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Reviews of Castlewellan Forest Park

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Castlewellan Forest Park
The Grange
Castlewellan
County Down   (Browse area)
BT31 9BU
Tel: 0330 137 4046
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Open: 14/04/2024 to 31/10/2024
           14/04/2025 to 31/10/2025

Rating: Average Review Score: 8/10 from 25 Reviews
                8/10 from 25 Reviews

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 Electric Hookups   Hardstanding Pitches   No Fully Serviced Pitches   Show Full Facilities
Who's it for
 Families Welcome   Not Members Only   Rallies Welcome   Not Naturist Site 
 Dogs Welcome   No Dogs Allowed   Groups Welcome 
Facilities
 Toilet Facilities   No Showers   No Washing Up Area   No Bathroom 
 No Baby Changing   Laundry On Site   Drinking Water   Disabled Friendly 
 Chemical Disposal   No Battery Charging   No Gas Exchange   No Recycling Facilities 
 No Kitchen Facilities   No Freezer / Fridge   No Motorhome Point   No Wifi Access 
 Shop <5 miles   Bar <5 miles   Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Activities
 No Playground   No TV Room   No Games Room   No Evening Ents 
 Fishing On Site   Wild Swimming On Site   No Indoor Pool   No Outdoor Pool 
 Horse Riding On Site   No Cycle Hire   No Golf   No Tennis 
 No Beach   No Watersports   Boat Launch / Mooring On Site 
Other Features
 No Sea Views   Not Working Farm   No Campfires Allowed   Open All Year 
 Lakeside Pitches   Public Transport <5 miles  Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 

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Date of Visit: June 2010 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Olive69 2 reviews from this member

 Having previously stayed in Tollymore we were keen to see how Castlewellan compared. One tip for arrival make sure you know your booking reference as it will speed things up. We arrived around 5pm and a lot of the pitches were taken so there wasn't much choice however we were very pleased with the one we picked. There was plenty of space and were well laid out. The toilet blocks were fine par for the course in Forest Parks, plenty of hot water. Castlewellan Park is lovely with a large lake with nice walks. Also there is a Peace Maze and although not very well kept the children enjoyed it. All in all I would recommend this site and will certainly return again. 


Date of Visit: April 2010 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Heather73 4 reviews from this member

 Fantastic location, set next to forest and lovely lake. Campsite is well set out with more than adequate showers and toilets which were always clean.

Area is lovely, lots of walks, kids loved taking their bikes out and the peace maze is good fun as well. The village is only 5 mins walk so ideal for picking up supplies and walking to pub !

We will definitely go back as it was so relaxing and to top it off we had fab weather ! 


Date of Visit: July 2009 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Papercorn2000 6 reviews from this member

 The site is set in a beautiful area with lots to do. Unfortunately, when we were there, the site was crowded - in some areas, it appeared that the owners were trying to cram as many units on to the minimum space.
The toilet block was no more than OK, there was one washing machine to serve the whole site (fortunately, there is a launderette just near the exit) and there is lot of litter lying about - and I even came across dog dirt which hadn't been cleaned up.

The site was noisy at night - the person next to us was asked to leave after two nights of raucous singing until well after midnight.

In conclusion, nice area, shame about the site. 


Date of Visit: June 2009 Unit:  Campervan
Reviewer: Camper_cruz 23 reviews from this member

 This site is a real gem. We arrived on a Thursday night and took one of the many hardstanding pitches and hookup which worked out to be £10.50 Mon-Thurs. The day after the site was really busy so we camped on the field for £13 with no hookup. The facilities are good with extra toilets and shower being made available during busy periods. But was makes the site is it's forest park location. It has a castle, woodland walks, a lake with a cycle trail around it as well as a maze with stunning views of the Mourne Mountains. Whilst the town of Castlewellan is a mere 5 minutes stroll away down the tree lined park drive. There is so much open space and freedom at this site for kids and adults alike to enjoy. Like I said a real gem and close to the seaside town of Newcastle too. 


Reviewer: K9Wendy 9 reviews from this member

 Easter 2004
The main feature of the forest park is the natural arboretum, dating back to about 1740, with trees, shrubs and exotic plants from all over the world. The castle is now used as a conference centre. Also in the park is a lake stocked with trout, a sculpture trail, orienteering course, picnic and barbecue areas and a Visitor centre with cafe. The park also boasts the largest and longest hedge maze in the world! The park entrance is in the middle of Castlewellan town, within very easy walking distance, one store opens from 7. 30am selling fresh milk, bread etc. There is space for 81 touring vans and 20 tents. It is open all year for parties of 6 or more, less than that it is open March to October.

When we visited in Easter the tent fields were fairly quiet with level pitches and some sheltered areas. Quite a flat forest park, great for kids biking, facilities were clean, but not perhaps the most modern. Friendly family atmosphere, great scenery, the walk around the lake is beautiful, dog and kid friendly site. 


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