Introduction
The land was a gift from Lord Shaftesbury to create a municipal park with a shamrock-shaped pond.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
www.carrickfergus.gov.uk
Directions
In the centre of Carrickfergus.
- History
Shaftesbury Park Context is part of the Fields in Trust historic protection programme and have been protected since March 2019 under the Active Spaces protection type.
- Features & Designations
Designations
Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory
- Reference: An 143
Features
- Pond
- Pond
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Recreational
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes