Location: Carrickfergus
Top Things to do in Carrickfergus
What to do and see in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland: The Best Nature & Parks
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. Marine Gardens
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Bashfordsland Wood and Oakfield Glen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
3. Woodburn Forest & Reservoir
4. Carrickfergus Marina
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Shaftesbury Park and Carrickfergus Mill Ponds
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Y4712ZCnicholasd - Larne, United Kingdom
Mill Ponds Local Nature reserve in Carrickfergus Town is such a peaceful location in the middle of the town. It is full of wildlife including bumblebees, butterflys, swans, geese, waterbirds, swallows, robins, coal tits and lots of other wild birds. This little area is a great place to visit if you have stopped in Carrickfergus Town Centre for some shopping or a coffee.
6. Legg Park
7. Copeland Reservoir
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