Venue & Accommodation 2026

 

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The National Farming For Nature Festival 2026 offered a variety of accommodation options in the area, ranging from on-site glamping to hotels and B&Bs within a short drive.

These listings served as general suggestions, as attendees also utilized various online booking platforms and local Bed & Breakfasts to secure their stays.

On-site glamping

Hotels

Bed & Breakfasts

Other Booking Platform

ffn festival pitched perfect and ballykilcavan

Onsite Camping and Glamping with Pitched Perfect

Pitched Perfect ran a beautiful glamping site in the walled garden at our venue, Ballykilcavan Brewery. This option proved ideal for guests who wanted to stay on-site and enjoy the full, immersive festival experience.
 
Facilities Included:
    • Hot showers and toilets.
    • Please note that there were no cooking facilities provided on-site.

Accommodation Details:
Glamping options were pre-booked directly through Pitched Perfect. Festival-goers who wished to camp with their own gear booked standard camping pitches on arrival. All listed rates covered the full duration of the festival (22nd & 23rd June), giving guests complete access to their pitches throughout the weekend.
 
The campsite was managed independently of the FFN Festival.

Pitch Your Own

€35 per pitch

Attendees enjoyed the full festival experience with our 2-Day Camping Pass for 2 people.

2-4 Persons Bell Tent – Standard

2 Nights – €200

.This package featured a 4x5m bell tent equipped with flooring and 4 single airbeds.

 

2 Persons Bell Tent – Basic

2 Nights – €300

This option provided a 4x5m bell tent with flooring, 1 double airbed with bedding, a side table, a camping light, and a cozy rug.

4 Persons Bell Tent – Basic​​

2 Nights – €400

This setup included a 4x5m bell tent complete with flooring and 4 single airbeds.

 

Luxury "Notions" Package

2 Nights – €500

Guests elevated their festival experience by staying in our most exquisite bell tents, beautifully located within the historic grounds of the Ballykilcavan Walled Garden.

Volunteers Accommodation

€35 per pitch

For team members who worked the Monday and Tuesday shifts, the festival provided a complimentary tent pitch worth €35 as a thank you for their hard work on the ground.

2026 Pricing

FFNF 2026 - Campervan Passs

2026 Campervan Parking

In 2026, the festival offered dedicated on-site campervan parking for pre-booked attendees, providing a convenient way to stay directly on the grounds throughout the weekend.
 
Spaces were strictly limited and managed via advance registration.
 
🚨 Terms & Conditions Applied:
    • The campervan area operated as an unattended car park.
    • Vehicles and their contents were left entirely at the owner’s risk.
    • The Festival Organisers accepted no responsibility or liability for any loss, theft, damage, or injury.
    • By registering a space, attendees acknowledged and accepted these conditions.

2026 Nearby Hotels & B&Bs

logo maldron hotel

2 Nights - €234

Approx. 20 min drive.

logo killeshin hotel

2 Nights - €262

Approx. 15 min drive.

logo midlands hotel

2 Nights - €269

Approx. 20 min drive.

logo clanard hotel

2 Nights - €280

Approx. 20 min drive.

market house

2 Nights - €260

Approx. 20 min drive.

logo aurora house b&b

2 Nights - €280

Approx. 20 min drive.

ivyleight house

2 Nights - €300

Approx. 20 min drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

The National Farming for Nature Festival took place at Ballykilcavan Brewery, Stradbally, Co. Laois, R32 Y0PK.

  • BY CAR: The festival was easily accessed via the M7 and M9 motorways. Stradbally was well signposted and the eircode brought visitors to the site. Event signage directed drivers to the carpark on arrival. We encouraged attendees to share lifts where possible to minimise environmental impact.
  • BY TRAIN, BUS OR AIR:
    The nearest station was Portlaoise, with regular services from Dublin and other major cities. From Portlaoise, local buses and taxis operated to Stradbally. We recommended booking taxis in advance. Dublin Airport was just over one hour away by car.
  • TAXI: Local taxi services operating from Portlaoise included J Taxi Services 087 242 1876 and Charlie Taxi Services 087 348 5118.
    Taxis had to be booked in advance, particularly for evening journeys.
There was limited campervan parking available onsite by pre-booking only. Please note that the campervan area operated as an unattended car park. Vehicles and their contents were left entirely at the owner’s risk. The Festival Organisers accepted no responsibility or liability for any loss, theft, damage or injury arising from the use of the campervan parking area. By booking a campervan space, attendees acknowledged and accepted these conditions.

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