Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus

Description:
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Built by John de Courcy in 1177, conqueror of east Ulster, and garrisoned until 1928, this is a striking feature of the landscape from land, sea and air. Carrickfergus Castle greets all visitors with its strength and menace. It represents over 800 years of military might. Besieged in turn by the Scots, Irish, English and French, the Castle saw action right up to World War II.

Exhibition on the castle’s history, audio-visual, shop, wheelchair access limited.

No admission to unaccompanied children under 16.

Last admission is 30 minutes before closing

Summer bus services, 2008.

Contact details
Marine Highway
Carrickfergus
Antrim
BT38 7BG
Tel: (028) 9335 1273
Fax: (028) 9335 5190
Web: www.ehsni.gov.uk

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Directions from Town:
Carrickfergus is 10 miles north of Belfast city centre, a straight run on the M5

Opening times:
Winter (1 Oct - 31 March)
Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sun 2pm to 4pm

Summer (1 April - 30 Sept)
Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 6pm
Open Sunday (Apr, May, Sept) 2pm to 6pm
Open Sunday (June, July, Aug) 12noon to 6pm

Prices:
Adult - £3.00, Ch/OAP - £1.50, Child under 4 - Free
Family Rate - £8.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children)