Pond Dipping
Carnfunnock Country Park
2:30pm
Price: £2.00 Adult; £1.50 Child / Concession.
Many fantastic and wonderful creatures live in and around our wildlife pond. Join Carnfunnock staff as we delve beneath its surface to see what creepy critters are lurking below. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Booking is advised as places are limited.
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Radical Rock Pooling
Carnfunnock Country Park
11.30am
Price: £2.00 Adult, £1.50 Child / Concession.
Join Carnfunnock staff for a morning of rock pooling, seeking out crabs from under rocks and getting up close and personal with some of the marine life which lives on the famous Antrim Coast, including sea anemones, limpets, starfish and who knows what else?! Meet at the Visitor Centre, wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
Art Exhibition by Robert McLearnon
Art Exhibition by Robert McLearnon
With Robert’s visually exciting and atmospheric approach, these bold and vibrant paintings, depicting scenes from the Antrim Coast and Glens, are guaranteed to appeal to a wide audience. Artwork from the exhibition will be available for purchase
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Bristly Buddies
Carnfunnock Country Park
2.00pm & 3.30pm
Price: £2.00 Adult, £1.50 Child / Concession
Benefit from the Happy Hedgehog Rehabilitation Centre’s experience to find out how to help protect our prickly friends. There may also be special appearances by once injured or orphaned hedgehogs. Please note: not suitable for children under 5 years of age. Booking essential due to maximum numbers
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Living History Tour of Larne.
Tour starts at Larne Museum and Arts Centre
Come and celebrate European Heritage Open Day as Larne Museum and Arts Centre brings characters from Larne’s history to life. Members of the Larne and District Historical society will lead people through the town where they are sure to meet and greet characters from Larne’s historic past. Suitable for families (children over 5) and dressing up and participation is encouraged. Cost is £2 per head and this will include a light lunch back at the museum
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Beach clean up day in Carnfunnock Bay
Carnfunnock Country Park
12.30pm
As part of the Marine Conservation Society’s Beachwatch 2010, join staff as they undertake a clean-up and litter survey of the shoreline in Carnfunnock Bay and Tweed’s Port. We’ll provide the litter picks, bin bags and gloves – all you need to bring is yourself! Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Meet at Carnfunnock Visitor Centre, light refreshments afterwards. This is a free event.
Bushcraft Morning – Autumnal Wild Foods
Carnfunnock Country Park
10.30am
If you got stranded in the woods, would you know how to find enough food to survive? Come along for a guided walk led by the Northern Ireland Bushcraft Association where they will point out and discuss some of the wild foods growing in the grounds of Carnfunnock
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Fungus Foray
Carnfunnock Country Park
2.30pm
Tickets cost £2 per child.
Join Carnfunnock staff and Debbie Nelson of the NI Fungus Group on a guided walk around the grounds of Carnfunnock where she will point out and talk about the various species of fungi growing in the Park. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Please note the amount of fungi found is dependant of weather conditions. This is a free event.
This is a delightful tale all about magic and the power of believing.
The show features amazing special effects, a live band, magic, circus, dance, illusion and lots more! Suitable for ages 4+.
Family Show on Wednesday 29th September at 7.30pm. School shows on Thursday 30 September at 10.00am and 12.00 noon.
