My Overnight Visit to Carnfunnock Country Park - Pre-visitor Guide

My Overnight Visit to

Carnfunnock Country Park

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Welcome to Carnfunnock Country Park Everyone feels different when visiting a new place or trying something new. There are new sounds and smells, and you may not know what to expect.

Carnfunnock Country Park has a very popular caravan site.

This guide will help you to get ready to spend some time here with us.

Don’t forget to check out our day guide for Carnfunnock Country Park, which will introduce you to all the activities and adventures you can have while you are here.

Here are some of the staff you might meet on your visit.

They are our Autism Champions. You can ask them, or any staff you see, for help while you are with us. You will know who the staff are as they will have our council logo on their uniform.

Sometimes, in cold or wet weather, the staff will be wearing a hi-vis jacket – this makes them event easier to spot!

Emma Morrow

Megan Roberts

Noel O’Neill

Carnfunnock Country Park Manager

Carnfunnock Country Park Supervisor & Park Attendant

Carnfunnock Country Park Warden

Help Keep #OurMEA Safe

Since the covid-19 pandemic began, we have all had to make adjustments to what we do in public places.

Parks and open spaces have been open throughout the pandemic as they provide an important space for people to keep fit and active in a safe place.

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However, you should still remember the rules – keep 2m social distance, wash your hands regularly and wear a face mask if indoors.

We expect these rules to be in place for a long time. It might be annoying, or it might feel strange, but it also means you can relax in the knowledge that we are making the park as safe as we can for everyone to enjoy.

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Thank you for your cooperation.

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Getting to Carnfunnock Country Park

Coast Road

Ballygally

Cairndhu House

Carnfunnock Country Part

Drains Bay

Carnfunnock Country Park is located on the Coast Road between Larne and Ballygally.

Arriving for an Overnight Stay

Arriving at Carnfunnock Country Park Caravan Park You can only stay at the caravan park if you have booked a site for your caravan or motor home. This can be done at: www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/Carnfunnock When you have made a booking you will receive a booking confirmation email which will include a pin code and site number.

When you arrive, proceed through the car park barrier and take a left turn immediately.

Arriving for an Overnight Stay

This will take you past the Visitor Centre which is on the left, through the park to the caravan site which is on your right.

Use your unique pin code to access the barrier at the caravan park.

You will park your caravan in the site number displayed on your booking confirmation.

Your unique pin code will also provide access to the amenity block.

Staff are available at the Visitor Centre for information or assistance.

Staying Overnight

Staying overnight at Carnfunnock is a lot of fun. We expect our visitors to be quiet after 10pm and that’s when you might hear some noctural animals and birds.

This is the toilet and shower block. There is also a laundry room and a separate area to wash dishes. To access this area, you will need your unique pin code. This area may be closed due to Covid restrictions.

Finding Your Way Around

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Wifi is available at various locations

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Walled Garden Key to Symbols

Chaine’s Wood

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Cairndhu Golf Course Private Property

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Parking View Point Caravan Park

Ice House

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Camp Site Picnic Site

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BBQ Site to Hire

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Golf Course Path

Private Property

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a. Flower Garden b. Butterfly Garden c. Scented Walkway d. Herbaceous Border & Sundials e. Time Garden f. Heather Garden g g. Rock Garden h. Amphitheatre i. Relaxation i Garden j. Fairy Village

Key Attractions

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Refreshments

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Lime Kilns

Toilets

Private Property

1 Visitor Centre - Café - Education Room

2 Maze

First Aid

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Building

Family Activity Centre

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3 Walled Garden

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4 Family Activity

Historic Monument

5 9-hole Golf Course

Bus Stop

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Fitness Equipment

6 Family Fun Zone

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8 Touring Caravan Park & Camping Ground

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Waymarked Trails Garden Trail (1.3km/0.8miles - 20 mins approx.)

Heritage Trail (2.6km/1.6miles - 35 mins approx.)

Shore Trail (2.4km/1.5miles - 30 mins approx.)

Woodland Trail (4km/2.5miles - 60 mins approx.)

Biodiversity Trail (1km/0.6miles - 20 mins approx.)

Carnfunnock Country Park is a large park with lots of things to see and do. This map shows you how to get around the park.

For more information on what you can find at Carnfunnock Country Park see our guide – My visit to Carnfunnock – A Fun Day out.

Useful Information We are committed to welcoming everyone to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s facilities.

As well as producing this guide, we have signage in place around the site to help people with additional needs or accessibility requirements find their way around.

The park is very popular and can be very busy and noisy especially at weekends and during school holidays.

Opening hours Carnfunnock Country Park is seasonally operated with longer opening hours in the summer and earlier closing in the winter. Please see our website for current arrangements.

Thank you for reading our guide.

We hope you are looking forward to your visit.

We are here to help you while you are visiting Carnfunnock Country Park.

If you require any assistance, just ask one of our wardens, or call into the visitor centre. A member of staff or one of our Autism Champions will be happy to help.

We hope this guide helps you prepare for your visit, helps you find your way around and makes it easier for you to enjoy your time here with us.

Contact Details Carnfunnock Country Park 0300 124 5000 carnfunnock@midandeastantrim.go v.uk

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