Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Bushmills
Also known as: Muileann na Buaise
Bushmills — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bushmills · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bushmills, the nearest railway station is Bushmills, located 0.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Bushmills is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,247 people. Address: BT57. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 55.2037°, -6.5232°.
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Official information
Bushmills is a renowned distillery located in Northern Ireland, famous for its whiskey production. Visitors can explore the distillery, learn about the whiskey-making process, and enjoy tastings of various whiskey products.
From the Wikipedia article
Bushmills (Irish Gaelic: Muileann na Buaise ) 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.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2037, -6.5232
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT57
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Antrim
- Population
- 1,247
- Nearest railway station
- Bushmills — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.bushmills.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q611570 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bushmills, County Antrim (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bushmills2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Old Bushmills Distillery
Distilleries · 0.3 km
Bushmills Youth Hostel
Hostels · 0.3 km
Alphabet Angel
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Old Bushmills Distillery
Distilleries · 0.4 km
Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway
Heritage railways · 1.0 km
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Dundarave House
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Ballyness Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Causeway Coast and Glens
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Ballyclogh (North)
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Portballintrae
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
River Bush
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Holiday Home Park
Caravan parks · 1.9 km
Bushmills is a town in Northern Ireland with a population of 1,247. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,247
- Constituency
- North Antrim
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Bushmills
33 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Bushmills →
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📷 3Castles · Northern Ireland
Dunluce Castle
Dunluce Castle — on north Irish coast.
📷 3📷 3Distilleries · Northern Ireland
Old Bushmills Distillery
Old Bushmills Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 3Distilleries · Northern Ireland
Old Bushmills Distillery
Old Bushmills Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 3Beaches · Northern Ireland
Portballintrae Beach
Portballintrae Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Golf courses · Northern Ireland
Royal Portrush Golf Club
Royal Portrush Golf Club is a golf course in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Beaches · Northern Ireland
Runkerry Stand (Bushfoot)
Runkerry Stand (Bushfoot) is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railways · Northern Ireland
Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway
The Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway (GC&BR) is a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge heritage railway operating between the Giant's Causeway and Bushmills on the coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Portballintrae
Portballintrae in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 2Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballyclogh (North)
Ballyclogh (North) in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
The Skerries
The Skerries in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 2📷 2Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Causeway Coast and Glens
Causeway Coast and Glens in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Historic houses · Northern Ireland
Dundarave House
Dundarave House in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ardihannon
Ardihannon in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Dunluce Lower
Dunluce Lower in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience
Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience — a natural landmark in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Billy Church
Billy Church — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Northern Ireland
Carnkirk Castle
Carnkirk Castle — a castle in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland
Alphabet Angel
Alphabet Angel — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Distilleries · Northern Ireland
Old Bushmills Distillery
Old Bushmills Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 5Hostels · Northern Ireland
Bushmills Youth Hostel
Bushmills Youth Hostel — a hostel in northern ireland.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland
Alphabet Angel
Alphabet Angel — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Distilleries · Northern Ireland
Old Bushmills Distillery
Old Bushmills Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 5Heritage railways · Northern Ireland
Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway
The Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway (GC&BR) is a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge heritage railway operating between the Giant's Causeway and Bushmills on the coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Historic houses · Northern Ireland
Dundarave House
Dundarave House in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bushmills
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Northern Ireland
Bushmills Youth Hostel
Bushmills Youth Hostel — a hostel in northern ireland.
📷 3Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Ballyness Caravan Park
Ballyness Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Holiday Home Park
Holiday Home Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Hostels · Northern Ireland
Finn McCools Giants Causeway Hostel
Finn McCools Giants Causeway Hostel — a hostel in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Bush Caravan Park
Bush Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 2Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Highview Holiday Park
Highview Holiday Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
House of McDonnell
House of McDonnell in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bushmills?
- Bushmills is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT57).
- What is Bushmills?
- Bushmills — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Bushmills?
- The nearest railway station is Bushmills, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT57.
- Is Bushmills free to visit?
- Yes, Bushmills is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bushmills?
- The nearest railway station is Bushmills, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT57.