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  1. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

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    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    This photography exhibition is an opportunity to share their personal Castle story & connections and adding to the Castles historical story.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025Open 09:30 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  2. Andrew Jackson Cottage
    Family outside cottage
    Inside Exhibition
    Andrew Jackson Cottage
    Family outside cottage
    Inside Exhibition

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

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    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    Enjoy a tour around the carefully restored cottage and learn about the US Rangers and how they formed in Carrickfergus, listen to stories and tales of how American soldiers spent their time in Carrickfergus.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  3. Irish Guards and Mascot outside Carrickfergus Castle
    Irish Guards and Mascot outside Carrickfergus Castle

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    High Street then Castle Car Park, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 1245000

    Price

    Free

    Type

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    Ceremony

    Join us in marking a momentous occasion as the Irish Guards commemorate their 125th anniversary with a stunning public parade and musical marching display on Thursday 4 September, right in the heart of Carrickfergus.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Sept 2025Open 16:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  4. Carrickfergus

    Address

    3 Market Place, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7FF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    The roots of St Nicholas' Church Parish church date back prior to its construction by John De Courcy who founded Carrickfergus in 1182.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  5. Charles Shiels Houses
    Charles Shiels Houses
    Charles Shiels Houses
    Charles Shiels Houses

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Sheils Houses, Larne Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    Family style festival in the grounds of Sheils Buildings with External viewing of Victorian Gothic style B+ listed buildings, guided tours, live music and children's tent.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  6. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7762 226 777

    Price

    Price £21.00 Per Ticket

    Type

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    Tour

    Uncover Northern Ireland's dark, dramatic, and sometimes downright bizarre past on this unforgettable 2.5-hour guided walking tour through the heart of historic Carrickfergus. With a broomstick-wielding, theatrically dressed guide (cape included!),…

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    6 Sept 2025
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    Price

    Price £21.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. ogham

    11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9335 8241

    Price

    Price £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Local storyteller Vicky McFarland will weave ancient Ogham wisdom, tree myth and folklore into a set of new stories.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 12:15
    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 15:30

    Price

    Price £7.00 Per Ticket
  8. castle

    11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9335 8241

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Carrickfergus Before the Castle: The Early Medieval Period (c. 400 – 1169 AD)

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025to27 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  9. Period image of the area of Bonnybefore in Carrickfergus

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

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    Talks/Lectures

    A captivating series of historical talks held at the Andrew Jackson Cottage on the second Thursday of each month.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    9 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    13 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    8 Jan 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    12 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    12 Mar 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Castle

    11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9335 8241

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Archaeologist, Dr Cormac McSparron delves into diet in early medieval Ireland.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free
  11. castle

    11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9335 8241

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

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    Workshop

    Spinning and weaving

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 10:30 - 13:30

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket
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