Campsites in NI

skeenan

I've just moved to NI and am looking into the prices for a family camping holiday. I find some of the sites quite expensive, I'm used with £12-£16 site fees (per night) but so far research is throwing up site fees of £20 to one at £42.50 a night!

Are there any sites that have a more reasonable pitch fee?

rjr1

Hi,

We have camped all over the country but have recently fallen in love with Benone.

Peacefull and layed back for the adults with beautiful scenery and plenty going on for the kids.

We like Goldensands as it has a good kids park that is right beside the tent pitches.

There is a small shop and chippy on site also.

The beautiful beach is a stroll away.

The only downside is the walk to the toilet blocks if you need them in the middle of the night!

Next door is the Benone Tourist Complex. This is also a very good campsite but is harder to get onto as it is a smaller site.

Downside there is that you have to pay to use the kids park.

"The Coast" restaurant on the way to Limavady is very child friendly and the grub is tasty.

Coleraine is only 10 minutes away for shopping, cinema, swimming, etc.

Carrick Dhu is also a good site if you want to be closer to Portrush. The tents are inside a walled area which is good for shelter and are right beside the new toilet blocks.

Juniper Hill has a good kids park.

None of these campsites will break the bank. Who is charging £40+ per night :shocked:

Tollymore Forest park and Castlewellan used to be favourites but unfortunately are a definate NO NO at the minute.

Try this website and read the different reviews.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/results.asp?county=N%20Ireland

jadedson

If I'm right it's Castle Archdale that is looking for £42.50 a night for a family tent with electric hook up. http://www.castlearchdale.com/

I like Benone too, haven't been to Golden Sands (didn't know they took tourers) but do enjoy camping at Benone Tourist Complex - but it's always booked out early for key dates. Still worth a try though.

You could always ask these people

www.northernirelandcampsites.lefora.com

nickcardwell

gosford forest park (and im sure all the other forest parks in NI) are farily cheap £15.50 a night..

skeenan

Thanks guys for your replies. I would like a coastal location in preference to a forest one because of the midges like to have me for dinner!