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Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

Garden, Park & Outdoor · County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a garden, park & outdoor in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £16 · Child £8 · Family £40
Checked on the National Trust page: from £16 adult, £8 child (5-17), £40 family (peak prices); under-5s free. Pre-booking essential (members free but must still book). Includes parking.
Opening timesBridge 9am-4.30pm on the day checked; closes in high winds (bookings refunded). Dogs cannot cross.
Best time to goCalm, dry days; book a timed slot.
School holiday tipNorthern Ireland schools break around the end of June and return in late August or early September, so July is the local peak. Visitors from England and Wales get quieter days in June and early July.
Best agesAll ages
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingOn-site car park included with bridge tickets. (Included)
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsClifftop walk to a rope bridge; it closes in high winds, so check on the day.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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