Giant's Causeway
Giant's Causeway 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.
| Price | Adult £16 · Child £8 · Family £40 Checked on the National Trust page: Visitor Experience adult £16, child (5-17) £8, family (2 adults + up to 3 children) £40; under-5s free. Includes reserved parking. Walking to the stones along the coast is free. |
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| Opening times | Coastline dawn to dusk; visitor centre 9am-5pm (day checked). |
| Best time to go | Early morning or late afternoon; dry, calm days. |
| School holiday tip | Northern 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 ages | All ages |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Parking | Reserved parking included with the Visitor Experience; walkers can use the Causeway Coast Way car park. (Included (walkers' car park £12)) |
| Food | Grab-and-go café in the visitor centre. |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | The stones are free to walk to; the visitor experience ticket includes parking and the centre. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source
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