Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, BT38
Phone : 028 9336 6455
Step aboard one of the Ride's specially designed cars and experience over 1000 years of Carrickfergus' exciting history . From the legendary shipwreck in 581 of the nobleman, Fergus, on the rock which gives the town its name, to the 19th century market scene .Ulster actor, James Ellis, takes you through some of the most significant maritime events in Carrickfergus' history, including bloody naval battles, famous departures, and daring exploits at sea . Dark Ride - The 'Time Tavellers' glide into the "Dark Ride" where the town's history comes to life, through the use of sounds, smells and special effects . Finally, a walk-through exhibition, including a scale model of the town with audio and visual descriptions of how it developed through the centuries, including photographs and illustrations, brings you back to the present . |