Things You Should Know About Giant’s Causeway Visitor’s Centre

Are you a “Game of Thrones” fan?

If yes, you must visit the Giant’s Causeway Visitor’s Centre, also known as Lokrum Visitor’s Centre.

Experienced by millions of people every year from around the world, Giant’s Causeway Visitor’s Centre is a must-visit for everyone.

So, you can explore this architectural sensation as part of the journey to the Causeway.

Where is Giant’s Causeway Visitors Centre located?

The Visitor’s Centre is on the North Antrim coast’s ridgeline at the UNESCO World Heritage Site entrance.

For any fan of “Games of Thrones,” getting a glimpse of the Iron Throne has been a dream come true.

Can you imagine the excitement it will boost if you get a chance to sit on the Iron Throne?

The Giant’s Causeway Visitor’s Centre will make this dream a reality.

The iron throne replica will be a great find for you; you can take pictures while sitting on it.

Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre Architecture 

Heneghan Peng Architects is the architect of the Visitor Centre. 

An international architecture competition produced the Giant’s Causeway visitor facility, formally inaugurated in July 2012.

The building’s design was awarded an $18.5 million contract and won prestigious awards for design innovation and sustainability.

It is a sustainable and eco-friendly building that has received several awards for sustainable practices.

The massive 1800-meter-square area makes this building even more attractive with scenic views and attracts everyone visiting Giant’s Causeway.

Glassy roofs give way to natural light entering the facility, allowing visitors to peek into the galleries.

Inside the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre

The Visitor’s Centre offers an interactive atmosphere to visitors to help them locate places and provide them with information about the route to get there.

This facilitates guidance through maps, free Wi-Fi, and virtual engagement.

It made learning fun by telling stories of legends and myths through interactive exhibitions.  

If you want to learn more, the Visitor Centre offers insights into geology and wildlife with scientific descriptions of rock formations.

A Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre shop and cafe offer an array of refreshments that is always open for you to grab something delicious.

You also want to take fascinating memorabilia with you to preserve the memory of such a pleasurable experience, so head to the shop and buy something incredible.

Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre Opening Hours

You can visit this incredible place year-round. 

The timing may vary depending on the season, so we have given the timings to help you.

Months	Timings
March, April, May, and October	9 am to 6 pm
June, July, August, September	9 am to 7 pm
November to February	9 am to 5 pm
January to Mach	9 am to 5 pm

The last admission to Visitor Centre takes place one hour before closing. Also, the Giant’s Causeway Visitor’s Centre entrance fee starts from €14. However, booking a guided tour of this place will be the best option for you to enjoy your trip to Ireland.

Are Giant’s Causeway and Visitor’s Centre worth it?

It’s amazing to see the Giant’s Causeway.

Its look is so distinctive that it is difficult to accept that it is accurate.

A section of shoreline with rows of precisely shaped hexagonal columns clustered close to the ocean – it’s a breathtaking sight to behold.

Do you know how marvelous the Giant’s Causeway is?

The Giant’s Causeway alone is worth the trip to Northern Ireland. 

Along the way to the Giant’s Causeway and the Coastline, you can experience the Visitor’s Centre.

Additionally, the Visitor’s Centre is a skillfully crafted landscape intervention that is both apparent and invisible.

When you visit the side, it will be visible from the ground but invisible from the cliffside.

How long is the walk from the Visitor Centre to Giant’s Causeway?

It takes only 10 to 15 minutes to walk from the Visitor’s Centre to the Giant’s Causeway.

We recommend walking from the National Trust Visitor’s Centre, the “Blue Trail. 

It is the shorter trail to the Giant’s Causeway, and you can see some breathtaking scenery there.

Many people rank the Giant’s Causeway among Europe’s most incredible natural wonders and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It is a well-paved road with no steep path, so you will not face any obstacles.

However, be careful in the rain, as the stones become slippery. 

If you do not want to walk, you can take a bus.

Pro Tip: Read our article on How to reach Giant’s Causeway.

Do you need to book to visit Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre in advance?

We recommend booking Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre tours ahead of time to secure your spot and avail yourself of some discounts.

So what are you waiting for?

Plan your trip to Northern Ireland to visit this marvelous piece of art and see your dream come true.

You can access the Visitors Centre’s exhibition and interpretation area, cafe, and shops, and a powered mobility vehicle is also available for ticket holders.

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