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 12th 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.
11am
Visit to Carrickfergus
Castle
The nearby striking Carrickfergus Castle has
greeted visitors with its fortified strength since the 12th
century.
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.
3pm
Flame - The Gasworks Museum of
Ireland
This unique museum is on the site of Ireland’s sole surviving coal
gasworks.
5pm
Return to ship
