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Visiting the Giant's Causeway with family
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- 02 July 2023
Follow in the footsteps of legends by striding out to sea at the Giant’s Causeway. The neatly packed columns of hexagonal basalt rocks form Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discover Giant’s Causeway
With an interactive exhibition and interpretation area and audio guides in 11 different international languages, the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Experience reveals the story of this world-famous geological wonder.
Join a guided tour, leaving the Visitor Centre throughout the day, to learn more about the history and geology of this special place and walk on the world-famous hexagonal basalt stones. Nowhere else on the planet can you see such an exposure of rocks from the Paleogene period that have formed in this unique way, and don’t forget your camera! The Giant’s Causeway has previously been named the most Instagrammed place in Ireland.
For the best rates, pre-book your Visitor Experience tickets in advance. Pre-booking also helps us prepare for your arrival and helps us to spread visitor numbers more evenly throughout the day, improving everyone’s experience. National Trust Members and Local Pass Holders gain free access, however pre-booking is still strongly encouraged.
Summer of Play
Looking for a GIANT day out that will keep the family entertained? We’ve got you covered with a jam-packed, adventure-filled summer at the Giant’s Causeway!
For more information on our events this summer, click here.
Summer of Play is proudly sponsored by Starling Bank.
Upcoming Summer of Play events:
Six must-see sites at the Giant's Causeway
Whilst exploring the World Heritage Site, keep your eyes peeled for these six not-to-be-missed highlights.
The Grand Causeway
The Grand Causeway is the largest of 3 outcrops which make up the Giant's Causeway. These collections of curious columns contributed to the Causeway being designated Northern Ireland's first World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986.
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Summer nature sightings
If you're visiting the Giant's Causeway this summer, keep your eyes peeled for fulmars gliding and swooping on updrafts around the bays whilst tending their chicks along the cliffs of the Causeway Coast. Keep your ears pricked for the sweet melodic songs of skylarks high in the air.
Across the four trails on the World Heritage Site, you can see hoards of pretty pink orchids in the wildflower meadows. Listen to the gentle buzz of little pollinating insect wings along the Shepherd's Steps path into Port Noffer.
On the Blue Trail from the Visitor Centre, you may well see a stoat dashing between the hedges and down below on the shore of the grazed meadow, you might hear the scolding whistle of the oystercatcher in Portnaboe.
Turn the corner at Windy Gap and you will see a steady stream of hungry gannets hunting and diving for fish against the backdrop of the iconic Causeway stones. Birds including pipits, stonechats, wagtails and wrens are common to see as you may your way towards the Grand Causeway. Eider ducks shepherd their cute duckling families close to the rocky coast, whilst the occasional, curious seal pops up to take a peak at the tourists. If you are really lucky, you might see a kestrel, or even a speedy peregrine.
Whilst you’re here…
Explore our Book Nook
With books for children, together with ones on wellness and fitness, novels, autobiographies and everything in between, the Giant’s Causeway Book Nook, located in the Café area of the Visitor Centre, is the perfect place to find a hidden treasure. Every donation you make goes directly back into aiding our conservational work to help protect this special place for generations to come.
If you’ve for any unwanted books that you’d like to donate for other to fall in love with, we’ll take them! Just drop them off at the Visitor Welcome area, located at the main entrance of the Visitor Centre. Novels and books for children and young adults would all be hugely appreciated to help inspire the next generation of readers.
Share your GIANT memories with us…
We love seeing pictures of your visit to the Giant’s Causeway. When posting on social media, tag us for the chance to feature on our page!
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Instagram – @giantscausewaynt
Additional information
Sensory bags available for loan.
At the Giant’s Causeway, we understand that the summer holidays can be a busy, overwhelming time for many and we want everyone to feel welcome and equal, whilst embracing the beauty of nature.
We’re proud to offer sensory bags, which contain a selection of items designed specifically for visitors with sensory needs, including ear defenders, an emotion fan, various fidget items and a cuddly toy. These are available to loan from the Visitor Information Desk within the Visitor Centre.
Find out more about our accessibility options here.