MORE INFORMATION
ON THIS PAGE YOU WILL FIND MORE INFORMATION REGARDING TOURS/ INVESTIGATIONS. IF YOU SCROLL DOWN YOU WILL ALSO FIND MORE DETAILS REGARDING OUR MEETING PLACE. AND ALSO SUGGESTIONS OF WHERE TO GET REFRESHMENTS OR OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA.
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE GET IN TOUCH
CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE & ISLANDMAGEE WITCH TRIAL
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RECOMMENDED AGE DUE TO CONTENT IS 12 YEARS AND OVER
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THOSE UNDER 16 YEARS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAYING ADULT
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THE TOUR WILL COVER APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE OF SLOW PACED WALKING, INCLUDING STAIRS AND A SPIRAL STAIRCASE WITHIN CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE. THERE WILL BE SEATING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE TOUR, SHOULD YOU REQUIRE REST PERIODS
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TOURS DATES VARY. PLEASE CHECK OUR CALENDER
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TOURS WILL LAST APPROXIMATELY 2.5 HOURS (THOUGH WE RECOMMEND YOU ALLOW 3 HOURS IN CASE OF ANY DELAYS OR EMERGENCIES)
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DURING THIS TOUR WE WILL VISIT: AN HOUR TOUR OF-CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE, THE SITE OF THE OLD GAOL, THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOBBINS, THE PILLORY, AND THE HANGING GATE.
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THEN AFTER ALL THAT WALKING, WE WILL HAVE A WELL DESERVED SIT DOWN AND A WITCHES BREW (AKA TEA OR COFFEE) WHILST OUR GUIDE REGALES YOU WITH THE STORY OF THE ISLANDMAGEE WITCHES, BASED ON THE BOOK "POSSESSED BY THE DEVIL" BY DR ANDREW SNEDDON
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​​​​​INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:-
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ADMISSION INTO CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE ,
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TEA OR COFFEE AND BISCUITS
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AND OF COURSE THE COMPANY OF OUR LOVELY QUALIFIED TOUR GUIDE.
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MEETING POINT IS AT THE FRONT OF CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE. I WILL BE HOLDING A BROOMSTICK AND WEARING A BLACK CAPE.
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OUR TOUR WILL CONTINUE REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER. PLEASE WEAR APPROPRIATE WARM CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR. AND WE ADVISE YOU BRING AN UMBRELLA. THOUGH IN THE EVENT OF HEAVY RAIN WE WILL QUICKLY PASS THE PLACES OF INTEREST , THEN GO INDOORS TO TELL YOU THE STORY OF EACH AREA.
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​TOILETS AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTE
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*PLEASE NOTE, NO TICKETS ARE ISSUED, YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION EMAIL WILL BE YOUR PROOF OF BOOKING. IT DOES NOT NEED TO BE PRINTED.
4 HOUR INVESTIGATION OF FIT FACTORY , LARNE
£21 per person inc. booking fee
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THIS INVESTIGATION IS STRICTLY FOR THOSE AGED 18 YEARS AND OVER. YOU MAY BE ASKED FOR ID.
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PLEASE ARRIVE AT 7.45PM AS WE WILL BE STARTING PROMPTLY AT 8PM. SOMEONE WILL MEET YOU IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE HALL AND DIRECT YOU.
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THE ADDRESS IS: FIT FACTORY, 6, BRIDGE STREET, LARNE. BT40 1LW
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THERE IS A CAR PARK JUST ACROSS THE ROAD.
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YOU WILL NEED TO BE ABLE TO WALK UP A FLIGHT OF STAIRS TO ACCCESS THE AREA BEING INVESTIGATED
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EVEN THOUGH WE WILL BE INDOORS, PLEASE WEAR SOMETHING WARM AS IT CAN GET COLD
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NO SMOKING OR VAPING ON THE PREMISES. YOU WILL BE GIVEN A BREAK TO GO OUTSIDE .
