Carrickfergus
Travel Guide





Visit Carrickfergus

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No 5 by Warren Collection
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Cordia Serviced Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus Castle is one of the best preserved castles in Northern Ireland and has withstood sieges and defended against invaders for more than 800 years. The imposing landmark dominates the shoreline in Lough Belfast, the inlet surrounding the city, making it impossible to ignore for anyone trying to attack Belfast.
Carrickfergus Marina
Explore the waterfront in Carrickfergus with a trip to Carrickfergus Marina. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Blackhead Path
Explore the great outdoors at Blackhead Path, a lovely green space in Carrickfergus. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Whitehead Conservation Area
Enjoy an outing to Whitehead Conservation Area during your stay in Whitehead. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Greenisland Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Greenisland at Greenisland Golf Club. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Knockagh Monument
You can find out about the history of Carrickfergus with a visit to Knockagh Monument. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Things to do

Private Tour - Causeway, Castles & Whiskey Tour - Game of Thrones

Experience the Antrim Coast and the Land of Giants - Private Tour

Private Tour of the Antrim Glens Coast and Giants Causeway

From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast
- Carrickfergus Castle
- Greenisland Golf Club
- Knockagh Monument
- Beach Road Nature Reserve
- Andrew Jackson Centre
- The Gallery Whitehead
- St. Nicholas Church
- Diamond Jubilee Wood
- Titanic Belfast
- SSE Arena
- Queen's University of Belfast
- Port of Larne
- Boucher Road Playing Fields
- Grand Opera House
- Belfast City Hall
- Belfast Botanic Gardens
- Victoria Square Shopping Centre
- Belfast Castle
- Lisburn Road
- Waterfront Hall
- St. George's Market
- Ormeau Park
- Stormont Parliament Buildings
- Odyssey Complex
- Glenarm Castle
- Ulster Museum
- Donaghadee Harbour