Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Carrickfergus (United Kingdom). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus Town Hall, and Knockagh Monument. Also, be sure to include Carrickfergus Waterfront in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Carrickfergus (Northern Ireland).
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Carrickfergus Castle
Norman stronghold hosting live events. Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. Besieged in turn by the Scottish, native Irish, English and French, the castle played an important military role until 1928 and remains one of the best preserved medieval structures in Northern Ireland. It was strategically useful, with 3/4 of the castle perimeter surrounded by water. Today it is maintained by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency as a state care historic monument, at grid ref: J4143 8725.[1]
Address: Marine Highway, BT38 7BG Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus Town Hall
Carrickfergus Town Hall is a municipal structure in Joymount in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Carrickfergus Borough Council, is a Grade B+ listed building.[2]
Address: 2B Joymount, Carrickfergus
Knockagh Monument
Historical landmark in Northern Ireland. The Knockagh Monument is a war memorial in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is located on top of Knockagh Hill, above the village of Greenisland with a panoramic view of the city of Belfast.[3]
Address: Monument Road, BT38 8QG Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus Waterfront
Marina in the United Kingdom. Carrickfergus Waterfront is an area of Carrickfergus situated on the north shore of Belfast Lough, which includes two harbour facilities, several restaurants and bars and promenade areas.
The waterfront area is mainly composed of two harbour facilities, a harbour and a marina. Both harbours feature rugged rubble stone breakwaters, absorbing energy from heavy swells.[4]
Friends of The Andrew Jackson Centre
Historical place, Museum
Address: 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus
FLAME - Gasworks Museum
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Address: 44 Irish Quarter West, BT38 8AT Carrickfergus
Boneybefore
Boneybefore is a village near Carrickfergus in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies between the A2 road and Belfast Lough. It is home to the Andrew Jackson Centre, the ancestral home of Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States.[5]