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Ballycastle Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July 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
6.9
4.2
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169 Review
Natural scenery
The Dark Hedges
5.2
4.7
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42 Review
Natural scenery
Carrick-a-Rede - National Trust
4.4
4.6
/5
59 Review
Causeway Coastal Route
4.3
5.0
/5
16 Review
Dunluce Castle
5.0
4.6
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23 Review
Historic landmark
Ballintoy Harbour
3.4
5.0
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2 Review
Natural scenery
Portaneevy Car Park & Viewpoint
3.1
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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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Marine Hotel Ballycastle
4.2
/5
70 Review
The Salthouse Hotel
4.6
/5
95 Review
Cullentra House
4.8
/5
106 Review
Bushmills Inn Hotel & Restaurant
4.7
/5
73 Review
The Dark Hedges Hotel
4.0
/5
40 Review
Finn McCools Giants Causeway Hostel
3.6
/5
22 Review
Bushmills Hostel
3.9
/5
6 Review
The Pyjama Factory
4.0
/5
4 Review
Causeway Lodge
4.8
/5
29 Review
Crockatinney Guest House
4.2
/5
5 Review
Glenmore House
4.0
/5
1 Review
Causeway Hotel
4.4
/5
110 Review
What to eat
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The Fullerton Arms
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Teahouse/Tea room
Avg. DKK115/person
The Cellar Restaurant
1.0
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1 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. DKK166/person
Thyme and Co
5.0
/5
2 Review
Coffee shop
ANZAC BAR, RESTAURANT & OFF SALES
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Western cuisine
Avg. DKK100/person
Carrick-A-Rede Bar and Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. DKK74/person
Marconi's Bistro & Bar
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Bars/bistros
Avg. DKK174/person
O'Connor's Bar
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Western cuisine
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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shorebird
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The Dark Hedges
4.7
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Natural scenery
Giant's Causeway
4.2
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169 Review
Natural scenery
Dunluce Castle
4.6
/5
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Historic landmark
Belfast Castle
4.8
/5
48 Review
Historic landmark
Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre
4.5
/5
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Peace Wall Belfast
4.1
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47 Review
Historic landmark
Titanic Belfast
4.7
/5
204 Review
St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast
4.7
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33 Review
Belfast City Hall
4.6
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88 Review
Loch Lomond
4.7
/5
64 Review
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Boat tour
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
4.7
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64 Review
Themed exhibition halls
University of Glasgow
4.8
/5
112 Review
Historic landmark
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Ballycastle
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Port Charlotte Hotel
9.2
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63 Review
Trump Turnberry
9.1
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43 Review
Lough Erne Resort
9.2
/5
103 Review
The Town House
9.5
/5
21 Review
Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Ballycastle
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The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
4.8
/5
105 Review
Liverpool Beatles Museum
4.8
/5
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4.6
/5
107 Review
Amusement parks
World Museum
4.2
/5
69 Review
Edinburgh Zoo
4.6
/5
81 Review
Zoos & aquariums
SEA LIFE Blackpool
4.5
/5
43 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Popular Cultural Hotels Near Ballycastle
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Glenapp Castle
9.6
/5
57 Review
Trump Turnberry
9.1
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43 Review
Glengorm Castle
8.9
/5
8 Review
Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa
8.5
/5
94 Review
RiverBeds - Luxury Wee Lodges with Hot Tubs
8.9
/5
1 Review
Glencoe House
9.7
/5
63 Review
Inverlochy Castle Hotel
9.2
/5
77 Review
Ardcana
9.3
/5
46 Review
Kimpton BLYTHSWOOD SQUARE HOTEL & SPA by IHG
9.6
/5
135 Review
Crossbasket Castle
9.3
/5
101 Review
The Whispering Pine Lodge
8.8
/5
40 Review
Thackray House
9.0
/5
40 Review
Popular Vacation Homes Near Ballycastle
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Glenegedale House
9.9
/5
54 Review
Winterton
10.0
/5
1 Review
Armadale Castle Cabins
9.2
/5
25 Review
The Whispering Pine Lodge
8.8
/5
40 Review
The Lovat
9.2
/5
64 Review
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Galgorm
9.1
/5
101 Review
Dunluce Lodge - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9.5
/5
18 Review
The Merchant Hotel
9.2
/5
79 Review
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
8.9
/5
113 Review
Grand Central Hotel Belfast
8.8
/5
128 Review
The Culloden Estate and Spa
8.5
/5
50 Review
Slieve Donard
8.8
/5
111 Review
Bishop's Gate Hotel
9.4
/5
98 Review
Glenapp Castle
9.6
/5
57 Review
Trump Turnberry
9.1
/5
43 Review
Isle of Eriska Hotel Spa & Island
9.2
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44 Review
Lough Erne Resort
9.2
/5
103 Review
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Bushmills Inn Hotel & Restaurant
9.4
/5
73 Review
Bayview Hotel
9.3
/5
66 Review
Curran Gate Luxury Apartments, Portrush
9.9
/5
33 Review
Another Place - the Machrie
9.2
/5
63 Review
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat
8.1
/5
54 Review
Maldron Hotel Belfast International Airport
8.8
/5
114 Review
Port Charlotte Hotel
9.2
/5
63 Review
The Old Inn
9.1
/5
46 Review
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel
9.4
/5
62 Review
Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa
8.3
/5
41 Review
The Ebrington Hotel
9.2
/5
87 Review
Shipquay Boutique Hotel
9.3
/5
101 Review
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Night view
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Sightseeing bus
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Concerts
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Cultural institutions
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Mountain climbing
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Shooting
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Cycling
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Parks
Popular Attractions in Ballycastle
RSPB Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre
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Ballintoy Harbour
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Black and White Bay
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Larrybane Quarry
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Ramoan Parish Centre
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Lough na Cranagh Crannog
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Dunseverick Harbour
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Kinbane Castle
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Rue Point Lighthouse
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Sea Haven Therapy
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Castle Carra
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Strand House
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Pan's Rock Pier Ballycastle
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Whitepark Bay Beach
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The Cellar Restaurant
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Thyme and Co
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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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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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shorebird
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Hunters Bar
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Ursa Minor Bakehouse
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Golden Chip
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The Central Bar, Ballycastle
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The Dessert Bar
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Red Dragon
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Morelli's
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The Weighbridge Tearoom
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Mauds
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Morton's
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Canton House
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House of McDonnell
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Shorebird Coffee Hut
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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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Harbour Bar
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Anglers Arms
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