Carrickfergus Travel Guide
Tourist 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 25 May 2026
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
"Great restaurant! Wonderful staff."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
"Loved the history of the building food was good loved the place"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Cozy Apartment in Antrim City Center
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 28 Apr 2026
The Ulsterville Residences
"Lovely tree lined street. Very comfortable apartment with private on site parking. Just a quick bus ride into Belfast centre. I highly recommended it."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
Whitehead Conservation Area
Enjoy an outing to Whitehead Conservation Area during your stay in Whitehead. While in this relaxing area, you can savour 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.
Beach Road Nature Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Beach Road Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Whitehead. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach
Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic
From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip
Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast
Afternoon Giant’s Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast
