Location: Bushmills
Top Things to do in Bushmills
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Bushmills is a village on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Bushmills had 1,319 inhabitants in the 2001 Census. It is located 60 miles (97 km) from Belfast, 11 miles (18 km) from Ballycastle and 9 miles (14 km) from Coleraine. The village owes its name to the River Bush and to a large watermill that was built there in the early 17th century.
Restaurants in Bushmills
1. Surf Sup NI
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5.0 based on 76 reviews
We are the first SUP Surf school in N. Ireland and operate from The Coast Office, right beside the world famous Giants Causeway - in the majestic and scenic port of Portballintrae, Co. Antrim.We offer SUP lessons, SUP courses, SUPfaris and team development fun.John has been instructing sport for 20 years and his passion for SUP will surely rub off on you!"I provide a safe and friendly experience, focusing on getting you on your feet and enjoying this fabulous sport."
2. Bushfoot Strand
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Escape705334
Amazing walk onto the most amazing beach. Fantastic in sun or rain. We walked on it before breakfast - set us up for the day.
3. Giant's Causeway
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4.5 based on 11,147 reviews
Northern Ireland's most popular tourist destination: this large stretch of staircase-shaped rocks is the result of cooled lava from volcanic eruptions that took place over 65 million years ago.
Reviewed By Orrix55
A one kilometer walk or bus ride (£1 each way for the bus - free for walking) gets you to this fascinating attraction created by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. There is a very entertaining audio guide that provides information on the various features on the landscape, such as the camel and organ pipes etc. The walk down could be a bit challenging, the road and path down is quite steep so I would suggest the bus for those with any problems. We walked down and took the bus back. Make time to visit the visitors centre at the end, it has something for everyone, especially children, coffee, drinks and food available.
4. Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway
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4.0 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By 524cheesem
There are several ways to see Giants Causeway. 1) Goto the National Trust car park and do the full visitors experience. This will cost £13 for adults, £6.50 for kids or £32.50 for a family ticket. This includes parking, access into the visitors centre and a tour guide down to the Causeway. There's a cafe and loos inside the visitors centre. The walk from the centre to the Causeway is about 15 minutes. It is a tarmac road and footpath suitable for all, kids, prams, wheelchairs, slow walkers etc. Its uphill on the way back. 2) Park in a field off Runkerry Road for a few pounds and walk to the Causeway for free. 3)Get the train. The train runs from Bushmills station which is on the B145 Ballaghmore Road opposite Tramway Drive. It is not very well signposted! The car park is free and holds around 35/40 cars. You can get on the electric train here. It costs £20.50 for a fa⁹ pushchairs and wheelchairs and is a 2 mile walk. At the other end is Giants Causeway station. There is a cafe selling a limited amount of hot and cold d⁸ Causeway. The coastal pathway is not suitable for wheelchairs but will take a pushchair. The views are spectacular. You can climb over the rocks to the Causeway which adds a little more interest or stick to the road. It's free to goto Giants Causeway, you just need to park the car at one of the above spots. You don't have to go via the National Visitors centre⁸ camera and a picnic or drinks and have an awesome time. Train times as follows; From Bushmills; 11.30, 13.30 & 15.30hrs From Giants Causeway; 11am, 13.00hrs, 15.00hrs.
5. Dunseverick Castle
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4.0 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By RogerBrownfamily - Coleraine, United Kingdom
This may not look like much from the road, but this is a site of exceptional historical significance as the seat of ancient Irish kings, many of whom were crowned here. St Patrick himself visited here in the 5th century, and it has seen many a skirmish from invading Norsemen and others over the years. I have been captivated by this place since childhood as my family owned the land that the castle stands on until gifting it to the National trust in the early 1970s. It is a little bit of a hike up to the top but well worth it. A Chinese reality show about super models chose this as one of the sites to film and so it has literally been seen across the globe. People do visit here from all over the world and I hope they continue to do so. There is a little bit of something special about this place.....perhaps a little bit of Irish magic. Please come and experience it for yourself.
6. Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre
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3.5 based on 2,469 reviews
Important notice - In line with Northern Ireland Executive guidance, the Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience is currently closed. We look forward to welcoming you back when it is safe to do so
Reviewed By Emaysie - Western Australia, Australia
Would 100% recommend anyone the experience to come here! My sister and I are National Trust members, so we got to go into the visitor centre which has many cool exhibitions and a souvenir shop. If you buy a ticket, then you can come in here. It also included an audio guide which was very interesting. But you can see the landscape and rocks for free just by walking by the visitor centre. However parking does cost if you park at the visitor centre. You can walk along the road along the coast or also along the top of the cliffs. The landscape is amazing and a real must do!
