Lead The Way Tour

This Tour is designed to showcase the role Carrickfergus played during the Second World War (1939-45).

Throughout towns and cities across the United Kingdom during the Second World War, factories that made even the most routine of products were converted to manufacture goods needed for the War Effort.

Carrickfergus was no different. Through this Tour you will learn about the very important items that were created here.

Northern Ireland was a staging post for over 300,000 American troops on their way to the frontline.

Carrickfergus was identified as a crucial part of the infrastructure required. The first American communication base was set up here in early 1942, but a more significant event took place in the town in the summer of that year. We will visit the location where this took place, discover why it was so important, and follow the historic onward journey of one of those American soldiers.

I will share some dates and facts with you along the way, but I won’t be bombarding you with numbers. This Tour is more about the story of the town, and some of the people associated with it, during the Second World War.

Tours

The Public Tour route is around 1.5 miles long (on level ground) and takes around 90 minutes to complete. Dates and times of these tours can be found here.

If you would prefer a different day or time than those advertised, let me know and I’ll do my best to set up a Private Tour (minimum of 6 persons). Please contact me to agree a suitable date and time.