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Carrickfergus Walking Tours

Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DQ
Medieval wall mural in Carrickfergus, with stocks beside it.

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Carrickfergus was the capital of Ulster and has an amazing history. The castle is over 800 years old. Monarchs from King John to Queen Elizabeth 11 have visited the town. Coins were minted here. There are salt mines. Deane Jonathan Swift lived here.

Your guide John is a Blue Badge Guide born in the borough and specialises in Irish history, buildings, scenery, and active Christian churches today.

Route:Library at Joymount, Town Walls. Shaftesbury Park, North Gate. North Street, West Street, Irish Gate, Governors' Place, High Street.  Points of interest include Joymount Palace, Town Walls, North Gate, St Nicholas Church, Carrickfergus Castle, old jail and courthouse.

The tour finishes in a local coffee shop, John will happily share his enthusiasm for the town where he and his parents were born.

Distance: 2 miles
Duration: 1 hour
Terrain: Flat

 

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