Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Lord Caine has visited County Antrim's Carnfunnock Country Park to hear about the exciting proposed improvements first-hand.

The innovative plans for Carnfunnock will be brought to life with investment from the UK Levelling Up Fund of over £6 million. These proposals will enhance the natural heritage asset which will in turn help revitalise the Larne area by creating a space that people want to visit, live and work in.

The key components of the project will include the construction of a new visitor centre which will house a reception/shop space, café and toilet facilities, overlooking the coastline. It will also see an upgrade to the existing caravan park amenity block and activity centre facilities. 

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A pump track to create an attraction for older children and investment in the existing adventure play will be included. Path infrastructure work and a new maze viewing platform will improve accessibility throughout the site. 

Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Beth Adger MBE, said: "We were delighted to welcome Lord Caine to beautiful Carnfunnock Country Park to showcase our ambitious investment plans - thanks to significant funding from the UK Levelling Up Fund.

"The plans will transform this ever-popular site, improving current amenities and introducing exciting new additions to the area.

"It was a wonderful opportunity to show Lord Caine all the site has to offer and outline how the government funding will not only make a significant impact on the park, but also the surrounding area."