Carrickfergus Marina

Marina information

The marina is situated on the north shore of Belfast Lough to the west of Carrickfergus Castle.There are two safe and secure harbours for craft.
In 1985 a purpose-built marina was constructed west of the existing harbour to accommodate 280 boats, berthed at pontoons behind rubble stone breakwaters. Both harbours have these rugged breakwaters, which are designed for wave calming measures during rough seas, absorbing energy from the heavy swells.
Visiting craft can avail of the quality services and facilities which exist entirely to meet boat owners' needs of safety, security and convenience.A separate marine service pontoon facility is located on the southern end of the west pier in addition an inner harbour area and a public slipway.
The entrance to the marina is situated at the eastern end of the basin and is open to the South West. The ends of the two breakwaters are marked with red and green beacons. Note presence of isolated tubular piles in central harbour area. Leave these piles to port on approach to harbour and inner harbour berths.As the facilities there are situated on the Carrickfergus Sandbank, depths may vary due to shifting sands

Visit Carrickfergus

Set beside the magnificent 12th century castle that borders the harbour, Carrickfergus has a long and distinguished history. Ireland's oldest Norman castle was built by either John de Courcy or Hugh de Lacy. However the castle fell when captured by the forces of the Crown by King John in 1210. It remained a loyal stronghold and it was here that King William of Orange landed on the way to the Battle of the Boyne.The main street runs parallel to the town waterfront and is where shopping facilities and services can be found.Views spread out across Belfast Lough with the yellow gantry cranes of the famous H&W Shipyard standing in the distance. Carrickfergus has excellent road and rail connections to Belfast and Larne ferryports and the international airport at Aldergrove to the north-west.

Info on the region

Tourist Information

NITB Carrickfergus Museum & Civic
Centre, 11 Antrim St.
Tel: (028) 93358049
www.carrickfergus.org

Activity and Leisure

Walking:
A coastal walk path links Carrickfergus to Belfast which offers the walker great views alongside the
shores of the Belfast Lough and a diversity in wildlife

Cycling:
A cycle path links Carrickfergus to Belfast, providing a variety of landscapes and terrain around the shores of the lough

Golfing:
Carrickfergus Tel: (028) 93363713
Greenisland Tel: (028) 90862236
Whitehead Tel: (028) 9335 3139

Parks/Facilities for children:
Carnfunnock Country Park, Coast Rd, Larne: incl. maze, miniature railway and adventure playground
Tel: (028) 28270541
www.larne.gov.uk

Heritage, Castles & Museums:
Carrickfergus Castle Tel: (028) 93351273
Carrickfergus Museum & Civic Centre,Antrim Rd Tel: (028) 9335 58000
www.carickfergus.org
Larne Interpretative Centre, Narrow Gauge Rd, Larne Tel: (028) 28260088
www.larnegov.uk
Flame, Gasworks Museum of Ireland, 44 Irish Quarter WestTel: (028) 93369575
www.gasworksflame.com

Events & Festivals:
June - Carrickfergus Annual Pageant Festival; Carrickfergus Waterfront Festival Tel: (028) 93366455 (also held in August)
4 July -Carrickfergus 4th July Celebrations; Medieval Lughnasa Fayre, Carrickfergus Castle Tel: (028) 93351273
Aug - Carrickfergus Waterfront Festival Tel: (028) 93366455

Address

Carrickfergus Marina
3 Quayside
BT38 8BE, Carrickfergus
T • (028) 9336 6666
F • (028) 9335 0505
waterfront@carrickfergus.org
www.carrickferguswaterfront.co.uk