# Campsites near Exploris Aquarium — 5 within 10 miles (2026)

> 5 campsites within 10 miles of Exploris Aquarium in Newtownards, County Down. The nearest is Castle Ward, 1.4 miles away. 3 accept dogs.

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**In short:** 5 campsites within 10 miles of Exploris Aquarium in Newtownards, County Down. The nearest is Castle Ward, 1.4 miles away. 3 accept dogs.

Updated 29 October 2026 · Distances are straight-line · Ratings from Google · [About Exploris Aquarium](https://staycation.co.uk/newtownards/attractions/exploris-aquarium)

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[1.4 miles Downpatrick · Dogs welcome Castle Ward ★ 4.7 (216) Tent, caravan and motorhome pitches near Downpatrick, Co. Down, with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/downpatrick/camping/castle-ward) [5 miles Bangor, County Down · Dogs welcome Delamont Country Park Caravan and Camping Site ★ 4.5 (146) Five-star club site on Strangford Lough, around 20 miles from Bangor](https://staycation.co.uk/bangor-northern-ireland/camping/delamont-country-park-caravan-and-camping-site) [🏨Camping 5.1 miles Newtownards Cloughey Holiday Park ★ 5.0 (16) Tent, caravan and motorhome campsite in Co. Down with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/cloughey/camping/cloughey-holiday-park) [5.6 miles Newtownards · Dogs welcome Ringbuoy Caravan Park ★ 5.0 (3) Caravan and motorhome park in Co. Down with electric hook-ups, near Cloughey village.](https://staycation.co.uk/cloughey/camping/ringbuoy-caravan-park) [6.4 miles Newtownards Quarterland Bay Campsite ★ 5.0 (75) Tent campsite in Co. Down near Killinchy, with showers and access to Strangford Lough.](https://staycation.co.uk/killinchy/camping/quarterland-bay-campsite)

## Quick answers

### How many campsites are there near Exploris Aquarium?

We list 5 within 10 miles of Exploris Aquarium, measured in a straight line.

### Which campsites are closest to Exploris Aquarium?

The nearest are Castle Ward (1.4 miles), Delamont Country Park Caravan and Camping Site (5 miles) and Cloughey Holiday Park (5.1 miles).

### Are there dog-friendly campsites near Exploris Aquarium?

Yes: 3 of the 5 accept dogs. They are marked on this page.

### How are the distances worked out?

They are straight-line distances between each place and Exploris Aquarium, so the journey by road will be a little longer.