Location: Carrickfergus
Top Things to do in Carrickfergus
Top 10 Free Things to do 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. 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.
2. Carrickfergus Museum & Civic Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
3. St. Nicholas Church
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
4. Knockagh Monument
Overall Ratings
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. Carrickfergus Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
To find out more about the library including opening times and holidays please visit the Libraries NI website.
Reviewed By 868mavism - Greater London, United Kingdom
Great library with films etc also to borrow. Free access to the internet as long as you join or as a visitor
6. Marine Gardens
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4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By TravelDiver_ooj
Excellent play park with a large multi platform pirate ship as the centerpiece. Our kid absolutely loved it. They even have a zip line.
7. 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
8. Bashfordsland Wood and Oakfield Glen
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
9. Carrickfergus Marina
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4.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Steveodo - Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
Took a walk around the harbour and on past the apartments in the hope of seeing seals. They were there, hauled out on rocks. One was quite close by, and at least three more were way off in the distance. From the faces I guess they were harbour = common seals. The nearest eventually shuffled down into the water and swam away, to cheers and applause from the crowd. Even if there are no seals to watch its a decent walk. There's the Windrose if you want to eat. Great view of the Knockagh Monument off on a hilltop. The walk is free. Lots of free car parks nearby for the cinema and Sainsbury's.
