FLAME! the Gasworks Museum of Ireland

44 Irish Quarter West
Carrickfergus
Antrim
BT38 8AT
Northern Ireland

Website

www.flamegasworks.co.uk

E-mail

info@flamegasworks.co.uk

Telephone

028 9336 9575

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Carrickfergus boasts Ireland's sole surviving coal gasworks and is one of only three left in the British Isles.

Visit this unique site and see how gas was made from coal in Europes largest set of hoizontal retorts. Meet the manager and his wife and listen in on the workers. You'll also get a great view of the town from the top of the gasholder! Marvel at how gas was made for light, heat and power and learn about our future with natural gas.

Venue Type:

Museum

Opening hours

April: Sundays, 2-5pm
May-Sept: Daily (except Sat), 2-5pm
Oct: Sundays, 2-5pm
Note: An appointment can be made outside the above opening hours.

Closed: Nov-March: Open by appointment

Admission charges

Adults: £2.50
Concession (Senior citizens, children & students): £1.50
Group Rates (10+): Adults £2.00 per head
School parties £1.00 per head
Family: £7
Children under 5: Free
Carrickfergus Gasworks Preservation Society Members: Free

General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Guided tours
  • Information point provided
  • Pre-booking service for groups
Disability access
  • Large print information and/or interpretation
  • Touch exhibits
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
Research and adult learning
  • Library
Commercial and hire services
  • Meeting room available

44 Irish Quarter West
Carrickfergus
Antrim
BT38 8AT
Northern Ireland

Website

www.flamegasworks.co.uk

E-mail

info@flamegasworks.co.uk

Telephone

028 9336 9575

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Besides the gasworks, FLAME also has an extensive collection of gas appliances and a library on the gas industry.

Collection details

Archives, Industry, Science and Technology

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