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
Campground type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- 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.
- Units longer than 7.9 metres are not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 15 Feb 2025 to
Site types & availability
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
5 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete and grass
Site size: Min 4.6m width × 9m depth (41.4m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 32 (GBP 32)
View prices & bookPowered gravel and concrete caravan site
5 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel and concrete
Site size: Min 4.6m width × 7.6m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 32 (GBP 32)
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6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 4.6m width × 6.7m depth (30.8m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 33 (GBP 33)
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Reviews
93% would recommend this campground to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Willowbank's a top spot, really well-kept with spotless loos and cracking staff. Folks loved the chill vibe, big sites, and easy access to beaches and Southport. Minor road noise and temporary facilities for upgrades were noted, but most keen to come back.
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Sehr schöner Platz, mit kurzen Wegen zum nächsten Supermarkt oder Atlantik. Sehr…
Powered grass caravan site
Liked Sehr schöner Platz, mit kurzen Wegen zum nächsten Supermarkt oder Atlantik. Sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal.
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Very clean toilets/showers very clean site
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Well run site . would recommend 5stars
Disliked Nothing
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Recommended
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked No-nonsense approach of staff. Good facilities, albeit temporary whilst the permanent toilets, showers etc are being renovated. The food van. Proximity to the pub. The quietness at night. The dog walk.
Disliked Distance from the beach.
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Really peaceful site, great play areas for the kids, coffee/cafe cart really…
Powered grass caravan site
Liked Really peaceful site, great play areas for the kids, coffee/cafe cart really convenient. Great location for beaches will definitely revisit! Facilities were great and really clean and looked after and this was even with the main toilets/showers not being available due to refurb. It’s a really lovely site we enjoyed our stay very much :)
Disliked Road noise from nearby main road overnight. Sleeping in the camper poptop could be heard through the night. In the main vehicle couldn’t be heard. I think this was mainly due to our pitch position but it wouldn’t stop me from visiting again but I would request a pitch away from the road side.
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Lovely site. Very clean and tidy. Enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay…
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Lovely site. Very clean and tidy.
Enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay again.
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Would definitely go back again. Lovely place. Thanks to the staff!
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Pitch was very spacious, lovely views, friendly people. Toilets were very good and showers amazingly hot.
Disliked The hair dryers required 20p. With electric pitches it would have been nice to have free hair drying arrangements. I went ten mins away and I got a travel hair dryer from Tesco for £6.
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lovely place, good pitches, nice staff
Powered grass caravan site
Liked This beautiful campsite is situated in a lovely area, with each pitch offering generous space. Although the bathrooms were temporary, they were spotless, well-maintained, and warm. The location is convenient for visiting various attractions and is just a 30-minute walk to the local beach. The campsite staff were friendly, polite, and incredibly helpful. I would definitely stay here again when I'm in the area.
The campsite staff were lovely. They were all polite, pleasant, and helpful. I would stay again when in the area.
Disliked Nothing on the site; it was really nice.
However, the local authority seems to have focused on the larger places; as a result, it's such a shame that the nearest beach has a couple of buildings no longer used, but like many seaside places, it has been affected by a lack of local government input into smaller places. The beach was good, though.
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Really well kept site. Well laid out and well managed.…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Really well kept site. Well laid out and well managed.
Disliked There is some road noise but not a problem for us
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Excellent Would return Level pitches
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked The scenery is lovely, and there’s a great on-site cafe and food van. The pitch and standing are also great, and the WiFi is fast and reliable.
Disliked The temporary shower block was serviceable but not the best. The tree above pitch 20 could do with a trim, as it scrapes the top of the motorhome.
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Nice good size plots.Good pub 5 minutes walk away and clean…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Nice good size plots.Good pub 5 minutes walk away and clean facilities. Nice little food bar where you can get snacks and a nice coffee.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)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 sitesLocation
Willowbank Holiday Park
Coastal Road
Ainsdale
Southport
Merseyside
England
PR8 3ST
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.58866°N
3.04412°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Ainsdale | 2.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Formby | 6.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Southport | 7.3 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Wallasey | 17.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Annes | 17.8 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre 12.3 km
Croxteth Hall & Country Park 18.1 km
Liverpool Football Club 19.5 km
Customs and Excise National Museum 19.5 km
Beacon Country Park 19.9 km
National Trust
Formby 3.8 km
Rufford Old Hall 16.1 km
Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 21.6 km
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 30.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ainsdale and the West End Path 1.5 km
Freshfield and Dobson's Ride 3 km
Freshfield - Old Formby 3 km
Freshfield Dune Heath and Old Fisherman’s Path 3.1 km
Freshfield and Fisherman's Path 3.1 km
Local events
- Creamfields (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Warrington, England 39 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 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? The Sefton Circular: This 24-mile route is a great way to explore the Sefton coast, taking in pine woods, Antony Gormley's statues, Rimrose Valley, the Leeds Liverpool Canal, and the former Cheshire … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Willowbank Holiday Park?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Willowbank Holiday Park? From $66.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.