Ullswater Holiday Park

From £25.50 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.4 567 reviews
Pitch 19
Pitch field (added by manager 11 may 2019)
Camp with views of ullswater (added by manager 28 jul 2022)
Camping area looking over towards the fells (added by manager 15 mar 2022)

  • Spacious family park with spectacular views of Lake District fells
  • Penrith a 20-minute drive and Lake Ullswater within a 30-minute walk
  • Marina, licensed bar with TV and a games room, shop and playground
If you reckon a site with stunning views of the Cumbrian fells sounds like your kind of place, head over to family-friendly Ullswater Holiday Park. Sitting a half-hour walk from the shores of Ullswater (where guests can use Fair Field Marina or spend time canoeing, fishing and riding the famed Ullswater steamers), this option’s in a fab location for touring round the Lake District National Park. Kids can mess about in the half-acre playground at this well-equipped place, while adults have an ale at the licensed bar or a Farrer’s coffee in the café. Wifi is available (around the reception area and bar, not the whole site) and there's also a shop for essentials (including groceries and camping equipment) and a few supermarkets are 20 minutes’ drive away in the nearest town of Penrith. The capital of Cumbria in days of yore, this place has the 14th-century fortress to prove it... If loping from local village to local village seeing structures such as this sounds like an excellent option too, ride one of the Lake Ullswater steamers stopping at settlements such as Pooley Bridge and Glenridding along with the Aira Force falls. After you’ve set eyes on the whooshing water, other attractions nearby include those that combine architecture with lush landscapes – like Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, 10 minutes away, and Lowther Castle & Gardens (20 minutes). There's also the Rheged Centre Cinema, a heritage hub in an old quarry with a grass roof, gallery and 3D screen (15 minutes away). Please note that the games room and bar may not be available in the low season (check in advance for opening hours).

Site type

RV sites 58
Trailers for rent 8
Tent sites 100
Travel trailer sites 58
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • The games room is open between 22/03 and 02/11.
  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • The bar is open between 22/03 and 02/11.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • The bar, lounge and games room are open 4pm to 10pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday; closed Wednesday and Sunday. The Ullswater chip shop is open between 06 March and 02 November, 5pm - 8pm Wednesday to Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday (subject to change, please check with the site).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 1 to

AA 4 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Ideal location, friendly staff

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

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: The facilities were extremely clean. Pitches a decent siz. Handy fish and chip shop if you don’t fancy cooking

Disliked: The toilet block was a bit dark. The shower cubicles were large with sepeterate drying area, but the head was not at the right angle so drying area got sprayed

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Will definitely come again!

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Good facilities Good location Friendly staff Flat fields for camping Clean Not overcrowded

Disliked: Nothing!

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From the manager: Thank you for the great feedback, we look forward to welcoming you back to Ullswater Holiday Park.

Excellent place for family with kids

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Amazing playground, quite and beautiful area. Great location. Toilet/shower everyday very clean.

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From the manager: Thank you for the great feedback, we look forward to welcoming you back to Ullswater Holiday Park.

Couldn't ask for a nicer site…

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

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Couldn't ask for a nicer site

Recommend to friends Visit again

All in all good value.

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

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: The facilities and location were excellent.

Disliked: Pitch was a little uninspiring, no view except on other motorhomes but as long as you have no intention of staying on site that doesn't matter.

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback.

Stunning scenery.

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

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Stunning views. Polite staff. Small shop and cafe. Lovely showers at the top near the main buildings.

Disliked: Old fashioned showers next to our plot but walked up to the stunning newer ones. I’m sure these will be updated at do e pint too.

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback, we hope to upgrade them soon. Watch this space.

Excellent

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: This was the best campsite I have been in Lake District as far as location,facilities are great and clean,playground was in the centre of the pitches and if you set up your tent nearby you can check on kids without leaving your pitch.Available microwave in eating shed area and sockets to charge your mobile or pump your mat.

Disliked: Pitches could be a bit more hilly to allow water drain away from tent.

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback, we are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Toilet blocks very good. Microwaves also available on site which I thought…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Toilet blocks very good. Microwaves also available on site which I thought was nice.

Disliked: I think it’s expensive for what it is, however, they cost is covering high quality washing areas and showers. Bar and shop.

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Excellent site, we will be back!

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

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Fantastic site located within the heart of Ullswater, highly recommend!! During our stay we completed Ullswater Way, which is a 22.5 miles circular walk. We were able to pick up the walk straight from the campsite and many other fells. Lots of beautiful surroundings, animals and scenery. Facilities were also fantastic, a hopper bus which takes you around all the local tourist hot spots. Great clean modern toilets and hot showers. Fish and Chip shop was also delicious and appreciated after a day of walking.

Disliked: Nothing!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your great feedback, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Brilliant site, clean facilities, well looked after.

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

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (large, twin axle)

Liked: First time staying in a proper campsite and certainly won't be our last stop here. Brilliant pitches, friendly staff and the toilets, showers and wash areas were so clean and well maintained.

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From the manager: Thank you for your great feedback, we are so thrilled to hear that your first time camping was so good. We hope you have many more great trips and we hope to welcome you back again soon.


Features

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

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Local produce

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

Hikers’ paradise

Spectacular scenery

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

Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers

Motorhome service point

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Ullswater Holiday Park

Watermillock

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0LR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.59736°N
-2.87492°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.4 km Rail Station
17.3 km Bus Station
18.4 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
10.4 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
17.4 km Langwathby Rail Station
20.3 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
3 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
3.4 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
7.4 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

The Lake District doesn’t skimp on swish sights and attractions, and many of the best things to see and do in the national park – from bushcraft and watersports to golf and tennis – are within easy driving distance of the site. For classic Cumbrian walks Hallin Fell is a 20-minute drive away and the market town of Keswick, where you can go from perusing a pencil museum to dancing around the megalithic Castlerigg Stone Circle, is reachable in 25 minutes. A bit south of the town of Penrith (20 minutes) are the prehistoric Mayburgh Henge and Norman Brougham Castle. Other well-known Lake District settlements are also within easy reach along winding roads, like to Windermere (45 minutes away) and Ambleside (50 minutes). And if you fancy a crack at cantering instead of sitting in the car? Horse riding can be had from stables within a 15-minute drive, while guests who prefer roving on a revving vehicle can squat upon a quad bike and set off into the local lands (25 minutes from the park).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Allonby 40.7 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Seascale 45.6 km Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 5.4 km

Ullswater Steamers 7.5 km

The Rheged Centre 8.1 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 14.4 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 18 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 18.6 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 20.1 km

Townend 21 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 23.3 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 26 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 3 km

Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 3 km

Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 3.2 km

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 3.9 km

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 3.9 km

Local events

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

    Penrith, England 10.3 km

  • Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday, May 17, 2024 – Friday, May 17, 2024)

    Keswick, England 30.7 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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

  • Does Ullswater Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ullswater Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ullswater Holiday Park? The Lake District doesn’t skimp on swish sights and attractions, and many of the best things to see and do in the national park – from bushcraft and watersports to golf and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ullswater Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Ullswater Holiday Park? From $43.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.