A camping holiday among the velvety greenness and wide open heather-strewn moorland of the Ribble Valley? Sounds just up our scenic street. If you want to take in the Lancashire landscape, cruise along to Three Rivers for a family break at any time of year with the whole crew – canine campers are welcome too.
Kids can get hyper at the critters’ entertainment on offer, from children’s discos to the games room with pool tables, and with one of the two bars in the clubhouse aimed at adults and the other aimed at families, there shouldn’t be too much of a culture clash. The snooker room is only for the big folk too, so drop the kids off to strut their stuff at the disco while you chalk your cue and prepare to show your fellow campers who’s boss. Just remember to keep the karma and not invade the kids’ dancefloor later to show them how your generation does it properly, or wrestle the mic away from them too much at the Saturday night karaoke…
If the kids refuse to be seen with you the day after you treat the campsite to the sounds of your dulcet singing tones, bribe/mollify them by taking them along to the Three Rivers indoor pool – there’s a toddlers’ paddling pool too so littler folk don’t get too squished or splished, and a shower to use afterwards to rinse off. If that still doesn’t work, let them loose on one of the two park play areas, or, if all else fails, offer them many (many) chips from the site takeaway (there’s also a snack bar available in the clubhouse at weekends, and three pubs off site within a mile’s walk).
There’s a lot to be said too for just sitting and watching the world go by: Three Rivers is set in 45 acres of mature woodland and has been awarded for its conservation. Hopefully there won’t be any chores included with that, but if you’re planning a lengthy stay you might be glad to know that among the many amenities on site there’s a fully equipped launderette with several washers and dryers.
Nearby attractions and activities
Three Rivers is just a few miles from the historic town of Clitheroe, and while Clitheroe Castle with its gardens and the acclaimed Clitheroe Golf Club are both recommended, the town is best known for its specialist shops: Cowman’s Famous Sausage Shop sells over 75 types of sausage while no visit to Clitheroe would be complete without getting lost among the world vintages in the cavernous cellar at Byrnes Wine Shop.
Most of the Ribble Valley is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: here and in the Forest of Bowland you’ll find all the walking, cycling and horse-riding you’d expect, as well as 44 villages to explore in the surrounding area. Bowland has some of the most remote walking in the north-west – toss away your shoes and pretend to be a hobbit on the Tolkien Trail (hairy toes optional), or start in the village of Pendle to go Heathcliff-like on the moors on a Brontë walk. If your legs are still holding up, you can also climb Pendle Hill from the 3000 year old village of Barley for some of the best views of the Ribble Valley.
Day trippers will be delighted with the Three Rivers location: the park is off the M6 and well placed for many of the north’s big cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, York, Bradford and Leeds, promenading and Pleasure Beaching at Blackpool or even ambling around the Lake and Peak Districts.
Attractions near Three Rivers Park
Must see
- Gawthorpe Hall (8.1 miles)
- Beacon Fell Country Park (10.5 miles)
- Oswaldtwistle Mills (10.6 miles)
National Trust
- Gawthorpe Hall (8.1 miles)
- Malham Tarn Estate (16.7 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Three Rivers Park
Waddington, West Bradford and the Moorcock (0.8 miles) Walking
Waddington and the Moorcock by Wadddington Brook (1.1 miles) Walking
The Moorcock Inn on Waddington Fell (1.4 miles) Walking
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Lovely little site Matt J. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Very nice site located just walking distance from a small village with a couple of pubs. Very beautiful location, and plenty of camping space with plenty of walks. Disliked: Didn't really stay there long enough for see everything on the camp site. Wifi coverage also poor, but then again that's not really why you go camping.... |
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Nice Site Lester P. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Enjoyed our short stay here,. We especially liked the fact that its dog friendly as we took our two Rottweiler's and the staff made them feel welcome. Disliked: Nothing |
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Cramped site with poor services michael_c3 (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Large shower cubicles Disliked: Cramped pitches |
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Mr Gary Smith Gary S. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: 1) All the staff were very friendly and helpful Disliked: 1) The fact the entire site was "tired" in in great need of some investment. The road edges needed clearing, The raod to the area we stayed was a mud bath. |
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love it love it travelercouple (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: We have just read last review re this site and felt compeled to write to put things right. The staff were lovely and couldnt of been more helpfull. the warden came out and personaly helped us with a problem late on our arrival. the bar staff made us feel welcome and were helpful.we believe the site is under new management and undergoing improvments that will obviously cause some disruption. Obviously you cant please everyone ... Disliked: little bit short on the staffing but other than that NO complaints |
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Mr Graham Robertson GRAHAM R. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Friendly Reception Disliked: general condition looked uncempt |
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Maybe better once the season has begun EmmanTony (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Although there were a number of children on the site playing, it was still very peaceful and relaxing. Disliked: There is not as much on the site as claimed in the description - or if there is, it's in very loose terms. No Wifi as claimed there was. Only accept cards in the shop (when opened) and reception - not in the clubhouse. |
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Liked: spacious touring pitch. family friendly site including the clubhouse Disliked: flooding of the walkways around the toilet block. (to be fair the was a lot of rainfall) |
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Liked: Big pitches, showers/toilets, clean/well stocked Disliked: Its very dark site at night, but this is nit-picking really, what camper doesn't carry a torch!!!! |
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Liked: the staff delivered gas,the showers were very big and roomy,the pitches were massive very clean site Disliked: the roads leading upto site were quite narrow and could become busy in peak season. |
