Bay View Holiday Park

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Touring pitches at Bay View Leisure Park
Grassed tent pitches
Luxury pod with outdoor seating area
Bark inn, bay view's dog-friendly bar

  • Family-friendly Lancashire holiday park with views over Morecambe Bay
  • Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District national parks
  • Bar, restaurant, games room and play area on site; dogs welcome
Fancy a view over Morecambe Bay with your morning coffee? You got it – and it’ll still be there once cocktail hour rolls around in the evening too. As the name suggests, Bay View Holiday Park sits directly on the Lancashire coast, giving great sea views from many corners of the park. Now part of the Holgates Family Group of holiday parks, this location was once made up of two working farms – so it’s got quiet countryside all around as well as the coastline. And it’s got handy town facilities close by as well, with Bolton-le-Sands and Carnforth both just a couple of minutes' drive away. Morecambe (10 minutes’ drive) and Lancaster (15 minutes) are close by as well – and for greener times you’ll be close to walks in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape and the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks. This is a place that’s been nicely designed with family holidays in mind (and yes, that includes family dogs, who are welcome to join you for a stay here. An outdoor play area and an indoor games room are on site to keep the kids entertained – and it’s only a short stroll along a traffic-free path to get to the beach for sand-based fun. Handy facilities include a launderette, a washing-up area and bathroom blocks, and there’s also a shop on site for self-catering bits (or pick up more supplies in the nearby towns). Over the weekend (Friday to Sunday) you’ll also be able to get drinks at the dog-friendly bar or settle in to the restaurant to have a meal cooked for you.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
Caravan sites 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 7
RV & Motorhome sites 25
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of Holgates group.

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99% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Immaculately clean site, spacious pitches, great facilities (even music in the loos!). Friendly staff, close to beach. Food/drink pricey, bin placement could be better. Highly recommended, many will return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Well worth a visit it was a great place to stay.

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Angela T.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked I stayed for 3 nights. Lovely big flat pitch, plenty of room, spacious and tidy. Loved the shower blocks as they were very warm and super clean, so was the pot washing area. Little shop in the reception area was well stocked with local food and all sorts of other items you make have forgot to pack. The walks were easy accessible from the site. For me and my dog it’s a site I would definitely go back to, have nothing negative to say about my stay.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your spacious fully-serviced hard standing pitch at Bay View Holiday Park. We are very proud of our 5* facilities, and the well-stocked shop is a great bonus. It’s great that you and your dog appreciated the accessible walks and felt comfortable during your stay.

We really look forward to welcoming you back to the site again soon!
- The Holgates Team

We liked it so much we ended up leaving our caravan on site

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Tracy W.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked The site is lovely and clean.
The staff were welcoming and very helpful, they loved our dogs and gave them treats.
Food was very nice in the pub and we liked how they kept an area for those that have dogs and want to eat.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed Bay View Holiday Park with well-maintained and 5* facilities. We are pleased to hear that our friendly staff gave you a warm Holgates welcome and your dog enjoyed our on-site dog-friendly amenities including a pet welcome bar. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the food in the pub and felt welcome by both our team and the park community.

We can’t wait to welcome you back for another stay soon!
- The Holgates Team

excellent site, very helpful staff, very clean site - definite return

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Dave M.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked warm and informative welcome at reception for first time visitor - escorted to good sized, fully serviced pitch.
had takeaway option from onsite bar/restaurant - excellent service
great location - short walk to marsh area for dog walking, plus on site exercise area for off lead exercise if required
pet friendly bar area used for 2nd day lunch - great service and lovely food.
site kept very clean - large toilet and shower facilities, again very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your detailed and wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the warm welcome from our team at Bay View Holiday Park, well-maintained 5* facilities, and pet-friendly amenities on site. It’s great to know the takeaway service and onsite bar/restaurant made your visit even more enjoyable.

Regarding your private feedback: we would be more than happy to help you find a fixed pitch that’s easily accessible for your family.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon!
- The Holgates Team

The pod was amazing, so clean…

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Victoria w.

1 bedroom camping pod (bunk beds)

Liked The pod was amazing, so clean and had everything I needed! The staff were so friendly and helpful. Such a lovely site!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved our Luxury Pod and found it clean and well-equipped. It’s great to know our friendly and helpful staff made your stay even more enjoyable.

We’re delighted you found the site lovely as well. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon!
- The Holgates Team

Clean site. Liked the hedges for…

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Nick R.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Clean site. Liked the hedges for privacy. Toilets and showers were extremely clean an

Disliked Nothjing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review! We're really glad you enjoyed the clean site, the privacy from the hedges, and our spotless 5* toilets and shower block.

Great to hear there was nothing you disliked — hope to welcome you back again soon!
- The Holgates Team

. Excellent site, clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Robert J.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Friendly Staff, super pitch & excellent toilet block with good showers.

