Carrickfergus in Bloom Tourist Information

Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland is a great destination for visitors, regardless of business or pleasure. Within a beautiful surrounding environment, the Borough offers a unique heritage location set with Belfast Lough to the east and hills to the west. The award-winning Carrickfergus Marina also provides an excellent seafront setting beside the town centre.

You can find transport and accommodation advice on the Carrickfergus Borough Council webpage, along with an outline of all the places of interest and upcoming events. We hope you celebrate our history and heritage, enjoy our parks and countryside and receive a positive experience in Carrickfergus.

If you coming to visit the area, you can contact the Tourist Information Centre where you can get information on places to stay and things to do. The Carrickfergus Tourist Information Centre (TIC) is located in Museum and Civic Centre, Antrim Street, Carrickfergus. A gift shop offers an array of goods and products celebrating the local heritage of Carrickfergus and Northern Ireland. The opening hours of the TIC and the gift shop are:

April to September: Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 6.00pm; Sunday 1.00pm to 6.00pm.

October to March: Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.00pm; Sunday 1.00pm to 5.00pm.

For any queries, please t : + 44 (0) 28 9335 8049 or e: touristinfo@carrickfergus.org

The friendly Northern Ireland Tourist Board trained staff offer comprehensive information on places to visit, activities, events, accommodation, etc. for the local area and further afield. A wide range of literature is on display, for sale or for reference. A computerised accommodation booking facility for All Ireland and B.A.B.A Service (Book A Bed Ahead) is available for Great Britain. They also offer a Bureau de Change facility for incoming tourists.

To keep in touch with all Carrickfergus in Bloom activities, join our mailing list: Click Here. To contact Carrickfergus in Bloom by e-mail: Click Here or telephone 028 9335 8039.

The Carrickfergus in Bloom initiative is organised by Carrickfergus Borough Council.

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Carrickfergus Borough Council developed the Carrickfergus in Bloom initiative to brighten up the Borough, to become a Borough of Flowers. Our objective is to make a Brighter Borough for the benefit of all citizens and visitors. The Carrickfergus in Bloom initiative includes the towns of Carrickfergus, Whitehead, Eden and Greenisland.