Castle
Dunluce Castle
Dramatic ruins of a 16th and 17th-century MacDonnell castle on a basalt headland above the sea, between Portrush and the Giant's Causeway. Small exhibits explain the site's history; the nearby Magheracross viewpoint is good for a picnic.
📍 Bushmills, Northern Ireland · BT57 8UY
Visitor information
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- 87 Dunluce Road, Bushmills BT57 8UY
- Opening times
- Daily; summer (1 Mar-31 Oct 2026) 09:30-17:00; winter from 1 Nov 09:00-16:00; last admission 30 minutes before closing. Under-16s must be with an adult; no dogs except assistance dogs. May close in extreme weather.
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Toilets
- ParkingOn-site parking.
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Make a day of it
Dunluce Castle is a stop on this planned day out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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