Bay View Holiday Park

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Touring pitches at Bay View Leisure Park
Grassed tent pitches
Luxury pod with outdoor seating area
Bark inn, bay view's dog-friendly bar

  • Family-friendly Lancashire holiday park with views over Morecambe Bay
  • Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District national parks
  • Bar, restaurant, games room and play area on site; dogs welcome
Fancy a view over Morecambe Bay with your morning coffee? You got it – and it’ll still be there once cocktail hour rolls around in the evening too. As the name suggests, Bay View Holiday Park sits directly on the Lancashire coast, giving great sea views from many corners of the park. Now part of the Holgates Family Group of holiday parks, this location was once made up of two working farms – so it’s got quiet countryside all around as well as the coastline. And it’s got handy town facilities close by as well, with Bolton-le-Sands and Carnforth both just a couple of minutes' drive away. Morecambe (10 minutes’ drive) and Lancaster (15 minutes) are close by as well – and for greener times you’ll be close to walks in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape and the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks. This is a place that’s been nicely designed with family holidays in mind (and yes, that includes family dogs, who are welcome to join you for a stay here. An outdoor play area and an indoor games room are on site to keep the kids entertained – and it’s only a short stroll along a traffic-free path to get to the beach for sand-based fun. Handy facilities include a launderette, a washing-up area and bathroom blocks, and there’s also a shop on site for self-catering bits (or pick up more supplies in the nearby towns). Over the weekend (Friday to Sunday) you’ll also be able to get drinks at the dog-friendly bar or settle in to the restaurant to have a meal cooked for you.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 7
Motorhome pitches 25
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

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).

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 6 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.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Vehicles

  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of Holgates group.

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10
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9
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10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
9

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This site is praised for its immaculate cleanliness, spacious and private pitches, and excellent, modern toilet and shower facilities. The staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful. Guests also highlight the good location for walks and exploring. Minor points raised include the location of waste bins and occasional issues with on-site amenities not being open during weekdays. Overall, visitors express a strong desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice secluded pitch very spacious,toilet and…

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10 out of 10
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Alan S. 9 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice secluded pitch very spacious,toilet and shower block were outstanding clean and tidy,Nice walk to the beach and surrounding areas,fenced of dog park was a added bonus

Disliked Few hours of light rain

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review- following your recent stay at Bay View! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your spacious, secluded pitch, our clean and well-maintained toilet and shower facilities, and the beautiful walks to the beach and surrounding area.

It's also fantastic to know that the enclosed dog park was such a bonus for you and your four-legged companion!

As for the few hours of rain, we're afraid that's one thing we can't control—but we're glad it didn't stop you from enjoying your stay. Thank you again for your kind comments, and we hope to welcome you back for another visit soon, hopefully with a little more sunshine next time!

-The Holgates Team

Brilliant camp site

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9 out of 10
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7
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7
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6
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6
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9
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7

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing really

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review- following your recent stay at Bay View! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything about your stay and that there was nothing you disliked.

It’s fantastic to know you had such a positive experience with us. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon for another enjoyable visit!

-The Holgates Team

There was a lot of kids…

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked There was a lot of kids playing still running around a 11.45 at night and back up again at 6.30 playing football again
I understand it’s there holiday aswell but the noise was a bit much
We came late Friday and was staying till Sunday but we left Saturday at 10 in the morning

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback- following your recent stay at Bay View! We're sorry to hear that noise from other guests affected your stay and that you decided to leave earlier than planned.

We understand that families come to enjoy their holidays, but we also appreciate that all guests should be able to relax and enjoy a peaceful stay. Our team does have quiet hours in place, and we encourage guests to be considerate of others, especially during the evening and early morning. We will share your comments with the team so we can continue to monitor and remind guests of the importance of keeping noise to a minimum.

We’re disappointed that we didn’t get the opportunity to make your stay more enjoyable, but we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope you’ll consider visiting us again in the future, where we would love the chance to provide you with a more relaxing experience.

-The Holgates Team

we are looking to return on 22nd for the weston night

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10 out of 10
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked All good we had rabbits on our pitch the site was clean toilet block was clean as was the elson point . The food was good in the club . Saturday night good singer and play your card right.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review- following your recent stay at Bay View!

We're delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable stay and that you appreciated the cleanliness of the park, toilet facilities, and Elsan point. Having rabbits visit your pitch sounds like a lovely bonus and a great reminder of the peaceful surroundings our park offers.

We're also pleased that you enjoyed the food in the club and had a great time with the live entertainment, including the singer and Play Your Cards Right.

Thank you for your kind feedback, and we're thrilled that there was nothing to dislike about your visit. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

-The Holgates Team

Lovely campsite, would return.

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9 out of 10
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Mark R. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The site and toilet blocks were extremely clear. In addition the campsite was very peaceful. The service at the bar/restaurant was quick and the food was delicious. The walk along the sea front was beautiful, giving access to local villages. Site staff were also very friendly.

Disliked From our touring pitch the toilets were a bit too far away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review- following your recent stay at Bay View! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our peaceful park, the cleanliness of the site and toilet blocks, and the friendly service from our team.

It's also wonderful to know you enjoyed the food in the bar and restaurant, as well as the beautiful coastal walk with access to the local villages. We're so pleased these all helped make your stay enjoyable.

Thank you as well for your feedback regarding the distance to the toilet facilities from your touring pitch. We understand this may be less convenient for some guests, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another relaxing stay soon!

