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  1. Greenisland

    Address

    Monument Road, Greenisland, County Antrim, BT38 8QG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8222

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    County Antrim War Memorial erected and dedicated to the fallen from the County of Antrim who fell during the Great World War (1914-1918) and the Second World War (1939-1945), dramatically overlooking Belfast Lough and surrounding countryside.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. 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
  3. Adrian Hack, tour guide with Lead the Way Tours standing beside the Churchill Tank in Carrickfergus
    Adrian Hack, tour guide with Lead the Way Tours standing in front of uniformed dummies display at US Rangers Centre in Carrickfergus.
    Adrian Hack, tour guide with Lead the Way Tours standing beside the Churchill Tank in Carrickfergus
    Adrian Hack, tour guide with Lead the Way Tours standing in front of uniformed dummies display at US Rangers Centre in Carrickfergus.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus, County Antrim

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7916 780474

    Adrian Hack is a level 2 qualified tour guide, based in Carrickfergus who specialises in World War 2 history and the medieval connections around this historic town.

  4. 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
  5. 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)
  6. Red vintage pull along fire carriage branded Carrickfergus Fire Brigade
    Glass exterior of Carrickfergus Civic Centre
    Display case with costumes in Carrickfergus Museum
    Display case with armour at Carrickfergus Museum
    Carrickfergus Museum Play Zone - computer and wooden castle
    Inside play castle with dress up and games at Carrickfergus Museum Play Zone
    Red vintage pull along fire carriage branded Carrickfergus Fire Brigade
    Glass exterior of Carrickfergus Civic Centre
    Display case with costumes in Carrickfergus Museum
    Display case with armour at Carrickfergus Museum
    Carrickfergus Museum Play Zone - computer and wooden castle
    Inside play castle with dress up and games at Carrickfergus Museum Play Zone

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Museum & Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Local museum interpreting the long and distinguished history of the town and surrounding area, with artefacts of treasure excavated in Carrickfergus. There are multi-media and audio-visual presentations.

    Price

    Free
  7. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Oakfield Drive, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BY

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A charming wooded glen and recently planted woodland

  8. Whitehead promenade with coloured houses and old outdoor swimming pool
    Coloured houses on Whitehead Promenade
    Whitehead promenade with coloured houses and old outdoor swimming pool
    Coloured houses on Whitehead Promenade

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Visitor Information Centre, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8222

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Whitehead is a Victorian seaside town five miles north of Carrickfergus with commanding views across the mouth of Belfast Lough and the Irish Sea.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  9. 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)
  10. 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.

  11. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Elizabeth Avenue, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7UY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 4294

    Type

    Type:

    Open Farm

    Carrickfergus Urban Farm and Garden Centre at Kilcreggan is a free popular attraction for local families and visitors. Visitors can handle and feed a variety of animals, enjoy our picnic areas, explore the bug hut and play area plus relax in our…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. 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.

  13. A group of visitors listening to the tour guide inside Andrew Jackson Cottage standing by the fire.
    Two visitors holding items inside the Andrew Jackson Cottage
    Tour guide standing talking to a group of visitors in the garden outside the US Rangers Museum.
    Tour guide talking beside interpretive panels inside the Andrew Jackson Cottage.
    Group of visitors smiling at something the tour guide is saying inside the Andrew Jackson Cottage
    Tour guide standing outside the Andrew Jackson Cottage showing a group of visitors the thatch on the roof.
    Group of visitors listening to tour guide inside US Rangers Museum.
    Group of visitors looking at interpretive signage with tour guide in US Rangers Museum.
    3 men dressed in military gear outside US Rangers Museum
    Soldiers uniforms inside US Rangers Centre
    A group of visitors listening to the tour guide inside Andrew Jackson Cottage standing by the fire.
    Two visitors holding items inside the Andrew Jackson Cottage
    Tour guide standing talking to a group of visitors in the garden outside the US Rangers Museum.
    Tour guide talking beside interpretive panels inside the Andrew Jackson Cottage.
    Group of visitors smiling at something the tour guide is saying inside the Andrew Jackson Cottage
    Tour guide standing outside the Andrew Jackson Cottage showing a group of visitors the thatch on the roof.
    Group of visitors listening to tour guide inside US Rangers Museum.
    Group of visitors looking at interpretive signage with tour guide in US Rangers Museum.
    3 men dressed in military gear outside US Rangers Museum
    Soldiers uniforms inside US Rangers Centre

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8222

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Located less than a mile from Carrickfergus town centre, the Andrew Jackson Cottage is a traditional thatched Ulster–Scots farmhouse built in 1750s.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. image of 3  paddleboarders kneeling on boards in water in front of Carrickfergus Castle.
    image of 3  paddleboarders kneeling on boards in water in front of Carrickfergus Castle.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    3 Quayside, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7428 771 991

    Type

    Type:

    Water Sports

    Learn stand up paddle boarding in the picturesque old harbour at Carrickfergus Castle, on the main Causeway Coastal route with the castle as your impressive backdrop.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. Carrickfergus

    Address

    47A Ellis Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8AY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9332 6161

    Type

    Type:

    Bakery

    Vanilla Boxx Bakehouse serves handmade cupcakes, brownies, cookies, hot drinks and milkshakes in Carrickfergus - unique flavours and irresistible treats,

  18. 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)
  19. 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.

  20. Ludo play area in Carrickfergus Amphitheatre featuring slides and climbing areas
    Ludo play area in Carrickfergus Amphitheatre
    Ludo play area in Carrickfergus Amphitheatre featuring slides and climbing areas
    Ludo play area in Carrickfergus Amphitheatre

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Amphitheatre, Prince William Way, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7HP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8342

    Type

    Type:

    Indoor Play Area

    Ludo at Carrickfergus Amphitheatre offers a safe, indoor play area for kids under 11, featuring climbing frames, slides, and more. Book for parties or public sessions with adult supervision required.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
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