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Carrickfergus is a historic harbour town on the northern shore of Belfast Lough in County Antrim, a short drive from Belfast. Its Norman castle has guarded the lough for more than 800 years, St Nicholas' Church stands in the old town, and the Andrew Jackson Cottage recalls the American president's family roots here. Here you will find things to do in Carrickfergus in any weather, including rainy-day ideas and places to eat.
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Carrickfergus Castle
A substantial medieval fortress beside Belfast Lough. Visitors can explore its chambers and defensive walls on guided or self-guided visits. Check the current admission and tour arrangements before travelling. Check current opening days and access advice before travelling.
Plan your visit →Creed Coffee Carrickfergus
Creed Coffee Carrickfergus is a restaurant in Carrickfergus. Find it at Unit 3 Marine Highway. Check the current menu, opening times and booking arrangements before visiting.
Plan your visit →PaPa Browns Grill
A grill restaurant on Carrickfergus’ Marine Highway. Find it at: Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, BT38 7FG. Check current opening hours, menu and table arrangements with the operator before your visit.
Plan your visit →Springsteen's
Springsteen's is a restaurant in Carrickfergus. Find it at 5 Rodgers Quay. Check the current menu, opening times and booking arrangements before visiting.
Plan your visit →The Windrose
The Windrose is a restaurant in Carrickfergus. Find it at 5 Rodgers Quay. Check the current menu, opening times and booking arrangements before visiting.
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Moot Hall, Keswick — Kenneth Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Waterhead, Ambleside — Fitful · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Grasmere village — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Kendal Castle — Sue · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Market Square, Penrith — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Whitehaven harbour — Krautrock · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bampton bridge and village, Cumbria — Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
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Days out near Carrickfergus
Attractions on the Days Out Now Day Out Map within 15 miles of Carrickfergus, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
IllustrativeZoos & Wildlife ParksBelfast ZooNorthern Ireland · 6.6 miles
IllustrativeParks & GardensCave Hill Country ParkBelfast · 6.6 miles
IllustrativeFamily FavouritesBangor Castle Walled GardenBangor · 6.6 miles
IllustrativeFamily FavouritesNorth Down MuseumBangor · 6.9 miles
IllustrativeParks & GardensStormont EstateBelfast · 7.6 miles
IllustrativeMuseums & GalleriesSS NomadicBelfast · 8.4 miles
IllustrativeFamily FavouritesCS Lewis SquareBelfast · 8.6 milesIllustrativeParks & GardensBotanic GardensBelfast · 10.3 milesIllustrativeFamily FavouritesUlster MuseumBelfast · 10.3 milesIllustrativeFamily FavouritesBelfast Botanic GardensBelfast · 10.3 milesFREE DAYS OUT NOW TRAVEL CLUB
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