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About
Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough.
Besieged in turn by the Scots, Irish, English and French, the castle played an important military role until 1928 and remains one of the best preserved medieval structures in Ireland.
For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an imposing monument on the Northern Ireland landscape whether approached by land, sea or air. The castle now houses historical displays as well as cannons from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
A visit will give you the opportunity to see how the Great Hall at the top of the Great Tower has been transformed by the new roof which has greatly improved the visitor’s experience.
See the latest time-lapse video showing the construction of the Great Tower’s new roof from start to finish: https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/carrickfergus-castle-works-great-tower-roof
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Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Guided Tours Available
Catering
- Picnic Area
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age)
- Facilities for children
Establishment Features
- Accept coach parties
- Cater for Corporate events
- Cater for school groups
- Event venue
- Family Fun
- Groups accepted
- Groups catered for
- Shop
- Toilets
- Visitor information
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Station nearby
Payment Methods
- All major credit/debit cards accepted
Provider Preferences
- Coastal
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Film or TV location
- Haunted
- In town/city centre
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
- Outdoor Attraction
- Seafront
- Unique venue
Travel & Trade
- Family Discount
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult 18+ years | £6.00 per ticket |
| Child 5 - 17 years | £4.00 per ticket |
| Child Under 5 | Free |
| Concession* | £4.50 per ticket |
| Family* | £18.00 per ticket |
Group rate available for 15 adults (+1 tour guide free) £4.50pp
Annual rates are also available; Adult - £12, Child 5 -17- £8.00, Concession* - £9.00 & Family Pack* - £36.00
*Concession - 65+, Students (18+with official student card), disabled, unemployed citizens
*Family - Up to 5 people (including up to 3 adults)
