Old Bushmills Distillery, Bushmills
While a tour of an Irish whiskey distillery may not spring to mind as a top family activity, it may spark the interest of a parent or two as well as older children fascinated with potions and brews. Learn about malting, mashing, fermentation and distillation at the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery and the only Irish whiskey distillery open to the public.
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Getting there
The Old Bushmills Distillery is located at 2 Distillery Road in Bushmills on the banks of St. Columb's Rill.
Opening hours
The distillery is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 17:50 and Sunday 12:00 to 17:30 April through October. Distillery tours are offered once every half hour. In winter, from November to March, the distillery offers 6 tours a day Monday though Friday (10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:30 and 15:30) and 4 tours on Saturday and Sunday (13:00, 13:30, 14:30 and 15:30). The distillery is closed Good Friday, July 12th, Christmas and New Years holidays.
Fees
Admission is charged. Tickets cannot be reserved in advance.
Contact details
For additional information dial + 44 (0)28 207 33218.
Things to keep in mind
Children under 8 years of age are not permitted on the tour.
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