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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan

In or near Ballylough.

Castlewellan — a village in northern ireland.

St Malachy's Church from the Lower Square - geograph.org.uk - 5164477

Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

Castlewellan is a village located in Northern Ireland, with a population of approximately 2,499. It is situated in County Down, known for its scenic surroundings. The village features a range of amenities typical of rural communities. Visitors can expect a blend of local shops, cafes, and recreational facilities.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.2569, -5.9445
Postcode
BT31 9DW
Parliamentary constituency
South Down
Population
2,499

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Street Art on Main Street, Castlewellan - geograph.org.uk - 5158162📷 3

Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland

Square Days and Fair Days

Square Days and Fair Days — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

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Tablet on the former St Malachy's Primary School now Castlewellan's Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 7297615📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan GAC

Castlewellan GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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Tablet on the former St Malachy's Primary School now Castlewellan's Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 7297615📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Liatroim Fontenoys GAC

Liatroim Fontenoys GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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Bus stands at St Malachy's High School - geograph.org.uk - 5156971📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park - Caravan Site

Castlewellan Forest Park - Caravan Site — a caravan park in northern ireland.

Inching their way into the car parking area at Castlewellan Agricultural Show - geograph.org.uk - 5158187📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park - Camping

Castlewellan Forest Park - Camping — a campsite in northern ireland.

A sculpture of a four-faced god in the grounds of Castlewellan Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2840169📷 3

Castles · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Castle

Castlewellan Castle — a castle in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

👶castlewellancastle.org

Where to eat & stay near Castlewellan

Places to stay

Bus stands at St Malachy's High School - geograph.org.uk - 5156971📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park - Caravan Site

Castlewellan Forest Park - Caravan Site — a caravan park in northern ireland.

Inching their way into the car parking area at Castlewellan Agricultural Show - geograph.org.uk - 5158187📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park - Camping

Castlewellan Forest Park - Camping — a campsite in northern ireland.

The Bannanstown Road junction on Drumbuck Road - geograph.org.uk - 5414486📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Touring-in-the-Trees

Castlewellan Touring-in-the-Trees — a campsite in northern ireland.

The Jocelyn Obelisk at Tollymore Park - geograph.org.uk - 4377654📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Tollymore Forest

Tollymore Forest — a caravan park in northern ireland.

Parkland at Tollymore Park - geograph.org.uk - 5716476📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Tollymore Forest Park - Campsite

Tollymore Forest Park - Campsite — a campsite in northern ireland.

Entrance to the Sunnyholme Caravan Park on the Castlewellan Road - geograph.org.uk - 8044161📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Sunnyholme Caravan Park

Sunnyholme Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.

Places to eat & drink

Chimney of disused linen weaving factory at Annsborough - geograph.org.uk - 5443982📷 3

Historic pubs · Northern Ireland

Soma Festival

The Soma Festival (Sanskrit: सोम, or sóma, meaning drink of the Gods, see Soma (drink); Irish: Féile Soma) is an annual music, arts, and cultural festival. The festival includes concerts, musical perf

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Castlewellan?
Castlewellan is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT31 9DW).
What is Castlewellan?
Castlewellan — a village in northern ireland.
How do I get to Castlewellan?
Drivers can use postcode BT31 9DW.
How do I get to Castlewellan?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT31 9DW. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.