Ullswater Holiday Park

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  • 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

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
RV sites 58
Mobile homes for rent 8
Tent sites 100
Travel trailer sites 58
Open now
Opens March 1
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.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 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 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 04/04 and 02/11.
  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • The bar is open between 04/04 and 02/11.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • The bar, lounge and games room are open 4pm to 10pm Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday (subject to change, please check with the site). 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 Sat, Mar 1 to

AA 4 pennants

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 635 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Lake and/or mountainPeacefulSpectacular scenery

94% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Great campsite! Loved the stunning location & spotless facilities, including the shop & fish & chips. Friendly staff, spacious spots, and clean washrooms. Perfect for families with a top playground. Mostly peaceful, though some noted occasional noise during busy times.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Had a great time. Would stay again

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Ian B.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Easy hookup, close to toilet and showers which were always clean.
Kids really enjoyed the on site park. Little shop was well enough stocked.
Staff were very helpful and kept the place clean and tidy.
I have been here a few times now and would come back again.

Disliked We had the on site fish and chips. Other than the good portion size it was not good. Not to our taste with thick batter and felt a bit too greasy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great weekend stay but avoid the bar as too many kids and too noisy .

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elaine g.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (large, twin axle)

Liked Lovely site, everything we needed .
Lots of space

Disliked Didn’t like the bar at 6.30 pm they had a kids disco and was far too noisy for us

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site, good location. Quiet on time and clean & tidy.

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Rebecca B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Space, park and chippy.

Disliked The showers dont have enough hooks or a bench in them, so its alittle bit of a juggle to keep things off the wet floor.
The shower block near the bar is much better. Main toilet/shower block near park

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site will be returning!

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Katie B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Toilet and shower facilities were clean and spot on.

Staff were friendly and helpful.

Park facilities were ideal for the kids

Disliked Few noisy campers but had been told the following evening to keep the noise down and didn’t hear from them again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good clean campsite

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Sarah M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great views and facilities. Friendly staff, good evening entertainment in the on-site bar.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great two night stay in lovely surroundings.

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Mark R.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Well maintained, spacious site with all the facilities you’d need onsite. Great location fur accessing the Ullswater Way paths and walking out from the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was my first time camping just me, kids and dog, it…

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Wifi
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Caprice N.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This was my first time camping just me, kids and dog, it was a lovely site, nice friendly staff when arrive. All facilities are amazing and cleaned throughout the day. The site was very family oriented and everyone respected the no noise from 10pm-8am , the area itself is absolutely stunning with some great walks close by. Chip shop on site was lovely but a little pricy, all in all we had a great time

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Absolutely thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful first camping experience with your kids and dog! It’s fantastic that you found the site welcoming, clean, and peaceful—especially with the quiet hours being respected. We’re so glad the stunning surroundings and nearby walks added to your adventure, and that our team made a good impression from the moment you arrived.
We’d love to welcome you back for another memorable stay!

Everything, clean , very friendly, good location, superb staff, very well laid…

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Wifi
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Stephen H.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything, clean , very friendly, good location, superb staff, very well laid out

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Wow—thank you so much for the glowing review! We're absolutely delighted that everything from the cleanliness to the layout and friendly staff made your stay so enjoyable. It’s wonderful to hear that the location worked well for you too.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon for another fantastic visit!

Spacious, flat, sheltered pitches. Fish and Chip shop. Bar. Location. Marina. On…

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Richard W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Spacious, flat, sheltered pitches. Fish and Chip shop. Bar. Location. Marina. On site shop. Friendly staff. Staff regularly around site to clean bins, trim grass and clean facilities.

Disliked Not all guests kept to noise guidelines, but better than most other campsites visited.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The place was great Me and my brother had an amazing 4…

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Russell D.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The place was great
Me and my brother had an amazing 4 full days of great walking covering no less than 70 miles in what can only be described as
God's country...... the park had everything we needed and more so full marks

Disliked Not enough hiking paths
Us hikers don't like to walk on roads.. golden rule.....so if anybody on the local councils in the area could accommodate us hikers better we would really appreciate it after all we are working class heroes after all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 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 Picnic table 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)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool 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

Route directions

After following the A592 from Penrith, look out for The Brackenrigg Inn on your right and continue down the road for half a mile. Turn right at the junction with the postbox and a brown camping sign that says Ullswater Holiday Park. The site is half a mile up the road, on the right.

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 2020201920182017
Allonby 40.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 45.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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 $50.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.