Campsites in Northern Ireland
25 bookable campsites in Northern Ireland
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1/110
- Family-friendly camping on a hill farm near Ballycastle, County Antrim
- Walks and bike rides on site; a 10-minute drive to Ballycastle beach
- Serviced pitches on a dark skies site with hot showers and livestock
Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch 6 x From £20/€23.40/A$39/US$25.42/CA$34.47/CHF22.59/SEK265.68/DKK174.45/NOK271.74/ISK3,484/ARS21,661.88/CLP24,081/PEN94/NZ$42/ZAR482.96/PLN101.12/R$127.87/CZK590.43/RSD2,742/HUF9,240.11/RUB2,331.88/CN¥182.97 per night Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch 6 x From £30/€35.09/A$58.49/US$38.13/CA$51.71/CHF33.88/SEK398.51/DKK261.68/NOK407.62/ISK5,226/ARS32,492.82/CLP36,122/PEN141/NZ$63/ZAR724.44/PLN151.67/R$191.80/CZK885.64/RSD4,113/HUF13,860.17/RUB3,497.82/CN¥274.45 per night -
1/203
- 95-acre park in one of the nine glens of Antrim
- Views towards Rathlin Island, Islay and the Mull of Kintyre
- Traditional music, bar, restaurant and fly fishing
Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person) 2 x From £22/€25.73/A$42.90/US$27.96/CA$37.92/CHF24.85/SEK292.24/DKK191.90/NOK298.92/ISK3,832/ARS23,828.06/CLP26,490/PEN103.40/NZ$46.20/ZAR531.26/PLN111.23/R$140.65/CZK649.47/RSD3,016/HUF10,164.12/RUB2,565.07/CN¥201.26 per night Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person) 4 x From £24/€28.07/A$46.80/US$30.50/CA$41.37/CHF27.11/SEK318.81/DKK209.34/NOK326.09/ISK4,180/ARS25,994.25/CLP28,898/PEN112.80/NZ$50.40/ZAR579.55/PLN121.34/R$153.44/CZK708.51/RSD3,291/HUF11,088.14/RUB2,798.26/CN¥219.56 per night Non-electric grass tent pitch (six person) 6 x From £28/€32.75/A$54.59/US$35.58/CA$48.26/CHF31.62/SEK371.95/DKK244.23/NOK380.44/ISK4,877/ARS30,326.63/CLP33,714/PEN131.60/NZ$58.80/ZAR676.15/PLN141.56/R$179.02/CZK826.60/RSD3,839/HUF12,936.16/RUB3,264.63/CN¥256.16 per night Electric grass touring pitch 6 x From £36/€42.11/A$70.19/US$45.75/CA$62.05/CHF40.66/SEK478.22/DKK314.02/NOK489.14/ISK6,271/ARS38,991.38/CLP43,347/PEN169.20/NZ$75.60/ZAR869.33/PLN182.01/R$230.16/CZK1,062.77/RSD4,936/HUF16,632.20/RUB4,197.39/CN¥329.34 per night Electric hardstanding touring pitch 6 x From £36/€42.11/A$70.19/US$45.75/CA$62.05/CHF40.66/SEK478.22/DKK314.02/NOK489.14/ISK6,271/ARS38,991.38/CLP43,347/PEN169.20/NZ$75.60/ZAR869.33/PLN182.01/R$230.16/CZK1,062.77/RSD4,936/HUF16,632.20/RUB4,197.39/CN¥329.34 per night Camping pod (no pets) 2 x From £100/€116.98/A$194.98/US$127.09/CA$172.35/CHF112.94/SEK1,328.38/DKK872.26/NOK1,358.72/ISK17,419/ARS108,309.39/CLP120,407/PEN469.99/NZ$209.99/ZAR2,414.80/PLN505.58/R$639.34/CZK2,952.13/RSD13,711/HUF46,200.56/RUB11,659.41/CN¥914.84 per night -
1/48
- 28-acre park on the Antrim coast, less than a mile from the beach
- Spectacular views over Ballycastle bay and towards Rathlin Island
