Castles · Northern Ireland
Carrickfergus Castle
In or near Helen's Bay.
Carrickfergus Castle — a castle in northern ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Downshire · 0.5 km
About
Carrickfergus Castle is a named castle in northern ireland, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Carrickfergus Castle is a medieval castle located in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, with the postcode BT38. It is one of the best-preserved castles in the country, showcasing architectural features from the Norman era. The castle has significant historical importance and offers insight into the region's past. Visitors can explore its formidable structure and enjoy views of the surrounding area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7170, -5.7939
- District
- Mid and East Antrim
- Postcode
- BT38 7DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Antrim
- Nearest railway station
- Downshire — 0.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2653679 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kilcreggan Urban Farm
Zoos & aquariums · 0.4 km
Barn railway station
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Carrickfergus Borough Council
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Carrick Rangers F.C.
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Taylors Avenue
Stadiums · 0.5 km
Downshire railway station
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Carrickfergus Borough Council Town Hall
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Carrickfergus Museum
Museums · 0.8 km
arts
Public art & sculpture · 0.8 km
Lauryn James
Galleries · 0.9 km
Battle of Carrickfergus
Battlefields & battle sites · 0.9 km
Carrickfergus Castle
Castles · 0.9 km
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Kilcreggan Urban Farm
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Barn railway station
Barn railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Carrickfergus Borough Council
Carrickfergus Borough Council in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Carrick Rangers F.C.
Carrick Rangers F.C. in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stadiums · Northern Ireland
Taylors Avenue
Taylors Avenue — football stadium in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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Downshire railway station
Downshire railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carrickfergus Castle?
- Carrickfergus Castle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT38 7DT).
- What is Carrickfergus Castle?
- Carrickfergus Castle — a castle in northern ireland.
- How do I get to Carrickfergus Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Downshire, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT38 7DT.
- Does Carrickfergus Castle charge admission?
- Carrickfergus Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Carrickfergus Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Downshire, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT38 7DT.