Lazonby Campsite

View prices & book 8.5 152 reviews
Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
Pitch next to the river with view across the river and fields
Camping setup in may 2016
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Early morning 'adult only' swims, after overnight frost
Pitches in may 2016
Main view of the the site
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Pitch next to the river with view across the river and fields
Camping setup in may 2016
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  • Peaceful Cumbria campsite near the banks of the River Eden
  • Surrounded by woodland and fields with a backdrop of the Pennine Fells
  • Adjacent to a nearby playground area, park and bookable swimming pool
It's in a heavenly location near the banks of the River Eden, surrounded by woodland and fields, with the Pennine Fells as its wild backdrop – and Lazonby Campsite is next to the local Lazonby Swimming Pool for easy access to dips as long as you book them in advance online. The river's right there if you want to fish (get a permit at Kirkoswald community shop or at the pool kiosk) and the northern Lakes are 15 miles away. Lazonby is on the edge of Lazonby village (about eight miles from Penrith), which has a pub, a well-stocked supermarket (open daily with post office and ATM), two churches and a petrol garage. A repair garage, two more pubs and another play park are about a mile away in the neighbouring village of Kirkoswald. Toilets and solar-powered showers are in the swimming pool buildings about 200 metres from the campsite (the path is lit at night but you might want to bring a torch too), and there are washing-up facilities and a chemical disposal unit along the lane to the side of the pool. The pool is open daily (and subject to an entry fee) from the early May bank holiday until mid-September and is heated to 24ºC; lifeguards are on duty at all times. It also has a kiosk/café selling hot and cold drinks, snacks, sweets and ice creams during pool opening times.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 18 April
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including the pool are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 29/04 and 10/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • The maximum motorhome/caravan width permitted is 2.7 metres, the site entrance may be too narrow for larger vehicles.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 152 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

86% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

This community-run site, situated by the River Eden, is praised for its friendly volunteers, clean facilities, and peaceful atmosphere. Families particularly appreciate the adjacent playground and the outdoor swimming pool. While many enjoyed the scenic location and proximity to walks, some found the facilities basic, a distance from pitches, and noted occasional issues with mud or noise. The pool access incurs an additional cost.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely friendly site good facilitates and great local amenities.

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8 out of 10
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Katie M.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Really compact little site, very family friendly. Next to a fabulous park and the community swimming pool. Facilities shared with the swimming pool and pot wash and showers lovely and hot.

Disliked The site must get quite boggy when wet and they've put straw down to try and help it be less of a mud bath but it just ends up a mud bath with muddy straw mixed in or the dry straw ends up covering everything.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little campsite. Basic but everything you need. Great pool & play…

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8 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great little campsite. Basic but everything you need. Great pool & play area for the children.
Beautiful spot by the River Eden.
The staff & lifeguards at the pool & shop were lovely too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean facilities, good play park and really enjoyed the use of…

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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very clean facilities, good play park and really enjoyed the use of the pool.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and simple but not for everyone

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5 out of 10
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Community led and simple site.

Disliked If it were to rain heavy lots of vehicles would find it difficult to get back along the track easily. No mention of the very tight entrance when you book.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Location

Disliked Cold water showers!! We stayed 3 nights and there seemed to be problems all weekend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quite site by the river. Lovely friendly staff at the…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely quite site by the river. Lovely friendly staff at the pool. Overall a lovely place to overnight.

Disliked A rather long hike to the facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

There is easy access to the pool, clear information, and friendly and…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked There is easy access to the pool, clear information, and friendly and helpful volunteers.

Disliked There was no camping equipment available at the kiosk, no Wi-Fi, and no reception to check-in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, great village and great facilities

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Jj D.

Electric grass pitch

Liked We liked all of the camping experience. Great camping spot with lots to do for all

Disliked No dislikes

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was located in beautiful surroundings right by the river. The…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Nuala C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The site was located in beautiful surroundings right by the river. The playground was great for kids and the outdoor pool next door was even better! It was also quiet in the evening which was very much appreciated. There are also some lovely walks right from the campsite along the river.

Disliked Although the lido was great, the cost for a family of four was expensive. They should offer discounts for campers.

There was no phone signal or wifi at the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The area is scenic with the river running alongside it. We…

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4 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked The area is scenic with the river running alongside it.

We were impressed with the volunteers that maintain the pool and facilities.

Disliked We were really looking forward to a relaxing camping trip, but unfortunately, this site didn't live up to expectations.

