From Rossnowlagh Beach, where we had just driven the van onto the sand, it was only a short hop down the coast to Bundoran, a popular seaside resort town in south Donegal. Right on the seafront sits Bundoran Adventure Park, a classic funfair with rides, go-karts and adventure golf. In this post we share how our visit went, what Bundoran amusements cost, where to park a van (watch the height barrier) and whether the park is worth a stop on a Wild Atlantic Way road trip with kids.

Our Visit: A Classic Seaside Funfair

To be honest, Bundoran Adventure Park felt like the typical small amusement parks we had already seen a few times at English seaside towns. Nothing wrong with that, just don’t expect a big theme park. Our daughter picked a ride, had her fun, and after a little over an hour we were back in the van and on the road again.

What we liked: after long days of driving, a short stop like this is a welcome change for kids. They get to burn off some energy and have something that is just for them, not another viewpoint or castle ruin.

What we didn’t like: we are simply not the biggest fans of these parks. You can argue about the rides, but all the arcade machines where you can easily gamble your money away are really not our thing. If your kids are drawn to them, keep an eye on the budget.

Is Bundoran Adventure Park Free? Prices and Ride Passes

Yes and no. Entry to the park itself is free, so you can walk in and look around before deciding anything. Every activity, however, is paid for separately: each ride, the go-karts and the adventure golf.

For longer visits the park sells ride passes. At the time of writing the official ride passes page lists an Unlimited Ride Pass for €35 (rides only), an Ultimate Ride Pass for €47 (all rides plus one go-kart session and one round of adventure golf) and a Family Ride Pass for €140 (four Unlimited Ride Passes plus four rounds of adventure golf). The passes are valid for a set afternoon time slot of about two and a half hours, and height restrictions apply on the rides. Prices and time slots can change, so check the website before you go.

For us, a single ride for our daughter was enough. With a whole family on ride passes, a short visit quickly adds up, which is why we would call it a fun but pricey way to pass the time.

Parking at Bundoran Adventure Park With a Campervan

There are several places to park around the park, but all of the ones we found were paid parking:

• The car park right next to the park has a height barrier of around 2 to 2.1 metres, so check your van’s height including anything on the roof.
• Roadside parking a little further along is suitable for campervans.
• Another car park without a height barrier sits just south of the park.

With our Ford Tourneo Custom, access was no problem. Bigger motorhomes should aim for the roadside spaces or the car park without a barrier rather than the one next to the park.

If you want to stay overnight in Bundoran, there is a paid motorhome area in town listed on park4night with electricity, water and disposal. We did not stay there ourselves, and reviews on the listing are mixed, so read them before you book.

How Long Do You Need?

We spent a little over an hour at Bundoran Adventure Park, which was plenty for one ride and a look around. If your kids are on ride passes, plan for the full afternoon time slot of around two and a half hours.

Is Bundoran Adventure Park Worth It?

It depends on who you are travelling with. For families with younger kids on a long road trip, yes: it is a quick, cheerful break that gives children a highlight of their own. For adults travelling without children, or anyone looking for Ireland’s wild coast, it is not worth a detour; Bundoran’s surf beaches and cliff walk are the better reasons to stop.

Things to Do in Bundoran With Kids Nearby

If you have more time in town, Bundoran has a few other family-friendly stops near the seafront, according to The Irish Road Trip and local tourism sites:

• Waterworld, the seafront water park with pools and slides, open seasonally.
• The Fairy Bridges and the Wishing Chair on the cliff walk, Bundoran’s first big tourist draw back in the 1800s. Keep children away from the cliff edges.
• Tullan Strand, a beach of around 2 km popular with surfers and good for a walk.

We only visited the adventure park ourselves, so these are pointers for your own planning rather than first-hand tips.

Our Honest Takeaway

Bundoran Adventure Park is a short, costly bit of fun for kids. Our daughter enjoyed her ride, and on a long road trip that is worth something. As a destination in its own right, though, it is just a typical small seaside funfair with plenty of arcade machines, and the costs add up quickly. Stop if your kids need a break; skip it if you don’t travel with children.

Our Bundoran Adventure Park stop on video

Rides, arcades and a family break by the sea – here’s what our visit to Bundoran Adventure Park looked like.

Bundoran Adventure Park: 🎥 See the seaside funfair with us – watch from 02:55.

Or watch the full video of our Donegal road trip day, from Rossnowlagh Beach to Bundoran and back via Glenade Lough and the Gleniff Horseshoe.

Bundoran Adventure Park FAQ

Is Bundoran Adventure Park free to enter?

Yes. Walking into the park is free. Rides, go-karts and adventure golf are paid for individually, or you can buy a ride pass that covers unlimited rides for a set time slot.

How much are the ride passes at Bundoran Adventure Park?

At the time of writing, the official website lists €35 for an Unlimited Ride Pass, €47 for an Ultimate Ride Pass with one go-kart session and one round of adventure golf, and €140 for a Family Ride Pass. Prices can change, so check before you go.

Where can you park a campervan near Bundoran Adventure Park?

The car park right next to the park has a height barrier of around 2 to 2.1 metres. Campervans are better off using the roadside spaces nearby or the car park without a height barrier just south of the park. All the parking around the park was paid when we visited.

How long should you spend at Bundoran Adventure Park?

We stayed a little over an hour, which was enough for one ride and a look around. With ride passes, plan for the afternoon time slot of about two and a half hours.

What facilities are there at Bundoran Adventure Park?

There are toilets, a café, snack kiosks and a small shop on site, plus an amusement arcade.

When is Bundoran Adventure Park open?

Opening days and times can vary, and the ride passes are sold for set time slots. Check the official website for current opening times before you plan your visit.

Where We Went Next

From the adventure park it is only a few steps down to the town’s main beach. It started to rain while we were there, so it was a short visit. Read our honest take and why we would rather recommend nearby Tullan Beach in our Bundoran Beach post.

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Planning your own Wild Atlantic Way road trip? Check our Bundoran Beach post, our Rossnowlagh Beach post, our Erris Head Loop Walk, our Dunmoran Beach stop and our Ireland facts before you go.