Plan Your Visit
We are so excited to welcome you to our festival this June!
Below is a list of accommodation options in the area, ranging from on-site glamping to hotels and B&Bs within a short drive. We recommend booking in advance by contacting the provider directly.
Please note that these are just suggestions, there are a number of online booking platforms and other more local Bed & Breakfasts to avail of.
On-site glamping
Hotels
Bed & Breakfasts
Other Booking Platform
Onsite Camping and Glamping with Pitched Perfect
Pitched Perfect runs a beautiful glamping site in the walled garden at our venue, Ballykilcavan Brewery. This option is ideal for guests who want to stay on-site and enjoy the full festival experience.
Facilities include:
- Hot showers and toilets.
- There are no cooking facilities on site.
- Please review the Pitched Perfect full list of T&Cs for any queries.
Please note that all booking with Pitched Perfect must be made directly through them. This campsite is being run independently of the FFN Festival so all queries relating to the campsite must go directly to them.
Prices below are for both the 22nd & 23rd June – there is no option to book just 1 night but you can avail of your pitch any time within that timeframe.
Pitch Your Own
€35 per pitch
Enjoy the full festival experience with our 2-Day Camping Pass for 2 people.
2-4 Persons Bell Tent – Standard
2 Nights – €200
4x5mt bell tent with flooring in 4x singles airbeds.
2 Persons Bell Tent – Basic
2 Nights – €300
1x5mt bell tent with flooring, 1x double airbed and bedding, a side table, camping light, and rug included.
4 Persons Bell Tent – Basic
2 Nights – €400
4x5mt bell tent with flooring in 4x singles airbeds.
Luxury "Notions" Package
2 Nights – €500
Elevate your festival experience by treating yourself to a stay in our exquisite bell tents located in the stunning grounds of the Ballykilcavan Walled Garden.
Hotels And B&Bs Nearby our Venue
2 Nights - €234
Approx. 20 min drive.
2 Nights - €262
Approx. 15 min drive.
2 Nights - €269
Approx. 20 min drive.
2 Nights - €280
Approx. 20 min drive.
2 Nights - €260
Approx. 20 min drive.
2 Nights - €280
Approx. 20 min drive.
2 Nights - €300
Approx. 20 min drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the festival?
The Farming for Nature Festival will take place at Ballykilcavan Brewery, Stradbally, Co. Laois, R32 Y0PK.
- BY CAR: The festival is easily accessed via the M7 and M9 motorways. Stradbally is well signposted and the eircode will bring you to the site. Event signage will direct you to the carpark on arrival. We encourage attendees to share lifts where possible to minimise environmental impact.
- BY TRAIN, BUS OR AIR: The nearest station is Portlaoise, with regular services from Dublin and other major cities. From Portlaoise, local buses and taxis operate to Stradbally. We recommend booking taxis in advance. Dublin Airport is just over one hour away by car.
- TAXI: Local taxi services operating from Portlaoise include J Taxi Services 087 242 1876 and Charlie Taxi Services 087 348 5118. Taxis should be booked in advance, particularly for evening journeys.
Do you have the facilities for campervan or other sleeping vehicles?
Unfortunately Ballykilcavan Brewery do not have insurance for people to sleep overnight in the carpark. If you wish to sleep in a campervan or other vehicles, this must be done off site.