Lowther Holiday Park

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Aerial view of Lowther
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Lowther holiday park
Lowther castle
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Lowther holiday park
Lowther castle

  • Dog-friendly site on a private, wooded riverside in the Eden Valley
  • A 10-minute drive from Ullswater and 15 minutes from Lowther Castle
  • Bar and shop; fly fishing available in the river Lowther
Whether it’s an active or a lazy Lake District getaway you have in mind, Lowther Holiday Park will get the opening scenes rolling splendidly. What might these scenes look like? Well, when you’re not unwinding in the site’s 40-acre managed woodland in the Eden Valley or paddling in the river running through the site, you might be out boating on Ullswater, which is accessible from Pooley Bridge 10 minutes’ drive away. Have a gander at the medieval ruins of Lowther Castle & Gardens, which lie at the end of a quiet 40-minute woodland walk from the site. Then, recharge your batteries at one of the period pubs in Askham, 10 minutes’ drive away from the site. Those of you who prefer a picnic lunch will be pleased to know that Lowther Holiday Park has a fully-stocked mini market, which also supplies essential camping equipment and gas. There’s a family-run bar on site with outdoor entertainment in the summer and Sky Sports for those who can’t bear to miss a match day. Down a mile-long, newly-laid and private tarmac drive lined with mature trees, this place really feels like a wildlife haven. The long Lowther river snakes through the site, so wade around the shallows and keep your eyes peeled for native red squirrels, wild rabbits and birds. You wouldn’t guess that junction 40 on the M6 is just 10 minutes’ drive away. Access to the site is through the scenic village of Eamont Bridge.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 15
Tent sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravans for hire 4
Caravan sites 15
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 313 Pitchup.com customers

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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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PeacefulBush

85% would recommend this campground to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

This ripper spot's nestled in the trees with river access, ideal for hikes and rides. Folks loved the clean loos, top blokes on staff, and handy pub/bakery. Lowther Castle nearby was a winner. Some found sites a bit lumpy or close, and a few had minor noise or cleanliness grumbles. Great for families and nature fans.

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Arrival date (latest first)

The service at reception there was good. Initiative was shown by giving…

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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked The service at reception there was good. Initiative was shown by giving two pitches side by side when it became clear we were travelling together.
Very nice surroundings and friendly service at the bakery.

Disliked There were a few holes in the pitch.
There was no wifi.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly helpful people at the reception. Nice nature on and around the…

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7 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Friendly helpful people at the reception. Nice nature on and around the campsite.

Disliked Outdated sanitair, dishwash-water was not very warm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Geared towards selling holiday lodges - not good for tourers

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3 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Setting by the river

Disliked Touring pitches very small and too close together.
Toilet blocks old and tired - one had the handle and key pad totally missing.
Most of the toilet roll was on the floor rather than in the dispensers and the facilities could all do with a good clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous bakery . Staff very helpful and friendly lovely walk to lowther…

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Sharon B.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Fabulous bakery . Staff very helpful and friendly lovely walk to lowther castle from the campsite . motorhome service point . Small shop with essentials very impressive drive way to campsite . Peaceful site .

Disliked Showers lasting 5 seconds before going off this needs to be addressed as was very frustrating trying to wash my hair . Shower block not very clean cobwebs and generally grubby . Felt the price we payed didn’t warrant a poor shower block .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, clean facilities, lovely staff.

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calum S.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The park close to the tent pitches. Good, clean toilets and showers. Lovely on site bakery. Great location! Incredibly friendly staff!
Highly recommend.
Very close to Penrith town center where you have a retail park and multiple food shops.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Family friendly site

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Laura T.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Size of pitches. Cleanliness of site

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cleanliness of toilets and shower block…

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Laura T.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Cleanliness of toilets and shower block

Disliked Distance to toiletsvfrom pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location friendliness of staff…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Laura T.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Location friendliness of staff

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

In a good spot to travel, nice site but facilities not clean

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3 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Liked the site lovely spot

Disliked Shower block/ toilets let them down...not clean and dated.....

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, with some lovely walks.

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site (super)

Liked Lots to like about the site. Lovely location, lots of nice walks straight from the site, including a gentle walk to Lowther castle and Askham. Nice sized pitches, shower blocks were very clean but in need of an upgrade. The on site pub has seen better days, again needs some TLC. Overall we had a lovely 3 night stay here, and would book again.

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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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Lowther Holiday Park

Eamont Bridge

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA10 2JB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.63146°N
2.73469°W

Route directions

Check in at the top of the drive, next to reception. You will need a gate code to enter the site.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.7 km Rail Station
26.5 km Bus Station
26.9 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
3.7 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
8.4 km Langwathby Rail Station
13.4 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
6.4 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
10.6 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
16.7 km Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

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

Set an early alarm, because you’ll want plenty of time to explore the Lake District’s second-largest lake. There’s a 20-mile path around Ullswater, which is accessible from Pooley Bridge (10 minutes’ drive). So, take it all in on foot, or opt for the boat hire and cruises if you’d like to cover as much ground (or rather, water) as possible in one go. Haweswater Reservoir (half an hour) isn’t as busy as Ullswater, making it a great pick for more peaceful days out hiking. Penrith (10 minutes) will pick up the pace once again; there’s the popular Beacon Hill hike for those not done with the outdoorsy adventures and a museum and 14th-century castle for those interested in a slice of history. As Lowther Holiday Park is so close to the A66 and the M6, it’s not so tricky to take a day trip to the Yorkshire Dales National Park (45 minutes), Hexham (an hour and 15 minutes) or Barnard Castle (an hour and five minutes) either.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 47.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Rheged Centre 3.5 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 5.3 km

Ullswater Steamers 16.7 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 23.7 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 26 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 8.9 km

Townend 27.2 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 28.4 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 29.3 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 33.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ASKHAM HALL 2.8 km

LOWTHER CASTLE 3.1 km

DALEMAIN 4.8 km

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 5.9 km

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 5.9 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, England 3.3 km

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lowther Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lowther Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lowther Holiday Park? Set an early alarm, because you’ll want plenty of time to explore the Lake District’s second-largest lake. There’s a 20-mile path around Ullswater, which is accessible from Pooley Bridge (10 minutes’ drive). … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lowther Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Reception is located on the left at the top of the drive.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lowther Holiday Park? From $57.50 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.