- Heated pool, outdoor play area, pool table and amusements
Electric grass touring pitch 6 x From £27.50/€32.17/A$53.62/US$34.95/CA$47.40/CHF31.06/SEK365.30/DKK239.87/NOK373.65/ISK4,790/ARS29,785.08/CLP33,112/PEN129.25/NZ$57.75/ZAR664.07/PLN139.03/R$175.82/CZK811.84/RSD3,770/HUF12,705.16/RUB3,206.34/CN¥251.58 per night -
1/21
- Well-maintained tourer park at a pub in Swatragh, County Londonderry
- Drumnaph Nature Reserve 10 minutes’ drive; Giant’s Causeway 40 minutes
- Traditional Irish food and a covered terrace; live music each weekend
Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch 4 x From £20/€23.40/A$39/US$25.42/CA$34.47/CHF22.59/SEK265.68/DKK174.45/NOK271.74/ISK3,484/ARS21,661.88/CLP24,081/PEN94/NZ$42/ZAR482.96/PLN101.12/R$127.87/CZK590.43/RSD2,742/HUF9,240.11/RUB2,331.88/CN¥182.97 per night -
1/102
- Farm site in the countryside a mile from Armagh city centre
- Navan Centre and Loughgall Country Park within a 10-minute drive
- On the banks of the Callan River for trout fishing
Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch 6 x From £20/€23.40/A$39/US$25.42/CA$34.47/CHF22.59/SEK265.68/DKK174.45/NOK271.74/ISK3,484/ARS21,661.88/CLP24,081/PEN94/NZ$42/ZAR482.96/PLN101.12/R$127.87/CZK590.43/RSD2,742/HUF9,240.11/RUB2,331.88/CN¥182.97 per night Electric optional grass touring pitch 6 x From £20/€23.40/A$39/US$25.42/CA$34.47/CHF22.59/SEK265.68/DKK174.45/NOK271.74/ISK3,484/ARS21,661.88/CLP24,081/PEN94/NZ$42/ZAR482.96/PLN101.12/R$127.87/CZK590.43/RSD2,742/HUF9,240.11/RUB2,331.88/CN¥182.97 per night Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch 4 x From £20/€23.40/A$39/US$25.42/CA$34.47/CHF22.59/SEK265.68/DKK174.45/NOK271.74/ISK3,484/ARS21,661.88/CLP24,081/PEN94/NZ$42/ZAR482.96/PLN101.12/R$127.87/CZK590.43/RSD2,742/HUF9,240.11/RUB2,331.88/CN¥182.97 per night Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch 4 x From £33/€38.60/A$64.34/US$41.94/CA$56.88/CHF37.27/SEK438.37/DKK287.85/NOK448.38/ISK5,748/ARS35,742.10/CLP39,734/PEN155.10/NZ$69.30/ZAR796.89/PLN166.84/R$210.98/CZK974.20/RSD4,525/HUF15,246.19/RUB3,847.61/CN¥301.90 per night -
1/23
- Spacious property in the Co.Down countryside, next to Divis mountain
- A 15-minute drive to central Belfast; 35 minutes to Antrim Glens
- Restaurant and play area on site; direct access to walking trails
Non-electric grass tent pitch 3 x From £15/€17.55/A$29.25/US$19.06/CA$25.85/CHF16.94/SEK199.26/DKK130.84/NOK203.81/ISK2,613/ARS16,246.41/CLP18,061/PEN70.50/NZ$31.50/ZAR362.22/PLN75.84/R$95.90/CZK442.82/RSD2,057/HUF6,930.08/RUB1,748.91/CN¥137.23 per night Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch 4 x From £25/€29.24/A$48.74/US$31.77/CA$43.09/CHF28.24/SEK332.10/DKK218.07/NOK339.68/ISK4,355/ARS27,077.35/CLP30,102/PEN117.50/NZ$52.50/ZAR603.70/PLN126.39/R$159.83/CZK738.03/RSD3,428/HUF11,550.14/RUB2,914.85/CN¥228.71 per night Camping pod 2 x From £99/€115.81/A$193.03/US$125.82/CA$170.63/CHF111.81/SEK1,315.10/DKK863.54/NOK1,345.14/ISK17,244/ARS107,226.29/CLP119,203/PEN465.29/NZ$207.89/ZAR2,390.66/PLN500.52/R$632.95/CZK2,922.61/RSD13,574/HUF45,738.56/RUB11,542.82/CN¥905.69 per night 1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow 7 x From £220/€257.35/A$428.96/US$279.59/CA$379.18/CHF248.47/SEK2,922.44/DKK1,918.98/NOK2,989.19/ISK38,321/ARS238,280.65/CLP264,896/PEN1,033.98/NZ$461.98/ZAR5,312.57/PLN1,112.27/R$1,406.55/CZK6,494.69/RSD30,164/HUF101,641.24/RUB25,650.70/CN¥2,012.65 per night -
1/22
- Remote Co. Antrim glamping pods with views over Murlough Bay
- A 10-minute drive to Ballycastle; 35 minutes to Giant's Causeway
- Self-contained pods with ensuite bathroom and firepit provided
1 bedroom camping pod 2 x From £110/€128.67/A$214.48/US$139.80/CA$189.59/CHF124.24/SEK1,461.22/DKK959.49/NOK1,494.60/ISK19,160/ARS119,140.32/CLP132,448/PEN516.99/NZ$230.99/ZAR2,656.28/PLN556.13/R$703.27/CZK3,247.34/RSD15,082/HUF50,820.62/RUB12,825.35/CN¥1,006.32 per night 1 bedroom camping pod (semi-sheltered balcony) 2 x From £110/€128.67/A$214.48/US$139.80/CA$189.59/CHF124.24/SEK1,461.22/DKK959.49/NOK1,494.60/ISK19,160/ARS119,140.32/CLP132,448/PEN516.99/NZ$230.99/ZAR2,656.28/PLN556.13/R$703.27/CZK3,247.34/RSD15,082/HUF50,820.62/RUB12,825.35/CN¥1,006.32 per night -
1/12
- Luxury glamping pods in the Co. Tyrone countryside near Pomeroy
- Pomeroy Forest and Beaghmore Stone Circle within 15 minutes' drive
- Ensuite bathroom and private outdoor space with hot tub for each pod
Camping pod (hot tub) 2 x From £160/€187.16/A$311.97/US$203.34/CA$275.77/CHF180.71/SEK2,125.41/DKK1,395.62/NOK2,173.96/ISK27,870/ARS173,295.02/CLP192,652/PEN751.99/NZ$335.98/ZAR3,863.69/PLN808.92/R$1,022.94/CZK4,723.41/RSD21,937/HUF73,920.90/RUB18,655.06/CN¥1,463.74 per night -
1/15
- Adults-only glamping five minutes’ drive from Donaghadee, County Down
- Strangford Lough and Mount Stewart both 15 minutes’ drive
- Luxury lakeside shepherd’s hut with a private hot tub and firepit
1 bedroom shepherd's hut (hot tub) 2 x From £145/€169.62/A$282.72/US$184.28/CA$249.91/CHF163.76/SEK1,926.15/DKK1,264.78/NOK1,970.15/ISK25,257/ARS157,048.61/CLP174,590/PEN681.49/NZ$304.49/ZAR3,501.47/PLN733.09/R$927.04/CZK4,280.59/RSD19,881/HUF66,990.82/RUB16,906.14/CN¥1,326.52 per night -
1/6
- Adults-only glamping domes with views of the sea and island of Islay
- Luxury Glamping
- All Private bathroom, Hot Tub or Sauna
Geodesic dome 2 x From £195/€228.10/A$380.21/US$247.82/CA$336.09/CHF220.23/SEK2,590.34/DKK1,700.92/NOK2,649.51/ISK33,966/ARS211,203.30/CLP234,794/PEN916.48/NZ$409.48/ZAR4,708.87/PLN985.87/R$1,246.71/CZK5,756.65/RSD26,736/HUF90,091.10/RUB22,735.85/CN¥1,783.94 per night Geodesic dome (hot tub) 2 x From £195/€228.10/A$380.21/US$247.82/CA$336.09/CHF220.23/SEK2,590.34/DKK1,700.92/NOK2,649.51/ISK33,966/ARS211,203.30/CLP234,794/PEN916.48/NZ$409.48/ZAR4,708.87/PLN985.87/R$1,246.71/CZK5,756.65/RSD26,736/HUF90,091.10/RUB22,735.85/CN¥1,783.94 per night Geodesic dome (hot tub) 2 x From £195/€228.10/A$380.21/US$247.82/CA$336.09/CHF220.23/SEK2,590.34/DKK1,700.92/NOK2,649.51/ISK33,966/ARS211,203.30/CLP234,794/PEN916.48/NZ$409.48/ZAR4,708.87/PLN985.87/R$1,246.71/CZK5,756.65/RSD26,736/HUF90,091.10/RUB22,735.85/CN¥1,783.94 per night -
