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General
- Family-friendly campsite on the southern shores of Lough Allen
- A kilometre from Drumshanbo; 15 minutes' drive from Lough Key
- On-site canoeing, sailing, boating, kayaking and coarse fishing
Sitting pretty in County Leitrim, the Allen Centre is where one of Connaught's loveliest loughs comes to life. Head here for family-friendly breaks full of hands-on adventure activities like canoeing, kayaking, boating and coarse fishing.
It's not always all hands on deck at this rural park, though – there's a lot to be said for just settling down on your plot and soaking up all the nature, or stepping back from the lough for laidback ambles or paddles along the Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-Shannon Blueway. There's a lot of ecology and impressive landscapes to explore away from the water too, as all the surrounding mountains are designated National Heritage Areas, providing ample habitat to a diverse range of plants and animals.
The camping area has spacious pitches and plenty of spectacular scenery overlooking the lough and the Sliabh an Iarainn mountains, plus a good range of well-kept amenities including toilets, showers, a shared kitchen area and barbecue spots.
All of this is just a kilometre from the centre of Drumshanbo, a friendly town that's well-known locally as an angler's paradise. Though small in size, it's home to a couple of food shops and traditional Irish pubs – just the thing to round off days spent on, in or by the water.
Open from 29/04/2022 to 30/09/2022
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
All onsite food and drink establishments are closed due to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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Max. persons: 5 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 4.0m width x 8.0m depth (13.1ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 32.0m² (344.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 5 x
One Motorhome or Campervan or Trailer tent or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 4.0m width x 8.0m depth (13.1ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 32.0m² (344.4ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding
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Features
Coronavirus
Activities/entertainment run in smaller groups
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: one group at a time
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Distance markers in shared facilities
Extra spacing in seated areas
Extra toilet/shower facilities available
Staggered showering times
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Next to the Lough Allen spa hotel.
Local attractions
Drumshanbo (10 minutes' walk) has a handy visitor centre in the village centre, a good source of detailed information about the region's history, wildlife and attractions. If you're here in July and fancy making some music, you might like to head to the seven-day Joe Mooney summer school for a week of classes and concerts, or the An Tostal Festival's programme of street entertainment earlier in the month.
For more outdoor exploration, drive west for a quarter of an hour to Lough Key Forest Park. This nearby activity centre may prove particularly popular with kids, who can zip around its woods on forest segways, drive over wooden bridges in purpose-built mini Jeeps or set off on an exciting and accessible orienteering course.
Also at Lough Key, dramatic McDermott Castle (15 minutes' drive, then a short boat ride) warrants a closer inspection, as do nearby historic sites like the imposing plantation-era Parke's Castle (35 minutes), thirteenth-century Sligo Abbey (45 minutes) and Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery (45 minutes).
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 9:30 a.m. – | 11 p.m. |
| Depart by: | Anytime | |
Allen Centre cancellation policy
Balance refunds: no penalties
Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19.
The remainder is payable direct to Allen Centre on arrival.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsVideo
- How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
- Does Allen Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Allen Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Allen Centre? Drumshanbo (10 minutes' walk) has a handy visitor centre in the village centre, a good source of detailed information about the region's history, wildlife and attractions. If you're here in July and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Allen Centre?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Allen Centre? From £21.41 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
