Smithills View Campsite
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- 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
Site type
2
45Admission
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
General
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Occupancy
- Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
- Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Pitches
- A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Safety
- 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
Pitch types & availability
8 
OfferNon-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 9.5m width × 6.5m depth (61.8m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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OfferPennine electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Gravel and hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 6.5m width × 10m depth (65m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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OfferElectric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (small)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7.5m width × 12m depth (90m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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OfferElectric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 12.5m depth (125m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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OfferOrchard electric grass tent pitch (XL)
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 22m width × 15m depth (330m²)
Arrival daysFrom £45
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Reviews
87% would recommend this site to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a rustic, farm-based campsite with generally friendly and helpful staff, offering a relaxed atmosphere. Guests appreciate the countryside location and suitability for families and dogs. Facilities are basic and have been subject to ongoing improvements, with some reviews noting cleanliness issues, particularly with toilets and showers, while others praise them. Communication via WhatsApp is a common feature. The site is considered good value by many, though some find it expensive for the basic amenities.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 11/08/2026
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Great for one night
Electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Good communication via WhatsApp. Basic campsite but with everything you need, although I didn’t try the one shower available. The communal Saloon looked great but sadly there was nothing on during our stay.
Disliked The site could do with some TLC. It has lots of potential but sadly a lot of the areas cannot be used as they are so overgrown and neglected.
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I would camp again here but I would try and book the orchard.
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The family field we had was lovely and only us and one other tent when we arrived, saw the cows straight away and love the look of the bar area that’s sometimes open for functions and party nights. Great communication prior to arrival. Toilets basic and clean and functional. We booked this site as classed as a small site and thought it would be quiet.
Disliked The site Would have been great but then 2 lots of 3 families turned up. So big groups. Music and alcohol straight away. One lady kept screaming at her kids to be quiet. The kids were just playing nicely. sadly I could not listen to the screaming we don’t live far so we packed up and left not the fault of the site. Just unfortunate timing
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Will definitely be back, with a more robust tent.
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Mine and my partners first camping trip, and not the last. We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay and would/will stay again. The facilities are more than adequate for what you get and although we didn't use the fire pits we liked the idea of them being available.
Disliked Our own tent 😂
As it was our first camping trip we bought a cheap and cheerful tent. The problem with it was there was no ventilation and we were dripping in condensation.
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Very nice
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (small)
Liked Large plot on a field toilets less 100m walk
Disliked Unisex toilet but not a big deal for me
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Nice campsite
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely campsite, with good facilities & staff members were really friendly.
Pitch was exactly as expected & the notification from the team showed exactly which pitch I was designated before arrival, so no messing around trying to locate it.
Was really peaceful, even though clearly busy.
A nice touch was the freshly cooked pizza night on Saturday, unfortunately it was that welcome/good, they had sold out before 5:30pm 😀
Disliked The lady (Pitch B6) who didn't follow the rules about having her dogs on lead, which then attacked my dog as we walked past! I then witnessed them attack a second dog later!
I did report this to the girl who was in charge, but I don't think she actually spoke to the lady about her dogs.
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Everything about the camp was amazing…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Everything about the camp was amazing from club house with live music to the food loads of room with the spaces for tents
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Wouldn’t visit again.
Electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Not much
Disliked -no one on site to contact and no one responded to messages/voice calls via the WhatsApp account.
-facilities dirty and in poor condition
-no signal or access to WiFi
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From the manager: Thank you Kayleigh for your Review.
We are sorry that you did not enjoy your stay and we do try and resolve issues when our guests let us know. We are confused about your comments about communication as we pride oursellves in our welcome information and being reachable to assist our guests. In our WA conversation we had answerred your sole question in less than 2 minutes. I recognise we missed a single call from you in the late afternoon, and you didn't follow up with any messages after that. As a pop up site we have basic facilities which are cleaned regularly, but issues can materialise from other guests use. Finally in respect of phone signal, thats to do with your network and we do not advertise WiFi. Our site is not for everyone and we wish you luck in finding a site more suited to your needs.
Lovely clean site, ample room for…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely clean site, ample room for many many tents/campers. The hosts and staff are very friendly and welcoming. Facilities where clean. Was only a one night stay but will be returning for sure!
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Absolutely loved the campsite and I would definitely go again
Electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked - Location
- Facilities
- Hospitality
- Cleanliness
- Extras
Disliked - Internet signal isn't the greatest but this is expected anywhere!
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Absolutely amazing camp site…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Absolutely amazing camp site
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
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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 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
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby 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 nearbyLocation
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Annes | 10.3 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| St Annes North | 10.7 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Blackpool Central | 11 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Blackpool South | 11 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Blackpool North | 11.2 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | N/A | Good |
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
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.
Offers
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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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - 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.