1/19
- Luxury glamping on a family farm with gorgeous County Antrim views
- The Dark Hedges five minutes’ drive; Giant's Causeway 20 minutes
- Private hot tub, ensuite bathroom and firepit for each glamping pod
#1 camping pod 2 x From £208/€243.31/A$405.56/US$264.34/CA$358.50/CHF234.92/SEK2,763.03/DKK1,814.31/NOK2,826.15/ISK36,231/ARS225,283.52/CLP250,447/PEN977.58/NZ$436.78/ZAR5,022.79/PLN1,051.60/R$1,329.83/CZK6,140.43/RSD28,518/HUF96,097.17/RUB24,251.57/CN¥1,902.87 per night #2 camping pod 2 x From £208/€243.31/A$405.56/US$264.34/CA$358.50/CHF234.92/SEK2,763.03/DKK1,814.31/NOK2,826.15/ISK36,231/ARS225,283.52/CLP250,447/PEN977.58/NZ$436.78/ZAR5,022.79/PLN1,051.60/R$1,329.83/CZK6,140.43/RSD28,518/HUF96,097.17/RUB24,251.57/CN¥1,902.87 per night #3 camping pod 2 x From £208/€243.31/A$405.56/US$264.34/CA$358.50/CHF234.92/SEK2,763.03/DKK1,814.31/NOK2,826.15/ISK36,231/ARS225,283.52/CLP250,447/PEN977.58/NZ$436.78/ZAR5,022.79/PLN1,051.60/R$1,329.83/CZK6,140.43/RSD28,518/HUF96,097.17/RUB24,251.57/CN¥1,902.87 per night #4 camping pod 2 x From £208/€243.31/A$405.56/US$264.34/CA$358.50/CHF234.92/SEK2,763.03/DKK1,814.31/NOK2,826.15/ISK36,231/ARS225,283.52/CLP250,447/PEN977.58/NZ$436.78/ZAR5,022.79/PLN1,051.60/R$1,329.83/CZK6,140.43/RSD28,518/HUF96,097.17/RUB24,251.57/CN¥1,902.87 per night #5 camping pod 2 x From £208/€243.31/A$405.56/US$264.34/CA$358.50/CHF234.92/SEK2,763.03/DKK1,814.31/NOK2,826.15/ISK36,231/ARS225,283.52/CLP250,447/PEN977.58/NZ$436.78/ZAR5,022.79/PLN1,051.60/R$1,329.83/CZK6,140.43/RSD28,518/HUF96,097.17/RUB24,251.57/CN¥1,902.87 per night #6 camping pod 2 x From £208/€243.31/A$405.56/US$264.34/CA$358.50/CHF234.92/SEK2,763.03/DKK1,814.31/NOK2,826.15/ISK36,231/ARS225,283.52/CLP250,447/PEN977.58/NZ$436.78/ZAR5,022.79/PLN1,051.60/R$1,329.83/CZK6,140.43/RSD28,518/HUF96,097.17/RUB24,251.57/CN¥1,902.87 per night -
1/63
- Dog-friendly wildlife haven with a river and ancient woodland
- A 10-minute drive from Gortin Glen Forest Park and Glenpark Estate
- Homemade ice cream available on site; salmon fishing
Non-electric grass tent pitch 6 x From £30/€35.09/A$58.49/US$38.13/CA$51.71/CHF33.88/SEK398.51/DKK261.68/NOK407.62/ISK5,226/ARS32,492.82/CLP36,122/PEN141/NZ$63/ZAR724.44/PLN151.67/R$191.80/CZK885.64/RSD4,113/HUF13,860.17/RUB3,497.82/CN¥274.45 per night -
1/15
- Stylish County Antrim glamping with spectacular glen and sea views
- Glenariff Forest Park 15 minutes’ drive; Cushendall Beach 10 minutes
