Lead The Way Tour - Carrickfergus

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Lead The Way Tour - Carrickfergus This Guided Walking Tour uncovers the role that the town of Carrickfergus played during the Second W Get in touch to start the discussion.

The Tour is on a circular route, starting and finishing at Carrickfergus Castle. I use contemporary photographs, artifacts and stories to help show how the town, and the people who lived, worked or were stationed here, adapted to wartime conditions. The standard route for public tours is around 1.5 miles long and takes around 2 hours to complete. The route can be extended, on request, to 2.5 miles

and 2.5 hours if your legs are up to it! Pricing: Adults £10, Children (under 16) £5

Scheduled public Tours are advertised and bookable through Discover Northern Ireland: https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/lead-the-way-tour-experience-p791921

Private tours are available - contact me to arrange a suitable day and time. If a Guided Walk doesn't suit, I deliver Talks and Presentations for Groups. If you want to support me in my mission to share the story of events in Carrickfergus during the Second World War, you can donate here: https://ko-fi.com/leadthewaytour

Great book. Reads like a novel in places, but also a good reference book.
19/08/2025

Great book. Reads like a novel in places, but also a good reference book.

16/08/2025
And that's a wrap. I loved buddying up with Shirin for this episode on WW2TV - Paul Woodadge .Paul did a superb job in s...
07/08/2025

And that's a wrap. I loved buddying up with Shirin for this episode on WW2TV - Paul Woodadge .

Paul did a superb job in setting this up, helping us with the technical stuff, and most importantly keeping our nerves in check.



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First class place to visit.
07/08/2025

First class place to visit.

WE'VE DONE IT AGAIN! We are so chuffed to announce that the Ulster Aviation Society has won the Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice Award 2025, making it 5 years in a row. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

As our picture shows, we're pulling in visitors from all over the world 🌍✈️ proving that our unique collection of aircraft and vehicles has truly global appeal.

We love being a go-to attraction for visitors in Lisburn & Castlereagh and a unique stop for international tourists exploring Northern Ireland. We're proud to be a key part of our local tourism scene.

A massive thank you to every single person who visited, left a review on TripAdvisor or Google, and to our amazing volunteers. You made this happen!

Come and see for yourself what all the fuss is about. Book a FREE Guided Tour on our website now, or bring your family and friends to our European Heritage Open Days weekend on 13th-14th September, 2025.



04/08/2025

Farewell Floris, hello Helen!

The storm has almost passed, with better weather on the way.

Join Helen tomorrow morning (5 August) at 10:30 and be whisked through 900 years in 90 minutes.

Tour starts from the bottom of the ramp leading to the Castle entrance.

£10 for those aged 18+, £7 for 10-17 years olds, and Under-10s free if accompanied by a paying Adult.

27/07/2025

Dates for your Diary —— FREE ENTRY WEEKEND to our Hangars during European Heritage Open Days —— 13th-14th SEPT. NO Ticket Reqd!
Bring your Family & Friends and enjoy a great day out at the UAS.

Sit in our aircraft (many of which will be outside, weather-permitting), explore our hangars and see what we do.

Details: https://www.ulsteraviationsociety.org/events

Thankfully, my late mum lived in Eindhoven at this time, so was not subjected to the Hongerwinter (Hunger Winter) endure...
27/07/2025

Thankfully, my late mum lived in Eindhoven at this time, so was not subjected to the Hongerwinter (Hunger Winter) endured by the northern part of the Netherlands. Remarkable operation.

Object 61 – This decorative tile commemorates “Operation Manna” at the end of the war, when food parcels were dropped to starving people in the Netherlands.

Food parcels were dropped in hessian sacks at six locations. The parcels included tinned items, dried food, tea, coffee and chocolate.

Between 29 April and 7 May 1945, around 11,000 tonnes of food was delivered, saving many lives. Fighting ended in the Netherlands on 8 May 1945, after N**i Germany surrendered.

Object courtesy of The Royal Air Force Museum London

https://theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-objects/object-61-operation-manna-decorative-tile/

Something special being planned in memory of William O Darby. Super introductory video, and an opportunity to make a con...
24/07/2025

Something special being planned in memory of William O Darby. Super introductory video, and an opportunity to make a contribution, no matter how small, to this great project. Do take 10 minutes to watch....

nasce un mito?Il 30 aprile 1945, il colonnello William O. Darby, fondatore dei Ranger...

Ooh, look, it's me in the photo! Not staged at all, no sir! 😁Anyway, support fellow tour guides by letting them know Car...
23/07/2025

Ooh, look, it's me in the photo! Not staged at all, no sir! 😁

Anyway, support fellow tour guides by letting them know Carrickfergus Tours and Tales has started up.

With a wealth of tours, you can explore more and discover the hidden gems around every turn. Choose a guided tour for a personal, bespoke experience, or a self-guided option to take in the area at…

22/07/2025

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Lead the Way Tour - Carrickfergus

A circular Guided Walking Tour around the town of Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, examining the role the town played during the Second World War.

Discover what vital materials local factories produced for the War Effort and how the military (particularly the American Army) used the town as a key base.

Whether you are a local wanting to know more about what is right on your doorstep; someone interested in how manufacturing adapted to support the War Effort, a visitor wanting to see around the town, or just have an interest in the American military presence in Northern Ireland during WW2, this is the Tour for you.