The 8 Best Castles in County Antrim, Northern Ireland

July 31, 2021 Concepcion Newsome

Discover the best top things to do in County Antrim, United Kingdom including Carrickfergus Castle, Dunluce Castle, Kinbane Castle, Lissanoure Castle, Glenarm Castle, Dunseverick Castle, Shanes Castle, Olderfleet Castle.
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1. Carrickfergus Castle

Marine Highway, Carrickfergus BT38 7BG Northern Ireland +44 28 9335 1273 http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Carrickfergus-Castle-Carrickfergus-P2814
Excellent
50%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 896 reviews

Carrickfergus Castle

Due to the military impenetrability of this castle the town of Carrickfergus long thrived even when surrounding villages suffered defeats.

Reviewed By Happycamper45454545 - Belfast, United Kingdom

Spectacular in the sunshine!! Lovely stroll and an excellent part of the world when the sun shines and a few out on to Belfast Lough!!

2. Dunluce Castle

87 Dunluce Road Co. Antrim, Portrush BT57 8UY Northern Ireland +44 28 2073 1938 http://discovernorthernireland.com/Dunluce-Castle-Medieval-Irish-Castle-on-the-Antrim-Coast-Bushmills-P2819/
Excellent
54%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,607 reviews

Dunluce Castle

Reviewed By TheIrishtourguide - Belfast, United Kingdom

Great place to stroll and just to soak up the history of one of Ireland’s great castles ,hear stories from , C.s.lewis , yo the game of thrones , led zeppelin and Sorley boy McDonnell .. take your time 30 mins is enough. But take 40 mins

3. Kinbane Castle

Ballycastle Northern Ireland http://www.causewaycoastalroute.com/kinbane-castle.html
Excellent
72%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 251 reviews

Kinbane Castle

Reviewed By DavidM7175

Great view from car park, it’s a long staircase down and a hard slog back to the car park. But worth it

4. Lissanoure Castle

Knockaholet Road Loughguile, Ballymena Northern Ireland +44 28 2764 1132 [email protected] http://www.lissanourecastle.com
Excellent
80%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5 reviews

Lissanoure Castle

5. Glenarm Castle

2 Castle Lane, Glenarm BT44 0BQ Northern Ireland +44 28 2884 1203 [email protected] http://www.glenarmcastle.com/default.aspx
Excellent
52%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 181 reviews

Glenarm Castle

Reviewed By sallyannsligo - Sligo, Ireland

The gardens are so pretty I visited in August so everything was in full bloom lovely to walk around and enjoy, I would also suggest a visit to the cafe the food is so good and great choices. A very enjoyable afternoon with my teenage daughter.

6. Dunseverick Castle

Bushmills BT57 8SY Northern Ireland
Excellent
27%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 150 reviews

Dunseverick Castle

Reviewed By RogerBrownfamily - Coleraine, United Kingdom

This may not look like much from the road, but this is a site of exceptional historical significance as the seat of ancient Irish kings, many of whom were crowned here. St Patrick himself visited here in the 5th century, and it has seen many a skirmish from invading Norsemen and others over the years. I have been captivated by this place since childhood as my family owned the land that the castle stands on until gifting it to the National trust in the early 1970s. It is a little bit of a hike up to the top but well worth it. A Chinese reality show about super models chose this as one of the sites to film and so it has literally been seen across the globe. People do visit here from all over the world and I hope they continue to do so. There is a little bit of something special about this place.....perhaps a little bit of Irish magic. Please come and experience it for yourself.

7. Shanes Castle

Randalstown Road, Antrim Northern Ireland
Excellent
71%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
22%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 14 reviews

Shanes Castle

8. Olderfleet Castle

Curran Point, Larne Northern Ireland http://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/tourism/things-to-do/history-heritage/olderfleet-castle
Excellent
16%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
21%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 19 reviews

Olderfleet Castle

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