Castles in Northern Ireland

3 real castles, fortresses and walled cities in Northern Ireland — each mapped, dated and ready to explore.

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  Carrickfergus Castle

  Northern Ireland · 12th century

  The best-preserved Norman castle in Ireland, guarding Belfast Lough

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  Enniskillen Castle

  Northern Ireland · 15th century

  Island stronghold of the Maguire chiefs, with a famous twin-turreted Watergate

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  Dunluce Castle

  Northern Ireland · 16th century

  Dramatic clifftop ruin on the Antrim coast, seen in Game of Thrones