date or time of your booking, please email events@nationaltrust.org.uk.