Castlewellan Castle Christian Conference Centre

Castlewellan Castle is a Christian conference and residential centre set within Castlewellan Forest Park, close to the Mourne Mountains in County Down. The venue welcomes organisers planning church retreats, Christian conferences, youth weekends, school residentials, leadership training, ministry gatherings and group activity breaks.

The castle provides flexible accommodation for groups of up to 180 guests, with a choice of family rooms, shared bedrooms and ensuite accommodation. The residential format makes it suitable for multi-day programmes where organisers want meeting space, catering and sleeping arrangements in one location. The centre provides fully catered stays, with dining areas that can accommodate groups for breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. Dietary requirements can be discussed in advance.

Organisers can use the castle’s conference rooms, prayer spaces, smaller breakout areas and informal gathering spaces to build a programme around teaching, discussion, worship or group development. The team can also offer practical support with planning the visit, arranging room layouts and coordinating activities.

The surrounding forest park adds plenty of options for outdoor programmes. Groups can arrange activities such as canoeing, archery, climbing, team building and campfires through local providers, while the nearby woodland, lake and mountain scenery offer opportunities for walking and informal recreation. The venue also provides parking, accessible facilities and an on-site point of contact during stays.

With its residential facilities, catered packages and purpose-led Christian setting, Castlewellan Castle is especially suited to organisers looking for a retreat or conference venue where groups can stay, meet, eat and take part in activities together.