Title: Carrickfergus Castle Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [Carrickfergus Castle Hotels](https://expedia.com/Carrickfergus-Castle-Hotels.0-l6083449-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Carrickfergus](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Carrickfergus.d177896.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Carrickfergus](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Carrickfergus.d177896.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Carrickfergus Castle](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Carrickfergus-Castle.d6083449.Car-Rental-Guide)[Carrickfergus Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Carrickfergus.d177896.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Carrickfergus Castle Tours ![Carrickfergus Castle showing flowers, a castle and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083449/7badf186-8e43-4420-8c4a-df172effd2bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carrickfergus Castle which includes heritage elements, interior views and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083449/30d3d259-cace-4003-be7d-83237e1c8b3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carrickfergus Castle featuring chateau or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083449/9bcd318e-8021-4220-96a4-46ade5edc5ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carrickfergus Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083449/69cd3c6e-2e29-4703-bec3-6762c6866798.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carrickfergus Castle featuring interior views, heritage elements and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083449/421b9128-84e3-4915-af56-e8c3eba640bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Carrickfergus Castle Activities Reviews [Carrickfergus Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Carrickfergus.dx177896) --- --- #### 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. The first castle at Carrickfergus was built in 1177 by John de Courcy, a Norman knight who became a mercenary for the King of Leinster and conquered large swathes of Ireland. De Courcy set up Carrickfergus as his headquarters and ruled until the English King John sent an army against him and laid siege to Carrickfergus. The castle remained the main centre of power in Ireland for the English kings, and reinforcements sent to Ireland landed at Carrickfergus. It last fell in 1760 when French soldiers captured and looted it. Carrickfergus Castle was used during the American War of Independence, the Napoleonic Wars and World War One, then in 1928 it was handed over to be preserved as a monument. Visitors can see well-preserved battlements and cannons with a great view of the coastline up and down Lough Belfast. Inside, you can see the thick walls with arrow slits and inner wards with internal walls. The massive four-storey keep was where de Courcy lived and climbed a narrow stone spiral staircase each day. Buildings such as kitchens and stores were removed over the centuries but they can be imagined with the help of the extensive network of storyboards around the castle. ## Plan a trip to see Carrickfergus Castle Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![OYO Queens Quarter](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17060000/17055600/17055517/ad347352_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### OYO Queens Quarter Belfast City Centre $1,057 per person Apr 29 - May 1 found 16 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Los Angeles (LAX) to Belfast (BFS) 6/10 (179 reviews) Room was clean and walkinf distance from the city centre. 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If I ever find myself in Belfast again, I would definitely come back. 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Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 3/5 - Okay Verified traveler The castle was closed due to renovations. ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveler Drove by on a bus trip. Beautiful place, but they were not open when we went to check it out. ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveler Be sure to go up all stairs to have a look and open doors to see it all. ### Popular places to visit ![Cultra as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083525/88a12f1d-1c7d-487c-8c9a-88e8812ce210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ulster Folk and Transport Museum The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum has two wings, as the name suggests – one showing the traditions and way of life of the people of Northern Ireland, while the other is a collection of cars, locomotives, trams, horse-drawn carriages, planes, bicycles and even pogo sticks. There are no prizes for guessing which is more popular with young children. 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