Smithills View Campsite

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Our Grass pitch camping field
Our grass pitch camping field
Shortstay non electric with a log pack upgrade
Glamping campfire
Campervan or live-in-vehicle with or without awning
Pond close to the tent pitches
Morning sunshine across the pasture
Spring daffodils at the pond
Pump house tent pitch
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Shortstay non electric with a log pack upgrade
Glamping campfire
Campervan or live-in-vehicle with or without awning

  • Pop-up micro-site on a non-working farm in rural west Lancashire
  • A 15-minute drive to Preston; 30 minutes to Blackpool
  • Secluded site with ball games court and picnic spots, plus pubs nearby
With views across Preston to the Pennine Hills in the distance, Smithills View Campsite is a quiet spot with just a handful of pitches on a repurposed farm estate. Using this family-run micro-site as your Lancashire base, you can pick up the 21-mile, circular Preston Guild Wheel cycling track in 10 minutes’ ride (largely off-road, so it’s smashing for kids) or be paddling on Blackpool beach in 25 minutes by car. Should you decide to stay put for lazy days exploring the farm, there are picnic spots tucked away in meadows and by the pond. Kids can play basketball or kick a ball around on the all-weather ball games area, and spot the deer in neighbouring fields. On the facilities front, there's a toilet block here and you can have an alfresco wash in the hot water of the open-air shower (bring swimwear for this – it's a family site…) Source meat for your barbecue from local farm shops, or whizz into Preston in 15 minutes to load up at bigger supermarkets. If cooking’s not on the agenda for this mini-break, several pubs with beer gardens and decent grub are within a 15-minute stroll; the nearest is just under 10 minutes' walk away. There is also a petrol station with electric vehicle charging points, a small shop, coffee shop and a couple of takeaways five minutes' drive away. Talking of getting out and about, the motorway is five minutes' drive away. You’ll have plenty of choice when it comes to outdoors action, with footpaths along the Ribble river or Lancashire Canal. And of course, Lake District fells and the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are both criss-crossed with hiking and cycling paths for you to explore.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 2
Tent pitches 45
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Vehicle height restriction for grass pitches is 9ft.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed
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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 79 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

86% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a relaxed, back-to-basics farm experience with friendly and helpful owners. Guests praise the peaceful rural location, spacious pitches, and proximity to a local pub and farm shop. While facilities are generally described as basic but functional, improvements are ongoing, with new toilets and showers under construction. Some visitors noted occasional issues with cleanliness or privacy of shared facilities, but many expressed a desire to return due to the welcoming atmosphere and good value.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Brilliant lots of space great facilities…

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Jake K. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Brilliant lots of space great facilities everything you need for keep the kids happy and close to shops for anything your short of would definitely be booking again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff were amazing so helpful and friendly will definitely come again

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Mr J. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Reasonable prices for drinks and food enjoying a campfire

Disliked Toilet block was some distance from our pitch in a different location. It would greatly improve the site if there were toilet facilities in each field

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place. Had food in morning…

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Lee W. 1 review

Pennine electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Great place. Had food in morning and a bar and singer at night. Great hospitality. Will go again. Farm shop 15 min walk away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything really me and my 8yr…

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8 out of 10
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 Steven W. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass campervan pitch (small)

Liked Everything really me and my 8yr old boy took a gamble and it payed off…. Amazing little site great relaxed staff.. bar food toilets shower nice flat pitches …busy with kids and dogs but staff walk round making sure its pleasant…. Going a lot more this year can’t wait

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good vibes, friendly & value for money campsite

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Corina D. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly owner, friendly campers, lovely grounds, canal etc local and in walking distance. Bar & breakfast facilities available (unsure operating times / days) shower and toilets, washing up facilities with hot water. Logs & fire pit available to buy & rent. Looked like citronella candle holders also available? Basketball / football court for kids. Both EHU and non EHU available, gravel and grass. Dog friendly (on leads at all times).

The lovely owner checked on us after set up and again in the morning, first time using a campsite and a nice, personal touch.

