Caravan Parks In Northern Ireland | MOTORHOMEingLife

The Causeway coast has the headline sites. Ballyness Caravan Park in Bushmills is an award-winning park with 50 fully serviced hardstanding pitches and electric hook-up, just minutes from the Giant's Causeway and the Old Bushmills Distillery. Cushendall Holiday Park sits on the Causeway Coastal Route in the Glens of Antrim with 14 fully serviced pitches and electric hook-up beside the sea. For a public option near Lough Neagh, Six Mile Water Caravan Park at Antrim has electric hook-up touring pitches. Inland, Share Discovery Village on Upper Lough Erne in Fermanagh adds a quieter lakeside choice with watersports, so you can mix dramatic coast with gentle lakeland.

Yes, fully serviced pitches are more common on the Northern Ireland coast than in most of the country. Ballyness and Cushendall both offer hardstanding pitches with water, drainage and electric hook-up right at the pitch, which is a genuine comfort in coastal weather when you would rather not walk to a service block in a gale. A fully serviced pitch means you connect fresh water and grey-water drainage as well as power without leaving your outfit. These premium pitches are the first to sell out, so if you want one, book early and confirm the pitch type rather than assuming a standard hook-up pitch will be upgraded.

Windy, and you should plan for it. The north Antrim coast is exposed to the Atlantic, and even in summer a calm morning can turn into a stiff blow by evening. Peg your awning down hard, use storm straps if you have them, and pick a sheltered pitch if the forecast looks rough. Winter is genuinely blustery, which is why many coastal parks close or reduce over the colder months. The wind is the price of the setting, and the coast looks its most dramatic when the sea is up, but it does mean you need to secure everything and keep an eye on the forecast, especially in autumn.

Early, and earlier than you think for peak summer. The headline Causeway parks such as Ballyness fill months ahead for July and August, and the fully serviced hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up go first of all. If you have your heart set on a coastal base within minutes of the Giant's Causeway, reserve well in advance and book the specific pitch type you want. Midweek and in shoulder season you have far more flexibility, and spring or autumn rates drop noticeably. If the coast is fully booked, the Fermanagh lakeland stays quieter all year and makes an excellent alternative base for a touring week.

It is drivable but demands care, so take it steady. The A2 Causeway Coastal Route hugs the shore through the Glens of Antrim and round the north coast, and it is one of the finest drives in the UK, but it has tight cliff-edge sections and sharp corners in the Glens that are snug for a long motorhome or twin-axle caravan. Use the pull-ins both to enjoy the views and to let faster traffic pass. To reach the coast in the first place, the M2 and A26 from Belfast are wide and caravan friendly. If the coast road feels too tight, you can always drive it in the car from a fixed coastal pitch.

Yes, and they are worth considering, especially if the coast is busy or the forecast is rough. The Fermanagh lakeland in the west is the standout, with Share Discovery Village on Upper Lough Erne offering electric hook-up pitches and watersports in a sheltered setting that stays quieter and cheaper than the coast all year. Near Antrim, Six Mile Water Caravan Park is a public council site beside Lough Neagh with electric hook-up touring pitches, handy for the airport and Belfast, though it runs weekends only in winter. Mixing a coastal park with a lakeland one gives you the best of both, dramatic shoreline and calm inland water.

Use the chemical disposal point on your licensed park. The coastal and lakeside caravan parks all provide proper chemical disposal points for the toilet cassette plus grey-water drains and fresh-water fills. Do not empty waste into seafront drains, coastal car parks or public gullies. The seafront and council car parks along the coast bar overnight motorhome stays and are not service points. If you are touring the coast over several days, plan your emptying and fresh-water top-ups around the parks you book, since the exposed coastline does not have a dense network of standalone service points and moving between remote parks can leave a gap.

This is one of the UK's great coastlines, and the highlights come thick and fast. The Giant's Causeway, with its basalt columns and clifftop paths, is the star, and it is only minutes from the Bushmills parks. Nearby, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge swings across to a tiny island with huge Atlantic views, and the Old Bushmills Distillery offers tours. The Glens of Antrim bring green valleys tumbling to the sea, waterfalls and pretty coastal villages around Cushendall. Add the dramatic ruin of Dunluce Castle and miles of sandy beaches, and you have enough for several days of touring without ever straying far from your coastal pitch.

Many are not, so check before you travel in the off-season. The exposed north coast takes a battering in winter, and a good number of parks close or run reduced facilities from autumn through spring; Six Mile Water, for instance, is weekends only in winter. Others stay open year round for hardy tourers who do not mind the wind. Because opening dates vary from park to park and year to year, never assume, and ring the individual site or check the tourism board listings before setting off. In peak summer everything is open and the concern flips to availability, so book ahead rather than worrying about closures.