- Luxury lodges with private gardens; shops and pubs five minutes’ drive
Knockaderry 1 bedroom lodge (hot tub) 2 x From £160/€187.16/A$311.97/US$203.34/CA$275.77/CHF180.71/SEK2,125.41/DKK1,395.62/NOK2,173.96/ISK27,870/ARS173,295.02/CLP192,652/PEN751.99/NZ$335.98/ZAR3,863.69/PLN808.92/R$1,022.94/CZK4,723.41/RSD21,937/HUF73,920.90/RUB18,655.06/CN¥1,463.74 per night -
1/41
- Small peaceful Co. Antrim site a mile from the coast
- Five minutes' drive to Dunluce Castle; 20 minutes to The Dark Hedges
- Rural views towards Giant's Causeway, two miles from Portrush
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch 4 x From £32/€37.43/A$62.39/US$40.67/CA$55.15/CHF36.14/SEK425.08/DKK279.12/NOK434.79/ISK5,574/ARS34,659/CLP38,530/PEN150.40/NZ$67.20/ZAR772.74/PLN161.78/R$204.59/CZK944.68/RSD4,387/HUF14,784.18/RUB3,731.01/CN¥292.75 per night Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch 4 x From £34/€39.77/A$66.29/US$43.21/CA$58.60/CHF38.40/SEK451.65/DKK296.57/NOK461.97/ISK5,922/ARS36,825.19/CLP40,938/PEN159.80/NZ$71.40/ZAR821.03/PLN171.90/R$217.38/CZK1,003.72/RSD4,662/HUF15,708.19/RUB3,964.20/CN¥311.05 per night Cabin 4 x From £75/€87.73/A$146.23/US$95.32/CA$129.27/CHF84.71/SEK996.29/DKK654.20/NOK1,019.04/ISK13,064/ARS81,232.04/CLP90,305/PEN352.49/NZ$157.49/ZAR1,811.10/PLN379.18/R$479.50/CZK2,214.10/RSD10,283/HUF34,650.42/RUB8,744.56/CN¥686.13 per night -
1/15
- Small, quiet site on a working farm in the County Down drumlins
- A 10-minute drive to Drumkeeragh Forest; half an hour to Belfast
- Shops and restaurants in Ballynahinch, 15 minutes’ drive away
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch 6 x From £15/€17.55/A$29.25/US$19.06/CA$25.85/CHF16.94/SEK199.26/DKK130.84/NOK203.81/ISK2,613/ARS16,246.41/CLP18,061/PEN70.50/NZ$31.50/ZAR362.22/PLN75.84/R$95.90/CZK442.82/RSD2,057/HUF6,930.08/RUB1,748.91/CN¥137.23 per night Non-electric grass campervan pitch 6 x From £17/€19.89/A$33.15/US$21.60/CA$29.30/CHF19.20/SEK225.82/DKK148.28/NOK230.98/ISK2,961/ARS18,412.60/CLP20,469/PEN79.90/NZ$35.70/ZAR410.52/PLN85.95/R$108.69/CZK501.86/RSD2,331/HUF7,854.10/RUB1,982.10/CN¥155.52 per night -
1/13
- Peaceful, no-frills pitches with rural views on a County Tyrone farm
- Parkanaur Forest Park 10 minutes’ drive and Ranfurly House 15 minutes
- Wildlife haven and dark skies site; pubs and shops 15 minutes’ drive
Angus non-electric grass tent pitch 4 x From £5/€5.85/A$9.75/US$6.35/CA$8.62/CHF5.65/SEK66.42/DKK43.61/NOK67.94/ISK871/ARS5,415.47/CLP6,020/PEN23.50/NZ$10.50/ZAR120.74/PLN25.28/R$31.97/CZK147.61/RSD686/HUF2,310.03/RUB582.97/CN¥45.74 per night Gloria electric hardstanding motorhome pitch 6 x From £12/€14.04/A$23.40/US$15.25/CA$20.68/CHF13.55/SEK159.41/DKK104.67/NOK163.05/ISK2,090/ARS12,997.13/CLP14,449/PEN56.40/NZ$25.20/ZAR289.78/PLN60.67/R$76.72/CZK354.26/RSD1,645/HUF5,544.07/RUB1,399.13/CN¥109.78 per night -
1/15
