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Carrickfergus Castle Description
Carrickfergus is noted for its excellently preserved Norman castle (military museum) perched on a spur of black basalt originally surrounded by water except on its north side. Intended for the defense of Belfast Lough, the castle was built between 1180 and 1205 by the Norman nobleman John de Courcy and was taken by King John in 1210 after a yearlong siege. The most notable features are the massive Keep (with a magnificent Norman Great Hall on the third floor and fine views from the top), the Gatehouse flanked by two towers and a number of cannon of the 16th to 19th centuries.
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace
Address
Carrickfergus Castle
Marine Highway
Carrickfergus BT38 7BG
United Kingdom
http://www.ehsni.gov.uk/places/monuments/carrick.shtml
Hours
January 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0014:00
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
April 1 to May 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0014:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
June 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0012:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
September 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0014:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
October 1 to December 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0014:00
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult3.00
Group discounts
Senior1.50
Child1.50
Family8.00
All values are in local currency.
Tips
Last admission 1/2 hour before closing.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
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