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  1. Carrickfergus

    Address

    100 Woodburn Road, West Division, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 7899

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Belfast City tours of the Titanic centre Peace wall, Queens, Albert clock, Stormont and Carrickfergus Castle. Also indulge yourself in a full 8hr day of the North coast of Antrim and see Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge.

  2. Carrickfergus

    Address

    48 Beltoy Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 9BH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 1558

    Type

    Type:

    Garden Centre/Nursery

    Located on Beltoy Road near Carrickfergus, Hillmount Carrick is a dog-friendly garden centre with plants, café, gifts, and more.

  3. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling - Medium (11- 60 miles)

    Circular cycle route from Carrickfergus Castle to Knockagh Monument then return downhill to Carrickfergus via Greenisland.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  4. Carrickfergus

    Address

    35 North Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8LP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 3713

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    With its imaginative use of water and sand the par of 68 is not matched that easily. The course offers a interesting mix of testing and approachable holes.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  5. Room set up for Dobbins dining experiece as part of Dobbins Dander and Dine with seats and long tables in front of a large fireplace.
    Interpretation panels on wall relating to Dobbins history in Carrickfergus
    Logo showing tower shape with words Carrick's Hidden Tower House - Dobbins Inn
    Room set up for Dobbins dining experiece as part of Dobbins Dander and Dine with seats and long tables in front of a large fireplace.
    Interpretation panels on wall relating to Dobbins history in Carrickfergus
    Logo showing tower shape with words Carrick's Hidden Tower House - Dobbins Inn

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Dobbins Inn Hotel, 6-8 High Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 1905

    Price

    Price £35.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Discover the history of Carrickfergus through a walking tour & medieval inspired dining experience in Carrick's Hidden Tower House, Dobbins Inn.

    Dates

    Price

    Price £35.00 Activity
  6. Interior of the Guard Room with information panels on wall and desk with Visitor Book
    Entrance to The Guard Room with red brick building, and information panel in front of windows
    Information panel located outside The Guard Room at Carrickfergus Town Hall
    Interior of the Guard Room with information panels on wall and desk with Visitor Book
    Entrance to The Guard Room with red brick building, and information panel in front of windows
    Information panel located outside The Guard Room at Carrickfergus Town Hall

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Town Hall Complex, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    + 44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Step back in time at The Guard Room in Carrickfergus Town Hall, immersing visitors in the early 20th-century quarters of the Antrim Artillery militia with interactive exhibits and historical narratives spanning 800 years.

  7. Pink seat with white rug and cushion surrounded by shelves and tables with books
    Children's corner in the Secret Bookshelf with books all around room and table with cushions and books in centre
    Entrance to the Secret Bookshelf with private garden in front
    Shelves, stands and tables with books and cards
    Chalkboard with quotation:  'A room without books is like a body without a soul' Cicero
    Exterior of Secret Bookshelf shop at the rear of the Courtyard Complex
    Pink seat with white rug and cushion surrounded by shelves and tables with books
    Children's corner in the Secret Bookshelf with books all around room and table with cushions and books in centre
    Entrance to the Secret Bookshelf with private garden in front
    Shelves, stands and tables with books and cards
    Chalkboard with quotation:  'A room without books is like a body without a soul' Cicero
    Exterior of Secret Bookshelf shop at the rear of the Courtyard Complex

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Unit 8a The Courtyard, 38 Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7810 647 084

    Type

    Type:

    Bookseller & Stationers

    Discover The Secret Bookshelf in Carrickfergus' Courtyard, Ireland's top indie bookstore. We offer unique books, gifts, and accessories, host events, and support writing classes. Book hunts and unique finds await!

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Off site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  8. Carrickfergus Castle
    Carrickfergus Mural
    Carrickfergus Castle
    Carrickfergus Mural

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Main car park beside Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts on foot in historic Carrickfergus. See the impressive castle, learn about the town’s rise as a port, how it was surrounded by walls (which you see the remains of), the part Edward & Robert The…

  9. Poster to publicise Carrickfergus Artisan Market with image of Castle and time from 11am to 3pm on first Saturday of the Month.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Market Place, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 124 5000

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Explore Carrickfergus' Outdoor Artisan Market for handmade gifts and treats, operating monthly from February to November.

    Dates

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    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  10. Blue and white exterior of Javart Gift Shop with potted plants
    Display unit and shelving with artificial flower surrouds and jewellery and giftware
    Card stand and display stands with gifts and scarves
    Triangle shaped display stand and shelf units with gift items
    Table, shelf and cupboard display stands with range of items including pottery, jewellery, hats
    Blue Courtyard Shop building in Carrickfergus with white windoes and doors plus plants at the front
    Table, shelf and cupboard display stands with range of items including pottery, books and artifical flowers
    Table, shelf and cupboard display stands with range of items including cards, purses, scarves, hats
    Triangle Display Unit and cupboard display stand with range of items including pottery, vases and clocks
    Blue and white exterior of Javart Gift Shop with potted plants
    Display unit and shelving with artificial flower surrouds and jewellery and giftware
    Card stand and display stands with gifts and scarves
    Triangle shaped display stand and shelf units with gift items
    Table, shelf and cupboard display stands with range of items including pottery, jewellery, hats
    Blue Courtyard Shop building in Carrickfergus with white windoes and doors plus plants at the front
    Table, shelf and cupboard display stands with range of items including pottery, books and artifical flowers
    Table, shelf and cupboard display stands with range of items including cards, purses, scarves, hats
    Triangle Display Unit and cupboard display stand with range of items including pottery, vases and clocks

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    38 Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 9002

    Type

    Type:

    Gifts & Souvenirs

    Discover Javart in Carrickfergus for unique, handcrafted gifts and homeware. Enjoy personalised service and complimentary gift-wrapping in a relaxed atmosphere. Visit for memorable presents and distinctive home decor items.