Most coastal and lakeside caravan parks in Northern Ireland are dog friendly, and the walking is superb for one. The Causeway clifftop paths, the Glens, and the beaches around Ballycastle and Portrush give you miles of coastal trails, while the Fermanagh lakeshore offers gentler strolls. Sites usually ask that dogs are kept on a lead around other pitches and that you clean up after them, and the National Trust land at the Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede welcomes dogs on leads too. Always check the individual park rules when you book, as a few limit dog numbers per pitch, and keep dogs under close control on cliff paths where the drops are serious.

The Causeway coast is the priciest part of Northern Ireland for caravanning, but still fair by UK standards. Fully serviced touring pitches at the popular coastal parks typically run around £25 to £40 a night in peak season, reflecting the hardstanding, hook-up and unbeatable location. Inland and lakeside parks in Fermanagh, and public sites like Six Mile Water, sit lower, often around £18 to £28 with electric hook-up. Booking early secures the cheaper pitches, since the best-value and fully serviced hardstandings sell first. Shoulder-season rates in May or September drop noticeably, so timing your trip outside peak August stretches the budget a long way on the coast.

No. There are no road tolls in Northern Ireland, so driving the Causeway coast or heading inland to Fermanagh costs nothing beyond fuel. You do not need any special permit to tour with a caravan or motorhome; each park simply sets its own booking terms and length-of-stay rules. Your main planning job is reserving pitches, particularly the fully serviced hardstandings on the coast that sell out for summer. National Trust members save on Carrick-a-Rede and the Causeway visitor experience, which is worth factoring in if you plan to visit several Trust sites. Otherwise, once your pitch is booked, the coast is an easy and affordable touring destination.

It depends on what you want and the weather. The Causeway coast delivers drama, with world-famous sights minutes from your pitch, but it is exposed, busy in summer and pricier, and the wind can test your setup. The Fermanagh lakeland is calmer, cheaper and more sheltered, ideal for watersports, fishing and gentle touring, though it lacks the coast's headline attractions. Many tourers do both in one trip, basing a few nights on the coast for the Causeway and Glens, then moving inland to Lough Erne to slow down. If the forecast is rough, the lakes are the safer bet; if it is settled, the coast is unbeatable.

The Causeway coast has the headline sites. Ballyness Caravan Park in Bushmills is an award-winning park with 50 fully serviced hardstanding pitches and electric hook-up, just minutes from the Giant's Causeway and the Old Bushmills Distillery. Cushendall Holiday Park sits on the Causeway Coastal Route in the Glens of Antrim with 14 fully serviced pitches and electric hook-up beside the sea. For a public option near Lough Neagh, Six Mile Water Caravan Park at Antrim has electric hook-up touring pitches. Inland, Share Discovery Village on Upper Lough Erne in Fermanagh adds a quieter lakeside choice with watersports, so you can mix dramatic coast with gentle lakeland.

Yes, fully serviced pitches are more common on the Northern Ireland coast than in most of the country. Ballyness and Cushendall both offer hardstanding pitches with water, drainage and electric hook-up right at the pitch, which is a genuine comfort in coastal weather when you would rather not walk to a service block in a gale. A fully serviced pitch means you connect fresh water and grey-water drainage as well as power without leaving your outfit. These premium pitches are the first to sell out, so if you want one, book early and confirm the pitch type rather than assuming a standard hook-up pitch will be upgraded.

Windy, and you should plan for it. The north Antrim coast is exposed to the Atlantic, and even in summer a calm morning can turn into a stiff blow by evening. Peg your awning down hard, use storm straps if you have them, and pick a sheltered pitch if the forecast looks rough. Winter is genuinely blustery, which is why many coastal parks close or reduce over the colder months. The wind is the price of the setting, and the coast looks its most dramatic when the sea is up, but it does mean you need to secure everything and keep an eye on the forecast, especially in autumn.

Early, and earlier than you think for peak summer. The headline Causeway parks such as Ballyness fill months ahead for July and August, and the fully serviced hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up go first of all. If you have your heart set on a coastal base within minutes of the Giant's Causeway, reserve well in advance and book the specific pitch type you want. Midweek and in shoulder season you have far more flexibility, and spring or autumn rates drop noticeably. If the coast is fully booked, the Fermanagh lakeland stays quieter all year and makes an excellent alternative base for a touring week.

