Carrickfergus Castle Birds Eye View

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Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast …

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Nov 10, 2024
Easy, short walk from train station. Go right from the exit, not left or you’ll end up in a neighborhood. I visited on a weekday in Sept.; not many other visitors so it was nice to be able to take m… Full review by BooKat
Oct 17, 2024
Our tour guide was fabulous! She was knowledgeable, funny and engaging! Carrickfergus Castle is not huge but there is so much history. Our guide was a great storyteller and made our day trip to Carri… Full review by Molly B
Oct 7, 2024
This castle tour was great! We learned a lot about the local history and of course the story of the castle! Jackie was awesome, so kind and funny. Highly recommend this FREE tour. Full review by Fayer H

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What hours are the castle open on Dec. 19 and 20, 2022?
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They were open at 10 AM when I went last month. Check their website. You don't have to have a guided tour, but it was very informative and I suggest it, especially to understand what …
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They were open at 10 AM when I went last month. Check their website. You don't have to have a guided tour, but it was very informative and I suggest it, especially to understand what castle life was like for the king and other residents.
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Answer by CLLJJR · Dec 4, 2022
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Is the castle open this time of the year and a Sunday? February
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Winter hours are 10 am to 4pm but not sure about Sundays. You might check their web site about open days. Well worth the visit but dress warmly!
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How long should I give to visit Carrickfergus Castle?
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I think the guided tour is about 40 minuets but you can also walk around yourselves around 30 minuets should cover it. The cover charge includes the tour
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What is the latest travel and holiday advice?
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For the latest travel advice, and updates about Coronavirus in Northern Ireland, please visit the NI Direct website.
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