Blackhead Lighthouse

#806 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Blackhead Lighthouse is a listed lighthouse built at the turn of the 20th century, near Whitehead in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It marks the very northern end of Belfast Lough where it opens out into the North Channel that separates Northern Ireland and Scotland. The active lighthouse is managed by the Commissioners of Irish Lights, where it is named as the Blackhead Antrim Lighthouse to distinguish it from the more modern Blackhead lighthouse in County Clare. ()

Coordinates: 54°46'1"N, 5°41'21"W

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Blackhead Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus Town Hall, Olderfleet Castle, Carrickfergus Waterfront.

5.9 miSW
Norman stronghold hosting live events
Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus
152 min walk • Carrickfergus Castle, a formidable medieval fortress, stands proudly in the coastal town of Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. This striking Norman castle, which has dominated the landscape since its construction in the late 12th century, is one of the best-preserved...
5.8 miSW
City hall
Carrickfergus Town Hall, Carrickfergus
149 min walk • Carrickfergus Town Hall is a municipal structure in Joymount in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Carrickfergus Borough Council, is a Grade B+ listed building.
6.9 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Olderfleet Castle, Larne
176 min walk • Olderfleet Castle is a four-storey towerhouse, the remains of which stand on Curran Point to the south of Larne Harbour in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
6.4 miSW
Sailing, Marina
Carrickfergus Waterfront, Carrickfergus
164 min walk • Carrickfergus Waterfront is an area of Carrickfergus situated on the north shore of Belfast Lough, which includes two harbour facilities, several restaurants and bars and promenade areas. The waterfront area is mainly composed of two harbour facilities, a harbour and a marina.
4.8 miSW
54°43'22"N • 5°46'59"W
Friends of The Andrew Jackson Centre, Carrickfergus
123 min walk • Historical place, Museum
6.2 miNW
Ruins, Archaeological site
Ballylumford Dolmen, Whitehead
158 min walk • Ballylumford Dolmen is situated on Islandmagee, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near the north-west tip of the Islandmagee peninsula and near Ballylumford power station.
6.1 miSW
54°42'52"N • 5°48'42"W
FLAME - Gasworks Museum, Carrickfergus
156 min walk • Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
6.2 miSW
Sailing, Yacht club
Carrickfergus Sailing Club, Carrickfergus
158 min walk • Carrickfergus Sailing Club is located in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland on the north shore of Belfast Lough. The club was founded in 1866. The clubhouse moved from the building on stilts beside Carrickfergus Harbour to its current location beside Carrickfergus Marina in 1984.
5.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Larne Lough
148 min walk • Larne Lough, historically Lough Larne, is a sea loch or inlet in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies between the Islandmagee peninsula and the mainland. At its mouth is the town of Larne.
5.5 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Taylors Avenue, Carrickfergus
141 min walk • Taylors Avenue is a football stadium in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is the home stadium of local football team Carrick Rangers F.C. Taylors Avenue has a capacity of 6,000. There are two covered stands, with the rest of the ground made up of open terracing.
6 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Middle Road
153 min walk • Carrickfergus Cricket Club Ground is a cricket ground at Middle Road in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. It is the home of Carrickfergus Cricket Club.