Thurston Outdoor Education Centre
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- Small Victorian Walled Garden campsite
- Views of the Coniston Old Man
- Secluded location only a short walk from Coniston Village
Site type
12
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 11 Aug to
Pitch types & availability
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Thurston Outdoor Education Centre
East of Lake
Coniston
Cumbria
England
LA21 8AB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.35954°N
3.05663°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverigg | 15 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 15.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seascale | 17.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Walney West Shore | 18.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Sandy Gap | 19.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.5 mi
Hill Top 3.5 mi
Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 5.4 mi
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 5.4 mi
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 5.5 mi
National Trust
Gondola' 0.5 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 1.1 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.5 mi
Hill Top 3.5 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 5.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 0.9 mi
Coniston and the Yewdale Fells 0.9 mi
Coniston - Holme Fell 1 mi
Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 1 mi
Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 1 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 21.8 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Thurston Outdoor Education Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thurston Outdoor Education Centre dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Thurston Outdoor Education Centre? Brantwood half a mile away Monk Coniston carpark (nearest public lake access) is 1.2 miles Village of Coniston is 2 miles - can be walked via public footpath and roads. Home of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thurston Outdoor Education Centre?
Camping and touring Arrive: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Parking in car park only. Follow signs on arrival.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Thurston Outdoor Education Centre? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.