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At 347 acres Maze Long Kesh is one of the largest owned, single public sector sites in Western Europe.  The site is regionally significant and has the potential to become a catalyst for a much wider area.

The site has a compelling and varied history, initially as a World War II airfield and then a military camp, detention centre and prison. The Maze Long Kesh story is unique and has been articulated in the Corporation brand statement “From Conflict to Peace. From Peace to Prosperity.” A site once associated with conflict has the potential to become a transformational project of international significance.

Maze Long Kesh Development Corporation, which has the statutory responsibility to secure the regeneration of the site, believes that Maze Long Kesh has the potential to generate 5,000 jobs, deliver more than £300m investment and become a global ‘best in class’ project with social and economic regeneration at its core thereby bringing tangible benefits to all.

As one of the most exciting destinations of its kind the location has true potential to become a shared space that is welcoming and accessible to all, contributing to peace building and reconciliation. The public interest in Maze Long Kesh is undeniable.  Since 2012 more than 1.5 million people  have passed through its gates for a range of events.

Whilst the site has well known potential there exists a restricted remit, imposed by the Executive Office, which is preventing its regeneration. The Corporation hopes that this will soon be lifted when there is ministerial agreement on the way forward.