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Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone
167 Carnfunnock Country Park, County Antrim
Address: Coast Road, Larne BT40 2QG Web: www.carnfunnock.co.uk Tel: Mar/Apr–Oct 028 28270541; out
of season 028 28260088 Hours: Country park open daily: spring & summer 9am–dusk (July & Aug til 9pm);
autumn & winter 9am–4.30pm; check website for opening hours of individual attractions and activities
Dates: closed 25 Dec; most activities, caravan park, campsite & maze closed Nov–Mar Entry: free entry to
the park, pay for some activities; parking charges apply, but free for Blue Badge holders
NORTHERN IRELAND
Spread over a hillside overlooking the Irish Sea on the beautiful North Antrim coast,
Carnfunnock Country Park occupies a former country estate that’s been turned into
a public park, complete with walking trails, formal gardens, a maze and numerous
family-friendly activities.
On arrival at the wheelchair accessible visitor centre, pick up a map of the park,
which clearly marks steep slopes and steps. A good place to start exploring is the
exquisite walled garden, featuring a butterfly garden, sun dials, a scented walkway and
plenty of exotic plants. Close by, the maze – designed in the shape of Northern Ireland
– will delight children, as will the excellent adventure playground (which includes
equipment for children with special needs), face-painting and various activities within
the activity centre. If that’s not enough, head to the privately run Family Fun Zone, with
a miniature railway, mini golf, bungee run, trampolines and remote-controlled model
boats and trucks, all at a small charge. There’s also a golf driving range where you can
perfect your swing. The walking trails threading through the park are not all suitable
for wheelchairs, but the Biodiversity Trail (just over half a mile) is fully accessible, and
offers fine views of Carnfunnock Bay. Signs along the way tell you exactly what flora
and fauna to look out for. You can do archery at the County Antrim Archery Centre
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