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good site stella r. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: pitches hard standing Disliked: lack of lighting in the touring area |
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no other camp site we have stayed on this year has matched this one . Sheila C. (Extended family, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the camp site , the toilet/shower blocks were very clean and warm and the showers were spacish and you got ample time to wash without it cutting off , the shop caters for every ones needs with a good sellection to choose from, we eat in the cafe both nights we were there the food was of high quality and hot, the staff covered all our requests and more .myself and 3 young children used the ... Disliked: nothing, infact the only thing that spoit it was the rain, it had made the ground squidgy but only god can stop the rain. |
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On the whole not a bad site the camping field needs sorting out though William B. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The cafe has changed hands and was very good large shower blocks but the toilet needed cleaning more and the roll needed replacing more oftern the site had a good laundry Disliked: The field was so muddy due to the heavy rain , the car got stuck in the feild and it took two days to get it out it should not of been used in the bad weather but they kept on sending people to it . The shop needs sorting out could do with selling us full stiff and not just junk |
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Really nice site Claire B. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Showers excellent Disliked: Cafe not staffed properly |
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Liked: Location Disliked: The staff where more intrested in there phones and the shop was basically empty the price to go swimming was obserd £10 for a family off 4 the hygiene in the showers and toilets were none existent stayed for 5 days the showers were not cleaned once which was a shame because the camp site could be so good with a bit TLC |
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excellent justin p. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: We really enjoyed our stay and would most definetley go there again, it was a very clean friendly enviroment. Disliked: People hanging out drinking at night in the laundry room as I found it intimidating when I wanted to use the washing machine. |
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Great location, good facilities. Helena H. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Free showers, clean toilets and location. Clitheroe is a beautiful must-see town. Disliked: Noise at night. Advertised as family-friendly quiet park "no loud music" and "no noise after 10pm" both of which weren't true. No warden on duty whatsoever. Very disappointed. |
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Excellent site but very expensive joshua1030 (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: The peace and the space. Disliked: The price and the club house was like a sitting room in an old people's home. |
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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
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Hard standings
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Gay friendly
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent 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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Clitheroe: Interchange — 1.9mi
Chatburn: Post Office Bus Stop — 2.1mi
Whalley: Bus Station — 5.5mi
- Train stations
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Clitheroe Rail Station — 2.0mi
Whalley Rail Station — 5.4mi
Langho Rail Station — 6.9mi
- Ferry ports
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Heysham Ferry Terminal — 22.7mi
Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing — 24.3mi
Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing — 24.7mi
- Airports
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Blackpool International Airport — 27.5mi
Directions
Leave the M6 at Junction 31, take the A59 towards Clitheroe. After approximately 15 miles turn off at the signpost Clitheroe North (B6478). The park is approximately two miles and is well signposted to Eaves Hall Lane. The park is half a mile on the right.
The park is open seven days a week. Reception is at the entrance with a car park to use on your left.
Permitted arrival time
10am onwards
Cancellation policy
We do not give refunds, you can only transfer it to another date (within 1 year).
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
The balance is due as soon as possible after your booking with Pitchup.com. Please contact Three Rivers Park to pay your balance using the details in your confirmation email.
Cards accepted on the park
Visa, Mastercard, Maestro
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
We do not accept bookings from under 21s or non-family groups.
Please note there is a charge for using the swimming pool of £3.00 per adult and £2.00 per child per visit.
FREE swimming is available to guests staying in our holiday hire caravans
Check availability at Three Rivers Park…
7m x 7m grass pitch with 16-amp electric. One unit only - 2man tent only.
Max. persons: 4x
7m x 7m grass pitch. One unit only - 2man tent only.
Max. persons: 4x
10m x 10m hard standing pitch with 16-amp electric. Next to the pitch there is a grass area to put your awning. One unit only.
Max. persons: unlimited
10m x 10m grass pitch with 16-amp electric. One unit only.
Max. persons: unlimited
7m x 7m grass pitch with 16-amp electric. One unit only - 4man tent only.
Max. persons: 6x
7m x 7m grass pitch with 16-amp electric. One unit only - up to 6man tent only.
Max. persons: 8x
7m x 7m grass pitch with 16-amp electric. One unit only - up to 8man tent only.
Max. persons: 10x
7m x 7m grass pitch. One unit only - 4man tent only
Max. persons: 6x
7m x 7m grass pitch. One unit only - up to 6man tent only.
Max. persons: 8x
7m x 7m grass pitch. One unit only - up to 8man tent only.
Max. persons: 10x
Well equipped 2 bedroom caravan with central heating and double glazing. Sleeps six. One master bedroom with ensuite toilet and one twin bedroom. Bedding is provided. Please bring your own towels. Shower room. Pull out sofa bed in lounge area. Flat screen TV with DVD. Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen with microwave, ...
Max. persons: 6x
Well equipped 3 bedroom caravan with central heating and double glazing. Sleeps eight. One master bedroom and two twin bedrooms. Bedding is provided. Please bring your own towels. Shower room. Pull out sofa bed in lounge area. Flat screen TV with DVD. Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen with
Max. persons: 8x
Park under new management and refurbishment.