- Adults-only glamping five minutes’ drive from Bushmills, North Antrim
- Giant’s Causeway 10 minutes’ drive; The Dark Hedges 20 minutes
- Private hot tubs; breakfast delivery and barbecue packs available
Ballytober camping pod (hot tub) 2 x From £120/€140.37/A$233.98/US$152.51/CA$206.83/CHF135.53/SEK1,594.06/DKK1,046.72/NOK1,630.47/ISK20,902/ARS129,971.26/CLP144,489/PEN563.99/NZ$251.99/ZAR2,897.76/PLN606.69/R$767.21/CZK3,542.56/RSD16,453/HUF55,440.68/RUB13,991.29/CN¥1,097.81 per night Dunluce camping pod (hot tub) 2 x From £120/€140.37/A$233.98/US$152.51/CA$206.83/CHF135.53/SEK1,594.06/DKK1,046.72/NOK1,630.47/ISK20,902/ARS129,971.26/CLP144,489/PEN563.99/NZ$251.99/ZAR2,897.76/PLN606.69/R$767.21/CZK3,542.56/RSD16,453/HUF55,440.68/RUB13,991.29/CN¥1,097.81 per night Priestland camping pod (hot tub) 2 x From £140/€163.77/A$272.97/US$177.92/CA$241.30/CHF158.12/SEK1,859.73/DKK1,221.17/NOK1,902.21/ISK24,386/ARS151,633.14/CLP168,570/PEN657.99/NZ$293.99/ZAR3,380.73/PLN707.81/R$895.08/CZK4,132.98/RSD19,195/HUF64,680.79/RUB16,323.17/CN¥1,280.78 per night -
1/26
- Glamping pods with hot tub access on the shores of Lough Shark
- On the Newry Canal Way towpath for walking and cycling
- Firepit, barbecue, picnic table, fridge, kettle and heater provided
The Fox's Den camping pod 4 x From £100/€116.98/A$194.98/US$127.09/CA$172.35/CHF112.94/SEK1,328.38/DKK872.26/NOK1,358.72/ISK17,419/ARS108,309.39/CLP120,407/PEN469.99/NZ$209.99/ZAR2,414.80/PLN505.58/R$639.34/CZK2,952.13/RSD13,711/HUF46,200.56/RUB11,659.41/CN¥914.84 per night The Hare's Hollow camping pod 4 x From £100/€116.98/A$194.98/US$127.09/CA$172.35/CHF112.94/SEK1,328.38/DKK872.26/NOK1,358.72/ISK17,419/ARS108,309.39/CLP120,407/PEN469.99/NZ$209.99/ZAR2,414.80/PLN505.58/R$639.34/CZK2,952.13/RSD13,711/HUF46,200.56/RUB11,659.41/CN¥914.84 per night The Pheasant's Pen camping pod (hot tub) 2 x From £120/€140.37/A$233.98/US$152.51/CA$206.83/CHF135.53/SEK1,594.06/DKK1,046.72/NOK1,630.47/ISK20,902/ARS129,971.26/CLP144,489/PEN563.99/NZ$251.99/ZAR2,897.76/PLN606.69/R$767.21/CZK3,542.56/RSD16,453/HUF55,440.68/RUB13,991.29/CN¥1,097.81 per night -
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- Cosy glamping pods in the Mourne Mountains foothills of County Down
- A 10-minute drive to Kilbroney Park; the Cloughmore Stone 15 minutes
- Family-friendly outdoor activities; pubs and shop five minutes’ drive
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
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- Almost-wild camping at a small family-run Co. Antrim site
- Carrickfergus Castle and Gobbins Cliff Path within 15 minutes' drive
- Firepit and communal shelter on site; farm shop half an hour's walk
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
Non-electric gravel and earth tent pitch (large) 8 x No availability on our site The Den yurt 6 x No availability on our site
Why visit Northern Ireland?
