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Ballycastle Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | May 2026
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Ballycastle? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Giant's Causeway
6.8
4.3
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169 Review
Natural scenery
The Dark Hedges
5.2
4.8
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42 Review
Natural scenery
Carrick-a-Rede - National Trust
4.5
4.6
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59 Review
Causeway Coastal Route
4.4
5.0
/5
16 Review
Ballintoy Harbour
3.4
5.0
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2 Review
Natural scenery
Portaneevy Car Park & Viewpoint
3.1
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Dunluce Castle
4.4
4.6
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22 Review
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Dunseverick Castle
3.0
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Kinbane Castle
3.0
4.0
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1 Review
Historic landmark
Torr Head
2.9
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Historic landmark
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Ballycastle, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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The Salthouse Hotel
4.5
/5
95 Review
Marine Hotel Ballycastle
4.0
/5
47 Review
Cullentra House
4.8
/5
100 Review
Finn McCools Giants Causeway Hostel
3.5
/5
19 Review
The Fullerton Arms
4.3
/5
40 Review
Rest a While
4.7
/5
42 Review
Causeway Tavern Bed & Breakfast
4.0
/5
51 Review
The Hedges Hotel
4.1
/5
40 Review
Glenmore House
4.0
/5
2 Review
An Caislean Corratavey Guest House
4.8
/5
21 Review
Causeway Coast Retreats
4.6
/5
16 Review
Black Knowe, Luxury Glamping Pods, Ballycastle
4.7
/5
7 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Ballycastle dishes and foodie spots.
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The Cellar Restaurant
1.0
/5
1 Review
Western-style
Avg. €22/person
Fullerton Arms Restaurant
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Teahouses
Avg. €15/person
ANZAC BAR, RESTAURANT & OFF SALES
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Western-style
Avg. €13/person
Carrick-A-Rede Bar and Restaurant
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Western-style
Avg. €10/person
Marconi's Bistro & Bar
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Bars/Bistros
Avg. €23/person
Thyme and Co
5.0
/5
2 Review
Coffee Shops
O'Connor's Bar
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The Diamond Bar
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The Promenade Cafe
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The Coast Inn
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Roark's Kitchen
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Ballycastle Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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The Dark Hedges
4.8
/5
42 Review
Natural scenery
Giant's Causeway
4.3
/5
169 Review
Natural scenery
Dunluce Castle
4.6
/5
22 Review
Historic landmark
Belfast Castle
4.3
/5
48 Review
Historic landmark
Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre
4.5
/5
13 Review
Museums
Titanic Belfast
4.6
/5
199 Review
St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast
4.0
/5
33 Review
Belfast City Hall
4.3
/5
88 Review
Loch Lomond
4.7
/5
64 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
4.2
/5
64 Review
Museums
Themed exhibition halls
University of Glasgow
4.7
/5
112 Review
Historic landmark
Kelvingrove Park
4.0
/5
14 Review
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The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
4.5
/5
105 Review
Museums
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4.6
/5
107 Review
Amusement parks
Edinburgh Zoo
4.4
/5
81 Review
Zoos & aquariums
SEA LIFE Blackpool
4.5
/5
43 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Top 10 Spring Outings near Ballycastle
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Calton Hill
4.6
/5
516 Review
Mountain climbing
Night view
Scottish Highlands
4.6
/5
62 Review
Mountain climbing
Night view
Lake District National Park
4.7
/5
20 Review
Natural scenery
Princes Street Gardens
4.7
/5
233 Review
Night view
Old Man of Storr
4.3
/5
62 Review
Hiking
Natural scenery
Alnwick Castle
4.4
/5
27 Review
Historic landmark
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
4.4
/5
69 Review
Natural scenery
Kelvingrove Park
4.0
/5
14 Review
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
4.0
/5
21 Review
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Parks
Popular Attractions in Ballycastle
Monument to Guglielmo Marconi
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Ballintoy Church of Ireland
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Causeway Coastal Route
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National Trust - White Park Bay
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Altagore Cashel
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Ballintoy point
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Rathlin Boathouse Visitor Centre (Seasonal Opening week before Easter (April 14th 2025) to September)
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North Coast Sailing
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Standing Stone
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Church of the Immaculate Conception
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Sheskburn Recreation Centre
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Carnanmore Mountain & Passage Tomb
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Ballycastle Playing Fields
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Dunfin Farm
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Cairn of Sean O'Neill 1567
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Fullerton Arms Restaurant
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ANZAC BAR, RESTAURANT & OFF SALES
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Carrick-A-Rede Bar and Restaurant
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Marconi's Bistro & Bar
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Thyme and Co
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O'Connor's Bar
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The Diamond Bar
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The Coast Inn
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Roark's Kitchen
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Hunters Bar
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Bothy
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Ursa Minor Bakehouse
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The Dessert Bar
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Red Dragon
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Morelli's
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Weighbridge Cafe
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Mauds
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Morton's
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McCuaig's Bar
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Canton House
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Glenmore Campsite
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The Boyd Arms
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Mary McBride's Bar
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Glenshesk Bar
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House of McDonnell
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