Carrickfergus Castle

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Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. Unlike many other castles of this era, Carrickfergus Castle sits in excellent condition. In fact, despite being besieged in turn by the Scots, Irish, English and French, and playing an important military role until 1928, it's one of the best preserved medieval structures in Ireland and the only preserved castle of its age open to the public. For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an imposing monument on the Northern Irish landscape whether approached by land, sea or air. The castle now houses historical displays as well as cannons from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Opening Times * Monday: Closed (apart from bank holidays) Tuesday - Sunday: Open 09:00 – 16:00 Last admission 15:30 Summer opening from April 1: Monday: Closed (apart from Bank Holidays). Tuesday - Sunday: Open 09:30 – 17:00. Last admission 16:30.