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  1. Live music and market

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Town Hall, 2b Joymount, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77935 48908

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Come along to Speakeasy Saturdays for open mic and live music in a pop-up at Carrickfergus Town Hall—bring your own bottle and glasses, meet creatives and enjoy the vibes.

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  2. Poster for A Dobbs event, Most curious discovery

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Join horticulturist Kelly Doak for an engaging public session exploring the science behind one of nature's most extraordinary botanical inventions — how it senses, snaps, and survives. Held as part of the Arthur Dobbs programme for America 250, the…

    Dates

    From:
    13 June 2026Open 11:00 - 12:15

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  3. Carrickfergus Castle - crowds of kids and adults in period costumes.
    Carrickfergus Castle - crowds of kids and adults in period costumes.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Castle Green, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 1245 000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    The re-enactment of Schomberg’s Siege of Carrickfergus is taking place bank holiday Monday 31 August.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Aug 2026

    Price

    Free
  4. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Castle and Town Centre, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    The historic town of Carrickfergus is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors once again as The Royal Landing returns on Saturday 13 June 2026. Celebrating the landing of King William III in 1690, the event has grown into one of Northern…

    Dates

    From:
    13 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. American flag with soldier saluting in the background

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical Talk at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum as part of USA 250 NI celebrations

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Image shows red white and blue swirl lollipop with a bow

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Free children's craft workshop as part of USA 250 NI celebrations at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
    From:
    4 July 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
    From:
    4 July 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Picture of a ball of yarn and event information

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume and Davy Moore at the Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. A person talking in front of an interpretation panel about Andrew Jackson

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    11 Mar 2027Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Picture of the sky and old aeroplanes

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Antrim Round Tower
    Antrim Round Tower

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7762 226777

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join us for this unique 8 hour tour on our witch themed taxibus, as we travel along the North Coast. You'll be regaled with stories of history, hauntings, myths, legends and witches, including a visit to where Irelands only mass witch trial took…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30
    From:
    7 June 2026
    From:
    19 July 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    22 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. 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 Walk

    Discover historic Carrickfergus with expert local guides on a 90 minute walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, hear fascinating stories, and experience one of Northern Ireland’s oldest towns like never before!

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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    17 May 2026Open 09:30 - 11:00
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    19 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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    20 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30
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    23 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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    24 May 2026Open 09:30 - 11:00
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    26 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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    27 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30
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    30 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  12. Poster advertising the illustration workshop

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join artist Hayley Wylie for a relaxing morning learning the basics of botanical illustration, why is it is still used today and the basics of how to use watercolour. Then produce your own Venus flytrap painting.

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  13. Field of poppies

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk provided by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    15 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Old photograph of the area of Boneybefore 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

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    12 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. American flag and event details

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the remarkable stories of twelve Ulster-born figures who helped shape American history—brought to life through expert storytelling and live music.

    Dates

    From:
    11 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Image of Carrickfergus Castle

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    14 Jan 2027Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7762 226 777

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    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!),…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026
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    24 May 2026
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    28 May 2026
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    6 June 2026
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    27 June 2026
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    18 July 2026
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    1 Aug 2026
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    9 Aug 2026
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    15 Aug 2026
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    29 Aug 2026

    Price

    Price £22.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Poster advertising the  Herbs, Hospitals and Healthcare Stories of health and wellbeing in Carrickfergus 18th April – 27 June Carrickfergus Museum

    11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9335 8241

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition


    Herbs, Hospitals and Healthcare
    Stories of health and wellbeing in Carrickfergus
    18th April – 27 June
    Carrickfergus Museum

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026to27 June 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  19. Poster advertising the F stop Event

    11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9335 8241

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    FstopNI: Six by Six Exhibition
    Mon 13th Apr- Sat 16th May
    Carrickfergus Museum

    Dates

    From:
    13 Apr 2026to16 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  20. A man and a woman sitting at a table looking at photographs

    Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02893358262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at the Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    11 Feb 2027Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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