Summer of Play - Rockpooling
Have you ever wondered what lives beneath the waves? Step into a secret world along the shoreline and uncover the fascinating marine wildlife that call the Giant's Causeway their home, during our annual Summer of Play - Rockpooling event!
- Booking advisable
- Free event (admission applies)
Join our passionate Nature Engagement Officer, Dr Cliff Henry on Tuesday 19 August for a hands-on GIANT rockpooling adventure in the scenic bays of Port Ganny, as part of our extensive Summer of Play programme, sponsored by Starling Bank.
From tiny crabs to slippery seaweed and colourful creatures hidden in plain sight, this is your chance to get up close with some of nature's most curious coastal residents that call Northern Ireland's iconic World Heritage Site their home - perfect for families and budding marine biologists of all ages!
The event will take place from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
National Trust Members and Local Pass Holders gain free access. Online booking is strongly recommended in advance. This is a free event; normal admission charges apply.
Ticket price includes the full Visitor Experience; access to guided tours with our award-winning storytelling team, use of hand-held audio guides, access to exhibition and interpretation areas, the shop and café, use of all facilities, including the loan of accessibility equipment, and reserved on-site parking.
Before summer slips away, grab your family and friends for a fun-filled afternoon, discovering the tiny wonders of our wild coastline!
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Meet Dr Cliff at the Meeting Point within the Visitor Centre, before venturing down the Blue Trail to Port Ganny.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear outdoor clothing suitable for the weather on the day and sturdy walking shoes/footwear for clambering over rocks. If you have your own net, please bring it with you.
- Accessibility
Rockpooling will take place in Port Ganny, off the Blue Trail. Please be aware that a bus also travels this route; participants must stay on the path when the bus is in operation. The Blue Trail also has some steep inclines. Participants will need to clamber over rocks to use nets in the rockpools, however wildlife can be viewed in basins on the footpath if requested.
- Other
Participants must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please be aware that the Causeway stones are slippery when wet; please heed the advice of staff. The Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience is fully dog friendly, with dogs on leads welcome throughout all indoor areas.
Contact info
Giant's Causeway Tourist Information
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