Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone closure causes despair and sadness

Among the visitors to the fun zone on its last weekend were Ellie, 15, and Zack, 11.

“I don’t understand why they are closing down” says Ellie.

“I’m going to miss the chaotic mini golf and also the trampolines.”

Zack adds that “they have nice fish here too”.

Emma, from Randalstown, said she regularly brought her children to the fun zone.

“It’s a very affordable day out for a family,” she said.

“Everything’s getting very expensive, but the prices here are very reasonable.

“And because you’ve got the green areas as well you can bring a picnic and it’s just a lovely day out.”

Another visitor Jennifer used to work at the fun zone when she was a teenager and she was hoping it would become a firm favourite for her family.

“There’s nothing left in the town now,” she said.

“This was the last area and having this go, there’s going to be nothing for them to do outdoors.”