Ullswater Holiday Park

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Camp with views of Ullswater

  • 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
If you reckon a site with stunning views of the Cumbrian fells sounds like your kind of place, head over to family-friendly Ullswater Holiday Park. Sitting a half-hour walk from the shores of Ullswater (where guests can use Fair Field Marina or spend time canoeing, fishing and riding the famed Ullswater steamers), this option’s in a fab location for touring round the Lake District National Park. Kids can mess about in the half-acre playground at this well-equipped place, while adults have an ale at the licensed bar or a Farrer’s coffee in the café. Wifi is available (around the reception area and bar, not the whole site) and there's also a shop for essentials (including groceries and camping equipment) and a few supermarkets are 20 minutes’ drive away in the nearest town of Penrith. The capital of Cumbria in days of yore, this place has the 14th-century fortress to prove it... If loping from local village to local village seeing structures such as this sounds like an excellent option too, ride one of the Lake Ullswater steamers stopping at settlements such as Pooley Bridge and Glenridding along with the Aira Force falls. After you’ve set eyes on the whooshing water, other attractions nearby include those that combine architecture with lush landscapes – like Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, 10 minutes away, and Lowther Castle & Gardens (20 minutes). There's also the Rheged Centre Cinema, a heritage hub in an old quarry with a grass roof, gallery and 3D screen (15 minutes away). Please note that the games room and bar may not be available in the low season (check in advance for opening hours).

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Motorhome pitches 58
Caravans for hire 8
Tent pitches 100
Touring caravan pitches 58
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • The bar is open between 06/03 and 02/11.
  • The games room is open between 06/03 and 02/11.

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • The bar, lounge and games room are open 4pm to 10pm Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday (subject to change, please check with the site). The Ullswater chip shop is open between 06 March and 02 November, 5pm - 8pm Wednesday to Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday (subject to change, please check with the site).

Languages spoken

English

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10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
8

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-regarded campsite with a focus on cleanliness, modern facilities, and friendly staff. Guests praise the spacious pitches, convenient on-site amenities including a popular fish and chip shop, and its excellent location for exploring the Lake District. While generally peaceful, some feedback notes occasional noise from other guests or the proximity of facilities, and minor issues with pitch levelling or Wi-Fi have been mentioned.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 08/09/2026

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Lewis R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked All of it

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Everything about the site was excellent,…

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Nigel E. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything about the site was excellent, except for the dislike comment.

Disliked I spent two nights there. Unfortunately my pitch was 10metres away from some houses. One of which had dogs barking all through the day. Fortunately I went out most of the day. Won’t go there again.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review.

We're delighted to hear that you found so much to enjoy about the site and that your overall experience was excellent.

We're sorry to hear that noise from neighbouring properties impacted your stay. We understand how disappointing it can be when barking dogs disturb the peace and relaxation you're hoping for during your time away. Unfortunately, as these properties are outside of our site, this is not something we have direct control over, but we do appreciate you bringing it to our attention.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. While we're sorry this affected your visit, we're pleased that the rest of your stay met your expectations.

Good site with friendly staff good…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Good site with friendly staff good facilities and always clean. Loved the onsite fish and chip shop.

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Location and facilities very good. Chip shop…

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Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Location and facilities very good.
Chip shop excellent.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review.

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our location and facilities, and it's fantastic to know that the chip shop was a highlight of your stay as well!

Thank you also for taking the time to share your private feedback. We appreciate the suggestion regarding outdoor seating by the bar for guests with dogs. We're always looking at ways to improve the experience for both our guests and their four-legged companions, and your comments will be passed on to the relevant team for consideration.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

great site, will be back

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Darren W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked great place, will stay again
made a silly mistake, no tent poles lol
stupid
but we were accomodated and we stayed in a Wooded Tent as such for a little more.
very helfull staff

Disliked nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review.

We're delighted to hear that you had a great stay and that our team were able to help when your camping trip got off to an unexpected start! Forgetting the tent poles is certainly one way to add a bit of adventure to a holiday, but we're pleased we could accommodate you in one of our Woodland Tents and help save the trip.

It's wonderful to know that you found our staff helpful and that you enjoyed your time with us. We really appreciate your kind comments and are thrilled to hear you'll be staying with us again.

We look forward to welcoming you back for another visit, hopefully with the tent poles next time!

Served us well being near for the triathlon

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Jeff S. 6 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked The large grass area up at the top end of campsite

Disliked Would liked to have been away from all the statics and tourers with the camper van

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From the manager: Thank you for your review.

We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the large open grass area at the top end of the campsite and found it to be a highlight of your stay.

We're sorry that the location of your pitch wasn't quite what you were hoping for. We understand that some guests travelling in campervans prefer a quieter area away from static caravans and touring pitches. We'll certainly take your feedback on board as we continue to look at how we can best accommodate different guest preferences.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Nice quiet site Good bar, on site…

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Chris M. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice quiet site
Good bar, on site shop and chippy.
Easily accessed for late arrival

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From the manager: Thank you for your review.

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the site and that our bar, shop, and fish and chip takeaway helped make your stay more enjoyable. It's also great to know that the site was easy to access for your late arrival, helping you settle in with ease.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased you had a positive stay and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

It was unfortunate that a previous visitor had not reported the fault

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Frank D. 4 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch (large, twin axle)

Liked Decent camp site with good facilities and modern, well maintained toilets/showers.

Disliked Electric hook-up was hopeless - kept tripping out even though we had very little power demand. Was forced to move to another pitch having spent considerable time getting the caravan levelled/steadied & set up with power/water/drainage for an overnight stay. Emergency reception were sympathetic but couldn’t help until next day.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the campsite facilities and found the toilet and shower blocks modern and well maintained.