  11. Gobbins
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    Gobbins
    Seal at Gobbins
    Blacks Cave at Gobbins
    Blackhead Lighthouse
    RHIB Endurance
    Caves at Gobbins
    Gobbins
    Gobbins
    Gobbins
    Gobbins
    Seal at Gobbins
    Blacks Cave at Gobbins
    Blackhead Lighthouse
    RHIB Endurance
    Caves at Gobbins

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Quayside, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7845 370231

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Tours

    Create life-long memories and discover hidden gems along the coast, cruising from Carrickfergus Castle all the way to the Gobbins. A bespoke private charter tour immersing you into stunning coastal scenery, history and nature, for a truly authentic…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Market Place, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 0061

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Established in 1182 by the Anglo Norman, John de Courcy, St Nicholas' has many historic features including a medieval porch, the Chichester memorial to Lord Donegall, a skew aisle, wonderful stained glass and a leper window.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  13. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Meet outside Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77622 26777

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Explore Carrickfergus’ eerie past on a 2.5-hour walking tour featuring ghost stories, true crime, and the Islandmagee Witch Trial—complete with castle entry, theatrical guide, and spooky storytelling.

    Dates

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    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marshallstown Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 9DE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7799 533 248

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Join us at Forest Fitness for an unforgettable adventure, with a range of activities from airsoft battles and bush camps to axe throwing and beyond. Discover something for everyone at our 30-acre Outdoor Activity Centre nestled in County Antrim.…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  15. Brick exterior of Nook Living with grey signage and white planter
    Wall mural for Season & Nook Living in Carrickfergus which links to its heritage of being a former mill featuring mill workers and machine cogs
    Shelf display of jewellery
    Wall mounted display of scarves and jewellery
    Shelf displays of handbags and gift items
    Shelf displays of giftware
    Free standing card display units
    Shelf displays of giftware including lotions and essences
    Store featuring lots of interior house items such as mugs, cushions, clocks and lots more
    Hanging Rail of childrens clothes with shelf display of socks and drinks coasters.
    Brick exterior of Nook Living with grey signage and white planter
    Wall mural for Season & Nook Living in Carrickfergus which links to its heritage of being a former mill featuring mill workers and machine cogs
    Shelf display of jewellery
    Wall mounted display of scarves and jewellery
    Shelf displays of handbags and gift items
    Shelf displays of giftware
    Free standing card display units
    Shelf displays of giftware including lotions and essences
    Store featuring lots of interior house items such as mugs, cushions, clocks and lots more
    Hanging Rail of childrens clothes with shelf display of socks and drinks coasters.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Sullatober Mill, 22 Marshallstown Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 9DE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7739 808223

    Type

    Type:

    Gifts & Souvenirs

    Discover Nook Living beneath Season Coffee Shop in Carrickfergus! Explore unique gifts, stylish interiors, and home living products. Shop in-store or online for curated selections in a restored mill setting.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  16. Carrickfergus

    Address

    156 Upper Road, Greenisland, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8RW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9086 2236

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Greenisland is a challenging 9 hole mature parkland golf course situated under the imposing Knockagh Monument, and offers panoramic views from Carrickfergus to Belfast and across Belfast Lough to County Down.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  17. Logo of Carrickfergus Tours and Tales with green background and castle in the centre
    Logo of Carrickfergus Tours and Tales with green background and castle in the centre

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Meet outside Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7349 619843

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Explore Carrickfergus with expert local guides through engaging walking tours, themed experiences, and heritage talks - bringing the town’s rich history to life with storytelling, passion, and unforgettable memories.

  18. Carrickfergus Castle with King William statue
    Stature of King William positioned in sight of Carrickfergus Castle wall
    Carrickfergus Castle with King William statue
    Stature of King William positioned in sight of Carrickfergus Castle wall

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Castle Green, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8222

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Visit the King William III Statue, a bronze figure near Carrickfergus Castle on Castle Green. Commemorating his 1690 arrival, it stands overlooking the harbour, a vivid testament to Carrickfergus' rich history.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  19. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Joymount, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8222

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Home of Sir Arthur Chichester this delightful recreated Knot Garden is located close ot the Town Wall at Joymount.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  20. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Unit 8, The Courtyard, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7767 371166

    Type

    Type:

    Speciality Shop

    Copperwood Candle Co. in The Courtyard, Carrickfergus, offers hand-poured soy candles and fragrances inspired by nature and sustainability.

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