Social District

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View of the site from the lake (added by manager 22 Dec 2022)
Pitch located next to the foot bridge and stream (added by manager 17 dec 2023)
Inflatable boat on the beach (added by manager 17 dec 2023)
Views (added by hannah_b158078 20 jun 2021)

  • Dog-friendly Lake District site on the shore of Lake Windermere
  • Less than five minutes' drive from activity centres and a ferry stop
  • Dog park and fishing on site; campfires and barbecues permitted
From paddleboarding, kayaking or hiring a boat for Lake Windermere’s light waves to tucking into some tasty food from a café in one of the lakeside villages around the Lake District National Park… when you set up camp on the banks of Lake Windermere at Social District, there is much to do on the lake and its shores. This site is under five minutes’ drive away from two activity centres running pursuits such as watersports, laser tag and abseiling. Being a 15-minute walk away from the nearest Windermere ferry stop makes it even simpler to stop off at the attractions around the lake, such as a jetty museum, castle and Windermere village’s characterful parks, shops and restaurants. As the site backs onto the lake, fishing can be done from the site. It's also directly opposite an old bobbin mill, now an English Heritage museum, and 10 minutes’ drive away from the National Trust site at the Hill Top for a trip into the life of Beatrix Potter. Don’t worry about leaving the dog behind, as furry members of the family welcome on site too. It's all about getting back to nature here, so basic facilities are around the site – including flushing toilets, showers and a washing-up area. A farm shop five minutes’ drive away is the place for picnic supplies or to grab some meat for the grill (both barbecues and campfires are permitted back on site). And when you feel like a drink or a meal out, there are several places to eat within 10 minutes’ drive, too.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens May 24
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park only allows dogs up to 30kg.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 8 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 24 to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Amazing location. Very friendly helpful chap checked us in and showed us…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Duncan M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Amazing location. Very friendly helpful chap checked us in and showed us where to go and sourced a fire pit for us. This is our second time here!

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10/10 would recommend and will be returning

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Jamie G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Great location Great views Lovely peaceful site Good facilities Great host

Disliked: Nothing

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Brilliant venue

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
George C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Less than 50m from Lake Windermere. Peaceful. Clean. Friendly staff.

Disliked: Not clearly signed to say that it’s a campsite. - For future users it’s a metal farm access fence set back from the road and sign posted “Stott’s Farm”

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Access to the lake, choose own pitch, friendly site owner…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Jade R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Access to the lake, choose own pitch, friendly site owner

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Very nice place with great views,beautiful lake, great for wild camping…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Very nice place with great views,beautiful lake, great for wild camping

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A good set up, Tom was very welcoming and they do sell…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: A good set up, Tom was very welcoming and they do sell fire-making materials on site. Access to the lake was fabulous. There are showers but we didn't use them on this occasion.

Disliked: I walked to Lakeside along the roadway and would not recommend doing it with young children. What3Words would be great for finding the entrance as the 'private' sign is misleading for new campers..

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Great place to camp

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Friendly staff, excellent views.

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Fabulous little campsite next to the lake. Nice quiet and spacious pitches.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Fabulous little campsite next to the lake. Nice quiet and spacious pitches. Very clean toilet and shower block and washing up facilities. Would definitely visit again ☺️

Disliked: Not so much a dislike but could do with a sign outside the gate so you know where to turn as the lane was hard to find following the postcode

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Location and can choose own pitch…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Location and can choose own pitch

Disliked: due to location ground can be quite boggy in wet weather

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Perfection location with access to the lake and friendly owners

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Vikki P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The owners were welcoming and advised us of the 2 camping areas. We chose the family area which had amazing lake views. Ideal location for getting in to the water. Toilets clean and showers available at certain times. Able to hire firepit. Definitely will return to site

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Social District

Low Stott Park

Newby Bridge

Cumbria

England

LA12 8AX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.28569°N
-2.9651°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.2 km Rail Station
11.2 km Tourist Information Centre
15.1 km Bus Station
Rail
10.8 km Grange-over-Sands Rail Station
11.2 km Windermere Rail Station
12 km Cark Rail Station
Ferry
1.1 km Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
1.3 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
7.7 km Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

Grapple with the Go Ape course in Grizedale Forest (15 minutes’ drive) or stick to the walking, cycling or mountain biking the tracks down below. There are sculptures all around and the chance to walk with fell ponies through the forest too. As you can expect, there's no shortage of activity centres nearby – Woodland Xperiences (two minutes) is one such place, running outdoor adventures such as canoeing, rewilding and climbing. If you've brought the kids, or fancy heading back into your own childhood, meet favourite characters at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (20 minutes). Wray Castle (25 minutes), a National Trust site, is also a bit like something from a storybook with impressive turrets and towers looking out over the lake. Another National Trust site, Fell Foot Park (five minutes) has a relaxed circular walk around gothic boathouses, pine trees and gardens. Head south towards Ulverston (15 minutes), where there’s the canal and South Lakes Safari Zoo (25 minutes). And to the east of the site, Kendal (half an hour) is another splendid Lake District town, near the grand Sizergh Castle (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Haverigg 23.6 km Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Morecambe North 24.1 km Estuary Good N/A Good Good
Morecambe South 24.4 km Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Silecroft 26.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Walney West Shore 27.1 km Sea N/A Good Good N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 0.9 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 3.3 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 7.3 km

Hill Top 7.4 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 8.9 km

National Trust

Fell Foot Park 1.5 km

Hill Top 7.4 km

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 9.5 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 10.2 km

Gondola' 11 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 5.5 km

Winster circular 6.6 km

BLACKWELL 6.9 km

Claife Heights and Lake Windermere 7.3 km

Near Sawrey and Lake Windermere 7.4 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)

    Penrith, England 38.9 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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?

  • Does Social District have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Social District dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Social District? Grapple with the Go Ape course in Grizedale Forest (15 minutes’ drive) or stick to the walking, cycling or mountain biking the tracks down below. There are sculptures all around and the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Social District?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Social District? From $89.06 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.