Carrickfergus
Travel Guide





Visit Carrickfergus

Dobbins Inn
"Beautiful old hotel with lots of charm. Comfortable clean rooms. Be careful to read the parking signs on the street as they don't tell you when you check in the parking is only free untill 9am so we got a $100 parking ticket at 905am."
Reviewed on 2026/5/25

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
"Staff was accommodating, room and bathroom were fantastic and the breakfast was excellent. Awesome location, walkable from train station in 3 minutes. Close to many sites as well as the great outdoor market."
Reviewed on 2026/5/27

Moxy Belfast City
"Hotel was lovely, in a good area for walking and getting around. Breakfast is excellent and a good choice offered."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26

Welly Self Service
"Welly Self Serve The Highlights: The location of this rental is fantastic—just a stone’s throw from the University and right around the corner from several major bus stops, making it incredibly easy to get around. We loved just being around the corner of a street packed with great shops, restaurants, ..."
Reviewed on 2026/4/28

The Ulsterville Residences
"The size of the room and the location are great. Great place to tour city from. Very clean as well."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26

Cordia Serviced Apartments
"Beautiful apartment with a great view. Comfy beds and pillows, well stocked kitchen. Loved the blue delph."
Reviewed on 2026/5/17
Popular places to visit

Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus Castle is one of the best preserved castles in Northern Ireland and has withstood sieges and defended against invaders for more than 800 years. The imposing landmark dominates the shoreline in Lough Belfast, the inlet surrounding the city, making it impossible to ignore for anyone trying to attack Belfast.
Carrickfergus Marina
Explore the waterfront in Carrickfergus with a trip to Carrickfergus Marina. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Blackhead Path
Explore the great outdoors at Blackhead Path, a lovely green space in Carrickfergus. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Greenisland Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Greenisland at Greenisland Golf Club. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Whitehead Conservation Area
Enjoy an outing to Whitehead Conservation Area during your stay in Whitehead. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
St. Nicholas Church
Thought to be some 800 years old, St. Nicholas’ Church stands in the centre of town, a place of tranquillity amid the bustling streets of Carrickfergus. The accepted story behind the church is that it was built in the late 12th Century by John de Courcy, the Anglo-Norman knight who had a reputation for establishing churches and abbeys during his rule.
