Ready, Steady ... Charge to Carrickfergus for a Great Day...
17 August 2011
Getting into medieval mood in time to celebrate Walled Towns Day in Carrickfergus this Sunday afternoon (August 21) are brothers Ethan (9) and Mackenzie (5) Beggs from Carrick.
They’ll be joining with teams of re-enactors from Kragfergus Living History Group to bring the past to thrilling life through a series of free tours and vignettes around the wonderfully preserved walls of the town.
Take a walk with a tour guide around the ancient walls of Carrickfergus, hear how and why they were built and learn what life was like for the people who lived within the walls during the centuries. You will meet characters from the past such as The Knights of Carrick, Arthur Chichester and the Williamite soldiers who stormed the walls of Carrick, see their camps and ask them questions at the Knot Garden at Joymount . Enjoy the fun and the atmosphere of times gone by and learn about our ancient and exciting history.
Tours start from the castle ramp at 12.30 and again at 2.30pm. The camps are situated at the JACOBEAN KNOT GARDEN at Joymount and are available for viewing from 12-5pm. Both are FREE for your enjoyment. No booking is required.
For further information contact events @ Carrickfergus Borough Council.
For further information please contact:
Stacey Ferguson
E-Mail: stacey.ferguson@carrickfergus.org
