General
On top of great accommodation and conferencing facilities there is much more to be found in the grounds of Clearsky Adventure Centre and Castle Ward Estate.
What facilities are at the centre?
On-site Bike Hire
Explore the estate and surrounding area at your own pace by hiring our well maintained and state-of-the-art trail bikes. And we can even arrange luggage transfers if you fancy doing a longer distance tour.
On-site Canoe and Kayak Hire Get out there and explore the stunning Lough using our new modern boats. If you are considering the Strangford Lough Canoe Trail we can even pick you up, transfer your luggage etc. Click Here for more
On-site Outdoor BBQ Hire
If the sun is shining and you are in the mood for a good barbi, we can arrange this for you in our stunning courtyard! We also have our own Gas Barbecues available for hire should you want to do it all yourself and there are plenty of picnic tables around for you to use. Interested? – please click here
On-site Tent and Camping Gear Hire – click here for more
On-site Parking and Coaches
Ample parking is available at the centre for cars and large coaches.
On-site Disability Access
Our facilities are suitable for use by disabled folk and include disability toilets, disability changing/showering facilities and wheelchair stair lifts.
On-site Changing and Showering
Purpose built facilities offer comfortable changing rooms with personal belonging lockers and state-of-the-art power shower cubicles.
On-site Catering
We can cater for any size of group, from 4 people to 400! Offering a wide range of foods for a wide range of budgets; perhaps you are a large corporate group looking for a top notch finger buffet or you are a small family just after a simple soup and sandwich lunch. What ever your needs we can cater for it!
How do I get there and where do I park?
If your looking for directions please visit our Find Us page.
Airport and City Transfers
We can transfer your group and luggage to and from our adventure centre using our fleet of mini-coach vehicles. Ask us more about availability and costs.
What else can you do when you are visiting Clearsky Adventure Centre?
Make the most of your day in Castle Ward Estate – it boasts an 800 acre estate with many walking and cycling paths laid out to help you explore these stunning grounds.
Mansion House Guided Tours
Of course, as the centre is set on Castle Ward Demesne, don’t forget the stunning 18th century Mansion itself. Marvel at the quirky mid-Georgian mansion, home to the Ward family since the 16th century. An architectural curiosity, it is built in the distinctly different styles of gothic and classical. Visit the Victorian Past Times Centre where children can also dress up and play with period toys.
Educational Wildlife Experiential Centre
It is a jungle out there! Castle Ward Estate attracts an abundance of wildlife both on land and on the shores of Strangford Lough on Northern Irelands East Coast. As a result an Educational Wildlife Experiential Centre is onsite offering access to information on a wide range of natural habitats, species, birds and mammals. This, along with Clearsky Adventure Centre makes the ideal spot for a fun educational field trip!
Kiddies Adventure Playground
We have an onsite adventure playground suitable for the tots – featuring swings, slides, miniature zip line and climbing frames – a destination for the whole family to have a day of fun.
On-site Shops Take full advantage of the onsite Book, Visitor Souvenir and Gift Shops. Purchase a little something to remind you of your great day out at Clearsky Adventure Centre and Castle Ward.
On-site Tearoom
Take a break for a cuppa, and catch your breath at the courtyards tearoom – before moving onto the next adventure of your day.
On-site Caravan Park and Camping Northern Ireland
Amongst a wide range of accommodation options, there is also the alternative of creating your very own haven in our on-site camping and caravan site. Get a real sense of the outdoors, as you live, breathe and sleep it! We also hire tents, stoves etc. if this helps you out – please click here
