Carrickfergus Castle under siege in spectacular re-enactment

The Siege of Carrickfergus
Wednesday 13 July 2016
12-4pm, Castle Green, Carrickfergus
A re-enactment of the infamous Siege of Carrickfergus Castle and the landing of King William including re-enactment groups from across the country all dressed in period costume followed by a Pageantry parade to meet King William upon his landing.
Come and watch history come dramatically back to life! — The Siege of Carrickfergus Wednesday 13 July 2016 12-4pm, Castle Green, Carrickfergus A re-enactment of the infamous Siege of Carrickfergus Castle and the landing of King William including re-enactment groups from across the country all dressed in period costume followed by a Pageantry parade to meet King William upon his landing. Come and watch history come dramatically back to life!

It will see history come alive in the grounds of the historic castle in a free event for all the family next Wednesday, July 13, from 12-4pm.

Re-enactors are pictured launching the event, organised by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, which will see feature living history encampments and historic re-enactments at the Castle Green.

Visitors will come face to face with army troops and witness the castle under siege, with musket, cannon and rifle-firing before partaking in a pageantry parade to meet King William upon his landing.

For more information visit www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk.