Ullswater Holiday Park
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- 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
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- 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).
- The games room is open between 06/03 and 02/11.
- The bar is open between 06/03 and 02/11.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- 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
Open from Sun 1 Mar to
Open from Mon 1 Mar to

Pitch types & availability
24

Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32.75
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Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch (large, twin axle)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32.75
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The Honeybee camping pod (no pets)
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 10.3ft width × 20.2ft length
Arrival daysFrom £105
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Ullswater Holiday Park boasts stunning views and a convenient location, ideal for exploring the Lake District. Visitors praise the clean and spacious pitches, excellent facilities including modern shower blocks, and the friendly, helpful staff. On-site amenities like the fish and chip shop and bar are popular. While generally peaceful, some guests noted occasional noise from other campers and the playground. A few minor points mentioned include the Wi-Fi signal and pitch levelling in certain areas. The park is highly recommended for families and those seeking beautiful surroundings.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 28/07/2026
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Definitely will be back Loved Ullswater holiday park
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked The site is really nice staff are Great. Really accommodating found us a pitch at short notice for an extra night
Good Facilities.
Good Entertainment on site bar.
The fish and chips were really delicious.
The park was Great for the kids
Wifi was handy
Disliked The top level toilet block was adequate but poorly lit.
Not enough places to see the entertainment.
Maybe a football goal in the park.
Wifi could be stronger
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lots on site that was needed…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lots on site that was needed with young children (park,cafe,shop, chip shop)
Views were amazing of the mountains.
Disliked I think the shower block could be improved.
Recommend to friends Visit again
It’s a lovely spot, but bonfires…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked It’s a lovely spot, but bonfires aren’t allowed, which, in my opinion, is a shame.
Disliked It’s a lovely spot, but bonfires aren’t allowed, which, in my opinion, is a shame.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear that you think Ullswater Holiday Park is a lovely spot.
We appreciate your comments regarding bonfires. While we understand that many guests enjoy the atmosphere they create, our no-bonfire policy is in place to help protect the surrounding environment, ensure guest safety, and maintain the park for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay in the future. 😊🏕️🔥
Excellent site
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great site
Great facilities
Lovely staff and a great fish shop on site
3rd time I’ve been
Love it!
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your fantastic review and for choosing to stay with us for a third time!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the facilities, our friendly team, and the fish and chip shop. It means a lot to us that you keep coming back and continue to have such positive experiences at the park.
We truly appreciate your loyalty and kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ullswater Holiday Park for your fourth visit soon! 😊🏕️🌄🐟
Plenty of essential facilities (warm showers,…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Plenty of essential facilities (warm showers, water taps, washing up sinks, and a little shop). Easy to drive to great hiking locations or touristy towns.
Very dog friendly, as well as the local towns.
Fish and chip shop was amazing but make sure you get in early as it is very popular!
Disliked We had a pretty noisy family in the tent next to us. Made it a bit unpleasant in the early evenings when we were trying to relax.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your detailed review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our facilities, including the warm showers, water points, washing-up areas, and shop. It's great to know that our location made it easy for you to explore the surrounding hiking trails and nearby towns, and we're especially pleased that you found both the park and the local area to be so dog friendly.
We're also thrilled that you enjoyed our fish and chip shop. It certainly is a popular spot with our guests!
We're sorry to hear that noise from a neighbouring pitch affected your ability to relax during the evenings. While we can't always control the behaviour of other guests, we do encourage anyone experiencing disturbances to speak with our team during their stay so we can do our best to help.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back to Ullswater Holiday Park for a more peaceful stay in the future. 😊🏕️🐾
Lovely views on this site … not enough toilet/ bathroom facilities
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The beautiful views
Disliked Late night noise that extended past noise restriction times..
Only 1 small industrial waste bin that becomes full very easily.. why not have 2 bins or empty bins on a regular basis..( twice daily ) don’t wait until the bin is overflowing where you are then unable to put anything in..
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback.
Regarding the waste disposal facilities, there are actually five recycling points located across the park, alongside our general waste disposal areas. In addition, there are 24 bins plus industrial waste bins within the camping area alone, providing multiple waste disposal points for guests throughout the park.
All waste and recycling areas are checked and emptied at least once daily, and twice on Sundays. Our team also monitors bin levels throughout the day, and if bins are identified as being full, they are typically emptied within a few hours rather than being left to overflow.
While we always aim to keep waste areas clean and accessible, it's important to remember that our team has a wide range of responsibilities across the park. In addition to managing waste and recycling, they are responsible for the overall maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of the site. Despite these demands, bin collections are regularly monitored, and additional collections are carried out whenever required.
We are also sorry to hear that noise levels affected your stay, and your feedback will be passed on to the relevant team for review.
Views, space, facilities, playground, bar ,…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Views, space, facilities, playground, bar , chip shop
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the views, spacious surroundings, facilities, playground, bar, and chip shop during your stay.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are delighted that you had such a positive experience. We hope to welcome you back to the park again soon! 😊🏞️
Would recommend
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked The easy of checking in, the views and the quietness
Disliked Having to pay £4 a night for a small dog
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the easy check-in process, the beautiful views, and the peace and quiet during your stay.
Regarding the dog charge, we would just like to clarify that our dog fee is £2 per night, rather than £4. We aim to keep this charge as low as possible while helping to cover the additional facilities and maintenance required for pet-friendly stays.
We appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you and your dog back again soon. 🐾😊
Excellent family camping park with great…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Excellent family camping park with great pitches and views. Onsite chippy is fab and bar area is welcoming. Kids loved the playground - highly recommended
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback — we’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us. It’s wonderful to hear that the pitches, views and our onsite chippy all hit the mark, and we’re especially glad the bar felt welcoming. Knowing the kids had a great time in the playground really makes our day. Thank you for the high recommendation — it means a lot to our whole team.
If there was anything that didn’t quite meet expectations, we’d really appreciate hearing it. Your insights help us keep improving and ensure every stay is the best it can be.
Clean, friendly staff, amazing views, great…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Clean, friendly staff, amazing views, great toilet and showers.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our stunning views, clean facilities, and modern toilet and shower blocks. It's also great to know that our friendly team helped make your stay a memorable one.
We really appreciate your kind feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing stay in the Lakes. 😊
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
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 nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
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 mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Ullswater Holiday Park
Watermillock
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0LR
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.59736°N
2.87492°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 25.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 28.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Penrith, Cumbria 6.4 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?
Read moreCamping 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. - 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.

