Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus lies 10 miles north of Belfast. With its established and vibrant Marina, the town dates back over 1,000 years and is one of the first stops on the Causeway Coastal Route.

The historic 12^th century Carrickfergus Castle is renowned throughout Northern Ireland while The Museum & Civic Centre, Andrew Jackson Cottage, US Rangers Centre and Flame-The Gasworks Museum of Ireland are all interesting attractions on offer within the area.

This tour explores the historic town of Carrickfergus, its UlsterScots connections and industrial heritage.

Itinerary

9am

Depart Belfast for the short drive north along the picturesque shores of Belfast Lough to Carrickfergus.

10am

Visit to Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre
Discover the long and distinguished history of the town from the Medieval period to more recent times.

10.45am

Visit to Carrickfergus Castle
The nearby striking Carrickfergus Castle has greeted visitors with its fortified strength since the 12th century.

12.00

Carrickfergus Marina
Visit Carrickfergus Marina where you have the option of taking a cruise aboard a yacht or a marine safari on high speed rib, Killashee along Northern Ireland’s beautiful coastlines with Sail Northern Ireland.

1pm

Lunch

2pm

Andrew Jackson Cottage
The Andrew Jackson Cottage highlights Carrickfergus’ strong American and Ulster-Scots connections and tells the story of Andrew Jackson. Beside the Jackson Cottage is an exhibition dedicated to the US Rangers based in Carrickfergus during World War II.