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Dunluce Castle: Facts & Figures

Every key number about Dunluce Castle in one scannable table — for when you just need the facts.

Location	Bushmills, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland
Coordinates	55.2103° N, -6.5783° W
Earliest possible fortification	13th–14th century (disputed)
Surviving structure built	Before 1513, by the McQuillan clan
Notable owners	de Burgh, McQuillan, MacDonnell
Height above sea level	~30 metres
Key historic event	Kitchen collapse into the sea, 1639
Adult admission	£5.25
Child admission (5–17)	£3.50
Family ticket (up to 5)	£15.75
Opening hours	Tue–Sun, 9:30am–4:30pm
Closed	Mondays (open on The Twelfth)
Distance to Giant's Causeway	~12 minutes' drive
Distance to Old Bushmills Distillery	~6 minutes' drive
Distance to Belfast	~1 hour's drive
Nearest airport	Belfast International Airport
Game of Thrones role	Exterior of Castle Greyjoy (Pyke)
Managed by	Historic Environment Division (state care)
Dogs allowed	No (assistance dogs excepted)
Wheelchair accessible	Partially — steep stairs inside the ruins
Typical self-guided visit length	45–60 minutes
Number of guided tours available	12, from $32 per person

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