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Summer of Play - Games on the Roof (The 153rd Open Special)

Take your game to new heights - literally! Join us for fun, friendly golf challenges on our special edition of Summer of Play - Games on the Roof for the 153rd Open Championship!

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us for fun, friendly golf challenges with our Summer of Play - Games on the Roof 153rd Open Special - a unique chance to chip, putt and play with a view that's just as exciting as the games!

Put your skills to the test with our Chip and Stick Golf Game - a fun and engaging activity for all ages! Take turns chipping the ball and earn points for the longest shot!

Feeling precise? Challenge your friends and family on our high-performance putting mat, designed to mimic the real green!

For those aiming to channel their inner Rory McIlroy, try your hand at out chipping net - perfect for sharpening your short game and having a laugh in the process!

Whether you're a seasoned pro or you're just looking to have some family fun, join us for a day of exciting golf challenges! Spend the afternoon perfecting your swing and enjoying the fresh air and breath-taking scenery at Northern Ireland's iconic World Heritage Site, just 20 minutes away from The Open action.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for families

Meeting point

All Summer of Play activities will take place on the roof of the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre.

What to bring and wear

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for the event and for the weather on the day.

Accessibility

Visitors can access the roof of the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre by a steep, external grassed ramp. Alternatively, there is a shallower, but longer graded route which runs along behind the Causeway Hotel. The Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre is fully accessible with ramps, and accessible facilities are available within.

Other

The Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience is fully dog friendly, with dogs on leads welcome throughout all indoor and outdoor areas.

Contact info

Giant's Causeway Tourist Information

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