Group visits to the Giant’s Causeway

A group of approximately 17 people from RIT Travel thoroughly enjoying their visit to the Giant's Causeway — A group enjoying their visit to the Giant's Causeway, Co. Antrim | © Giant's Causeway

Find out all you need to know about bringing your group for a day out to the Giant's Causeway. Discover information to ensure your trip is well-planned and thoroughly enjoyable.

Group visit information

The Giant's Causeway invites groups to discover the fascinating myths, unique geology and local history of this captiviating coastline, brought to life by an immersive, award-winning Visitor Experience, which includes...

Reserved on-site coach parking for 2 hours
Use of hand-held audio guides, available in 11 international languages
Access to the Visitor Centre's interactive exhibition and interpretation area
Entrance to the shop, cafe and all facilties
Fast track admission for group arrivals

Your group must have a minimum of 15 people to qualify for group rates. The allocated time for group visits is 2 hours.

Additional information

Group visits can either be invoiced (subject to having a credit agreement with the National Trust) or pre-paid with a credit card 72-hours in advance. Group visits cannot pay on arrival to the site
Free admission and complimentary refreshments will be offered to your driver and guide accompanying your group
Guides and group organisers may make a free preparatory visit for planning purposes. These visits must be pre-booked with our Bookings Office in advance.

Group Booking Procedure

We are extremely busy and group availability is limited. All groups must be pre-booked at least 72 hours in advance by emailing the Giant's Causeway Bookings Office.

Group of children rockpooling at the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

National Trust Education Group Access Pass (EGAP)

The Education Group Access Pass (formerly known as Education Group Membership) is specifically designed to encourage access to National Trust places for groups whose students or members are in full-time or early years education.

If your school/college has a valid EGAP, you can avail of free admission to the Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience.

Please note that availability is limited and all EGAP groups are required to pre-book at least 7 days in advance by emailing the Giant's Causeway Bookings Office.

Find out more about the National Trust EGAP here.

Free familiarisation visits for group leaders

If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk

Who is eligible for free entry?

Registered tourist board guides (on production of a valid badge), coach drivers and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 or more. National Trust members also receive free entry, so it is at your discretion whether to refund the entrance fee to members if you have included it in your package – this is not refunded by the National Trust.

Members must bring their current membership cards with them to avoid paying the full group rate. If any of your group would like to join the National Trust please direct them to our Membership page or call 0344 800 1895.