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
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.
  • 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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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
9

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly recommended site with exceptionally clean and modern facilities, spacious and private pitches, and a great location. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. The on-site bar and restaurant are popular, and the site is well-maintained. Minor points mentioned include occasional issues with waste bin locations, WiFi signal strength, and the bar being closed mid-week.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Everything. The staff, the cleannesses, the…

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10 out of 10
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Mark B. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything. The staff, the cleannesses, the facilities and the location

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything about your stay, from the staff and cleanliness to the facilities and location. It’s always rewarding for the team to know their hard work is appreciated.

We really value your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon for another great stay.

-The Holgates Team

Really good, quiet site, nice restaurant,…

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9 out of 10
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8
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8
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9
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6
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
9

1 bedroom camping pod (bunk beds)

Liked Really good, quiet site, nice restaurant, decent price for food

Disliked Could do with a bit more activity things for youngsters

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

We're really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the quiet atmosphere of the site and had a good experience in the restaurant, along with finding the food reasonably priced. It’s great to know your stay was an enjoyable one overall.

We also appreciate your feedback regarding additional activities for younger guests. Suggestions like this are very helpful as we continue to look at ways to improve and enhance the experience for families.

We hope to welcome you back again in the future.

-The Holgates Team

Great location for short walks and…

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10
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10
Wifi
5
Ryan J. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location for short walks and hikes in the areas. The site was absolutely clean, spotless and the facilities were amazing and spacious (Toilets, showers, sinks, wash up areas, bar/restaurant, outdoor play area). Greatly and fairly priced for 2 nights at £62. For any extras required Carnforth was only a 5minute drive away for the likes of a Tesco Superstore/Aldi.

Disliked WiFi kept disconnecting frequently. But the network connection I had was great. Who really needs to be on there phone whilst camping anyway.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful and detailed review- following your recent stay at Bay View.

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location and made the most of the great local walks and hikes. It's also fantastic to know that you found the site spotless and appreciated the quality and space of our facilities, as well as the value for money and convenient access to nearby amenities in Carnforth.

We appreciate your feedback regarding the WiFi. While it's great to hear that your overall connection was strong, we understand that occasional drops in service can be frustrating, and we'll continue to work on improving stability where possible.

Thank you again for your kind comments—we hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay soon!

-The Holgates Team

Nice big space, very clean all…

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10 out of 10
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10
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice big space, very clean all over. Nice pub with reasonably priced good food.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

We're really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the spacious pitch, found the site clean throughout, and had a good experience in the pub with its food and value for money. It's always great to know these parts of your stay helped make it an enjoyable one.

We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great visit.

-The Holgates Team

Family friendly break

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nothing negative to say! Large well kept camping field, spotlessly clean facilities, lovely location, family friendly but quiet, friendly reception team and warden,WiFi, dog exercise area, supermarkets couple minutes drive away… list goes on. We didn’t visit the bar/restaurant so can’t comment on this, but overall excellent stay!

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 had such an excellent stay and that you enjoyed so many aspects of the park, from the spacious camping field and spotless facilities to the peaceful atmosphere, friendly team, and convenient location. It's especially lovely to know that the family-friendly environment and dog exercise area helped make your stay even more enjoyable.

Your kind comments about our reception team and warden will be greatly appreciated, and we're thrilled that you found everything so well maintained.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon and perhaps next time you'll have the opportunity to try the bar and restaurant too!

-The Holgates Team

Size of tenting field, availability of…

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8 out of 10
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8
Value for money
7
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8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Size of tenting field, availability of wardens when needed, very clean facilities and friendliness of staff

Disliked Tenting is far from reception so unless you are fit and healthy, would be better going in the car but didn’t affect us directly during our stay (just an observation)

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 the spacious tenting field, found our facilities to be clean and well maintained, and that our wardens and staff were friendly and available whenever needed. Providing a welcoming and supportive environment for our guests is something we take great pride in.

We also appreciate your observation regarding the distance between the tenting field and reception. While many guests enjoy the peaceful location of the camping area, we understand that the walk may be less convenient for some visitors, and your feedback is valuable as we continue to review the overall guest experience.

Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable visit in the future.

-The Holgates Team

Great family campsite

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
Wifi
6

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Clean well maintained site, brilliant facilities.
Would recommend to any family looking to camp.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

We're delighted to hear that you found the site clean, well maintained, and enjoyed the facilities on offer. It's especially rewarding to know that you would recommend us to other families looking for a camping holiday.

Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you and your family back again soon.

-The Holgates Team

Fabulous site!

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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The biggest pitch ever and really well maintained - amenities all fab and will defo come back again!

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 the spacious pitch and found the park and facilities to be so well maintained. Our team works hard to keep everything looking its best, so it's wonderful to know that this helped make your stay enjoyable.

We're especially pleased to hear that you'll be returning—there's no better compliment! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great stay.

-The Holgates Team

Cleanliness Restaurant Shop…

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John J. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Cleanliness
Restaurant
Shop

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

We're really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness of the site, as well as the restaurant and shop. It's great to know these areas helped make your stay an enjoyable one.

We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great visit.

-The Holgates Team

We had a great time, was…

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8
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We had a great time, was overly busy which was a bonus, fantastic clean facilities. Good onsite was lovely. Great views and walks from the site. In a great location to reach numerous towns nearby we visited the lakes in 30 mins.

Already planning our return. Feel like we need to gatekeep these parks.

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 a great time and enjoyed the clean facilities, fantastic food, and beautiful views and walks right from the site. It’s also great to know that the location worked so well for exploring the surrounding area, including the Lake District.

We really appreciate your kind words and are especially pleased to hear that you're already planning a return visit. We look forward to welcoming you back again 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

Local events

  • Lytham Festival (Wednesday, 1 July 2026 – Wednesday, 1 July 2026)

    Lytham St Annes, Lancashire 27.2 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.
    Read more
  • 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.