Dunluce Castle

87 Dunluce Cottages, Bushmills, Coleraine BT57, United Kingdom

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Introduction

Dunluce Castle is one of the famous ancient castles in Northern Ireland, located in County Antrim. It was originally built in the 13th century and underwent several reconstructions. The castle sits on a cliff by the sea, connected to the mainland by a drawbridge. It belonged to the MacDonnell family, but they abandoned it in 1639. The castle was later occupied by the Earl of Antrim. The MacDonnell family's reason for abandoning the castle, besides the war, was its mysterious and eerie atmosphere.

Address

87 Dunluce Cottages, Bushmills, Coleraine BT57, United Kingdom

Opening hours

April 1 to September 30 from 10:00 to 18:00, October 1 to November 30 from 10:00 to 17:00, December 1 to January 31 of the following year from 10:00 to 16:00, and February 1 to March 31 from 10:00 to 17:00. Closed on December 24 to 26 and January 1.

Transportation

It takes about an hour and a half to drive from Belfast along the M2 motorway and turn onto the A26 motorway. Alternatively, you can take the 221 bus from Belfast, which also takes about an hour and a half.

Phone +44 0282 073 1938

Website http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Dunluce-Castle-Medieval-Irish-Castle-on-the-Antrim-Coast-Bushmills-P2819