Disliked When I go for a shower, often take change of clothes for the evening, plus wearing a warm coat. The shower has only one hook!!!! Many campsites provide a few hooks so one can hang a coat, a change of clothes & a towel.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your review! We’re glad you received a warm welcome from our friendly staff at Bay View Holiday Park. We're pleased to hear that our fully-serviced hard standing pitches exceeded your expectations along with our 5* toilet and shower facilities.

We really appreciate your feedback about the shower hooks—it’s a great suggestion, we will be sure to pass this onto the park team. We hope to see you again soon!
- The Holgates Team

Great site great staff very helpful…

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ALan T.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Great site great staff very helpful club house great food lovely . Showers excellent

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed Bay View Holiday Park and found our staff helpful. It's great that you enjoyed our bar and restaurant which is also pet friendly, serving excellent food and drinks on site.
We really appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
- The Holgates Team

Lovely quiet clean site Well maintained…

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Emma S.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely quiet clean site
Well maintained
Close to go adventuring up in the Lake District

Disliked Bar wasn't open mid week, which is understandable to cut cost but was a shame
Could have done with laundry fa

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed Bay View Holiday Park with our pristine and well-maintained park in such a beautiful location. It's great that you had fun exploring the Lake District.

We understand the disappointment that the bar wasn’t open midweek, during off peak dates, it is open Friday - Sunday only. We appreciate your feedback about the lack of laundry facilities—we will pass this on to the park teams and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
- The Holgates Team

Excellent site and facilities, friendly staff and good size pitches,

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Stephen C.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Toilets, shower block, bar restaurant, pitch sizes, location, friendly staff, pet friendly,

Disliked The pushing of the shower button every 20 seconds, but not a major issue

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the 5* shower blocks, on-site bar and restaurant which is also pet friendly, generous pitch sizes with privacy hedges in our stunning coastal location. It's great to hear that our excellent service from the team (and pet-friendliness!) hit the mark.

Thanks for the heads-up about the shower button—we will be sure to pass this onto the park! Can’t wait to welcome you back soon.
- The Holgates Team

The location superb facilities great good…

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Marion O.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked The location superb facilities great good size pitches lovely pub our dog Ralf loved the dog field well stocked shop we will defiantly come back

Disliked If I was to be picky I requested to be near the toilet block but when checking in they hadn’t received the request but we weren't that far away from them

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the location, 5* facilities, fully serviced hard-standing pitches, restaurant and bar which your pet was able to visit too. It's great to hear that Ralf loved the dog field!

We’re sorry your request to be near the toilet block wasn’t noted for check-in, but we’re glad it wasn’t too much of an inconvenience. We look forward to welcoming you and Ralf back soon!
- The Holgates Team


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant 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 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

Themes

Peaceful 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 Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Bay View Holiday Park

A6

Main Road

Bolton Le Sands

Carnforth

Lancashire

England

LA5 9TN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.11639°N
2.79162°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.3 km St Michaels Lane
1.4 km St Michaels Lane
1.9 km New Street
Rail
2 km Carnforth Rail Station
5.5 km Bare Lane Rail Station
6 km Silverdale Rail Station
Ferry
12.1 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
20.7 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
20.9 km Lakeside Windermere 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

These are some lovely surroundings, and there are lots of ways to explore, from local bike rides to walks with Wreay Syke Alpacas (20 minutes’ drive) to motorised meandering with Lakeland Segway (35 minutes). RSPB Leighton Moss is popular for birdwatchers, with Lakeland Wildlife Oasis also close by for more exotic animal spottings (both 10 minutes’ drive). Keeping it all outdoors, you may like to head north to the Lakeland Maze Farm Park (20 minutes) or venture into the Yorkshire Dales National Park for places like White Scar Cave (35 minutes). Hit upon a rainy day? Get your heritage fix at places like Lancaster Castle (15 minutes), National Trust - Sizergh (20 minutes) or Levens Hall (20 minutes). The Lakeland Motor Museum (half an hour) and The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (35 minutes) are also good picks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 6.2 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 7.4 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 25.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walney Biggar Bank 30.5 km Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 30.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lancaster Castle 7.5 km

Holker Hall and Gardens 14.9 km

Levens Hall & Gardens 15.8 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 18.6 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 20.5 km

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 14.1 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 18.6 km

Fell Foot Park 20.5 km

Dalton Castle 26.1 km

Hill Top 28.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LEIGHTON MOSS & MORECAMBE BAY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2001) 3.9 km

A Walk around Lancaster 5.2 km

Yealand Conyers - Silverdale - Yealand Conyers 5.9 km

Leighton Moss and Jenny Brown's Point 6.8 km

CAPERNWRAY HALL 7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bay View Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bay View Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bay View Holiday Park? These are some lovely surroundings, and there are lots of ways to explore, from local bike rides to walks with Wreay Syke Alpacas (20 minutes’ drive) to motorised meandering with Lakeland Segway … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bay View Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bay View Holiday Park? From $88.31 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.