Castles · Northern Ireland
Coleraine Castle
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Coleraine Castle — castle in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
Kenneth Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Coleraine · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Coleraine Castle is located in Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland, with the postcode BT51 3DR. The nearest railway station is Coleraine, which is 0.9 km away. Entry details are not provided, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Coleraine Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 55.1325°, -6.6770°.
Photo gallery
Official information
Coleraine Museum, located in the historic Coleraine Town Hall, showcases a variety of temporary exhibitions and events that highlight the rich history of the area. Visitors can learn about significant local history, including the story of Mountsandel, Ireland's first known settlement, and explore an extensive collection of artworks and historical documents.
From the Wikipedia article
Coleraine Castle was a castle situated at Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The Annals of Ulster reports that the Earl of Atholl, Thomas fitz Roland, built the castle in 1214. It was later destroyed by Hugh de Lacy and the King of Tír Eoghain, Aodh Méith Ó Néill, as evidenced by the same source in 1223. The Annals of Ulster also reports that Thomas reconstructed the castle in 1228. There is evidence to suggest that Thomas may not have been in any position to carry out reconstruction efforts. In 1225, he was owed an annuity of 100 marks in compensation for his Irish losses. In 1227, he declared that he had been impoverished through serving the English Crown in Ireland. If it wasn't Thomas was reconstructed Coleraine Castle, it is possible that Hugh did. However, the only record of Hugh operating in Thomas' lands occurs almost two decades later, in 1241.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.1325, -6.6770
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT51 3DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Londonderry
- Phone
- 028 2766 0230
- Nearest railway station
- Coleraine — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5144615 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Coleraine Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coleraine Castle?
- Coleraine Castle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT51 3DR).
- What is Coleraine Castle?
- Coleraine Castle — castle in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Coleraine Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Coleraine, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT51 3DR.
- Does Coleraine Castle charge admission?
- Coleraine Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Coleraine Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Coleraine, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT51 3DR.