The Giant's Causeway

12/06/2026

💚 A well-deserved THANK YOU to the North Coast Volunteers

Last week, we celebrated the incredible people who give their time, energy and endless amounts of kindness to our special places as part of Volunteer's Week🫶

To round off the week, staff and volunteers from across the Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede and Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne came together for a BBQ at Hezlett House. Despite the typical Causeway Coast weather (☔), the company was good, the craic was mighty and no one left hungry, thanks to Senior Visitor Experience Officer, Laurentiu!

A big thank you also goes to Ranger, Derek and Gardener, Una for all their behind the scenes prep in making the area so welcoming and vibrant, and to our Visitor Experience team for helping with set-up and take-down😀

💭 Senior Community, Participation and Volunteering, Rhonda says -

"The true impact of volunteering is often found in the small moments - the friendly welcomes, the shared conversations over tea, the encouragement that builds confidence, and the quiet acts of kindness that make all the difference.

Every volunteer brings something unique, and together, they help shape inclusive experiences, protect nature and heritage, and strengthen our organisation every single day.

To all the North Coast volunteers - THANK YOU! You are all so valued, appreciated and are at the very heart of everything we achieve together."

Fancy getting involved? For more info on volunteering on the North Coast, please get in touch!⬇️

📩 [email protected]

National Trust NI

07/06/2026

🫶 Celebrating GIANT contributions to Volunteering

Earlier this week, Retail Volunteer, Shaun and Visitor Experience Volunteer, Andy received their Empowering People in Communities (EPIC) Awards at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Volunteer’s Week celebration!🥳

In just over a year, Shaun has become an invaluable part of the Retail team at the Giant’s Causeway, while Andy’s legendary volunteering journey spans across multiple National Trust NI sites, from visitor welcomes, to walking groups and events!

Both were recognised for contributing over 100 hours of volunteering in the past year!👏

EPIC Awards are a brilliant way of showing a little bit of extra appreciation to our volunteers, who give so much to the organisation. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do💚

Massive well done to Shaun and Andy, and to all of our volunteers for their dedication and hard work each day😊

📸 Pictured with Shaun and Andy is the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council | Causeway Volunteer Centre

01/06/2026

💚 Happy Volunteer’s Week!

At the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede and Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne, our hard-working, dedicated and passionate volunteers make it possible for us to preserve these special places of nature, beauty and history for future generations.

From friendly welcomes, essential maintenance, to event support, gardening and everything you do behind the scenes, your time, energy and enthusiasm make a real difference every single day - we couldn’t do what we do without you🫶

We’re grateful to have you all as part of the North Coast family🥰

National Trust NI

29/05/2026

Turn your plans up a notch this weekend and make them LEGENDARY with a visit to Northern Ireland’s first World Heritage Site🤩

A little planning goes a long way…follow our top tips!⬇️

📲 For the best rates, pre-book your Visitor Experience tickets via our official website. National Trust Members and Neighbour Pass Holders gain free access, however pre-booking is strongly recommended for everyone

⛅️ Come early or choose a later slot for your visit. Our 9am - 11am and 3pm - 4pm slots tend to be the quietest

⏰ Arrive within your allocated time slot

🚐 Arriving in a campervan? Head straight to the Park and Ride facility in Dundarave Car Park, Bushmills. Park up, purchase your discounted Green Ticket from within the Visitor Information Centre (includes your Translink bus fare and entry into the Visitor Experience), and hop on the bus to start your GIANT adventure!

🗺️ Did you know that our neighbouring National Trust property, Carrick-a-Rede is only a 10-minute drive away? Packed with adrenaline, adventure and scenery, it’s a must-do on the Causeway Coast! Or, travel that little bit further and visit the iconic Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne!

To find out more and plan your visit, head over to our official website⬇️

🔗 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/giants-causeway/booking-your-visit-to-the-giants-causeway

📸 Chris Hill / Tourism Ireland

National Trust NI | Visit Causeway Coast and Glens | Discover Northern Ireland

Discover the amazing stones at the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland's iconic World Heritage Site.

27/05/2026

📣 We’re recruiting!

Has this week’s sunshine got you dreaming of a role beyond the office? Fancy trading four walls for fresh sea air and stunning views in every direction?🤔

Let’s make it a reality…

Our Storyteller team are on the look-out for enthusiastic, friendly and passionate people to join their team, helping to bring Northern Ireland’s first World Heritage Site to life for our visitors💚

In this role, you will…

🤝 Be a part of a team who welcomes and engages with our visitors from all over the world, ensuring they receive a warm welcome

📖 Deliver guided tours to the Giant’s Causeway with flair and theatre, detailing the history, mythology and conservational priorities of the site

😃 Engage with visitors at the Visitor Services desk and deal with enquiries to help them enjoy their visit

🫶 Ensure to care for the wellbeing and safety of our visitors

No two days are ever the same and your ‘office’ is truly one of a kind🤩

Plus, you’ll enjoy free admission to all places across the UK - not a bad perk!👀

For more info and to apply, please visit the National Trust Jobs website⬇️

🔗 https://careers.nationaltrust.org.uk/OA_HTML/a/ #/vacancy-detail/176241

📆 Applications close on Sunday 7 June

National Trust NI | Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council | Tourism Northern Ireland

25/05/2026

POV - The sun’s out, the BBQ is on and your favourite book is hand…does it get any better than this😍

GC Book Clubbers are meeting for their final spring session this Thursday, 28 May at 7:30pm in the Causeway Hotel to discuss May’s read, Kasou Ishiguro’s, ‘Klara and the Sun’ - very fitting for the temps at the moment☀️

Whether you’re a regular attender, or you’d like to join for the first time, you’re more than welcome! It’s really the perfect excuse to wind down with a few fellow bookworms over a scone and a cuppa🫶

If you fancy finding out a little more info beforehand, just drop the page a PM📩

🔖 GIANT thanks to Linzi Ellen from ‘Once Upon a Paperclip’ for designing these beautiful bookmarks for the GC Book Clubbers, organised by one of our lovely members!

National Trust NI | The Causeway Hotel

21/05/2026

Reasons to be BUZZING this weekend -

🙌 It's a Bank Holiday
☀️ There's 20 degree temperatures on the cards
🌊 AND...the Causeway is calling!

Follow our top tips when planning your visit⬇️

📲 For the best rates, pre-book your Visitor Experience tickets via our official website. National Trust Members and Neighbour Pass Holders gain free access, however pre-booking is strongly recommended for everyone

⛅ Come early or choose a later slot for your visit. Our 9am - 11am and 3pm - 4pm slots tend to be the quietest

⌚ Arrive within your allocated time slot to avoid disappointment or delays

🚎 Arriving in a campervan? Head straight to the Park and Ride facility in Dundarave Car Park in Bushmills. Park up, purchase your discounted Green Ticket in the Visitor Information Centre (includes your Translink bus fare and entry into the Visitor Experience), and hop on the bus to start your GIANT adventure!

🗺️ Did you know that our neighbouring National Trust property, Carrick-a-Rede is only a 10-minute drive away? Packed with adrenaline, adventure and scenery, it's a must-do on the Causeway Coast. Or, travel that little bit further and visit Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne!

To find out more and plan your visit to the land of legends this Bank Holiday weekend, head over to our website⬇️

🔗 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/giants-causeway/booking-your-visit-to-the-giants-causeway

National Trust NI | Visit Causeway Coast and Glens | Discover Northern Ireland

Discover the amazing stones at the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland's iconic World Heritage Site.