About Us
About Us
Hello! We are Tuesday and Wes, and together with our little daughter, Ziggy, we are your hosts at Willowbrook Glamping and hideaways. We took over the running of Willowbrook in 2018, and since then we have worked very hard to make it a place full of wonder and inspiration, where people come to make memories with friends and family, where children come to have a safe place to play in nature and be free.
Our story started long before that however…
We first laid eyes upon one another in St Kilda (Australia) in 2008 and we soon fell in silly, magical love. For a decade we made many trips across the world, living in Ireland for a time, but mostly in Australia. Our inspirations in life were colours, rhymes, and all things creative. We immersed ourselves in music and art, starting our own bands, being involved in theatre and spoken word performance and organizing our own events. Throughout this time, we met some of the most wonderful people we have both known, and had some experiences we will never forget. All the while though, our thoughts were on the future, and Ireland, where we planned to build our own little glamping wonderland, letting our creative imaginations run wild without any boss to tell us what to do! In 2018, we took our little new-born baby girl Ziggy, and we took the plunge. From then until now we have been busy building Willowbrook into what it is today.
The History of Willowbrook
In the mid 1990’s Tuesday’s parents Dave and Linda moved the whole family from their home in Kent, UK to a rural property just outside Ballaghaderreen in County Roscommon, Ireland, to fulfil their life-long dream of establishing a caravan and camping site. The property was raw, having been used as farmland for many years, but it had endless potential, with a long and gentle slope from the farmhouse down to the banks of the river Lung almost a half a mile away. Throughout her teenage years Tuesday remembers many evenings spent picking stones or weeding, helping her parents to develop the site. Between them, they created a pristine camping park with top notch facilities. Tuesday’s mum Linda, unfortunately passed away in 2024 after a long battle with cancer. We are indebted to this wonderful woman for all the hard work she put in over the years, and for the vision she had in sowing the seeds from which the Willowbrook of today has grown.
Willowbrook Today
Since we took the reins in early 2019 Willowbrook has slowly grown into much more than a campsite. First, we added some yurts to the site, and some hot tubs. We got to work painting our own personalities on Willowbrook, art on the walls, (even in the toilets), a gallery in the kitchen, local crafts in reception. Then we focused on our main mission for Willowbrook – bringing people together. We built a communal fire pit, a pizza house with a wood-fired pizza oven, a children’s fairy garden and a mud kitchen. We created events, our creative writing retreats, our annual Halloween event, art and nature classes and camps for the kids, our intimate ‘Willowbrook Whispers’ concerts, the list goes on. We thought about the vibe we wanted to create at Willowbrook, and we tailored everything to that. The site has the feel of a little village when it’s full of campers and glampers in the summer, friends and family connecting, kids making new friends and running around the green together. We work extremely hard to make Willowbrook what it is, and the reward is seeing people with smiles on their faces every day. That makes it all worthwhile.
The Future of Willowbrook
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FAQs
Glamping is basically glamourous camping. Perfect for those who love to camp but want to avoid the time-consuming setup. Perfect for those who love a hotel or AirBNB stay but want a little bit more of an outdoor experience. No setting up a tent because your accommodation is already set up. No need for a sleeping bag because your bed is already made and waiting for you. No need to worry about the weather because your glamping unit is insulated and heated. No need to worry about bringing your camping gas hob as our camper’s kitchen has got all you need!
We are located between Ballaghaderreen and Castlerea in north Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Eircode F45YE27. For map directions please see the visit us or contact us pages.
Our site features a range of options, including Mongolian yurts (some with private hot tubs) glamping pods and a 200-year-old converted farm building. More details on our Glamping page. We also have camping pitches.
We have both powered and unpowered pitches suitable for tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes, roof tents, and trailer tents. See the Camping page of this website for more information.
We offer a range of child-friendly attractions, activities, and events. More on this in the Kids Activities page.
The local area has lots to offer particularly for those interested in history. You will find more details on different destinations in our Discover the Hidden Heartland page.
Explore The Local Area
Discover the charm of Willowbrook’s surroundings, where nature, history, and culture meet. From scenic walking trails and tranquil waterways to nearby heritage sites and vibrant local towns, the area offers something for everyone. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventures, family activities, or peaceful escapes, exploring the local area ensures your stay is filled with memorable experiences and hidden gems waiting to be uncovered.