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THERE ARE TOILET FACILITIES ON THE PREMISES
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NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS
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TEA, COFFEE, WATER, BISCUITS AND BUNS WILL BE PROVIDED
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ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND ME AN EMAIL
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PLEASE NOTE, NO TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED. YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION EMAIL WILL BE PROOF OF BOOKING. IT DOES NOT NEED TO BE PRINTED FOR VIEWING.
HOW TO FIND US
WHETHER YOU'RE TRAVELING BY CAR, TRAIN , BUS OR BROOMSTICK...WE WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MISS OUR TOUR
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OUR MEETING PLACE WILL BE AT THE FRONT OF CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE
(AS PICTURED ABOVE)
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FAILING ALL ELSE, JUST LOOK FOR THE TOUR GUIDE HOLDING A BROOMSTICK.
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**PLEASE BE THERE ON TIME, AS YOUR TOUR WILL START PROMPTLY
BY CAR - FIRSTLY MAKE SURE YOU'VE FUEL, OR YOU WONT MAKE IT!
CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE SHOULD BE EASILY FOUND ON GOOGLE MAPS OR SAT NAVS.
FAILING THAT, IF YOU CAN FOLLOW SIGNS TO CARRICKFERGUS, THE ENTRANCE TO THE CAR PARK ADJACENT TO THE CASTLE IS OFF THE ROUNDABOUT BESIDE SAINSBURYS. IF THERE ARE NO AVAILABLE SPACES IN THIS CAR PARK, THERE ARE FURTHER CAR PARKS ACROSS THE ROAD AND TO THE RIGHT FROM THE CASTLE AT JOYMOUNT. PLEASE PAY ANY PARKING FEES REQUIRED.
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BY TRAIN - THERE IS A TRAIN STATION IN CARRICKFERGUS, AND IT IS ONLY A 0.3 MILE / 5 MINUTE WALK TO OUR MEETING PLACE.
CHECK TRANSLINK.CO.UK AND SELECT THE LARNE LINE FOR TIMES. OR JOURNEYCHECK.COM
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BY BUS - IF YOU GET OFF AT THE JOYMOUNT STOP, THEN CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE IS JUST ACROSS THE ROAD, IF YOU CANNOT SEE THE CASTLE, OR THE SEA, YOU'RE FACING THE WRONG WAY, TURN AROUND.
CHECK TRANSLINK.CO.UK FOR TIMES
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BY BROOMSTICK- IF YOU OWN A BROOMSTICK, YOU WON'T NEED US TO TELL YOU HOW TO GET HERE. *PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN FLYING IN BAD WEATHER*
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IF ATTENDING OUR PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION, IT IS AT THE FIT FACTORY , 6, BRIDGE STREET, LARNE. THERE IS A CAR PARK ACROSS THE ROAD. PLEASE WALK THROUGH THE DOOR AT THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING AND SOMEONE WILL MEET YOU IN THE HALLWAY
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PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE AREA
The Gobbins - A magical cliff walk located in Islandmagee. Visit www.gobbinscliffpath.com
New Moon Holisitcs N.I. - Holistic shop located in Carrickfergus. For more information, you can find them on facebook.
Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum - The ancestral home of Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States. Visit www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk for more information.
Lead the way tours - An interesting walking tour about the role Carrickfergus played during World War II. Visit www.leadthewaytour.com for more information.
Ownies bar and restaurant - located in Carrickfergus.
Dobbins Inn - Old hotel within Carrickfergus offering food and accommodation. Visit www.dobbinsinn.co.uk
Castello Italia - Italian restaurant located in the Scotch Quarter of Carrickfergus. www.castelloitalia.co.uk
The Secret Bookshelf - An award winning book store located within the Courtyard in Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre - visit midandeastantrim.gov.uk for more information.
Whitehead Railway Museum - Located a short distance from Carrickfergus, is this very interesting museum in Whitehead. It also has a lovely cafe. www.steamtrainsireland.com
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