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Park your Broom at Caterpillar with a free park and ride service for Halloween at Carnfunnock

Fire breathing monsters will be brought to life while kings and knights of old fight to rule Carnfunnock, Larne this Halloween on Saturday 26 October from 2pm-6pm.

Dare to go north of the walled garden to the Maze of Enchantment, enjoy a magical circus show, listen to spooky stories or create your own piece of Halloween art. There will also be the chance to explore the park and meet some strange characters in a spooky walking trail!

The event will run from 2pm-6pm and finished with the lighting of a special fire sculpture produced by outdoors arts experts Walk the Plank.

There will be owls, reptiles, arts and crafts, and lots of live music suitable for a real monster mash.

The highlight of the afternoon will be a special fire structure created by the awarding-winning Walk the Plank. The Fire spectacle will begin at 5.40pm.

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Maureen Morrow, said: “One of the highlights of our Halloween celebrations will be the free event at Carnfunnock Country Park in Larne.

“It is sure to draw the crowds and promise a magical and memorable celebration for the whole family. We are delighted that CAT NI are sponsoring this year’s event.”

Derek Menice from CAT (NI) Ltd, said: “We at CAT (NI) Ltd are delighted to be in a position to support the local community for the annual Halloween event by providing parking facilities for the park and ride service.”

Spooky visitors of all ages are encouraged to use the free park and ride bus service sponsored by Translink and Caterpillar, which will run regularly from Caterpillar, Old Glenarm Road, Larne, between 1.30pm and 7pm.

Buses will also pick up from Ballygally, taking you straight into Carnfunnock Country Park. All buses are wheelchair and pram friendly.

Tickets to park directly in Carnfunnock for this mythical event are still available but going fast. Visitors will not be able to park without a ticket.

Parking tickets can be purchased from Smiley Buildings, Larne or call T: 0300 124 5000 and select option two. Tickets cost £5 and are limited to one per household.Visitors will need to collect tickets in advance.

Council also has a number of free blue badge holder tickets available. Please remember to bring your Blue Badge with you when claiming your ticket. You can email a copy of your Blue Badge and we can post one out to you. Email: lbcreception@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

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