Flame: The Gasworks Museum of Ireland
Flame: The Gasworks Museum of Ireland
Flame gasworks is Ireland's sole surviving coal gasworks and is one of only three left in the British Isles. Opened in 1855, it supplied Carrickfergus with gas until 1965 and was closed in 1987. It is now fully restored and was reopened as a visitor and educational attraction in August 2002.
Venue Category:
Factory Visits & Industry
Activities provided:
Engineering
Exhibitions
Science
Technology
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities:
No
Curriculum:
Citizenship
Design
Economics / Business
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Science
Technology / Engineering
Suitability:
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
44 Irish Quarter West
Carrickfergus
County Antrim
BT38 8AT
Venue Contact Number:
028 9336 9575
Contact Email:
Venue Website: