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Giant's Causeway Visitor Information Centre

44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU
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  • Exterior view of the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre, featuring its distinctive modern architecture with long rows of dark basalt-inspired columns str
  • Panoramic view of the Giant's Causeway, with thousands of interlocking hexagonal basalt columns extending in the Atlantic Ocean, with the rugged green
  • Visitors standing at 'The Loom' area in Port Noffer at the Giant's Causeway, chatting to a Storyteller. Group are dressed in warm outdoor clothing, wi
  • Visitor walking along the Green Trail at the Giant's Causeway, holding an audio guide up to their ear. and carrying a camera over their shoulder. The
  • A young child and and their parents interacting with a hands-on exhibit inside the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre.
  • A visitor browsing the gifts and souvenirs in the Retail area of the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre, accompanied by their 2 dogs. The bright retail s
  • A Giant's Causeway map rests on a wooden picnic table beside takeaway coffee cups. Visitors' hands are visible around the table.
  • A visitor using a wheelchair, being pushed along the Green Trail at the Giant's Causeway. The paved trail winds between grassy fields and fencing, wit

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About

Rising from the dramatic Atlantic coastline on Northern Ireland's north shore, the Giant's Causeway is where nature, history and legend meet. As the region's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, cared for by the National Trust, Europe's largest conservation charity, this iconic corner of the Causeway Coast has inspired artists, stirred scientific debate and captured the imagination of all who see it.

The Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience includes guided tours led by expert Storytellers, audio guides in 11 international languages, interactive exhibition spaces, a shop and cafe, and full use of on-site facilities, including the loan of accessibility equipment and reserved on-site parking.

However, this is just your starting point...

From legendary landscapes, charming seaside towns, hidden beaches and historic towns, attractions and world-class experiences, the wider Causeway Coast is waiting to be discovered. Within the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre, there are friendly, knowledgable staff and volunteers on hand during your visit to make sure you make the most of your time with us. From practical advice and local recommendations to inspire your next GIANT adventure, the team will help you uncover the very best of what our iconic coastline has to offer by providing - 

- Information on public transport and how to get around the Causeway Coast

- Recommendations on places to eat, stay and explore

- Maps, walking routes and local visitor guides

- Information on seasonal events and experiences

Free Wi-Fi is also available within the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre. After a chat with the team, why not relax with a hot cuppa in the cafe and plan your next adventure along the coastline!

For more information on visiting the Giant's Causeway, click here. 

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities - Designated disabled parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis to Visitor Experience ticket holders, National Trust Members and Neighbour Pass Holders.
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - A portable induction loop is available within the Visitor Centre.
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - The majority of exhibits within the interpretation space of the Visitor Centre are tactile, interactive and/or available in Braille.
  • Guide dogs permitted
  • Handrail by steps
  • Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
  • Toilets for disabled visitors - Visitor toilets, including accessible toilets, parent room and Changing Places facilities are located within the Visitor Centre.
  • Wheelchair hire - Included in your Visitor Experience ticket is the loan of accessibility equipment, including all-terrain wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Please speak to a member of the team at the Visitor Information Desk to avail of this equipment. Please note this equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis and can't be pre-booked.

Attraction Facilities

  • Gift Shop
  • Open Mondays
  • Open Sundays

Catering

  • Gluten Free Options Available
  • Tea-room/Cafe onsite
  • Vegan Options Available
  • Vegetarian Options Available

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties - All groups arriving in coaches and mini coaches must be pre-booked with the Giant’s Causeway booking office by emailing northcoastbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk.
  • Accommodation nearby
  • Equipment/clothing available for hire - Loan of mobility equipment, including all-terrain wheelchairs and mobility scooters available as part of the Visitor Experience.
  • Family Fun
  • Groups accepted - All groups arriving in coaches and mini coaches must be pre-booked with the Giant’s Causeway booking office by emailing northcoastbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk.
  • Guided Tours Available
  • Lockers available
  • Lost property
  • Pets accepted - Dogs on leads are welcome throughout all indoor and outdoor areas of the Giant's Causeway.
  • Route maps available
  • Toilets
  • Visitor information
  • Wi-fi available

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking - 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 strongly advised to pre-book online to avoid disappointment.
  • Coach parking - All groups arriving in coaches and mini coaches must be pre-booked with the Giant’s Causeway booking office by emailing northcoastbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk.
  • Frequent bus services - To plan your journey, please visit the Translink website.
  • On site parking - 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 strongly advised to pre-book online to avoid disappointment.
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Designated disabled parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis to Visitor Experience ticket holders, National Trust Members and Neighbour Pass Holders.

Provider Preferences

  • Coastal
  • Dogs Permitted on Lead
  • Dogs Welcome Inside
  • Dogs Welcome Outside
  • Educational Visits Accepted - 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.
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

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Opening Times

* The Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience is now operating under winter opening hours, opening at 10am and closing at 4pm. The last admission to the Visitor Centre is at 3pm.
These opening times are valid until March 2027.
The Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and will re-open on Sunday 27 December.

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

The Giant's Causeway and Visitor Centre is located on the B147 Causeway Road, It's 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 Visitor Experience ticket holders, National Trust Members and Neighbour Pass Holders. Everyone wishing to use this car park is strongly advised to pre-book Visitor Experience tickets online to avoid disappointment.

Sat Nav: Visitor Centre C9444439; BT57 8SU

Public Transport Directions

By train - 

Regular train services operate from Belfast or Derry-Londonderry to Coleraine. Then, change to bus connection Translink Service 172.

By bus -

Regular bus services are available, some operating seasonally - 

- Translink Service 172 (Coleraine to Ballycastle)

- Translink Goldliner Service 221 (Belfast to Giant's Causeway)

- Translink Causeway Rambler Service 402 (Coleraine to Ballycastle)

- Translink Antrim Coaster Service (Larne - Ballycastle)

To plan your journey, please visit the Translink website.

On arrival, please present your valid ticket receipt to a member of our team at the Welcome Desk of the Visitor Centre, and avail of our discounted 'Green Ticket'.

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