It is drivable but demands care, so take it steady. The A2 Causeway Coastal Route hugs the shore through the Glens of Antrim and round the north coast, and it is one of the finest drives in the UK, but it has tight cliff-edge sections and sharp corners in the Glens that are snug for a long motorhome or twin-axle caravan. Use the pull-ins both to enjoy the views and to let faster traffic pass. To reach the coast in the first place, the M2 and A26 from Belfast are wide and caravan friendly. If the coast road feels too tight, you can always drive it in the car from a fixed coastal pitch.

Yes, and they are worth considering, especially if the coast is busy or the forecast is rough. The Fermanagh lakeland in the west is the standout, with Share Discovery Village on Upper Lough Erne offering electric hook-up pitches and watersports in a sheltered setting that stays quieter and cheaper than the coast all year. Near Antrim, Six Mile Water Caravan Park is a public council site beside Lough Neagh with electric hook-up touring pitches, handy for the airport and Belfast, though it runs weekends only in winter. Mixing a coastal park with a lakeland one gives you the best of both, dramatic shoreline and calm inland water.

Use the chemical disposal point on your licensed park. The coastal and lakeside caravan parks all provide proper chemical disposal points for the toilet cassette plus grey-water drains and fresh-water fills. Do not empty waste into seafront drains, coastal car parks or public gullies. The seafront and council car parks along the coast bar overnight motorhome stays and are not service points. If you are touring the coast over several days, plan your emptying and fresh-water top-ups around the parks you book, since the exposed coastline does not have a dense network of standalone service points and moving between remote parks can leave a gap.

This is one of the UK's great coastlines, and the highlights come thick and fast. The Giant's Causeway, with its basalt columns and clifftop paths, is the star, and it is only minutes from the Bushmills parks. Nearby, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge swings across to a tiny island with huge Atlantic views, and the Old Bushmills Distillery offers tours. The Glens of Antrim bring green valleys tumbling to the sea, waterfalls and pretty coastal villages around Cushendall. Add the dramatic ruin of Dunluce Castle and miles of sandy beaches, and you have enough for several days of touring without ever straying far from your coastal pitch.

Many are not, so check before you travel in the off-season. The exposed north coast takes a battering in winter, and a good number of parks close or run reduced facilities from autumn through spring; Six Mile Water, for instance, is weekends only in winter. Others stay open year round for hardy tourers who do not mind the wind. Because opening dates vary from park to park and year to year, never assume, and ring the individual site or check the tourism board listings before setting off. In peak summer everything is open and the concern flips to availability, so book ahead rather than worrying about closures.

Most coastal and lakeside caravan parks in Northern Ireland are dog friendly, and the walking is superb for one. The Causeway clifftop paths, the Glens, and the beaches around Ballycastle and Portrush give you miles of coastal trails, while the Fermanagh lakeshore offers gentler strolls. Sites usually ask that dogs are kept on a lead around other pitches and that you clean up after them, and the National Trust land at the Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede welcomes dogs on leads too. Always check the individual park rules when you book, as a few limit dog numbers per pitch, and keep dogs under close control on cliff paths where the drops are serious.

The Causeway coast is the priciest part of Northern Ireland for caravanning, but still fair by UK standards. Fully serviced touring pitches at the popular coastal parks typically run around £25 to £40 a night in peak season, reflecting the hardstanding, hook-up and unbeatable location. Inland and lakeside parks in Fermanagh, and public sites like Six Mile Water, sit lower, often around £18 to £28 with electric hook-up. Booking early secures the cheaper pitches, since the best-value and fully serviced hardstandings sell first. Shoulder-season rates in May or September drop noticeably, so timing your trip outside peak August stretches the budget a long way on the coast.

No. There are no road tolls in Northern Ireland, so driving the Causeway coast or heading inland to Fermanagh costs nothing beyond fuel. You do not need any special permit to tour with a caravan or motorhome; each park simply sets its own booking terms and length-of-stay rules. Your main planning job is reserving pitches, particularly the fully serviced hardstandings on the coast that sell out for summer. National Trust members save on Carrick-a-Rede and the Causeway visitor experience, which is worth factoring in if you plan to visit several Trust sites. Otherwise, once your pitch is booked, the coast is an easy and affordable touring destination.

It depends on what you want and the weather. The Causeway coast delivers drama, with world-famous sights minutes from your pitch, but it is exposed, busy in summer and pricier, and the wind can test your setup. The Fermanagh lakeland is calmer, cheaper and more sheltered, ideal for watersports, fishing and gentle touring, though it lacks the coast's headline attractions. Many tourers do both in one trip, basing a few nights on the coast for the Causeway and Glens, then moving inland to Lough Erne to slow down. If the forecast is rough, the lakes are the safer bet; if it is settled, the coast is unbeatable.