Carrickfergus is one of the most excavated towns in Ireland. The Heritage Carrickfergus walking tour guides visitors through the town’s historical attractions from the Middle Ages to today. One of the highlights of the tour is the 12th century Carrickfergus Castle, an iconic symbol of the town for over 800 years. Visitors are not required to tour the town in order to visit the castle. Completed from 1178 to 1242, the castle appears now as it did then. Continuous military occupation over 750 years is a testament to the belief that whoever held control over the castle had the best chance of gaining control of Ireland. Now visitors can explore the ramparts, grand halls, dungeons, and winding staircases.
Marine Highway, Carrickfergus BT38 7BG, UK, Phone: +4-40-28-93-35-12-73