-The Holgates Team

Will definitely return

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Shower and toilet facilities were lovely and clean.
The whole site was well maintained.
Reception staff were friendly and helpful with any enquiries.
The enclosed dog field was great for letting our pup have a run off lead.
We ate in the restaurant once and the staff were happy to accommodate my fussy eater. Also dog friendly in one side of the restaurant.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review- following your recent stay at Bay View!

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the high standards of cleanliness across the park, particularly in our shower and toilet facilities. It's lovely to know that our reception team were friendly and helpful, and that the enclosed dog field was a great space for your pup to enjoy some off-lead exercise.

We're also pleased that you had the chance to dine in the restaurant and that our team were able to accommodate your fussy eater. We're glad you enjoyed the dog-friendly area too, as we want all members of the family, including four-legged ones, to feel welcome.

Thank you again for your kind feedback. We hope to welcome you and your pup back for another enjoyable stay in the future!

-The Holgates Team

Lovely big pitches. Toilets and showers…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely big pitches. Toilets and showers were clean and tidy. Restaurant and bar was really nice. Good value for money.

Disliked Not enough litter bins.
We ended up taking our rubbish home with us because we couldn't find that area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback- following your recent stay at Bay View!

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the spacious pitches, clean shower and toilet facilities, and the restaurant and bar. It's great to know that you found the park to be good value for money.

Thank you also for your comments regarding the litter bins. We’re sorry that you found them difficult to locate and that this caused some inconvenience during your stay. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will review the positioning and visibility of our waste facilities to see where improvements can be made.

We hope to welcome you back again in the future and provide you with another enjoyable stay.

-The Holgates Team

Super Clean and loved the layout…

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Ruth G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Super Clean and loved the layout and location of the site.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review- following your recent stay at Bay View!

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you loved the layout and location of the park. It's especially pleasing to know that the cleanliness of the site stood out to you, as our team works hard to maintain the highest standards.

We're thrilled there was nothing to dislike about your visit, and we really appreciate your kind feedback.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

-The Holgates Team

One of the best sites we have stayed at and would highly recommend.

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10 out of 10
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Excellent immaculate site. Huge pitch with all facilities and surrounded by hedges. Superb shower block. Free Wi-Fi all over site. Bus service into town or Lancaster from entrance to site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your excellent review- following your recent stay at Bay View!

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the spacious, well-screened pitch, our immaculate facilities, and the high standard of the shower block. It's also great to know that the free Wi-Fi and convenient bus service from the entrance to the park helped make your visit even more enjoyable.

Thank you for your kind comments. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay in the near future.

-The Holgates Team

We are really like Restaurant very…

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10 out of 10
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Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We are really like
Restaurant very reasonable prices
Kids love it
Definitely back again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review- following your recent stay at Bay View! We're so pleased to hear that you and your family had such a great time. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the restaurant, found the prices reasonable, and that the kids loved their visit.

We're delighted to hear you'll definitely be back again, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family for another fantastic stay soon!

-The Holgates Team


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant 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 Rallies welcome 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 Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Bay View Holiday Park

A6

Main Road

Bolton Le Sands

Carnforth

Lancashire

England

LA5 9TN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.11639°N
2.79162°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.8 mi St Michaels Lane
0.8 mi St Michaels Lane
1.2 mi New Street
Rail
1.2 mi Carnforth Rail Station
3.4 mi Bare Lane Rail Station
3.7 mi Silverdale Rail Station
Ferry
7.5 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal
12.9 mi Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
13 mi Lakeside Windermere 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

These are some lovely surroundings, and there are lots of ways to explore, from local bike rides to walks with Wreay Syke Alpacas (20 minutes’ drive) to motorised meandering with Lakeland Segway (35 minutes). RSPB Leighton Moss is popular for birdwatchers, with Lakeland Wildlife Oasis also close by for more exotic animal spottings (both 10 minutes’ drive). Keeping it all outdoors, you may like to head north to the Lakeland Maze Farm Park (20 minutes) or venture into the Yorkshire Dales National Park for places like White Scar Cave (35 minutes). Hit upon a rainy day? Get your heritage fix at places like Lancaster Castle (15 minutes), National Trust - Sizergh (20 minutes) or Levens Hall (20 minutes). The Lakeland Motor Museum (half an hour) and The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (35 minutes) are also good picks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 3.9 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 4.6 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 16.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walney Biggar Bank 19 mi Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 19.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lancaster Castle 4.6 mi

Holker Hall and Gardens 9.2 mi

Levens Hall & Gardens 9.8 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 11.6 mi

Lakeland Motor Museum 12.7 mi

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 8.8 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 11.6 mi

Fell Foot Park 12.7 mi

Dalton Castle 16.2 mi

Hill Top 17.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LEIGHTON MOSS & MORECAMBE BAY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2001) 2.4 mi

A Walk around Lancaster 3.2 mi

Yealand Conyers - Silverdale - Yealand Conyers 3.7 mi

Leighton Moss and Jenny Brown's Point 4.2 mi

CAPERNWRAY HALL 4.3 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 Bay View Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bay View Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bay View Holiday Park? These are some lovely surroundings, and there are lots of ways to explore, from local bike rides to walks with Wreay Syke Alpacas (20 minutes’ drive) to motorised meandering with Lakeland Segway … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bay View Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bay View Holiday Park? From £44 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.