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It’s a real peach of a Site in a delightful area. You have to work to get to it if you live on the mainland, but believe me – it’s worth it. - Clive Garrett
The Strangford Stone was erected near the
Lough shore to celebrate the millennium. It
is Ireland’s tallest standing stone.
Delamont Country Park has an adventure
playground with a fortress and aerial
runway. It also holds Ireland’s longest
miniature railway, a heronry and mature
woodlands. Entry is free for campers.
Strangford Lough is one of Europe’s most
important marine sites and a paradise for
birdwatchers.
The world famous Giant’s Causeway is a drive away on the north coast. Visit the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge during the same trip.
Sea fishing is available off Ardglass. Coarse and game fishing are also available locally.
Several marinas, anchorages and yacht clubs are on the Lough and at the coast for sailors.
Downpatrick is five miles away from Site.
St Patrick’s grave is said to be here. The
Saint has connections with several other
local towns.
Tyrella Beach is a lovely Blue Flag, sandy
beach backed by sand dunes.
Strangford and other local towns have
many good places to eat.
Mourne Heritage Trust gives visitors the
chance to explore the Mourne and Slieve
Croob Area of Outstanding Beauty on foot
in the company of experienced guides.
Enjoy a Guided Tour of Belfast by bus, taxi or on foot. Tours include: murals, Stormont (Parliament) buildings, CS Lewis and Titanic Trails, among others.
The Site is around an hour’s drive from the Belfast Ferry and an hour and a half from
the port of Larne for those travelling from
the mainland.
Eat Local
The local farmer sells barbecue packs of free-range pork, bred on the farm.
Worth Noting
Adventure playground opposite site in Delamont Country Park, plus the longest miniature railway in Northern Ireland. Don't forget it’s only 10 miles to Tyrella Beach (Blue Flag).
Google Map
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If you would like to see an Ordnance Survey style map,
Click here
to view Delamont Country Park provided by Multi-Map.
Address, Contact Details and Map
Delamont Country Park
Downpatrick Road
Killyleagh
Co Down
BT30 9TZ
028 4482 1833.
No calls after 8pm please.
Site Managers
Derek Watkinson, Julie Watkinson
Location
OS Map Reference: 700 - J 511512
Latitude: 54.387
Longitude: -5.674
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Seasons and Fees
| Season | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| High | 21 March 2008 | 29 March 2008 |
| High | 2 May 2008 | 4 May 2008 |
| High | 23 May 2008 | 25 May 2008 |
| High | 3 July 2008 | 30 August 2008 |
| Mid | 13 March 2008 | 20 March 2008 |
| Mid | 26 May 2008 | 2 July 2008 |
| Mid | 31 August 2008 | 13 September 2008 |
| Low | 30 March 2008 | 1 May 2008 |
| Low | 5 May 2008 | 22 May 2008 |
| Low | 14 September 2008 | 10 November 2008 |
| High | Mid | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.60 | £5.90 | £5.15 |
| Child | £2.35 | £2.25 | £2.25 |
| Member's age concession rate | £7.60 | £4.15 | £3.60 |
| Special family deal | £18.75 | £15.20 | |
| Additional non member site fee | £6.00 | £6.00 | £6.00 |
| Member back packer | £5.40 | £4.15 | £3.60 |
| Non member back packer | £6.95 | £4.45 | £5.05 |
| Standard Fee | |
|---|---|
| Club Super Service Pitch (per pitch, per night) | £2.90 |
| Nightly storage | £4.20 |
- Members' children camp free in Low Season if accompanied by an adult.
Cycle Routes
Click here to find local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network around Delamont Country Park. The National Cycle Network is a groundbreaking project providing over 10,000 miles of safe and attractive cycling and walking routes throughout the UK. The project is coordinated by Sustrans the UK's leading sustainable transport charity.
Regional Weather Check
Want to know what the weather will be like during your stay at Delamont Country Park?
Find out by clicking the
Met Office
link to see the forcast for the area over the next few days.
Public Transport
Nearest train station: Not in the locality
Nearest bus: At park gate - 100 yards
Special Needs
The Club was working to improve accessibility of our Sites long before the Disability Discrimination Act came into force in 2004. We are committed to a continual programme of improvements through access audits to ensure our facilities are available to all.
Arrivals after 8pm are only permitted by prior arrangement direct with Holiday Site Managers.