Firstly, the campsite is small and poorly managed. Despite there being marked pitches, people didn’t follow the layout. The tent next to us encroached well over the lines, leaving us feeling crammed. It felt like a free-for-all rather than a well-organised site.

Noise was a serious issue. Quiet hours were clearly not enforced. Loud music and shouting children carried on past 10pm, and parents made little to no effort to control their kids. It didn't help that football was being played in the camping area instead of the designated field. Our tent and car were actually hit, which is completely unacceptable.

Another frustration was the location of the toilets, a bit of a trek, and they’re part of the pool facilities rather than proper campsite amenities. And speaking of the pool, we were shocked to find out it cost an extra £6.50 per person to use. It just didn’t feel like value for money.

All in all, we left more stressed than relaxed. This could be a great spot with some basic management and respect for the rules, but as it stands, we wouldn’t return or recommend it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and we are sorry that our humble site did not live up to your expectations.

We do have members of the volunteer staff who check the site twice daily to discuss pitching concerns with and also members of the pool staff can contact the campsite manager. Our site is not a 'free for all' but due to it being so small we do allow pitching on a first come, first served basis. This being said the size of pitches is made clear on the pitch up website and check in confirmation email.

We apologize regarding the noise, however, it is difficult to enforce the quiet hours. We trust in campers being respectful towards each other and the space they are sharing.

Regarding the additional pool cost and location of toilets, this is all clearly stated on our Pitch Up listing.

The campsite and swimming pool are both charities which are non profit making. They are run and managed purely by volunteers. Lazonby is a very small, rural village offering a minimalistic camping experience with the opportunity to visit the community outdoor pool. We are sorry you did not enjoy your stay.

Features

Dogs allowed

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/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Lazonby Campsite

Lazonby Swimming Pool

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA10 1BL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.75208°N
2.69659°W

Route directions

Lazonby campsite is situated off the B6413, 4 miles from the A6 at Plumpton and 7 miles from the M6- junction 41. Travelling North from Penrith on the A6, turn right onto the B6413 signposted Lazonby. Follow the signs to the swimming pool, located on the far side of Lazonby. Follow the road through the centre of the village heading towards Kirkoswald. Pass the local school and playing fields on your right and then as you come to a sharp left-hand bend you will find the swimming pool and entrance to the campsite on the right-hand side. What3words //forum.tacky.voltage

Nearest transport

Coach
6.7 mi Rail Station
13.6 mi Bus Station
20.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
0.3 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
4.2 mi Langwathby Rail Station
5 mi Armathwaite Rail Station
Ferry
11.1 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
14.2 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
17.5 mi Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

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.

Local attractions

Lazonby is one of the stations on the very highly scenic Settle-Carlisle Railway line, a fave of famed travel scribe Bill Bryson and a must when in this part of the land. If you only have time for one journey on it, make it south to Settle rather than north to Carlisle, to pass over the mighty Ribblehead Viaduct; have the smartphones at the ready to snap a pic. The local area is rammed with riverside and woodland walks, with loads more to be had in the Lake District 15 miles away, and is popular with cyclists as it's about four miles from the C2C/Sea to Sea cycle route. Plenty of quiet country roads abound with views over the River Eden and surrounding area and to the Pennines if you're getting about by car. Penrith is eight miles from Lazonby Campsite and has lots of shops, supermarkets and services; travel there also for Penrith Castle, a climbing wall, cracking views across the Eden Valley from Beacon Hill and, happily, yet more Cumbrian pubs. And might you fancy a pub meal local to Lazonby? The Crown Inn, the Fetherston Arms and the Highland Drove are all recommended inns with food in the nearby villages of Kirkoswald and Great Salkeld.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 29.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Rheged Centre 8 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 9.6 mi

Carlisle Castle 14 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 16.8 mi

Ullswater Steamers 17.5 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 8.1 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 20.8 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 23.4 mi

Townend 25.2 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 25.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Langwathby - Edenhall - Langwathby 4 mi

HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST 6 mi

DALEMAIN 9.4 mi

Castle Carrock Circular 9.6 mi

CORBY CASTLE 9.9 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, Cumbria 10.2 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lazonby Campsite have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Lazonby Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Lazonby Campsite? Lazonby is one of the stations on the very highly scenic Settle-Carlisle Railway line, a fave of famed travel scribe Bill Bryson and a must when in this part of the land. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lazonby Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Lazonby Campsite? From £27 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.