Book family friendly campsites & holiday parks in Ambleside, Cumbria
19 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Ambleside
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
The Herdwick Huts
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Traditional shepherd’s huts at Rydal Hall in the Lake District
- Walk to Rydal Water, Rydal Mount, Grasmere and mountains from the site
- Brazier and bench outside; pub with badgers and food a short walk away
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Skelwith Fold Caravan Park
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Top-notch Lake District caravan park in 130 acres of ancient forest
- A 10-minute drive to Ambleside for Windermere boat trips
- Dog-friendly park with woodland trails, tarn and large play area
Troutbeck Camping Pods
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Luxury ensuite glamping pods in the Lake District National Park
- A 10-minute drive to Bowness-on-Windermere; 15 minutes to Ambleside
- Pubs and a tearoom within walking distance; communal firepit on site
Sykeside Camping Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Remote location but with easy access to the Lake District and Cumbria
- In a walker's paradise in the Dovedale Valley
- Modern facilities and well-stocked shop
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Windermere Luxury Camping Pods
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Luxury Lake District camping pods at a traditional working farm
- Five minutes' drive from Bowness-on-Windermere/World of Beatrix Potter
- Self-contained pods with kitchen, barbecue and scenic deck
Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping
Coniston, Cumbria, England- On the banks of Coniston Water in a convenient Lake District location
- A 35-minute drive to Lake Windermere and two-hour walk to the Old Man
- Playground, shop, laundry facilities, bathroom facilities and wifi
Ghyll Head
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Lake District pod village in woodland 10 minutes’ drive from Bowness
- Go Ape Grizedale 35 minutes’ drive; Predator Experience 15 minutes
- Lake Windermere views; walks and bike rides direct from the pods
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Peacock Farm Camping
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Lake District wild-camping site 10 minutes’ drive from Kendal
- Windermere 15 minutes’ drive; Scafell Pike 50 minutes
- Dogs welcome; resident sheep and cows; five minutes’ walk from a pub
The Wilson Arms
Coniston, Cumbria, England- Pitches within the grounds of a family-run Lake District village pub
- On the Cumbria Way, a five-minute drive from Coniston village
- Pub with great food, takeaways and beer garden, plus deli on site
Seatoller Farm
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
- Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
- Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away
Ullswater Holiday Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Spacious family park with spectacular views of Lake District fells
- Penrith a 20-minute drive and Lake Ullswater within a 30-minute walk
- Marina, licensed bar with TV and a games room, shop and playground
Black Beck Holiday Park
Bouth, Cumbria, England- Motorhome pitches in woodland a 10-minute drive from Lake Windermere
- Lakeland Motor Museum five minutes’ drive; Ulverston 15 minutes
- Playground and duck pond; sauna and hot tub; launderette; shop
Valley End Certificated Location
Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England- Family-run site for CAMC members only, one mile from Newby Bridge
- A five-minute drive from the southern end of Windermere and Fell Foot
- A 15-minute drive to Cartmel village for popular sticky toffee pudding
Moss Howe Farm
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England- In the Cumbrian hills a couple of miles from Witherslack
- A 15-minute drive from Grange-over-Sands and 25 from Windermere
- Campfires allowed: firepits for hire and wood for sale on site
Cockin Farm Campsite
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Family-run farm site at the foot of Whinfell Beacon
- A 25-minute drive from Windermere; 15 minutes from Kendal
- Hiking and cycling nearby and five miles from the Yorkshire Dales
Setmabanning Caravan Park
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Working farm site in the Lake District with stunning fell views
- Just off the A66 road in Threlkeld, a 10-minute drive from Keswick
- Blencathra, Skiddaw and Helvellyn ranges within 20-minute drive
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River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Small CAMC members-only site in Cumbria, a mile from Levens
- In the Lake District National Park, 15 mins' drive from Windermere
- Gravel electric pitches with a top-notch food pub next door
Croft Foot Farm
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Peaceful and luxurious Lake District glamping pods near Kendal
- Fell walks from site; 15 minutes’ drive to Lakeland Maze Farm Park
- Hot tub, barbecues and farm shop on site; pubs 15 minutes’ drive
Hillcroft
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful park overlooking Ullswater
- Modern, landscaped and with spectacular Lake District views
- Launderette, drying room, licensed shop and large play area
Kentmere Farm Pods
Staveley, Cumbria, England- Luxury glamping on a traditional Lakeland farm in a stunning valley
- A 10-minute drive from Staveley and 15 from Lake Windermere
- Units have ensuites, beds with linen, and a microwave and fridge
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