Derry
Beech Hill Country House
A Georgian country house three miles from Derry with a woodland ceremony, a lake setting and a pavilion for 250.
Ireland
Ballyscullion Park wedding venue, Bellaghy, Co. Derry
A private estate by Lough Beg with a three acre walled garden and a marquee for up to 220, exclusively yours.
- Up to 220 guests
- Price on request
- 2h 35m from Dublin
- 35m from Belfast International Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Ballyscullion Park is an exclusive-use estate near Bellaghy on the shores of Lough Beg. The ceremony, photographs, reception and party can all happen on the estate, with the three acre Walled Garden used for ceremonies and drinks.
Receptions are in a fitted marquee for 50 to 220 guests, with two function rooms in the 18th century stable block. The Apple House bridal suite and six courtyard cottages sleep the couple and 36 guests, reserved for the wedding.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Who caters, and is there a list we must choose from?
A little more of the place
The feeling, in photographs.
Planning facts
Getting there, the light, and how we checked.
Try your date and guest list
Getting there
For guests travelling in. Driving times are by road without traffic, from Ballyscullion Park, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Belfast International Airport 35m 37 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 45m 57 km
- City of Derry Airport 1h 68 km
- Ferry ports
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- Belfast ferry terminal 40m 52 km
- Larne ferry terminal 45m 61 km
- Railway stations
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- Belfast 40m 53 km
- Lisburn 50m 55 km
Railway stations are those on the Irish Rail network, and the nearest by road is not always the best connection. Check the timetable before you plan a guest's day around a train.
Where guests can stay
OpenStreetMap lists 4 places to stay within 10 km of Bellaghy, and 17 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- The Inn Hotel 4.2 km
- O'Neill Arms Country House Hotel Hotel 7 km
- White River Hotel Hotel 7 km
- Laurel Villa Hotel 7.9 km
- Walsh's Hotel Hotel 10.7 km
- Ardara Country House Hotel 11.3 km
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers and is thinner in rural areas, so treat these counts as a minimum and check booking sites for your dates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, updated October 2026.
Light through the year
Worked out for Ballyscullion Park's location on the 15th of each month, in Irish clock time. Golden hour is the last stretch before sunset when the sun is low and warm, a good window for portraits after the ceremony.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden hour from | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:41 | 15:21 | 16:28 | 7h 47m |
| February | 07:50 | 16:37 | 17:30 | 9h 40m |
| March | 06:43 | 17:39 | 18:27 | 11h 44m |
| April | 06:25 | 19:38 | 20:27 | 14h 02m |
| May | 05:20 | 20:29 | 21:23 | 16h 03m |
| June | 04:47 | 21:03 | 22:04 | 17h 17m |
| July | 05:07 | 20:58 | 21:56 | 16h 49m |
| August | 05:59 | 20:11 | 21:02 | 15h 02m |
| September | 06:56 | 18:58 | 19:46 | 12h 50m |
| October | 07:52 | 17:40 | 18:30 | 10h 37m |
| November | 07:55 | 15:25 | 16:25 | 8h 30m |
| December | 08:43 | 14:46 | 15:59 | 7h 16m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Ballyscullion Park within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyscullion Park | This venue | Up to 220 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Drenagh Estate | 39 km | Up to 270 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Montalto Estate | 61 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Dunmore House & Gardens | 60 km | Up to 200 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 220, from the venue's own wording: in the marquee, from 50 guests. Read from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Price. Not published by the venue, so no price is shown. Ask for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Rooms, exclusive use and catering. Taken from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Journey times and light. Calculated from the venue's location on OpenStreetMap roads, with sun times from standard solar equations. They are guides, not promises.
Questions about Ballyscullion Park
- How many guests can Ballyscullion Park hold?
- Up to 220 guests. In the marquee, from 50 guests. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Ballyscullion Park have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site, with 37 beds.
- Can you have exclusive use of Ballyscullion Park?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Ballyscullion Park cost?
- Ballyscullion Park doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Ballyscullion Park?
- Ballyscullion Park is in Bellaghy, Co. Derry, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 2h 35m from Dublin, about 5h 20m from Cork, about 4h 10m from Galway.
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