Also liked the bar / snack area playing music, good vibes.

Disliked Nothing against the campsite but nearly didn’t book with the old toilet pics on pitchup - looks like they’ve had a big renovation compared to what’s showing on there

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was our first time camping…

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Oliver G. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It was our first time camping me my partner 2 young kids and one teenager! What a wonderful to start our camping life, Rick was amazing, helpful and polite and people behind the bar were great too! Made it better that the beer was fairly cheap! And food was great! Definitely will be back soon!

Disliked I wasn’t there long enough!!
The only thing I would say not the camps fault at all, the pitch we had didn’t get the sun as much as some of the others but that’s just being picky haha

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic camping, lovely staff and we…

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Ashley D. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Basic camping, lovely staff and we was given a really good pitch. We really enjoyed our stay, very relaxing. Thank you

Disliked Nothing at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Rick gave excellent and friendly instructions

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lots of space and beautiful plot on farm

Disliked Shower basic but good to have at this price and was hot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great overnight stop off on the way to Scotland

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Morag G. 6 reviews

Pennine electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Great location just off the motorway heading North. A few minutes walk to the canal path - easy walk to Preston. Clean toilets and showers. Option to have a fire with fire pit and wood available on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Helpful staff, clean facilities, honesty logs…

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 Lexie S. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Helpful staff, clean facilities, honesty logs and fire pits. Good toilet and shower facilities

Disliked Small pitches, very loud "regulars", very loud music from several other pitches way past midnight

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Smithills View Campsite

Mason Fold Farm

Lea Lane

Preston

Lancashire

England

PR4 0RN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.77511°N
2.79134°W

Route directions

The site recommends that you use Junction 1 of the M55, five minutes' drive away.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi War Memorial
3.6 mi Blackfield Road
4 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.1 mi Salwick Rail Station
3.6 mi Preston Rail Station
3.8 mi Kirkham & Wesham Rail Station
Ferry
13.5 mi Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
13.7 mi Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing
18.5 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal

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

Whether you’re after challenging fell hikes or waterside cycle rides, the Lakes are outdoor-activities central. There are watery adventures (sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking and plenty more) to be had on Lake Windermere, or for a change of pace, take the kids to meet Peter Rabbit at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (all around an hour's drive). Get the bucket and spade out for family trips to seaside Blackpool (30 minutes), where you can be scared witless on thrill rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and reward your bravery with comforting fish and chips on the South Pier. On rainy days (which can sometimes occur in northern England), watch acrobats at Blackpool Tower Circus, or whizz to the top of the tower for Irish Sea and Lake District views. Back near base, there’s a lot happening in Preston (15 minutes) too. Let the kids run around in Avenham Park while you admire the Japanese Garden, or you can puff around Preston Docks on the Ribble Steam Railway (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
St Annes 10.3 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
St Annes North 10.7 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Blackpool Central 11 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Blackpool South 11 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Blackpool North 11.2 mi Sea PoorPoorN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Forest of Bowland 3.7 mi

Beacon Fell Country Park 9.1 mi

Camelot Theme Park 10.5 mi

Pleasure Beach Resort 10.9 mi

Sandcastle Waterpark 11 mi

National Trust

Rufford Old Hall 9.5 mi

Formby 18.8 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 20.2 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 27 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

THE WILLOWS 2.3 mi

HASLAM PARK 2.4 mi

Preston, the Lancaster Canal and the Millennium Link 2.4 mi

HARRIS KNOWLEDGE PARK (FORMERLY THE HARRIS ORPHANAGE) 3.3 mi

Preston and the Ribble 3.6 mi

Local events

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

    Lytham St Annes, Lancashire 7.5 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 Smithills View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Smithills View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Smithills View Campsite? Whether you’re after challenging fell hikes or waterside cycle rides, the Lakes are outdoor-activities central. There are watery adventures (sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking and plenty more) to be had on Lake Windermere, or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Smithills View Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Smithills View Campsite? From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.