Open Day at Blackhead Lightkeepers' Houses | EHOD 2025
Blackhead Lightkeepers' Houses, Carrickfergus, BT389PA
Sunday 14 September 2025
To celebrate European Heritage Open Days 2025, Blackhead Lightkeepers’ Houses in Whitehead will be open on Sunday 14th September from 10am to 4pm. This is a free event and a chance to explore the coastal heritage of these beautifully restored houses, perched beside the still-operating Blackhead Lighthouse. Take in sweeping views over Belfast Lough and discover the lives of the lightkeepers who once lived and worked here.
Parking & Accessibility Information:
There is no parking at the Lighthouse or anywhere along McCraes Brae. Visitors will need to park at Whitehead and walk the coastal path to the Lighthouse.
Visitors with mobility issues should contact [email protected]. Note: The properties' interiors may not be suitable for those who have mobility issues and need assistance, as there are steep stairs to the upper and lower floors.
Children should be accompanied at all times. NO DOGS ALLOWED.
Parking & Accessibility Information:
There is no parking at the Lighthouse or anywhere along McCraes Brae. Visitors will need to park at Whitehead and walk the coastal path to the Lighthouse.
Visitors with mobility issues should contact [email protected]. Note: The properties' interiors may not be suitable for those who have mobility issues and need assistance, as there are steep stairs to the upper and lower floors.
Children should be accompanied at all times. NO DOGS ALLOWED.
