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  1. View of Blackhead path and Lighthouse with wake of sea behind boat and life ring visible on Charter NI Boat
    View of Blackhead path and Lighthouse with wake of sea behind boat and life ring visible on Charter NI Boat
    Group of visitors enjoying scenery on Charter Boats NI
    View of coastline with wake of sea behind boat and life ring visible on Charter NI Boat
    View of Blackhead path and Lighthouse with wake of sea behind boat and life ring visible on Charter NI Boat
    Group of visitors enjoying scenery on Charter Boats NI
    View of coastline with wake of sea behind boat and life ring visible on Charter NI Boat

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Marina, (in front of 5 Rogers Quay), Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7754 173019

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Tours

    Explore the Beauty of the Sea with Charter Boats NI! Join us at Carrickfergus Marina for private charters, guided tours, and trips to the Gobbins plus Carrickfergus to Bangor. Book online for unforgettable sea adventures!

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free) - On-site parking
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp to main entrance
    • Wheelchair Access
  2. Red vintage pull along fire carriage branded Carrickfergus Fire Brigade
    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
  3. Pink seat with white rug and cushion surrounded by shelves and tables with books
    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 Available

    Parking & Transport

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

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Wheelchair Access

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
    • SWi-Fi Available
  4. The Courtyard Carrickfergus

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7725 862565

    Type

    Type:

    Shopping Centre

    The Courtyard in Carrickfergus is a charming retreat featuring local shops, cafes, and a community space. Explore its tranquil garden, unique businesses, and enjoy its welcoming, creative atmosphere near the castle.

  5. 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 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.

  6. Chaffeur Car Services

    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.

  7. Ludo play area in Carrickfergus Amphitheatre featuring slides and climbing areas
    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
    • Restaurant on Premises
  8. Saint Nicholas' Church

    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.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Free
  9. Greenisland Golf Club

    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
    • Restaurant on Premises
  10. Carrickfergus Visitor Information Centre

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Tourist Information Centre

    We offer a full range of services, including free maps and information leaflets, bus and rail times.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available
  11. A group of visitors listening to the tour guide inside Andrew Jackson Cottage standing by the fire.
    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.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Free
  12. S51 Airsoft Northern Ireland
    S51 Airsoft Northern Ireland
    Airsoft northern ireland
    Bush craft Northern Ireland
    S51 Airsoft Northern Ireland
    Airsoft northern ireland
    Bush craft Northern Ireland

    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)
    • Parking Available
  13. Jacobean Knot Garden

    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)
    • Parking Available
  14. Knockagh Monument

    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.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
    • Parking Available

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Price

    Free
  15. 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.
    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

    From:
    30 May 2025
    From:
    27 June 2025

    Price

    Price £35.00 Activity
  16. Carrickfergus Marina

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    3 Quayside, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 6666

    Type

    Type:

    Marinas

    Carrickfergus' world class 300 berth marina, with excellent private and public amenities, conference facilities, and local information point. Home to many local boats and choice destination for many foreign visitors, all welcomed by friendly staff.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  17. Carrickfergus Urban Farm & Garden Centre

    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 Available

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. 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.
    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
    • Parking Available
  19. Brick exterior of Nook Living with grey signage and white planter
    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
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
    • Restaurant on Premises
  20. Carrickfergus Castle
    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…

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