Willowbank Holiday Park
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- Relaxed family-run touring park close to the Sefton coast
- A five-minute drive to Formby beach; half an hour to Liverpool
- Play area and dog walk area on site; great food pub 10 minutes' walk
Site type
38
38Tourist board rating
Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 5 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.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Units longer than 7.9 metres are not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat 14 Feb 2026 to
Pitch types & availability
2 
Electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.6m width × 6.7m depth (30.8m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32
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Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Gravel and hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 4.6m width × 7.6m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33.80
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 4.6m width × 9m depth (41.4m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33.80
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-maintained, clean, and friendly campsite with spacious pitches and excellent facilities, including modern toilet and shower blocks. Guests praise the helpful staff, convenient location for exploring Southport and Liverpool, and good WiFi. The dog walk and children's play areas are popular. Some reviews mention road noise, particularly on pitches near the bypass, and a lack of on-site shop facilities. Overall, visitors find it a relaxing and enjoyable place to stay, frequently recommending it and planning return visits.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
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Will definitely return !
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely spacious pitch. Fabulous toilet and shower facilities.
Disliked Nothing
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We had a lovely few days…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked We had a lovely few days here. The pitches are a very good size, toilets and showers were kept clean and tidy, we preferred the main toilets/showers as they had been updated (our children referred to them as the ‘posh’ toilets)! The play park was enjoyed by the children and they were happy to be able ride their bikes around the site. A very relaxed calm vibe on the site. We didn’t use the cafe but it is nice to have the option. We had a lovely time exploring the area and overall really enjoyed our stay.
Disliked None
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Good location, with good footpaths to…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Good location, with good footpaths to walk into Ainsdale.
Bus stop near by to go into Southport, Liverpool or Crosby.
The site was well maintained.
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I didn’t sleep much
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked A beautiful setting. Surrounded by nature. A great coffee van. The WiFi worked really well all
Over the site
Disliked No shop. Nothing open when we arrived. Struggled to sleep due to passing traffic. Seems to be next to a really busy road. A couple of emergency vehicles flying past were very noisy.
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Lovely site, helpful staff, nice location,…
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely site, helpful staff, nice location, nothing negative
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Brilliant place
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very clean beautiful grounds and best bathrooms toilets lovley staff
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Clean toilets and showers, tidy well…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Clean toilets and showers, tidy well kept site. Flat, well marked pitches. Really good joining instructions and communication.
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Lots of space, the toilet block…
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lots of space, the toilet block is absolutely 10/10, Shame there’s no room for a cafe but the coffee trailer and the outdoor covered tables were really good. I loved the simple check in process, the facilities are great, the kids park was really good and safe, heartwarming to see kids being able to wander safely to and from the park and play till dark, it felt like my childhood. The dog walk was excellent with numerous poo bins on route, all in all a fab park and so close to beaches and shopping
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Neat layout…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Neat layout
Disliked No water on pitches we had to drive to a spot by the loos to fill up.
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Good site good location and fair price, we will be back
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked It's a easy and convenient setup we needed no help as it was already in its setup, the check in system to the wi-fi and website setup
Disliked The toilet block in the are we was in did make us feel a bit second class to the others as it was a big make down.
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Features
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 Picnic table 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitchesLocation
Willowbank Holiday Park
Coastal Road
Ainsdale
Southport
Merseyside
England
PR8 3ST
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.58866°N
3.04412°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsdale | 1.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Formby | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southport | 4.5 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Wallasey | 10.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Annes | 11.1 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre 7.6 mi
Croxteth Hall & Country Park 11.3 mi
Liverpool Football Club 12.1 mi
Customs and Excise National Museum 12.1 mi
Beacon Country Park 12.3 mi
National Trust
Formby 2.3 mi
Rufford Old Hall 10 mi
Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 13.4 mi
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 18.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ainsdale and the West End Path 0.9 mi
Freshfield and Dobson's Ride 1.9 mi
Freshfield - Old Formby 1.9 mi
Freshfield Dune Heath and Old Fisherman’s Path 1.9 mi
Freshfield and Fisherman's Path 1.9 mi
Local events
- Creamfields (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)
Warrington, Cheshire 24.3 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 Willowbank Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Willowbank Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Willowbank Holiday Park? It's the natural attractions that bring many people to this area – and you can sample several of them easily enough from here, perhaps looking out for red squirrels in Formby Beach … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Willowbank Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Willowbank Holiday Park? From £32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.