Carrickfergus Castle
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Carrickfergus Castle is a castle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The nearest other castle is Belfast Castle, 7.3 mi away. It is owned by John de Courcy. It is open to visitors.
Carrickfergus Castle at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Type
Castle
Cared for by
John de Courcy
Architect
John de Courcy
About Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus Castle (from the Irish Carraig Ḟergus or "cairn of Fergus", the name "Fergus" meaning "strong man") is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. Besieged in turn by the Scottish, rebel Irish, English, and French, the castle played an important military role until 1928 and remains one of the best preserved medieval structures in Northern Ireland.
Carrickfergus Castle sits at 54.7133, -5.8064 in County Antrim. The closest other castles are Belfast Castle (7.3 mi), Olderfleet Castle (9.1 mi) and Castle Upton (11 mi). County Antrim has 15 castles in all.
Visiting Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus Castle is open to visitors. Opening times and prices change by season, so check the official website before you travel.
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Castles near Carrickfergus Castle
All castles in County Antrim →
Belfast Castle
7.3 mi away
Olderfleet Castle
9.1 mi away
Castle Upton
11 mi away
Ballygally Castle
13 mi away
Mahee Castle
16 mi away
Sketrick Castle
17 mi away
Also close to Carrickfergus Castle: Antrim Castle 17 mi · Shane's Castle 18 mi · Glenarm Castle 18 mi · Hillsborough Castle 21 mi · Killyleagh Castle 22 mi · Kirkistown Castle 23 mi · Audley's Castle 25 mi · Portaferry Castle 25 mi
Questions about Carrickfergus Castle
Where is Carrickfergus Castle?
Carrickfergus Castle is in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, at 54.7133, -5.8064. The nearest other castle is Belfast Castle, 7.3 mi away.
Can you visit Carrickfergus Castle?
Yes. Carrickfergus Castle is open to visitors. Opening times and prices change through the year, so check before you travel.
What castles are near Carrickfergus Castle?
The closest are Belfast Castle (7.3 mi), Olderfleet Castle (9.1 mi) and Castle Upton (11 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Carrickfergus Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.