Marton Mere Holiday Village
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City lights, city sights…and tranquil nature reserve? Canny caravanners can grab the best of both worlds at Marton Mere Holiday Village in Blackpool, set on its own lakeside nature reserve with park ranger station, yet a Mere three miles from the Pleasure Beach and bright lights of Blackpool.
You can even see Blackpool Tower from Marton Mere, which might be the closest you get to it given the jam-packed options on this Haven site: there are sports activities such as roller-blading, adventure golf, football coaching, fencing and archery (qualified coaches are on hand to ensure blades and bows are wielded safely). And there’s a heated indoor pool with SplashZone and new Space Bowl flume (with an outdoor SplashZone for the kids too during summer); kids’ clubs with the Seaside Squad; the ShowBar for drinks and dancing, and day and night entertainment for all ages – we like the sound of the Summer Mania Wrestling and the family ‘wake ‘n’ shake’ sessions…
If your tastes are more reserved, the Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve on the edge of the park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest with habitats to explore beyond your berth: there are wetland, woodland and grassland spots among others, hosting an array of critters including dragonflies, bats and butterflies, or you could go undercover in one of the bird hides to spot soaring peregrines, merlins, owls and ospreys.
Once you’ve worked up an appetite, there’s a café bar and grill with terrace on site to sup at for breakfast, lunch, dinner and essential snacks, a fish and chip shop – again for essential snacks – and a Spar for stocking up on freshly baked bread, barbecue nosh and other bits and bobs.
Nearby attractions and activities
We’ll start off with Blackpool – assuming you make it off site for a day or two; as well as the famous Tower, shows, circus, autumn Illuminations and whirling around the rides on the Pleasure Beach, you can ogle the folk at Blackpool Zoo or the Sea Life Centre, get waxy at Madame Tussauds or make a splash at the Sandcastle Waterpark, the biggest indoor waterpark in the country.
If you’re out of energy after the SplashZone and Summer Mania Wrestling, more wrestful options in the area include gentle horseback cantering, angling for fish or linking up with the several golf courses around: Staining Lodge Golf Course is a mile and a half from Marton Mere and the Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club is within a short drive (there’s a nature reserve here too).
Knights and hangers-on (parents) should have a ball at Chorley’s Camelot Theme Park, while younger adventurers will enjoy The World of Beatrix Potter at nearby Bowness or Farmer Parrs Animal World; if your youngsters are into their history – or going underground – there’s a good day out at Keswick’s Honister Slate Mine too.
The Lake District is also within easy reach: cruise along for a trip on Lake Windermere and a visit to the adventure playground, exhibitions and gorgeous gardens at the Lake District Visitor Centre, or have a puff on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway along the banks of the River Leven.
The Forest of Bowland, Beacon Fell Country Park and the historic city of Lancaster can all be had within a Mere half hour drive.
Attractions near Marton Mere Holiday Village
Must see
- Blackpool Illuminations (2.6 miles)
- Central Pier (2.7 miles)
- The Blackpool Tower (2.7 miles)
National Trust
- Rufford Old Hall (13.6 miles)
- Formby (16.9 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Marton Mere Holiday Village
Blackpool Central (2.7 miles) Beaches
Blackpool South (3.0 miles) Beaches
St Annes North (3.7 miles) Beach - Excellent Water Quality Beaches
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Marton Mere - A Great British Holiday TammyChernelle (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Marton Mere is a holiday village not situated far from Blackpool (aka the Vegas of the North) so the location is stunning with the views from the colorful Blackpool Tower from our caravan! The village itself was beautiful with a large lake with lots of nature to explore including group nature trails. Picnic facilities are amazing with stunning views, the caravan itself was sparkling clean and it really couldn't be faulted for the so ... Disliked: I don't like to complain because it really was great and for the price payed everything was what you could have asked for and more but there are those tiny things as with any other park. The bathroom is really small, being a tall person I literally had trouble fitting in to go to the toilet however the shower takes up much room so that's probably why. I also disliked the poolside as ... |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Hard standings
Water hook-up points for tourers
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Themes
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Blackpool: Lonsdale Coach Park — 2.4mi
Blackpool: Central Coach Station — 2.6mi
Blackpool: Pontins Coach Stop — 3.3mi
- Train stations
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Blackpool South Rail Station — 2.4mi
Blackpool North Rail Station — 2.7mi
Layton (Lancs) Rail Station — 2.7mi
- Ferry ports
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Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing — 8.6mi
Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing — 8.6mi
Heysham Ferry Terminal — 16.2mi
- Airports
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Blackpool International Airport — 2.7mi
Directions
Take junction 4 off the M55. Take the third exit off the roundabout onto the A583 towards Blackpool. Turn right at the Clifton Arms traffic lights onto Mythop Road.The park is 150 yards on the left.
Permitted arrival time
From 12 noon
Cancellation policy
Should you wish to cancel your holiday please call the customer care department immediately on 0871 230 1908, and they will advise you of the procedure.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Full balance payment for your holiday is due no later than 10 weeks before the start of your holiday, or as soon as possible if your holiday is for within 10 weeks. Please contact us using the contact details in your Pitchup.com confirmation, allowing at least 24 hours for your booking to be processed.
Please note that balance reminders will not be sent. If the balance is not received by the due date the holiday will be treated as cancellation and any monies will be forfeited.
Cards accepted on the park
Visa, Mastercard, Maestro
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
We do not allow gazebos, pup tents and awnings with annexes or sleeping in awnings.
The holidays we offer have been designed with families and couples in mind. Therefore bookings by persons 21 years of age or under are not accepted unless they are a family booking. Bookings by groups of singles are not accepted.
Check availability at Marton Mere Holiday Village…
Level hardstanding pitch measuring approx 8.5m x 6m with drinking water, 16-amp electric hook up and waste water disposal - Heated shower block with 11 WCs, 6 showers, baby changing, hairdryers and shaving points (not 13amp 3pin plug connection) - 2 Family rooms with a shower and sink - Separate ...
Max. persons: 8x
Euro hardstanding pitch with electric and awning
Level hardstanding pitch measuring approx 8.5m x 6m with your own multi-connection turret providing TV point, drinking water, 16-amp electric hook up and waste water disposal - Heated shower block with 11 WCs, 6 showers, baby changing, hairdryers and shaving points (not 13amp 3pin plug connection) - 2 Family rooms ...
Max. persons: 8x
