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Castlewellan Caravan Park

Castlewellan Forest Park, Forest Park View, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU
Family of four enjoying at snack outside their caravan

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When is Castlewellan Caravan Park booking system re-opening?

Castlewellan Caravan Park booking system will open at 10am on Tuesday 23 January 2024. Click here to book.

Please note: Bookings are online only. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Exciting redevelopment works are taking place at the Park across 2024. Works include pitch layout changes within the Caravan Park. Please familiarise yourself with the updated site map and pitch numbers/characteristics below before booking. Upon re-opening of the booking system a reduced number of hard-standing pitches will initially be available. Newly developed pitches (M27 to M37) will be released for bookings upon completion. Notice of these additional pitch openings will be issued via our website and social media pages (Facebook, Instagram and X) and NMDDC social media pages at least 1 week in advance. Unfortunately the Dovecote yard pitches will not be available throughout the 2024 season.

When is Castlewellan Caravan Park open in 2024?

Castlewellan Caravan Park operating times for 2024 are as follows:
March: Thursday 14 to Monday 18 / Friday 22 & Saturday 23
March to September: Daily from Thursday 28 March until Sunday 29 September

October: Friday 4 & Saturday 5,  Friday 11 & Saturday 12, Friday 18 & Saturday 19,  Friday 25 to Sunday 3 November  

Following re-opening of the booking system please direct any queries to:
Tel: 0330 137 4046 (NMDDC Visitor Services)
Email: castlewellanpark@nmandd.org
Please allow up to 48 hours for an email response.

We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful Park in 2024.

 

Where is Castlewellan Caravan Park?

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.

 

How can I book to stay in Castlewellan Caravan Park?

Castlewellan Caravan Park booking system will open at 10am on Tuesday 23 January 2024. Click here to BOOK.  Please note that bookings are online only.  

 

Where are the pitches in Castlewellan Caravan Park?

Main site

- numbered M01 to M37 on site map (£30.80 per night)
37 hard standing pitches with electric hook-ups. 6 of these pitches can accommodate tents and 20 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: M01, M02, M04, M06, M10, M12.
Pitches not suitable for awnings: M07, M08, M15, M20, M22, M25, M27, M28, M29, M30, M31, M32, M33, M34, M35, M36, M37.

 

Dovecote Yard

The Dovecote Yard is unavailable due to upcoming works.

 

Grassed tent pitches (£24.50 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 (see site map). Customers must leave a minimum of 5 metres between each tent pitch. TENTS ONLY (200 sq ft maximum)- please note this area is NOT suitable for Trailer Tents, Caravans, Motorhomes, Campervans, RV’s or Folding Caravans.

Please note: there are no laundry facilities onsite.

All prices quoted are inclusive of VAT charged at 20%.

 

Payments, Cancellations and Amendments

Full payment is required at the time of booking. All prices quoted are inclusive of VAT charged at 20%.

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.

Click here to view the pitch characteristics 

 Click here to download a copy of the Castlewellan Caravan Park site map.

 

Facilities

Children & Infants

  • Children's outdoor play area

Establishment Features

  • Prior Booking Required
  • Spaces for tents
  • Spaces for touring caravans

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Opening Times

* Castlewellan Caravan Park operating times for 2024 are as follows:

March: Thursday 14 to Monday 18 / Friday 22 & Saturday 23
March to September: Daily from Thursday 28 March until Sunday 1 September
October: Friday 4 & Saturday 5,  Friday 11 & Saturday 12, Friday 18 & Saturday 19,  Friday 25 to Sunday 3 Nov  

Check in: from 2pm. Check out: strictly before 1 pm.


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Map & Directions

Road Directions

How do I get to Castlewellan Forest Park? From Belfast follow the A24 through Ballynahinch, Seaforde and Clough.  In Clough follow the A25.  Castlewellan Forest Park is located in the town of Castlewellan on the right.  From Dublin follow the M1 to Newry.  From A1 take the exit towards Newry/A28/Downpatrick/A25.  Follow the A25 to Castlewellan.  The Forest park is located on the left in Castlewellan town. 

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