Name: Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre
Rating: 5.0

Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre

44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU, Northern Ireland

1-90 Years

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Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre is the gateway to one of the world’s most iconic natural landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers visitors a chance to explore the famous basalt columns while learning about their history, science, and legends. Surrounded by dramatic cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean, it provides a unique mix of natural beauty and storytelling experiences.

Visitors can enjoy guided tours with award-winning storytellers, audio guides in 11 languages, and the Giant’s Causeway Clifftop Experience with a fully guided five-mile hike. The site features over 40,000 basalt columns, a visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, a shuttle bus service, and a network of four walking trails across the 5km site. Additional facilities include a shop with local crafts, refreshments, and opportunities to explore native seabirds and scenic coastal landscapes.

Ticket prices are Adult £16.00, Child £8.00, Under 5s free, Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £40.00, and 1 adult family £24.00.

Overall, it offers a breathtaking experience combining natural wonder, history, and engaging storytelling. The variety of tours and trails allows visitors to explore the site at their own pace or with expert guidance. With its iconic scenery and rich heritage, it is a must-visit destination for travellers and nature lovers.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Flanked by the wild Atlantic Ocean and a landscape of dramatic cliffs, for centuries the Giant’s Causeway has inspired artists, stirred scientific debate and captured the imagination of all who see it.
Visit Northern Ireland's first UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn how the Causeway was formed with one of our award-winning storytellers by booking Visitor Experience tickets.
We have guided tours running every hour; or you can pick up an audio guide and unlock the secrets of this landscape at your own pace, with information available in 11 languages and options to suit all ages.
The Giant’s Causeway Clifftop Experience is a unique opportunity to see Northern Ireland's only World Heritage Site from a different perspective.
This fully guided five-mile hike, delivered in partnership with Away A Wee Walk, offers an alternative route to explore the Giant’s Causeway with rarely seen views.

Facilities

Parking: Causeway Coast Way Car Park at Innisfree Farm, 60 Causeway Road is available for parking at £12 per vehicle for walkers, payable via the JustPark app.
Food & Drinks: Refreshments and snacks available within the Visitor Centre as part of the Visitor Experience.
Toilets: Toilet facilities and Changing Places available within the Visitor Centre as part of the Visitor Experience. Exterior toilets available at the side of the Causeway Hotel for non-ticket holders.
Shop: Large shop, showcasing handmade craft and souvenirs, with over 80% made by local crafters, available to browse as part of the Visitor Experience.
Guided tour: Hourly guided tours available with our award-winning storytelling team as part of the Visitor Experience. Join the next guided tour from within the Visitor Centre.

What to see

World Heritage Site: One of Ireland’s most treasured landmarks, the Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland's first UNESCO World Heritage site. Over 40,000 basalt columns, formed some 60 million years ago, are testament to a major stage in the earth's development. Also designated as SAC, ASSI, within an AONB and NNR.
Visitor Centre: Award-winning sustainable building providing interactive exhibition and visitor services, audio guides and guided walking tours, departing throughout the day, as part of the Visitor Experience.
Shuttle Bus Service: Two state-of-the-art minibus battery electric vehicles provide a popular shuttle service from the Visitor Experience building to the world-famous stone formations.
Trails: Network of four walking trails across 5km World Heritage site and home to native seabirds.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult (18+): £16.00
Child (5-17): £8.00
Under 5s free
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children): £40.00
1 adult family: £24.00

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/giants-causeway

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Coastline: Dawn - Dusk
Causeway Coast Way Car Park: 05:00 - 20:00
Visitor Centre: 09:00 - 17:00

Address: 44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU, Northern Ireland

Post Code: BT57 8SU

Council: Bushmills

County: Antrim

By Car: The Giant's Causeway and Visitor Centre is located on the B147 Causeway road. It is 2 miles from Bushmills village, 11 miles from Coleraine and 13 miles from Ballycastle. Parking in the vicinity of the Giant's Causeway is limited. The main car park, adjacent to the Visitor Centre, is reserved for members and Visitor Experience ticket holders. Everyone wishing to use this car park is advised to pre-book online to avoid disappointment.
By Bus: Regular bus services available, some are seasonal. Ulsterbus Service 172; Goldliner Service 221; Causeway Rambler Service 402; Open Top Causeway Coast Service 177; Antrim Coaster Service 252. The Park and Ride Service is available from Dundarave Car Park in Bushmills. Park up, purchase your discounted 'Green Ticket', which includes your Translink bus fare and access to the Visitor Experience, and hop on the bus to the World Heritage Site.
By Train: Regular train services operate from Belfast or Londonderry to Coleraine, then change to bus connection Ulsterbus Service 172.