Bushmills
United Kingdom · Northern IrelandGB
Village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Bushmills is a village on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Bushmills had a population of 1,247 in the 2021 Census. It is located 60 miles (97 km) from Belfast, 11 miles (18 km) from Ballycastle and 9 miles (14 km) from Coleraine. The village owes its name to the River Bush and to a large watermill that was built there in the early 17th century. It is home to the Old Bushmills Distillery, which produces Irish whiskey, and is near the Giant's Causeway.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,247
- Coordinates
- 55.205, -6.519
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Bushmills
Bushmills is the kind of small settlement you find in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It counts about 1,247 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on culture, family and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Bushmills
Culture in Bushmills
(1)Our data lists Monuments as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bushmills's own activity tags.
Family in Bushmills
(1)Under family, Bushmills is tagged with Playgrounds. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Bushmills's own activity tags.
Nature in Bushmills
(1)Bushmills's nature entries include Scenic Roads. Everything listed here comes from what Bushmills is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Bushmills
(1)On the sports side, Bushmills offers Hiking. Everything listed here comes from what Bushmills is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Bushmills
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Bushmills are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Northern Ireland. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Bushmills that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bushmills known for?
- Bushmills, in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, is best known for culture, family and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,247 residents.
- What can you do in Bushmills?
- Recorded activities in Bushmills include Monuments, Playgrounds, Scenic Roads and Hiking. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Bushmills?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Bushmills located?
- Bushmills is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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