Location: Carrickfergus
Top Things to do in Carrickfergus
The 8 Best Sights & Landmarks in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
Carrickfergus (from Irish: Carraig Fhearghais, meaning "Fergus's rock"), colloquially known as "Carrick", is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It sits on the north shore of Belfast Lough, 11 miles (18 km) from Belfast. The town had a population of 27,903 at the 2011 Census. It is County Antrim's oldest town and one of the oldest towns in Ireland as a whole. Carrickfergus was the administrative centre for Carrickfergus Borough Council, before this was amalgamated into the Mid and East Antrim District Council in 2015, and forms part of the Belfast Metropolitan Area. It is also a townland of 65 acres, a civil parish and a barony.
Restaurants in Carrickfergus
1. Carrickfergus Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 896 reviews
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. Andrew Jackson Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By 765noelb
Excellent tour and facilities,Shean the curator was a mind of knowledge and made us very welcome.both American rangers and Andrew Jackson center are together and well worth the visit when visiting carrickfergus.
3. St. Nicholas Church
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
4. Knockagh Monument
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4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By U6901IJgeorgea - Brighton, United Kingdom
Wonderful view from the memorial and over Belfast and Antrim and across to Scotland. Please be respectful of the site given its purpose, to comemorate those who gave their lives so we could enjoy this freedom. Definitely need transport unless a 4 mile hike uphill is your thing, although it is a stunning walk on taramac roads to the summit if you have the time and ability.
5. The Knights
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 868mavism - Greater London, United Kingdom
Kids and adult love these Knights too, well built and a great asset to the ambience of the Marine Highway
6. Carrickfergus Town Walls
7. King William III Statue
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 868mavism - Greater London, United Kingdom
great statue, he was very small so makes me at 5'3" feel very tall haha this statue sits just below the castle heading towards the Marina
