Things to do in  Bushmills

The Giant's Causeway is a cluster of approximately 40,000 basalt columns rising out of the North Atlantic Ocean on the Antrim Coast of Northern Ireland. A UNESCO World Heritage site and National Trust property, the area attracts thousands of tourists each year who come for the dramatic coastal views, landscape photography opportunities, and the chance to learn about the geological forces that created this impressive natural landmark.

Known for being one of the world’s oldest licensed distilleries, Bushmills was first granted its whiskey-producing license back in 1608. Distillers used malted Irish barley, grains and water from St. Columb’s Rill to produce their oak-aged Bushmills Original and their Black Bush blend. Come here for a behind-the-scenes look at the distilling process plus the highlight of the tour—a tasting session of some of the distillery’s famed Irish whiskeys.

While there are only ruins left of Dunseverick Castle, what remains offers a striking sight, perched on an outcrop overlooking the Causeway coastline. This historic landmark in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a popular stop for those exploring the area’s dramatic landscape, with many combining a visit with a stop at the nearby Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.