Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All United Kingdom Northern Ireland Carrickfergus

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Carrickfergus

14 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

Updated September 2, 2021

Email
Attractions
Map
Leaderboards
Hotel Deals

Unusual Attractions in Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

Carrickfergus Witches' Pillory

A replica memorializes the site where women were punished after the last witchcraft trial in Ireland.

Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

Carrickfergus Knights

These sculptures honor the knights who once called Carrickfergus Castle their stronghold.

Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

Castle Lug

This castle once belonged to one of the most prominent families of medieval Carrickfergus.

Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

Churchill Tank

A restored World War II Churchill Mark VII Tank now stands guard in Carrickfergus.

Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

Poppy Mural

A local remembrance for lives lost—a poppy for each—in war more than 100 years ago.

Kilroot, Northern Ireland

Kilroot House

This former church is believed to be one of the first Christian sites in Belfast Lough.

Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

Carrickfergus Radar Tower

An abandoned shipping control tower looks like a satellite perched at the end of a pier.

Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

King William III Statue

Commemorating the landing of William of Orange with his European army on their way to the Battle of the Boyne.
See All 14 Things To Do in Carrickfergus
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

History & Culture 5
Military 5
Military History 4
World War Ii 4
Murals 2
Castles 2
World War I 2
War History 2
Memorials 2
Crime And Punishment 1
Medieval 1
Infrastructure 1

Carrickfergus Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. Avatar image for TownTactics
    TownTactics
    12
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Carrickfergus.

Places Edited

  1. Avatar image for Dr Alan P Newman
    Dr Alan P Newman
    2
  2. Avatar image for Monsieur Mictlan
    Monsieur Mictlan
    1
  3. Avatar image for CoolCrab
    CoolCrab
    1
  4. Avatar image for linkogecko
    linkogecko
    1
  5. Avatar image for Fred Cherrygarden
    Fred Cherrygarden
    1
Join the Ranks!
Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

  1. Avatar image for TownTactics
    TownTactics
    12
  2. M
    Madssc
    12
  3. M
    mondlichtnd
    9
  4. Avatar image for avalard
    avalard
    8
  5. G
    Goldfinch
    8
Join the Ranks!
Visit a place in Carrickfergus.

Recent Carrickfergus Activity

  • M

    morgaineofthefaeries1118

    wants to go to Poppy Mural

  • M

    morgaineofthefaeries1118

    wants to go to Carrickfergus Witches' Pillory

  • F

    fosteremily1993

    wants to go to Carrickfergus Knights

  • Avatar image for Vincenzo

    Vincenzo

    has been to Carrickfergus Rangers Stone

  • Avatar image for jessicaspalmtree

    jessicaspalmtree

    has been to Naval Mine

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Puzzles
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Trips Blog
  • Art & Culture Trips
  • Food Trips
  • Hidden City Trips
  • History Trips
  • Photography Trips
  • Wildlife & Nature Trips
  • FAQ
  • Experiences
  • Online Courses
  • Online Experience FAQ
  • Online Course FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Press
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2023 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.