Bowland Escapes
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- Site in a wildlife centre in the Forest of Bowland’s Ribble Valley
- Just under 10 minutes’ drive from Chipping and 40 from Preston
- Petting zoo, play area, café and pond; marked walking trails on site
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- The animal park is only open during school holidays, from February half term through to October half term; tickets must be booked separately. Guests staying in hired accommodation have free access to Bowland Country Park included in the price.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
6 
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20
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- 16
Camping pod
4 people maximum Dimensions: 7.5ft width × 8.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £75
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Shepherd's hut (no pets)
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 16ft width × 8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £105
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2 bedroom safari tent
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsDimensions: 23ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £120
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2 bedroom safari tent (no pets)
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsDimensions: 23ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £120
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is praised for its beautiful surroundings, friendly and helpful staff, and excellent, clean facilities, particularly the shower blocks. The adjacent Wild Boar Park is a highlight for families. Some guests found the camping field a bit small or uneven, and a few mentioned issues with toilet handles or the availability of basic supplies. The site's peaceful atmosphere and natural setting are consistently appreciated.
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Last updated 04/08/2026
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Will definitely be back again
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely little site. With the added bonus of the animal park down the road.
Disliked Nothin
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Great place to stay, especially for families
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful, quiet, remote, off grid setting. Reception very helpful. Spotlessly clean
Disliked Only 2 combined shower/toilets for the camping field. Not able to drive onto the camping field to unload/load equipment. Luckily weather was dry.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Brilliant and will come again.
Camping pod
Liked Loved the camp site, toilets were clean, shower was clean- friendly staff & easy to get there.
Fire pit was a huge success & great added extra.
Then we got free entry to the wild boar park!! It was Great
Disliked The play area was brilliant but the wood was falling apart & very rickety. Some of the slats fell off whilst kids were playing.
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We’ve just had our first 2…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We’ve just had our first 2 night stay and we absolutely loved it! The pitch sizes were great, the toilet/shower facilities were immaculate and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. Wild Boar park was a minutes walk away and my boys (3 and 4) absolutely loved it! There was a smaller park on the camp site also, as well as little woodland walks, which kept them well entertained throughout the weekend. We will definitely be returning soon!
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Good facilities for campers.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely field for tents surrounded by woods, great for walks. Excellent bathroom.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review Marina :)
Fantastic place - would 100% recommend.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful site with huge grounds where you can walk in the woods.
Bathrooms spotless.
Camping field only allows five tents so there is lots of space and never had to queue for bathrooms.
Cars parked away from tents but close by for loading/unloading easily.
Staff/owners were so friendly and helpful.
Free access to Boar Park which is a short walk away through the site. We had lots of fun feeding the animals. Owners seem to really care about their animals.
Other animals on site when you do walking trails like emus and ponies.
Felt very safe.
Disliked Only slight negative to site - which is not their fault - is that there isn’t much else around off site.
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From the manager: thanks Kerry for your good review of our 'beautiful' site :)
Pods were simple but perfect! Great…
Camping pod
Liked Pods were simple but perfect! Great firepit to cook on, laid out so it felt private and direct access to the wood for a walk. Shower block was the most clean and warm that we've ever experienced on a campsite! We also had free access to the Boar park which is great for families.
Disliked A few more hooks or a shelf in the pods would of been useful, but I'm searching for a dislike to fill the box!!!!
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From the manager: Perfect... thanks Ann for your great review of our campsite :)
Absolutely beautiful setting staff very helpful…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Absolutely beautiful setting staff very helpful and friendly site was peaceful and quiet, shower and toilet block lovely and clean would definitely be staying again highly recommend
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From the manager: Thank you Elaine for your absolutely great review of our beautiful, peaceful & quiet site :)
Superb!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We are new to camping and thought we would try one night here to test it out. We have had the BEST time and we are booking for next month and bringing our son with us as we already know that he will love it. The toilet/ shower room was pristine! Thank you for being so helpful when booking and once there a lovely lady booked us in
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From the manager: Amazing, thanks Carrie for your BEST review and see you all again soon.
Excellent.
Anonymous 2 bedroom safari tent (no pets)
Liked Really good.
Disliked Tap lose, nothing major.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks for your '9' review and for the heads up on the tap :)
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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 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
Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible showerNearby leisure
Cycling nearbyLocation
Bowland Escapes
Chipping
Preston
Lancashire
England
PR3 2HB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.90099°N
2.53372°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe North | 18 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 18.3 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Fleetwood | 19.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Cleveleys | 21 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Bispham | 21.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Beacon Fell Country Park 5.3 mi
Gawthorpe Hall 11.9 mi
Oswaldtwistle Mills 12.1 mi
Forest of Bowland 12.5 mi
Lancaster Castle 15.1 mi
National Trust
Gawthorpe Hall 11.8 mi
Malham Tarn Estate 20.1 mi
Rufford Old Hall 21.5 mi
Hardcastle Crags 22.8 mi
East Riddlesden Hall 26.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Journey through the Centre of the Kingdom, Section 6: Whitewell - Chipping 1.2 mi
Chipping - the Southern Pastures 2.1 mi
Chipping and Burnslack 2.1 mi
Journey through the Centre of the Kingdom, Section 7: Chipping - Bashall 2.1 mi
Chipping and Dinkling Green 2.1 mi
Local events
- Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)
Skipton, North Yorkshire 25.9 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 Bowland Escapes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bowland Escapes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bowland Escapes? There may be much to keep you at this wildlife park but family-friendly activities are all around the region too, with the rare breeds of cattle at Cobble Hey Farm & Gardens … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bowland Escapes?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bowland Escapes? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.