Bushmills
Things to do in Bushmills, County Antrim
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Bushmills sits on the County Antrim coast as a base for visiting the Giants Causeway and Visitors Centre, which has drawn tens of thousands of visitors. The town itself functions primarily as a stopping point for that main attraction, with a cluster of hotels and guesthouses to choose from. The Bayview Hotel and Finn MacCools Public House & Guest Inn both rate 4.6, while The Bushmills Inn, Causeway Hotel and The Smugglers Inn offer well-reviewed alternatives at slightly lower ratings.
Food options in town are modest. The Bistro at the Courthouse rates 4.5 from over 500 reviews and offers a more formal dining experience, while Bushmills Hotels Ltd provides another eating option, also rated 4.5. Both establishments draw steady custom from the through-traffic of visitors heading to or from the Causeway.
Where to stay in Bushmills(12)
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For those wanting a different sort of stay, there are three campsites within reach. Causeway Country Pods holds a perfect 5.0 rating from 68 reviews, while Bush Caravan Park (4.6) and Causeway Coast Wigwams (4.5) provide more traditional caravan and camping options. All three are well-reviewed by visitors.
Ballylough House
53 Castlecat Road, Bushmills
Bayview Hotel
2 Bayhead Road, Bushmills
Braeside B&B
14 Castlecat Road, Bushmills
Causeway B&B
42 Priestland Road, Bushmills
Causeway Hotel
40 Causeway Road, Bushmills
Causeway Lodge
52 Moycraig Road, Bushmills
Causeway Tavern B&B
241 Whitepark Road, Bushmills
Finn MacCools Public House & Guest Inn
124 Main Street, Bushmills
Things to Do in Bushmills(1)
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Attractions Near Bushmills
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5 mi
White Park Bay Beach
Ballycastle · ⭐ 4.9
5 mi
Curry's Fun Park Portrush
Portrush · ⭐ 4.3
5 mi
Portrush Sea Tours
Antrim · ⭐ 5.0
5 mi
Portrush Whiterocks Beach
Portrush · ⭐ 4.7
Cheeky Chimps
Coleraine · ⭐ 4.5
8 mi
The Dark Hedges
Ballymoney · ⭐ 4.3
Portstewart Strand
Portstewart · ⭐ 4.8
11 mi
Castlerock Beach
Coleraine · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Bushmills(3)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Bushmills
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Portrush By The Sea - No.3 Princess Green Apartments
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £527
Portrush By The Sea - No.1 Golf Terrace Apartments
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £527
Portrush By The Sea - No.6 Golf Terrace Apartments
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £527
Portrush By The Sea - No.4 Golf Terrace Apartments
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £527
Portrush By The Sea - No.4 Golf Park Apartments
3 bed · sleeps 7 · from £867
Portrush By The Sea - No.3 Golf Park Apartments
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £677
Portrush By The Sea - No.5 West Beach Apartments
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £527
Portrush By The Sea - No.4 Dunluce Park Apartments
2 bed · sleeps 8 · from £627
Common questions about Bushmills
How many campsites are there in Bushmills?
We list 3 campsites in and around Bushmills, of which 2 take tents and 2 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Bushmills have electric hook-up?
1 of the 3 campsites we list in Bushmills offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Bushmills?
We list 12 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Bushmills.
What is there to do in Bushmills?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Bushmills.
Where can I eat in Bushmills?
We list 2 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Bushmills.
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