Northern Ireland

Giant's CausewayCarrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

Great days out

Groups 2020

Coaches: Coach parking is available for pre-booked groups and there is a coach drop off / pickup area located in car park 2. Coach parking spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis for a maximum of up to 2 hours.

Visit: Recommended visit time is 2 hours. Fast track admission for pre-booked groups.

Catering: Self-service café at Visitor Centre, 90 covers plus additional 40 seats outside, serving light lunches and snacks, not possible to book. Restaurant and bar facilities available in Causeway Hotel. Telephone direct on 028 2073 1210.

Shopping: Shop offering a range of exclusive Giant’s Causeway branded merchandise and hand crafted locally sourced souvenirs.

Opening times M T W T F S S

Stones and coastal pathOpen all year Dawn to Dusk M T W T F S SVisitor Centre

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1 Mar - 31 May 9-69-79-6

1 Jan - 31 Jan M T W T F S S1 Feb - 29 Feb M T W T F S S

M T W T F S S1 Jun - 30 Sep M T W T F S S1 Oct - 31 Oct M T W T F S S

Last admission to Visitor Centre is one hour before closing. Closed 24, 25 and 26 December

The Giant’s Causeway visitor experience

Grab and go café

Admission and opening timesPre-booked Group: Adult £9.50, Child £4.75 (ages 5-17 years) Minimum group size: 15

FIT: Adult £11.50, Child £5.75 (ages 5-17 years)FIT only availble to companies with an account already set up.

Admission is a per head visitor experience charge providing access to world class interpretation and visitor centre facilities, use of audio-guides in eleven languages, orientation leaflets and parking.

An easy access Translink bus to the stones is available at the cost of £1/€1.20 each way. This service is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies with priority given to those who need it most.

To book your group visit contact the Giant's Causeway booking office T: +44 (0) 28 2073 3419 See booking information on page 8

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Special Interest Tours

Giant’s Causeway

Northern Ireland’s iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is home to a wealth of local history and legend.

• Marvel at the 40,000 basalt stone columns left by volcanic eruptions over 60 million years ago.

• State-of-the-art interpretation within the Visitor Centre unlocks the mystery and

• See local giant Finn McCool on the Big Screen and search for distinctive rock formations fancifully named the Camel, Wishing Chair, Granny and the Organ.

• Explore the upgraded walking trails and enjoy spectacular coastal scenery accompanied by an outdoor audio-guide available in a range of languages – Dutch, English, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Polish, Russian and Spanish.

• See some of Europe’s finest cliff scenery, with fantastic bird watching

A Step Back in TimeWonder at the grandeur of Northern Ireland’s only World Heritage Site, the beautiful and mysterious Giant’s Causeway. Hear stories of this incredible natural phenomenon on a personalised tour, including the story of the Earth’s evolution 60 million years ago and legend of Finn McCool.Note: large groups will be split.

44 Causeway Road, Bushmills,County Antrim BT57 8SUT: +44 (0) 28 2073 3419 E: northcoastbookings@nationaltrust.org.ukW: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/giants-causeway

Tours tailoried to requirments. Additional charge . Please contact for further information.

Giant stepping stones

Multi-lingual audio-guide

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1 Nov - 31 Dec 9-4 M T W T F S S

Opening times M T W T F S S

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1 Feb - 29 Feb M T W T F S S1 Mar - 30 Apr M T W T F S S1 May - 30 Jun 9.30-7 1 Jul - 31 Aug 9.30-8 1 Sep - 30 Sep 9.30-6 T

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Last entry to rope bridge 45 minutes before closing. Car park and North Antrim Coastal Path open all year. Bridge open weather permitting. Closed 24, 25 and 26 December.

TIMED TICKETING SYSTEM IN OPERATION To book your group visit contact Carrick-a-Rede booking office T: +44 (0) 28 2073 3335

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Coaches: 7 coach parking spaces. All coaches are required to park within the designated coach park.

Visit: Recommended visit time is 1 hour 30 minutes.

Catering: Tea-room, self-service, 40 covers, provides a range of light refreshments, such as freshly made scones and homemade soup. The tea-room has excellent views across to Rathlin Island.

Shopping:range of Carrick-a-Rede branded merchandise and hand crafted locally sourced souvenirs.

Fisherman’s Cottage recently restored

Exhilarating rope bridge experience

Weighbridge tea-room

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1 Jan - 31 Jan 9.30-3.309.30-59.30-6

Special Interest Tours

Carrick-a-Rede

Dare you cross the rope bridge to Carrick-a-Rede Island?

• This scary bridge crosses the ocean over a 30-metre deep and 20-metre wide chasm.

• The bridge was traditionally erected by salmon

• Beyond the bridge you will discover unrivalled coastal scenery, beautiful views across the seas of Moyle to Rathlin Island and beyond, and spectacular bird-watching opportunities.

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• Viewing platform suitable for visitors with disability.•

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There are also two quarries – black and white.

Larrybane Quarry at Carrick-a-rede was used as a filminglocation for ‘Game of Thrones’, the well known American fantasy television series.

Note: Suitable outdoor clothing/footwear is recommended.

TIMED TICKETS - PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIALTimed tickets in operation and visitor numbers may be restricted to access and cross the rope bridge.

119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy,County Antrim BT54 6LST: +44 (0) 28 2073 3335E: carrick-a-rede@nationaltrust.org.uk W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carrick-a-rede

Carrick Island and Quarry AdventureThis tour gives an insight into the area’s industrial heritage and traditional salmon fishing. Spectacular coastal views lead to the rope bridge which fishermen built across the 30-metre deep chasm to the island. The reward is an unforgettable insight into the wildlife, geology and history of this incredible place.

Fantastic bird-watching and unrivalled coastal scenery

Site of Special Scientific Interest with unique geology, flora and fauna

Tours tailored to requirements. Additional charge.Please contact for further information.

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Pre-booked Goup: Adult £8.00, Child £4.00 (ages 5-17 years) Minimum group size: 15 PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL FIT: Adult £8.50, Child £4.25 (ages 5-17 years)FIT only availble to companies with an account already set up

2020 Admission and opening times

1 Oct - 31 Oct 1 Nov - 31 Dec

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ESSENTIAL to pre-book your group visit: Contact the North Coast Booking Offices Giant's Causeway: T: +44 (0) 28 2073 3419 E: northcoastbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk Carrick-a-Rede: T: +44 (0) 28 2073 3335 E: carrick-a-rede@nationaltrust.org.uk

Pre-booking your group visit

Photo credits: Arthur Ward | visulante.com

We look forward to welcoming group visits to the National Trust North Coast attractions. To ensure a world class service and visitor experience for your clients we advise of the following:

• The recommended length of visit for the Giant’s Causeway is 2 hours and 1 hour 30 minutes for Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.

• To qualify for a discounted group rate the minimum group size is 15 pax.

• Payment by cash, credit card or pre-arranged tour operator voucher will be accepted.

• Free admission and complimentary refreshments

accompanying groups.• Guides and group organisers may make a

free preparatory visit for planning purposes. Such visits must be pre-booked by contacting

• The north coast weather can suddenly change so come prepared. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear that can handle the mild to the wild.

Registered charity number 205846

About the National Trust The National Trust is an independent registered charity founded to protect beautiful and special places for ever, for everyone. As one of Europe’s leading conservation bodies, we care for and provide access to countryside and coastline of outstanding natural beauty.

By choosing to visit a National Trust place you will be helping protect Northern Ireland’s natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy.

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