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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.
The Gallery Whitehead
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The Gallery Whitehead during your travels in Whitehead. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Beach Road Nature Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Beach Road Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Whitehead. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Whitehead Driving Range
Enjoy a round of golf in Whitehead at Whitehead Driving Range. 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.
St. Nicholas Church
Thought to be some 800 years old, St. Nicholas’ Church stands in the centre of town, a place of tranquillity amid the bustling streets of Carrickfergus. The accepted story behind the church is that it was built in the late 12th Century by John de Courcy, the Anglo-Norman knight who had a reputation for establishing churches and abbeys during his rule.
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.
- Carrickfergus Castle
- The Gallery Whitehead
- Beach Road Nature Reserve
- Knockagh Monument
- Whitehead Driving Range
- Greenisland Golf Club
- St. Nicholas Church
- Diamond Jubilee Wood
- Andrew Jackson Centre
- Titanic Belfast
- SSE Arena
- Queen's University of Belfast
- Grand Opera House
- Belfast Castle
- Port of Larne
- Belfast Botanic Gardens
- Waterfront Hall
- St. George's Market
- Boucher Road Playing Fields
- Ormeau Park
- Stormont Parliament Buildings
- Victoria Square Shopping Centre
- Belfast City Hall
- Ulster Museum
- Odyssey Complex
- Glenarm Castle
- St. Anne's Cathedral
- Donaghadee Harbour
- Lisburn Road
- Ulster Hall
- Crumlin Road Gaol
- Belfast Zoo
- The Junction Shopping Complex
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