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Discover rare wildlife in the heart of the forest

Bringing Center Parcs to Ireland

Longford Forest holiday breaks

Ireland

Nestled in 400 acres of beautiful historic forest just five kilometres from Ballymahon, Longford Forest is our first resort in Ireland. You’ll find plenty of activities, restaurants and accommodation options tucked away amongst the trees, offering everything you need for a perfect short break.

Discover Ireland’s largest water park, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise
See wildlife including pine marten, red squirrels, grey herons and fallow deer
Stroll beside the two natural watercourses and spot native trout and salmon
Try Interactive Family Ball Wall on the interactive Squash Court
Relax in Aqua Sana Forest Spa, winner of Spa of the year - Professional Beauty Ireland Awards 2023 & 2024
Dine at the family-friendly Cara’s Kitchen and Bar

Our resort is cashless and can no longer accept cash payments, including for the purchase of gift cards.

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Lodges at Longford Forest

From 1 to 6 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 12 guests

Woodland Lodges

Practical and popular, our fully-equipped, family-friendly Woodland Lodges feature:

Open-plan living area
Modern kitchen
Private patio
Comfortable bedrooms

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From 1 to 4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Executive Lodges

Everything that’s included in a Woodland Lodge, plus added comforts for a relaxing break:

Ensuite in all bedrooms
Flat screen TV in all bedrooms
Hydrobath
Some Executive Lodges include a sauna, hot tub or games room

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4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Exclusive Lodges

The next level of luxury, our Exclusive Lodges offer added premium features:

Sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub
Games room with pool table
Ensuite in all bedrooms

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1 to 2 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 4 people

Hotels and Apartments

Ideal for couples, our stylish apartments and hotel rooms can be found with woodland or lakeside views. They include:

Furnished patio or balcony
Ensuite shower room
Self-catering facilities including coffee machine
Twin or double beds

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Activities at Longford Forest

Discover a range of activities for all ages at Elveden Forest

Aerial Adventure

Get ready for our most exhilarating treetop adventure, reaching heights of up to 12 metres above the ground, perfect for adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers. Conquer our spectacular treetop course, complete all of the elements and finish with a descent on our zip wire. Minimum height 1.22m. Maximum weight 17.9 stone/114kg.

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Adventure Golf - 9 holes

Put your putting skills to the test with our themed Adventure Golf course. Tackle the challenges, take the tricky tests and see who gets the golfing glory out of your friends and family.

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Double Kayak Hire

Spend some peaceful quality time with your partner or invite a friend or family member, taking to the water in one of our fantastic double kayaks. You’ll learn new skills in the water, taking in your idyllic surroundings at the same time.

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Ten Pin Bowling 45 mins

A game that never goes out of style, bring your family and try your hand at ten pin bowling. Suitable for up to four people.

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Accessible accommodation

At Center Parcs, our accessible accommodation is designed for guests with disabilities to enjoy a relaxing and comfortable break, giving you complete peace of mind.

Our adapted lodges are designed for those with reduced mobility, with dedicated disabled parking nearby, ramps to access your accommodation, lowered countertops, handrails throughout, walk-in / wheel-in showers and more so that all guests can have fun in the forest.

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Longford Forest hot tub lodges

Add a touch of luxury booking a lodge with a hot tub. Our hot tub lodges have everything you need for a perfect relaxing holiday, and feature a private and secluded outdoor hot tub. With a glass in hand and good company at your side, our hot tub holidays are perfect for a romantic getaway or a special family break.

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Dog-friendly holidays at Longford Forest

Our dog friendly accommodation is designed with dogs in mind, including:

Vertical door handles to prevent escapes
Wooden flooring throughout making it easy to clean up any little accidents
A tether ring on your lodge patio so your dog can join you outside

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What's included

All of our Center Parcs villages have the same key features that make for a perfect short break:

Up to 400 acres of beautiful forest to explore
Free entry to the Subtropical Swimming Paradise water park, with rides, slides and splash pools
A lake and beach to enjoy
Over 100 activities for all ages and fitness levels to add to your break
Adventure playgrounds and picturesque picnic areas

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Longford Forest resort map

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Subtropical Swimming Paradise map

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How to get to Center Parcs, Longford Forest by car

Our Eircode is N39 RH95

For more detailed directions, click below to plan your route on Google Maps.

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Other ways to travel

Via ferry

Getting the Ferry from the UK is easy, with daily services departing from Hollyhead to Dublin and Pembroke to Rosslare.

Via flight

Dublin airport is a 90-minute drive from Center Parcs, with direct flights from every corner of the UK, and car hire companies a short walk from the terminal. Ireland West Airport (Knock) is also only a 75-minute drive away, with direct flights from six UK airports.

Via bus

The 842 bus (operated by M4 direct ) departs from Dublin airport (Terminal 2 Bus Station) or Dublin City Center (Wellington Quay) and on request will drop off or collect you from Center Parcs.

Via rail

Daily train services are available from Dublin Connolly to Edgeworthstown via Irish Rail.

Complimentary Guest Shuttle Service

We offer a complimentary Guest Shuttle Service to transport guests to and from both Athlone and Edgeworthstown Train Stations to Center Parcs Longford Forest on Mondays and Fridays. This is available to book on our website 12 weeks before your arrival. For more information you can phone our Guest Services team at Longford Forest on 0433311030.