Walk the walled heart of Co. Antrim's historic county town — from the Norman castle where a king once landed, past a hidden medieval tower house and a surviving town gate, to a Georgian town hall and a harbour pier named for that royal landing. Looking for things to do in Carrickfergus? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
Medieval & CastlesEcclesiasticalMaritimeIndustrial & TransportRevolutionary & Military
Opens the free interactive app — point your phone at each stop and hear it speak, in 12 languages.
Stops on This Trail
Carrickfergus Castle
St Nicholas' Parish Church
Dobbins Inn (medieval tower house)
Town Walls & North Gate
Town Hall, Joymount
King William III Pier
Gill's Almshouses
Carrickfergus Railway Station
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →