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Primitive grass tent campsite
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5 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Pitch size
Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Ground type
Grass
Suitable for
Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)
Features
Car 1 included, 1 max. Picnic table Other restrictions
No dogs allowed
Awnings not allowed
Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed
Car parking by site not allowed
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Thurston Outdoor Education Centre
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campground
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Thurston Outdoor Education Centre
East of Lake
Coniston
Cumbria
England
LA21 8AB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.35954°N
3.05663°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverigg | 24.2 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 24.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seascale | 28.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Walney West Shore | 30 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Sandy Gap | 31.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Beatrix Potter Gallery 4 km
Hill Top 5.6 km
Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 8.6 km
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 8.7 km
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 8.8 km
National Trust
Gondola' 0.9 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 1.8 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 4 km
Hill Top 5.6 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 1.5 km
Coniston and the Yewdale Fells 1.5 km
Coniston - Holme Fell 1.5 km
Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 1.5 km
Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 1.6 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 Thurston Outdoor Education Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thurston Outdoor Education Centre dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Thurston Outdoor Education Centre? Brantwood half a mile away Monk Coniston carpark (nearest public lake access) is 1.2 miles Village of Coniston is 2 miles - can be walked via public footpath and roads. Home of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thurston Outdoor Education Centre?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Parking in car park only. Follow signs on arrival.
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