Kids 'n' Castles

Want to keep the whole family amused? Download Kids'n'Castles and unlock a whole new level of fun when you visit Carrickfergus or Antrim Castle Gardens! Explore Carrickfergus's surviving town walls or uncover the secrets of Antrim Castle Gardens with Cara and Andy, our friendly guides. Visit all the locations on the map and challenge yourself to finish all the puzzles and win the awards!

Kids‘n’Castles is an initiative by the Mid-Antrim Heritage Partnership between Antrim & Newtownabbey and Mid & East Antrim Borough Councils in Northern Ireland. The app aims to actively engage families with the rich heritage of two of Co. Antrim's historic sites - Carrickfergus's town walls, once connected to the iconic castle, and the atmospheric Antrim Castle Gardens.

The app is designed to be accessible to children of 7+. The content and activities should interface neatly with many aspects of the National Curriculum for Key Stage Two; older children should also benefit from the reinforcement of material often covered in the early years of secondary school.