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
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).

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English

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 681 Pitchup.com customers

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95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This Ullswater campsite receives consistent praise for its excellent facilities, friendly staff, and stunning location. Visitors highlight the cleanliness of the shower and toilet blocks, spacious pitches, and the convenience of on-site amenities like the chip shop and bar. The park is considered very family-friendly, with a great playground. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few mention occasional noise from other guests and some feedback suggests that certain facilities could benefit from updates.

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 Elaine S. 1 review

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Excellent site, quiet even tho it’s very large, receptionists v helpful the shop contains the basics if needed, good coffee shop but the best is the showers which were excellent, good hot modern showers and absolutely spotlessly clean, free hairdryer. The onsite fish and chips were delicious one of the best pieces of fish we’ve had in a long time. Couldn’t fault the site we will be back!

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback it’s a joy to read.

We’re delighted you found the site excellent and peaceful, even with its size. Hearing that our reception team were helpful, the shop had everything you needed, and that you enjoyed the coffee shop is fantastic. And your comments about the showers hot, modern, spotless, with a free hairdryer truly make our day. The team works incredibly hard to keep those facilities at a high standard.

We’re also thrilled you loved the fish and chips one of the best pieces of fish you’ve had in a long time is high praise and will mean a lot to the kitchen team.

With nothing to dislike and a promise that you’ll be back, you’ve given us the kind of feedback that keeps everyone smiling. Thank you for also recommending us in your private comments it means a great deal.

Whenever you’re ready for your next stay, we’d be delighted to welcome you back.
You might enjoy exploring our facilities, upcoming seasonal events, or planning your next stay.

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 Kallum M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Accessibility to essential facilities such as toilet, water point, shelter, microwave etc.

Clean & tidy

We brought a 9 month old, 8 year old and a 13 year old and they were entertained throughout the stay

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From the manager: Thank you so much for sharing your experience we’re delighted to hear how well your stay went.

Your comments about the accessibility of essential facilities like the toilets, water points, shelter and microwave mean a great deal to us. We work hard to keep everything clean, tidy and easy to reach, so it’s wonderful to know this made a difference to your stay.

It’s especially lovely to hear that your 9‑month‑old, 8‑year‑old and 13‑year‑old were entertained throughout. Creating a space where families of all ages can relax, explore and enjoy themselves is something we care deeply about, so your feedback really does make our day.

If there’s ever anything more we can do to make future visits even better, we’re always here to help.

Very well maintained site, good clean…

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 Karl S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very well maintained site, good clean toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback it’s great to hear you found the site well maintained and that the toilets were clean and up to standard. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

The best holiday campsites I've ever…

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 Alexandru B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The best holiday campsites I've ever been

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're over the moon to hear you consider us one of the best holiday campsites you've ever stayed at that truly means a lot to the whole team.

It’s wonderful knowing you enjoyed your time here, and we hope your stay was relaxing, memorable, and filled with great moments. If there’s ever anything we can do to make your next visit even better, we’re always happy to help.

We’d love to welcome you back again soon.
In the meantime, feel free to explore more about our facilities, upcoming seasonal events, or even plan your next stay.

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Phil S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Park, chippy, shop, staff and cleanliness of the park.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the park, the chippy, the shop, and the cleanliness throughout and it’s wonderful to know our staff helped make your stay even better.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon.

Would definitely stay again

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 Karl P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The site for camping was perfect, lots of facilities and great location.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear the camping area, facilities, and location were just what you needed it’s always wonderful to know when guests have had a great stay with nothing to dislike.

And thank you for your private feedback as well. We were more than happy to help when you arrived late after such a big day on Ben Nevis you and your son did incredibly well! We’re glad the site provided a comfortable stop on your journey home, and it’s lovely to hear you’d like to return.

We’d be very pleased to welcome you both back again soon.

Great set up, lovely cafe and…

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 Sarah M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great set up, lovely cafe and bar. Lovely campsite!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay.

It’s wonderful to know you found the set‑up great, and that our café and bar added to your experience. We put a lot of care into creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere across the whole park, so hearing you describe it as a lovely campsite really means a lot to the team.

Fab campsite, facilities are so clean.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fab campsite, facilities are so clean. Wish we stated longer

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the campsite and found the facilities so clean that’s always wonderful to hear. And we agree… it’s very easy to wish for a longer stay once you settle in here!

We hope we can welcome you back again soon for that extra time you missed out on.

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Chloe K. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Scenery, cleanliness, facilities

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Nice quiet location (pitch 11) Clean modern…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice quiet location (pitch 11)
Clean modern facilities, good play park and the chip shop definitely worth a visit

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the quiet spot on pitch 11, along with our clean, modern facilities. It’s great to know the play park and the chip shop added to your stay — they’re always popular with families.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon.

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 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).

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 Visitor attraction 3.6 mi
  • Greystoke Castle 5 mi
  • Rheged Visitor attraction 5.2 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

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

What’s 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.

Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?

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.