About
Castlewellan Caravan Park is located beside one of Northern Ireland's most famous lakes, a stunning Victorian Castle, incredible panoramic views, scenic walking trails, 27km of Mountain Bike Trails, Nature Play perfect for the children, an onsite multi-activity centre, hedge maze and equestrian centre, Castlewellan Forest Park boasts all of this and more making it a must-visit for all ages.
Queries can be emailed to castlewellanpark@nmandd.org Please allow up to five working days for a response.
BOOK Please note that bookings are online only.
Useful information on bookings
Customer Information
This is a brand-new booking system so Customer Information does not exist from previous Castlewellan (or Kilbroney Caravan Park) bookings. All users will be required to create a ‘New Customer’ account as part of their first booking.
Pitch Information
Please click here to download a site map with an overview of the pitch locations.
Please note: currently there are no laundry facilities onsite.
Main Caravan site
- numbered M01 to M44 on site map (£26.90 per night)
44 hard standing pitches with electric hook-ups. 22 of these pitches can accommodate tents and 34 are suitable for awnings. When making a booking, the online system will allow customers to select from a drop-down menu of available pitches.
Pitches suitable for tents: M05, M06, M11, M12, M13, M21, M23, M24, M25, M26, M27, M28, M32, M33, M35, M37, M38, M40, M41, M42, M43, M44.
Pitches not suitable for awnings: M1, M2, M3, M15, M20, M22, M29, M30, M34, M39.
Dovecote Yard
– numbered D01 to D16 on site map (£26.90 per night)
16 hard standing pitches with electric hook-ups (awnings and tents not permitted). When making a booking, the online system allows customers to select from a drop-down menu of available pitches.
Grassed tent pitches
(£21.40 per night)
40 tent pitches (electric hook-up not available). On arrival, customers will select their own tent pitch space from within the designated tent areas (please click here to download a site map). Customers must leave a minimum of 5metres between each tent pitch.
Please note: currently there are no laundry facilities onsite.
Opening Times
Castlewellan Caravan Park is open throughout the following times in 2022:
Daily - Thursday 14 April to Sunday 28 August. Friday 21 October to Monday 31 October.
Weekends only (Friday and Saturday) - Friday 2 September to Saturday 15 October.
Check in: from 2pm. Check out: strictly before 1pm.
Payment Details
Full payment is required at the time of booking. All prices quoted are inclusive of VAT charged at 20%.
Cancellations and Amendments
A minimum of seven days' written notice prior to the date of arrival (by letter or email – castlewellanpark@nmandd.org) is required to be given to Council to cancel bookings. If seven or more days’ notice is given, then a refund will be given less a £5 administration fee.
If more than 72 hours’ notice is given, the booking may be rearranged to another available date within the Season. Requests to rearrange a booking within 72 hours of the Customer’s arrival date or failure to arrive are not permitted. Customers are advised to have insurance cover in the event of cancellation.
From 1 April 2022. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council assumed responsibility for the management and development of Castlewellan Forest Park, including the caravan and camping site.
Facilities
Children & Infants
- Children's outdoor play area
Establishment Features
- Prior Booking Required
- Spaces for tents
- Spaces for touring caravans