The Causeway Coastline
Northern Ireland’s coast is right up there with the UK’s finest, being home to sights like the Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle as well as some gorgeous sandy beaches around places like Portstewart and Ballycastle. A great way to see it all is to drive the Causeway Coastal Route, a scenic road trip route from Belfast to Derry that will allow you to take in the big sights as well as some quieter corners. At just 120 miles, it fits nicely into a long weekend with plenty of stops for pictures and picnics en route.
Outdoor adventures
Northern Ireland has half the population density of the UK as a whole – and that means plenty of glorious rural space for outdoor adventures of all sorts. Bring your walking boots for a hike in the Mourne mountains, your mountain bike for the loops and runs at Rostrevor, or your fishing rods for angling at Lough Erne and the River Foyle. There are also a couple of particularly stunning golf courses up in Portrush and Portstewart.
Buzzing Belfast
The country’s compact capital has shaken off its troubled past and developed a fresh identity as an excellent place to spend a couple of days visiting its many attractions or just strolling around looking out for the many colourful murals. Hopefully that will help you work up an appetite and a thirst too – Belfast has a great restaurant scene, along with lots of fun places to drink, from old-school music pubs to hip cocktail bars.
Essential things to do around Northern Ireland
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Find yourself in the landscape of Game of Thrones with a visit to the Dark Hedges
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Walk on the ancient Giant’s Causeway, for stunning scenery with a side order of intriguing mythology
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Steel yourself for a walk across the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, 30 metres above the sea
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Take a sample of the local whiskey at Bushmills Distillery, the oldest operating distillery in the world
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Spend a day in Belfast visiting Titanic Belfast and Crumlin Gaol before stopping for a pint in the National Trust-owned Crown Liquor Saloon
Unexplored Northern Ireland
Stories of the Troubles
There’s no better way to learn about the complex modern history of Northern Ireland than a black cab tour in Belfast. The drivers on these private tours will take you to see some of the key locations around the city to show you the colourful murals, talk you through the causes of The Troubles and offer first-hand insight into what life was like during those times.
Quieter coastline
Many visitors to Northern Ireland head straight for the Causeway Coastline – that’s understandable, because it’s really rather lovely, but it can mean that the area becomes quite busy at peak times. If you’re after somewhere to get away from the crowds, head south of Belfast instead to the Ards Peninsula – this pretty part of the country has plenty of museums and ancient sites to explore, along with seaside scenery for coastal walks and watersports.
Over to Omagh
Belfast and the coast may be the big travel hotspots, but there’s much to explore inland too. For a different experience, head towards the town of Omagh, where you can get a taste of the local culture at the Ulster American Folk Park and Dun Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre or head out to explore the gorgeous lakes, woods and moors of the Sperrin mountains and Gortin Glen Forest Park.
Here’s how
All that gorgeous greenery makes Northern Ireland a fabulous place for a camping trip – pick an outdoor stay over a hotel and you can continue to take in the views all the way through from your morning coffee to your evening by the firepit.
Our range of Northern Ireland campsites includes all sorts of options, from cheap camping pitches to cosy cabins with a hot tub for a more luxurious experience. Use the tick-box filters to narrow down the choices that suit you, or browse some of our popular collections below.
Fancy heading across the border for a tour of the whole island? Pitchup also has a great selection of campsites in the Republic of Ireland. Or, if you’re doing a ferry crossing from mainland Britain, how about making life easy by booking a night or two at a campsite near Stranraer or Liverpool?
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