Northwood Farm Campsite

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  • Back-to-basics, pop-up campsite on a Lancashire sheep and cattle farm
  • A 10-minute drive to Gawthorpe Hall and Pendle Heritage Centre
  • Wild camping on field pitches; walks on site; pub five minutes’ stroll
Escape to Pendle Witch Country for off-grid camping on a peaceful, second-generation family-run farm near Burnley in the Lancashire Pennines. Northwood Farm Campsite is a bewitching spot to reconnect with nature and relax. During the day you might spot deer, foxes and hares flitting about, and sometimes, as dusk falls bats swoop overhead and owls hoot goodnight. There are no set pitches, so turn up and pick your favourite spot. Wherever you choose to put up your tent, you’ll have views over ancient woodland or Gawthorpe Hall (a mini Downton Abbey). Eggs, local milk, bacon and sausages are available from the owners to cook up a breakfast fit for kings, and barbecues are allowed, but please use the stone slabs provided. The cows would like their field back in pristine condition. This is honest-to-goodness wild camping, with no electricity, wifi (there is mobile phone signal though) or showers. The site does have a communal picnic table and toilets, and you can borrow a wheelbarrow to get gear to your pitch down the farm track. Despite its remote and rural vibe, Northwood Farm Campsite is easy to get to, being only 10 minutes’ drive from junctions 8 or 13 of the M65. Travelling on public transport? There’s a bus stop at the end of the lane. You’ll find a playground for the kids in Higham village (five minutes’ walk) as well as a pub. A public footpath runs through the farm and the owners can provide more information on local walking routes.

Site type

Tent pitches 10

Languages spoken

English

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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

Disabled facilities

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

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Northwood Farm Campsite

Fir Trees Lane

Higham

Burnley

Lancashire

England

BB12 9AY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.8201°N
-2.30093°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.7 mi Town Hall
2.8 mi Town Hall
3.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.5 mi Rose Grove Rail Station
2.6 mi Brierfield Rail Station
2.7 mi Burnley Barracks Rail Station
Ferry
29 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal
29.4 mi Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
29.7 mi Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing
Airport
26.4 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport

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

Local attractions and activities include: - National Trust - Gawthorpe Hall: 10 minutes’ drive - Leeds and Liverpool Canal: 10 minutes - Pendle Heritage Centre: 10 minutes - Clitheroe (market and castle): 15 minutes - Pendle Sculpture Trail: 15 minutes - Golf: 15 minutes - Pendle Hill (Bronze Age burial site): 15 minutes - Forest of Bowland (walking): half an hour - Skipton (castle, canal, walking centre): 35 minutes - National Trust - Hardcastle Crags: 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Morecambe North 28.9 mi Estuary Good N/A Good Good
Morecambe South 29.2 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gawthorpe Hall 1.2 mi

Oswaldtwistle Mills 6.2 mi

Bronte Parsonage Museum 14 mi

Beacon Fell Country Park 15.2 mi

Forest of Bowland 17.3 mi

National Trust

Gawthorpe Hall 1.3 mi

Hardcastle Crags 11.9 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 17.5 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 20.1 mi

Marsden Moor Estate 21.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GAWTHORPE HALL 1.4 mi

Pendle Hill Circuit 2.5 mi

Barley - Rimington - Barley 2.9 mi

Barley - Barley Moor - Pendle Hill - Barley 2.9 mi

Barley and the Reservoirs 3 mi

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday 8 June 2024 – Saturday 8 June 2024)

    Manchester, Lancashire 25.8 mi

  • Lytham Festival (Wednesday 3 July 2024 – Wednesday 3 July 2024)

    Lytham St Annes, Lancashire 27.6 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site. Cleanest toilet I've seen in a field 🤣

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Vicky A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Amazing owners, nothing was too much trouble and made our stay so welcoming. We will return 100% and have recommended to family and friends. Small touches made all the difference. Thanks to Alison and Phillip.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great peaceful location. Off-grid camping with just the essentials provided. Large open…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great peaceful location. Off-grid camping with just the essentials provided. Large open field with lots of space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing experience for all. We will be returning soon

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Everything was perfect here for my little lads first wild camping trip. This site is as close to wild camping as possible without trekking for miles to find a good spot, but has a few amenities that are a nice touch (drinking water, soap, sink, toilet etc) The owners are very welcoming and couldn't do enough for us when we arrived. Alison even took the children to see the farm animals while I carried our gear and chose where to pitch which was very helpful. Log burners are supplied and firewood available which was a nice touch for some toasted marshmallows at night. Overall i couldn't fault a thing and am very glad we stayed. I have already recommended it to friends and family as it was a very good experience overall. We will also be returning when possible.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write your review, it means so much to us that you enjoyed your stay at Northwood and want to return next year!

Excellent friendly clean ,will be back.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Michael R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very friendly helpfully owners cant do enough for you, even took kids to see sheep which they loved,brought kids ice pops hot weather. Very clean unisex toilet. Fridge and shop Pitch where you like huge pitches. Clean drinking water and washing up facilities. Amazing views and plenty of space for kids to play. Really happy to find this little piece of heaven close to home will be regular visitors.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for the lovely review! So pleased you all had a great time and look forward to seeing you next season!


  • Does Northwood Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Northwood Farm Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - National Trust - Gawthorpe Hall: 10 minutes’ drive - Leeds and Liverpool Canal: 10 minutes - Pendle Heritage Centre: 10 minutes - Clitheroe (market and castle): … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Northwood Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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