Local food and drink businesses have been learning how to get the most from social media and online influencers at a recent workshop organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Tourism team. Down the Hatch NI, one of Northern Ireland’s leading foodie bloggers who are passionate about discovering and promoting excellence in local food produce, delivered the course to representatives of the Taste Causeway Collaborative Growth Network. Taste Causeway, who are supported by Invest NI and Causeway Coast and […]

Here in the Causeway Coast and Glens, we pride ourselves in offering our visitors a first class experience when they visit the region. We have several Visitor Information Centres dotted around the area, all of which employ helpful and friendly Visitor Services Advisors who are happy to help you plan your trip as well as provide useful advice during your visit, should you happen to pop in to one of them. Here’s just five of the many useful services they […]

Autumn is an incredible time of the year to visit Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast and Glens. Our diverse landscape features not only some of the world’s most beautiful coastlines and mountain ranges, but also some of the most stunning woodlands, forests and walking trails. Now is the perfect time of the year to discover them; as a familiar crispness returns to the air and the leaves become a fury of amber, gold, and red. Wrap up warm – here are […]

The Causeway Coast and Glens is home to many hauntings and spooky tales. From haunted distilleries to Celtic Vampires, check out these 10 supposedly haunted locations to explore on the Causeway Coastal Route (if you dare!)     Ballymoney – The ghost of Bloody Hutchinson George Hutchinson is commonly remembered for his role in crushing the local United Irishmen during the 1798 Rebellion. It is said that every Friday 13th and on Halloween night, that ‘Bloody’ Hutchinson haunts Ballymoney town’s […]

Back in August of this year, we asked our Facebook followers to share their images of their dogs enjoying the sights of Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast and Glens with us, and the replies we received were outstanding. We loved every single one of them and it warmed out hearts to see so many adorable pooches, big and small, enjoying our stunning views and iconic attractions! Here’s some of our favourites:   This regal looking girl named Koda, pictured at Ballycastle’s […]

The weather may be getting colder, but that doesn’t mean excitement is cooling off here on the Causeway Coastal Route! This October sees an array of fantastic events taking place in the region, including our month long celebration of all things food, and of course our Halloween festivities!   Taste Causeway – 4th-29th October Taste Causeway 2019 is a month-long celebration of our world-renowned food and drink, cultivated by passionate people, in the stunning landscape of the Causeway Coast & […]

An unmissable foodie celebration is coming to the Causeway Coast and Glens this autumn. Taste Causeway 2019, presented by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and the Taste Causeway Collaborative Growth Network, promises a month filled with foodie experiences and festivals, which celebrate the producers, makers, chefs and hospitality providers who make the Causeway Coast and Glens a stand-out food destination. Kicking off from October 4th, it’s a time to come together with family, friends and visitors to savour and […]

Autumn is the perfect time of the year to escape. Along Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal Route, the country roads are lined with amber leaves, the beaches are quiet and tranquil, fires roar in pubs and restaurants. There’s so much to see and do during your time here, regardless of what the word ‘holiday’ means to you. Whether you want to get active outdoors with kayaking or surfing, or relax and unwind at a spa followed by fireside drinks, there’s an […]

September can be a challenging month – it’s marks the end of the summer holidays, the kids are back to school, and the weather is on the turn. If you’re lucky enough to be enjoying a short break in the Causeway Coast and Glens this month, there’s plenty of exciting events to enjoy when you’re not exploring our stunning landscapes!   Air Waves Portrush: 31st August – 1st September Ireland’s biggest airshow returns for 2019! Two free days of incredible […]

August 26th is the final summer bank holiday of 2019. As we say goodbye to the summer holidays, make it a special weekend with a visit to Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal Route! Here’s some inspiration for the long weekend ahead:   1. Explore the ruins With Medieval castles, abandoned friaries, and desolate mansions, the Causeway Coastal Route is home to some of Northern Ireland’s richest historical sites. Be sure to check out Dunluce Castle, Bonamargy Friary, Kinbane Castle and Downhill […]