The best motorhome sites in Northern Ireland 2023

Home to rich culture and awe-inspiring scenery, Northern Ireland is becoming an increasingly popular touring destination. If you’re thinking of heading there, you’ll want to make sure you pick one of the best motorhome sites in Northern Ireland to stay at, to help you get the most from your tours to the picturesque country.

In the capital, visitors can find the Titanic Belfast as well as the grand City Hall and the cathedral. Outside of the city, visitors can enjoy watersports and walks courtesy of Strangford Loch or the spectacular Mourne Mountains in the south. Don’t forget to check out the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Giant’s Causeway, and the ethereal Glens in County Antrim too.

When you take all of the scenery and culture into account, it’s easy to see how the destination proved popular in our Top 100 Sites Guide, where we revealed the best motorhome sites in the UK to stay at.

With vibrant cities, world class heritage sites and unique coastal areas, this is a region that is just begging to be explored. There are some truly special motorhome sites in Northern Ireland, and we’ve put together some of our favourites.

Are you thinking of exploring another part of the UK instead? Then be sure to take a look at our best motorhome sites in Scotland guide

The best motorhome site in Northern Ireland is:

Ballyness Caravan Park

40 Castlecat Road, Bushmills BT57 8TN www.ballynesscaravanpark.com

Open: 17 March – 1 November
Touring pitches: 50
Pitch+2+hook-up: From £30

Scooping this year’s Regional Winner title is three-time champ, Ballyness Caravan Park. The popular caravan and motorhome site is a mile outside of the famous distillery town of Bushmills where you can find pubs, shops and restaurants.

Onsite, visitors can enjoy landscaped pitches – all hardstanding and fully serviced – surrounded by mature trees and pristine grounds. Ballyness’ top-class facilities are housed in an attractive cottage-style building and offer wet-room showers, a family washroom, dishwashing facilities and laundry machines. The site also boasts an onsite dog walk, football pitch and playground, indoor games room and 3 wildlife ponds.

The site is a stone’s throw from the edge of the Causeway Coast AONB where you can explore the lovely beaches of Runkerry and Bushfoot. From April to September, visitors can hop on the Causeway Rambler bus that stops outside the site. Stops along the way include Giant’s Causeway

The standout contenders for the best motorhome site in Northern Ireland are:

Annalong Holiday Park

38 Kilkeel Road, Annalong, Newry BT34 4TJ www.chestnuttholidayparks.com

Open: 17 March – 31 October
Touring pitches: 11
Pitch+2+hook-up: From £35

In the pretty coastal village of Annalong, this motorhome site overlooks the County Down coast. With the beach a stone’s throw away and the Annalong Coastal Path nearby, it’s perfect for hiking, cycling and dog walking.

Their hardstanding pitches boast fully serviced amenities and sea views. On-site facilities include heated washrooms and disposal points for grey-water and waste. The site is in a great spot for exploring the mountains, loughs and beaches of Co Down.

Chestnutt Holiday Park

3 Grange Road, Kilkeel, Newry BT34 4LW www.chestnuttholidayparks.com

Open: 31 March – 1 October
Touring pitches: 59
Pitch+2+hook-up: From £33

This is Chestnutt Holiday Group’s biggest park, home to two touring areas of spacious pitches, a field for tents and a collection of static caravans. The pristine site offers a shop, playground and football pitch as well as an onsite restaurant with takeaway available.

Facilities include washrooms, toilets and laundry amenities. The location is the cherry on top, with views of the Mourne Mountains surrounding the site and the sandy shores of Cranfield Beach just a few minutes’ walk away.

Cranfield Caravan Park

123 Cranfield Road, Kilkeel, Newry, Co Down BT34 4LJ www.cranfieldcaravanpark.com

Open: 24 March – 1 October
Touring pitches: 33
Pitch+2+hook-up: From £35

For a beach-side stay in County Down, Cranfield Caravan Park is a great choice. The pretty park makes a good base for accessing the Mourne Mountains and Cranfield Beach or for exploring the nearby Kilkeel and Newry.

The site offers hardstanding, fully serviced pitches – including seafront options – and a range of amenities. Visitors can also use the modern washrooms and toilets, dishwashing and laundry facilities.

Rushin House

Holywell, Belcoo, Co Fermanagh BT93 5DU www.rushinhouse.com

Open: Mid-March – 31 October
Touring pitches: 38
Pitch+2+hook-up: From £30

This charming site is a Top 100 regular, and for good reason. Whether you’re a family, couple or solo traveller, there is something for everyone. The area offers fishing, hiking and cycling all set around the gorgeous Lough MacNean which the site has direct access to.

Facilities onsite include a luxury washroom block plus laundry and dishwashing areas and pitches are fully serviced. The site is also home to a kids’ playground and a loughside area for picnics and barbecues – see our best motorhome barbecue guide if you’re looking for one.

Local attractions including Enniskillen Castle and the Marble Arch Caves are within easy reach.

Sandilands Holiday Park

30 Cranfield Road, Kilkeel BT34 4LJ www.chestnuttholidayparks.com

Open: 31 March – 1 October
Touring pitches: 31
Pitch+2+hook-up: From £33

Set amongst rolling countryside, Sandilands Holiday Park is a lovely base for exploring the south of County Down. The town of Kilkeel is just 3 miles away, while Silent Valley Reservoir and Rostrevor Forest are within easy reach.

The spacious site also benefits from direct access to the beach and offers modern washrooms, laundry facilities, play area and a football pitch.

Silver Bay Caravan Park

15 Ardminnan Road, Portaferry, Co Down BT22 1QJ www.campingni.com

Open: 17 March – 31 October
Touring pitches: 12
Pitch+2+hook-up: From £25

A paradise for birdwatchers, beach-goers and watersports enthusiasts, this motorhome site in Northern Ireland is within easy reach of Cloughey Bay and Strangford Loch. Silver Bay accommodates motorhomes, caravans and tents, also offering statics for hire.

As well as direct access to the beach, the site offers washrooms, Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. There is also an onsite play area and bar/restaurant, which serves homemade food and takeaways.

Windsor Holiday Park

138 Dundrum Road, Newcastle, Co Down BT33 0LN www.windsorholidaypark.co.uk

Open: 1 March – 30 November
Touring pitches: 36
Pitch+2+hook-up: From £30

Surrounded by views of the Mourne Mountains, Windsor Holiday Park is just a 5 minute walk out of the seaside town of Newcastle. The park itself offers visitors hardstanding, fully serviced motorhome pitches along with heated washrooms, an onsite play and picnic area, shop, laundry machines and waste disposal facilities. There are several beaches nearby along with Tollymore and Castlewellan Forest Parks.

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Joanna Davies

Jo joined the team in March 2022 as a Staff Writer for Practical Motorhome and Practical Caravan. After graduating with an English degree, her passion for writing and travel brought her to the Practical magazines, where she works across print and web. Her role involves writing travel features, campsite round-ups, and sourcing gear recommendations. Last year, Jo converted a 2009 Renault Grand Scenic into a micro-camper that has taken her to Shropshire, the Peak District and beyond.

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The best motorhome sites in Northern Ireland 2023

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