Things to see or do
Amenities
- Directions from Town: Carrickfergus is 10 miles north of Belfast city centre, a straight run on the M5
- Prices: Adult - £3.00, Ch/OAP - £1.50, Child under 4 - Free Family Rate - £8.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children)
- Mobile narrative: One of Ireland's finest Medieval castles. A striking feature of the landscape from land, sea & air.
- Opening times: Easter - end September: 10am to 6pm daily October - Easter: 10am to 4pm daily
Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus Antrim - Northern IrelandMake a Virtual Visit
Built by John de Courcy in 1177, conqueror of east Ulster, and garrisoned until 1928, this is a striking feature of the landscape from land, sea and air.
Carrickfergus Castle greets all visitors with its strength and menace. It represents over 800 years of military might. Besieged in turn by the Scots, Irish, English and French, the Castle saw action right up to World War II.
Exhibition on the castle’s history, audio-visual, shop, wheelchair access limited.
No admission to unaccompanied children under 16.
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Contact
Telephone+44 (0)28 9335 1273Fax:+44 (0)28 9335 5190
Email: nieainfo@doeni.gov.uk
Website: www.wonderfulni.info
Address: Carrickfergus Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, Antrim, BT38 7BG