We're very sorry to learn about the issues you experienced with the electric hook-up on your pitch. We appreciate how frustrating it must have been to move after already spending time levelling and setting up your caravan, particularly during a short overnight stay. While we're glad our out-of-hours team were able to offer support and understanding, we recognise that this did not resolve the inconvenience you experienced at the time.

Your comments have been noted and shared with our team so that the electrical supply on the affected pitch can be reviewed and any necessary remedial work carried out. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as it helps us maintain the standards our guests expect.

We hope that, despite this issue, you will consider staying with us again in the future and give us the opportunity to provide a much smoother experience.

Great bathroom facilities and bins nearby.…

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Kaelo M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great bathroom facilities and bins nearby. Good location as well

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From the manager: Thank you for your review.

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our great location and found the bathroom facilities to be of a high standard. It's also good to know that the nearby waste and recycling facilities added to the convenience of your stay.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased that you had an enjoyable visit, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

We like to paddleboard on ullswater…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We like to paddleboard on ullswater and its the perfect spot to be.

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From the manager: Thank you for your great feedback.


Features

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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Ullswater Holiday Park

Watermillock

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0LR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.59736°N
2.87492°W

Route directions

After following the A592 from Penrith, look out for The Brackenrigg Inn on your right and continue down the road for half a mile. Turn right at the junction with the postbox and a brown camping sign that says Ullswater Holiday Park. The site is half a mile up the road, on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.5 mi Rail Station
10.7 mi Bus Station
11.4 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
6.4 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
10.8 mi Langwathby Rail Station
12.6 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
1.9 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
2.1 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
4.6 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

The Lake District doesn’t skimp on swish sights and attractions, and many of the best things to see and do in the national park – from bushcraft and watersports to golf and tennis – are within easy driving distance of the site. For classic Cumbrian walks Hallin Fell is a 20-minute drive away and the market town of Keswick, where you can go from perusing a pencil museum to dancing around the megalithic Castlerigg Stone Circle, is reachable in 25 minutes. A bit south of the town of Penrith (20 minutes) are the prehistoric Mayburgh Henge and Norman Brougham Castle. Other well-known Lake District settlements are also within easy reach along winding roads, like to Windermere (45 minutes away) and Ambleside (50 minutes). And if you fancy a crack at cantering instead of sitting in the car? Horse riding can be had from stables within a 15-minute drive, while guests who prefer roving on a revving vehicle can squat upon a quad bike and set off into the local lands (25 minutes from the park).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Quiet Bar Pub 0.6 mi
  • Brackenrigg Inn Pub 0.8 mi
  • TJ's Bar, Restaurant & Takeaway 2.1 mi
  • Secret Garden Restaurant 2.4 mi
  • Crown Inn Pub 2.4 mi
  • Pooley Bridge Inn Pub 2.4 mi
  • The Sun Inn Pub 2.5 mi
  • 1863 Ullswater Restaurant 2.5 mi
  • The Royal Hotel Pub 2.8 mi
  • Horse and Farrier Pub 2.8 mi

Groceries

  • Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall 6.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Aira Force park 2.6 mi
  • King George V Playing Field park 5 mi
  • The Lost Castle Playground 5.5 mi

Family days out

  • Aira Force Visitor attraction 2.6 mi
  • Dacre Castle 2.8 mi
  • Dalemain Castle 3.6 mi
  • Greystoke Castle 5 mi
  • Rheged Visitor attraction 5.2 mi
  • Lowther Castle 5.4 mi
  • Lowther Castle Visitor attraction 5.5 mi
  • Measand Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
  • Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre Visitor attraction 5.9 mi
  • Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre Visitor attraction 5.9 mi
  • Brougham Hall Castle 6.7 mi
  • Brougham Castle 7.4 mi
  • Hutton-in-the-Forest Castle 8.2 mi

Public transport

  • Longthwaite road end 0.6 mi
  • Leeming House Hotel 0.8 mi
  • Brackenrigg Inn 0.9 mi
  • Gowbarrow Cottages (E bound) 0.9 mi
  • Gowbarrow Cottages (W bound) 0.9 mi
  • School Bus 1.4 mi
  • Howtown Pier 1.9 mi
  • Park Foot 2.1 mi
  • Sandwick Road End 2.1 mi
  • Steamer Pier 2.2 mi

Other nearby

  • Fairfield Marine Marina 0.9 mi
  • Ullswater Marine Marina 1 mi
  • Penrith Golf Hub Golf course 5.4 mi

Local services

  • Glenridding Health Centre Doctors 4.8 mi
  • Rheged Supercharger Charging station 5.1 mi
  • Gridserve Charging station 5.1 mi
  • Rheged Petrol Station Fuel station 5.1 mi
  • Kirkland Garage Fuel station 5.7 mi
  • Penrith Truckstop Fuel station 6.1 mi
  • Penrith Truckstop Fuel station 6.1 mi
  • Ullswater Road Garage Fuel station 6.1 mi

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Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 3.3 mi

Ullswater Steamers 4.6 mi

The Rheged Centre 5.1 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 9 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 11.2 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 11.6 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 12.5 mi

Townend 13 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 14.5 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 1.9 mi

Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 1.9 mi

Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 2 mi

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 2.4 mi

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 2.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ullswater Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ullswater Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ullswater Holiday Park? The Lake District doesn’t skimp on swish sights and attractions, and many of the best things to see and do in the national park – from bushcraft and watersports to golf and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ullswater Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Ullswater Holiday Park? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.