The Saint Patrick Centre
Saint Patrick’s permanent exhibition with IMAX cinema, café‚ and access to the National Grave.
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Gallery
Why stay here ...
The CL is on a working farm overlooking Larne Lough at the gateway to the scenic Glens of Antrim and the famous Antrim Coast Road. The site has easy accessibility to explore all of Northern Ireland.
The site is convenient to the ferry ports of Larne (7 miles) and Belfast (15 miles). Ballycarry railway station (0.75 mile) from which you can travel to Larne, Carrickfergus (Gasworks and Norman Castle) and Belfast (Titanic Experience, City Tours etc).
A visitor pack is available with general tourist and local amenity information. It's a great area for beaches, bird watching, golf, freshwater fishing, Horse Riding and walking.
The Gobbins Cliff Path is within walking distance. In it's heyday, it had more visitors than the Giants Causeway.
There are two local shops nearby:-
- Spar (400 metres) with ATM and Post Office.
- The Rinkha (500 metres) famous for home made ice cream, also coffee shop.
The nearest restaurant is 2 miles away.
Prices
Useful Info
0.75 acres
Some sloping pitches
Lawned site
Recycling Facilities
Nearby
Great savings on days out
Offers available to Club members
The Big Shoot - Craigavon
Enjoy the hilariously fun and competitive thrills that a Clay Pigeon Shooting provides no matter your experience.
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Creetown Gem Rock Museum
A beautiful collection of gems and crystals including 3 galleries, a crystal cave and a gem cutting workshop.
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Mud Mayhem - Ballygawley
A 4x4 off-roading mud filled terrain experience as you try to overcome the plethora of challenging obstacles.
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Directions
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- BT40 3RD
- GPS:
- Lat 54.790483 / Lon -5.715037
- OS field ref:
- J469949
- OS map ref:
- 15
Transport links
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
- Nearest train station: Ballycarry
Reviews
ScreenName38F89D84F4
Reviewed: 18/03/2024 06:47
Lovely & Peaceful Farm Site
Stayed her for a week last October 2023 (apologies for the delay). John is very friendly and welcoming, with lots of knowledge of places to see whilst you are here. The site is brimming with animals and they are all friendly and happily roaming around the site. Easy to get... Show more
DClissold
Reviewed: 03/08/2022 20:19
A lovely friendly site in a fabulous location
We stayed here 7 nights in May and thoroughly enjoyed the location, friendliness and views around this site. Everything is so easy from here - the Spar shop which sells everything is within walking distance, The Gobbins cliff walk is just up the road and the views around Island Magee... Show more
kilmont
Reviewed: 28/06/2022 09:49
Friendly, secluded site
Very peaceful site with good views and a nice walk down to the Lough - where plenty of bird life to watch. The farmer, |John, is very friendly and has a real interest in nature and wildlife. Thoroughly recommend for short stay.
Panthemonium
Reviewed: 20/06/2022 13:04
Perfect spot for exploring Belfast and Islandmagee
We chose this site as our first in Northern Island, arriving in the evening off the day ferry crossing for a three-night stay. The farm setting is charming, including John's very friendly dogs, hens and ducks - eggs plentiful! The museum and campers' common room was full of local information... Show more
GST1
Reviewed: 05/05/2022 10:10
Great place close to the ferry
I was immediately made very welcome by John, his gentle dogs and the duck parade through the site. I enjoyed the views from my pitch as the tide ebbed and flowed on nearby Loch Larne. I watched shelduck on the flats and most of all enjoyed the farm museum... Show more
Alfie128g
Reviewed: 28/04/2019 19:45
Lovely site
Arrived in Belfast and got to the site in the evening, we had the choice of pitches, all well laid out, nice welcome and advice on local area, we only stayed 2 nights but would stay longer next time. As it was Lambing time owners were very busy but always... Show more
Supatramp
Reviewed: 06/05/2017 13:44
Peaceful and tranquil
On arrival, you are usually met by Mr. or Mrs.Hall. If neither is available, it is very simple to setup yourself. Mr.Hall is a fount of knowledge about all things Islandmagee, having in fact written about and detailed several of the lovely walks nearby. There can... Show more
Mel and Sally
Reviewed: 05/08/2016 22:06
Very Friendly and Relaxing
We stayed here for 7 nights having arrived from Ireland at the ferry port of Larne which is only 15 minutes away. The site has lovely views, is very peaceful and well maintained. It is a great location to visit Belfast by car or train from Whitehead or Ballycarry. Whitehead... Show more
Supatramp
Reviewed: 19/07/2014 11:27
Handy, friendly and peaceful
I have been visiting Ford Farm for several years, spending about 60 nights each year on the site. Yes, I rather like the place! For a start, it's convenient for both Stena and P&O ferries, and on arrival it's usual to receive a friendly Ulster welcome from the Halls. It's... Show more
Hazel77
Reviewed: 02/08/2013 21:14
A Lovely CL But .......
We choose this CL as it had a shower, which we look for ideally. While the CL was OK...... with young children, the duck and hen dung in the CL did put us off as we had a crawling wee one at that time. The shower facilities are excellent, the... Show more
Most recent reviews
ScreenName38F89D84F4
Reviewed: 18/03/2024 06:47
Lovely & Peaceful Farm Site
Stayed her for a week last October 2023 (apologies for the delay). John is very friendly and welcoming, with lots of knowledge of places to see whilst you are here. The site is brimming with animals and they are all friendly and happily roaming arou...
