Explore Ireland By Caravan Or Motorhome

With its stunning scenery and fascinating history and culture, Ireland has much for caravanners and campers to explore and admire. The area offers a wide range of attractions and entertainment for travellers with all types of interests and of all ages. Tourism Ireland has provided highlights from the Queens four-day trip to Ireland, which included visits to Dublin, Cork, Tipperary and Kildare.

Those travelling to Ireland from the UK with their motorhome or caravan can only do so by ferry. Travellers can reach Dublin on routes from Holyhead or Birkenhead or travel to Cork from Swansea. Travellers looking for the most convenient crossings can search using websites such as www.directferries.co.uk.

If you have the time and budget, you may wish to consider exploring Ireland fully and visit as many counties as possible. The area offers over 100 campsite operators, some of which are affiliated to UK camping and caravanning clubs. All the campsites offer easy access to a wide range of activities and attractions.

Ireland is particularly suited to those who love exploring gardens. Butterstream in County Meath, Annes Grove in Cork and Kylemore Abbey in Connemara are just a few of the areas offering attractive lawns, wild havens and herb gardens to explore.

Those wishing to explore Irelands history will not be disappointed, as Ireland is home to many castles, including Trim Castle in County Meath, which is thought to be one of the largest and most important castles and is known for its role as garrison for the Anglo Normans.

Art lovers can enjoy a wide range of art galleries and museums. The National Museum of Ireland offers four venues with a wide range of crafts. Visitors can explore a selection of Dublins collections such as decorative arts and archaeology as well as natural history. Those wishing to explore traditional Irish Country Life from the 1850s may wish to visit Turlough Park House, which is based in Castlebar, Country Mayo and offers beautiful grounds to explore.

Ireland has much to offer families. There are a wide range of activities such as horse riding, biking, canoeing, surfing and trekking, which can be enjoyed whilst surrounded by some of Irelands most beautiful scenery. For those looking for less adventurous activities, there are golf courses and areas where visitors can go pike fishing.

Whatever activities or interests you enjoy, Ireland is definitely worth a visit on your next caravan, camping or motorhome holiday.