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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At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Occupancy
- 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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OfferIron Age Roundhouse cabin
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 11.5ft length
Arrival daysFrom £60
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OfferCamping pod
4 people maximum Dimensions: 7.5ft width × 8.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £70
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Offer2 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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OfferShepherd's hut (no pets)
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 16ft width × 8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £100
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Offer2 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
98% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is praised for its beautiful, peaceful surroundings, exceptionally clean facilities, and friendly, helpful staff. Many visitors highlight the Wild Boar Park as a great family attraction. While most reviews are positive, some mention limited toilet facilities and occasional issues with noise from glamping sections. Improvements to site levelling and path widening have been noted, though some minor maintenance concerns persist.
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Last updated 25/08/2026
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We would love to camp here again!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The camping field was spacious and the toilets and showers were very close and clean.
My daughter and I enjoyed the nature trail. We also enjoyed our visits to the Wild Boar Park which was just down the hill from the camping field. At first I was disappointed, as I realised I had booked two days when the Park was closed however it was great to be able to visit the Park between 11am and 3pm as a camping guest even though it was closed to the general public, as we got to park all to ourselves on our first visit!
Disliked I felt that the check in time for camping could have been earlier than 4pm, due to campers checking out at 10am and the field being free from that time until the next visitors arrive.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really friendly, great value and a lovely place for families.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked What a fantastic place. The greeting was warm and site is amazing. The facilities are the best I’ve seen for a long time with wet room shower facilities which are clean and modern. The shop has the basics you need if you forget something. The site itself is really good value for money. Walks around the woods are interesting and a great place for kids to explore. A great surprise was coming across the,,,!
I would definitely recommend and come back.
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Great campsite.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The setting, cleanliness and layout of Bowland escapes were excellent. Myself and son camped out but would also come back with family in the other accommodation.
Disliked Nothing
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Beautiful spot - very quiet, fantastic…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful spot - very quiet, fantastic views and great facilities. We pitched our tent by the woods and spotted hare and roe deer in the quiet, calm conditions of this campsite.
Very clean toilet and showers - separate unisex bathrooms is lovely - and takes the camping up a notch!
Easy access to local walks and places to eat if you're not campfire cooking, but you can purchase wood and hire a fire pit if staying in the campsite.
Gorgeous place - will definitely return.
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Cleanliness of facilities, access to country…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Cleanliness of facilities, access to country park, friendly staff.
Disliked Struggled with wifi and mobile connection in the tent field.
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Lovely place nice staff…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely place nice staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
Location, cleanliness of facilities, uniqueness of…
Iron Age Roundhouse cabin
Liked Location, cleanliness of facilities, uniqueness of Iron Age roundhouse. Lovely campsite which felt safe for kids. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Disliked A couple more signs would help in finding the park which was quite a bit further on than the Sat nav directions.
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Pods were a good size with…
Camping pod
Liked Pods were a good size with electric and although you can’t park alongside, they are a two minute walk at most so not overly impactful. Nice little play area for children and although we didn’t have time to explore, you are able to visit the Boar Park.
Disliked Upon arrival the pod immediately opposite us (a group of 3 youngish adults) was playing club music. As it was directly opposite, this was really jarring. We also then found that there was a wasps nest in the roof of the pod. To their credit the site team did come out and move us to another pod (which was also thankfully slightly quieter as the planting absorbed more of the noise). But perhaps given the wasps were a known issue with that pod, and the fact that we were a family with young children as opposed to 3 young adults, perhaps we should have been in the other pod from the off. The faff of moving pods and being forced to listen to tinny music whilst tipping it down did unfortunately cut into our time and enjoyment given we were only there for one night as a stop over.
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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
Recommend to friends Visit again
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.
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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
Food and drink
- The Inn at Whitewell 1.2 mi
- The Red Pump Inn 3.1 mi
- The Three Fishes 5.5 mi
- Hamadan 5.6 mi
- Aspinall Arms 5.7 mi
- The Kings 5.9 mi
- The Station 6 mi
- Dilraj 6.1 mi
- The Apricot Meringue 6.1 mi
- Gio's Deli 6.1 mi
Groceries
- Sainsbury's 5.4 mi
- Booths 5.5 mi
- Aldi 5.8 mi
- Booths 6 mi
- Bowland Food Hall 6.1 mi
Parks and play
- Dunsop Playground 3.2 mi
- Beacon Fell Country Park 5.3 mi
- Towneley Gardens park 5.6 mi
- Highfield Park 5.7 mi
- Brungerley Park 5.8 mi
- Henthorn Park 5.9 mi
- Henthorn Park Playground 5.9 mi
- Clitheroe Castle Playground 6 mi
Family days out
- Chipping Showground Visitor attraction 2.3 mi
- Ribble Valley Live Steamers Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
- Clitheroe Castle 6.1 mi
Public transport
- Telephone Kiosk 1.4 mi
- Kirklands Estate 2.1 mi
- Dunsop Bridge Car Park 3.2 mi
- Newton (Fober Farm) 3.9 mi
- Newton (Village Hall) 4.4 mi
- Newton (Parkers Arms) 4.4 mi
- Newton (Police Station) 4.6 mi
- Beacon Fell by Carwags 4.8 mi
- Low Moor, by St Anns Court 5.4 mi
- Longridge adj Sainsburys 5.5 mi
Local services
- Shell Fuel station 5.6 mi
- Longridge Health Clinic Pharmacy 5.6 mi
- Cohens Chemist Pharmacy 5.6 mi
- Berry Lane Medical Centre Doctors 5.6 mi
- Community Hospital 5.7 mi
- Bond's Fuel station 5.8 mi
- Well Pharmacy 5.9 mi
- Stonebridge Surgery Doctors 5.9 mi
- Slaidburn Country Practice Doctors 5.9 mi
- Clitheroe Health Centre Clinic 6 mi
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
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.