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About
Located in the heart of historic Bushmills, the former Petty Sessions Court, dating back to 1834, has been sensitively restored as a modern creative shared space for local crafters, creatives artists, chefs, artisan producers guides and storytellers.
Set over 3 floors, groups of 12-100 visitors can enjoy expertly designed demo and exhibition spaces, interactive workshops, plus the best of local food, drink and retail.
Book a year round schedule of local food and drink, heritage and craft, artist and creative experiences, guided tours and immersive storytelling sessions.
What's on Offer -
Hear from local guides and storytellers, taste our local food and drink served by local chefs and meet the many producers and growers, distillers who collaborate on seasonal menus. Experience the very best traditional art and crafts, learn about the skills passed from generation to generation.
Meet the artists and makers at work in the Creative Leap Spaces or join them for a workshop, talk or tasting during your visit.
Bistro at The Courthouse - is fully licensed and an accredited Slow Food Destination. Offering seasonal breakfast, lunch and dinner menus featuring the very best local produce.
Designerie at The Courthouse - Shop differently, shop local incredible at The Designerie at The Courthouse. We showcase, celebrate and support local people with the skills to make beautiful things from simple materials.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide dogs permitted
- Toilets for disabled visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Open Mondays - The Designerie is open 6 days a week. The Bistro At The Courthouse is open Tues to Saturday 10 - 4pm for brunch and lunch. Friday and Saturday evening service (fully licensed ) is 5 - 9pm. Sunday opening 10-3pm for The Bistro and The Designerie 1-5pm
- Open Sundays - The Bistro 10am -3pm The Designerie 1-5pm
Catering
- Gluten Free Options Available
- Licensed
- Local Produce
- Packed lunch available
- Restaurant on Premises
- Serve breakfast
- Serve evening meal - Friday and Saturday evenings 5pm -9pm
- Serve lunch
- Special dietary requirements catered for
- Tea-room/Cafe onsite
- Vegan Options Available
- Vegetarian Options Available
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age)
- Baby changing facilities
- Child seat available
- Children's Menu Available
- Children's Parties
- Highchairs Available
Establishment Features
- Accept coach parties
- Accommodation nearby
- Blue Badge guide
- Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
- Cater for Corporate events
- Cater for individuals
- Cater for school groups
- Conference facilities
- Event venue
- Family Fun
- First Aid
- Fitness level required - low
- Gift vouchers
- Groups accepted
- Groups catered for
- Guided Tours Available
- Latest arrival time (24 hr clock) - 17 00
- Lessons/courses available
- Lift/Elevator
- Online Booking
- Pets accepted - Ground Floor only
- Secure cycle storage
- Shop
- Talks
- Toilets
- Tuition Available
- Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
- Wifi
- Wi-fi available
- Workshop
Event Facilities
- Booking Required
Languages spoken
- Russian spoken
- Spanish spoken
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Coach parking
- Frequent bus services
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Taxi rank nearby
Payment Methods
- All major credit/debit cards accepted
- American Express accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Visa accepted
- Visa Debit Accepted
Provider Preferences
- Dogs Welcome Inside - Ground Floor only
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
- Of Historic, Literary or Architectural Interest
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Unique venue
- Village Location
Specialist Features
- Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
Travel & Trade
- Commission/net rates apply
- Min group size numeric qualifier
- Packed lunches available
Events
Wednesday, 28th October 2026 - Wednesday, 28th October 2026
Heritage Bread Making MasterclassDiscover the the Art of Traditional Irish Baking.- more info
Saturday, 5th December 2026 - Saturday, 5th December 2026
Christmas Card Gel Printmaking Workshop with Marion McConaghieGet into the festive spirit and discover the creative art of gel printmaking with artist Marion McConaghie at The Courthouse, Bushmills.- more info
Saturday, 16th January 2027 - Saturday, 16th January 2027
Saturday, 10th April 2027 - Saturday, 10th April 2027
Arm Knitting Throw with Jill Gurney of Linen LaneHand-make your Own Cosy, Chunky Throw- more info
Saturday, 30th January 2027 - Saturday, 30th January 2027
Painting with Inks: The Art of CalmJoin The Courthouse for a relaxing ink painting workshop. No experience needed. All materials included, plus a framed artwork to take home.- more info
Saturday, 30th January 2027 - Saturday, 30th January 2027
Saturday, 24th April 2027 - Saturday, 24th April 2027
Silver Smithing Bracelet Workshop with Amy of No.88 JewelleryLearn the Art of Silversmithing with Amy.- more info
Saturday, 6th February 2027 - Saturday, 6th February 2027
Saturday, 22nd May 2027 - Saturday, 22nd May 2027
Paint & Sip with Maud McArthurPalette Knife Painting: Mussenden Temple & Benone Beach with Maud McArthur- more info
Saturday, 6th March 2027 - Saturday, 6th March 2027
Saturday, 3rd July 2027 - Saturday, 3rd July 2027
Nature-Themed Gel Printmaking Workshop with Marion McConaghieCelebrate the beauty of nature and discover the creative art of gel printmaking with artist Marion McConaghie at The Courthouse, Bushmills.- more info
