About Carnfunnock Country Park
Sprawling across 191 acres near Larne, this scenic park blends forest paths, landscaped gardens and coastal views with family facilities including a restaurant, accessible amenities and picnic areas.
What's nearby
- Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Although the centre is under renovation I wanted to try out the dog park. It's open and accessible for both large and small dogs. Easiest way to avoid the closed areas due to construction is access via the entrance to the park at the bottom near the car park off the coast road. Either that or walk up from Drains bay. The park has bins outside but no tap for water so bring your own. Equally it's a bit muddy in parts so prepare for mucky paws!
· via Google
Much for our frustration, the park is totally closed for renovations. The main information on google surch made no mention of it. On the contrary says it is open until 7pm.
· via Google
Went there on a Saturday afternoon, and most of the attractions within like the activity centre, maze, etc. were closed. The timings mentioned here in Maps and in the website link provided don't seem to match, and both seem to be incorrect, at least for a sunny Saturday in spring. Toilets were neat and clean, probably because there were not many people around. So, nothing to do other than just walk around in deserted walkways or click some pics with the sea in background.
· via Google
30 Minutes drive from Carrickfergus, Natural calmness, and Beauty, Child Fiendly areas, A Maze and Children areas, but they close at 4. Drop your family inside the park and park your car outside on sea shore Free Parking as Park close at 7 PM, lots of summer Light to walk on Picturistic walking tracks, find a wooden stick and enjoy the walk. Rest rooms are available at enterence and in mid area Restaurent. Bring some snacks n coffee and enjoy on your own. Not advised for couples with children on strollers, or they will return soon.🙂
· via Google
Visitors say this park offers stunning sea views, a walled garden, and plenty of opportunities for walking, biking, and picnicking. They also highlight the family-friendly atmosphere with a playpark, barbecue area, and maze, and appreciate the convenient parking and proximity to the ferry at Larne.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Coast Road, Ballygalley, Larne, BT40 2QZ Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,751 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Larne