Royal Umpire Caravan Park
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- Well-kept landscaped park near Croston, 20 minutes' drive from Preston
- A 30-minute drive from Southport; Blackpool and Lytham 45 minutes
- Well-tended garden, play area and dog exercise area on site
Site type
90
90
50
18Tourist board rating
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).
- 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.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 4 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.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Please note that reception accepts card payments only for any additional charges.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Harrison Leisure UK group.
Pitch types & availability
5 
Aries camping pod (pet friendly)
4 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £98 (£98)
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- 12
Glamping Hive camping pod
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £119 (£119)
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Glamping Hive camping pod (pet friendly)
4 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £119 (£119)
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Gemini camping pod (pet friendly)
8 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £129 (£129)
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Reviews
72% would recommend this site to a friend
72% would stay here again
What customers say
This holiday park offers spacious pods with good heating and comfortable mattresses, well-equipped with essentials like a kettle and microwave. Guests appreciate the convenient location, close to amenities and local attractions, and the site's quiet atmosphere. Powerful showers are highlighted positively, though some reviews mention a lack of deep cleaning in the accommodation, with instances of leftover rubbish and poorly maintained fixtures. The enclosed dog field received specific criticism for its condition.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 2026-07-07
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The pods were a decent size…
Aries camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked The pods were a decent size and better equipped than expected. The playing field was huge and the playground had equipment to entertain the children. We went as a family group with 3 pods next to each other and had a nice time.
The pods were really well priced and good value for money.
Disliked What really let everything down was the cleanliness of the toilets and showers, which according to the sheet on the door had last been cleaned on the Thursday. Which by the Sunday wasn’t very pleasant!
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Fantastic site with plenty of space to let the kids run off energy
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Anonymous Glamping Hive camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked The site is lovely, plenty of space for us all and our children. Well placed for local beauty spots.
Disliked Beds are a little uncomfortable and the pods could use a deep clean inside and out.
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Amazing stay loved it
Anonymous Aries camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked Lovely place
Disliked The showers weren’t the best
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Highly recommend
Aries camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked *Powerful showers are spot on
*Kettle, toaster, microwave in room
*Huge field next to park for the kids
*Locations great everything near.. butchers, pubs, parks etc
*value for money
Disliked Nothing.
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We will not be booking again
Gemini camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked It was quiet and the cabin looked nice from the outside
Disliked The cabin on a close inspection was not clean. There was ice left in the freezer. The kettle still had water in it.There was broken biscuits left down the side of the mattresses along with two pairs of socks and sunglasses. They were cobwebs everywhere lots of moths and even a couple of ear weeks. There was a big draft coming from one of the windows that was not closed properly as the bottom catch was broke.
We booked for a 3 night stay but only ended up staying for 1 night as the person I was with did not cope well with how meany bugs were there and how unclean the place actually was.
Also one of the main reasons why I booked there was because they had an enclosed dog field The dog exercise area is an absolute joke and I wouldn’t put any dog in there. There was holes all over the fence, Big gaps in the gate and it’s mainly concrete.
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Location…
Glamping Hive camping pod
Liked Location
Disliked Dirty pullout sofabed, rubbish from previous stay left outside
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Good price quiet while we were…
Glamping Hive camping pod
Liked Good price quiet while we were there
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Spacious pod for all our kids.…
Gemini camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked Spacious pod for all our kids.
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Overall nice place, not much on site no shop or entertainment
Anonymous Glamping Hive camping pod
Liked Loved the hive, warm clean.
Disliked Disliked people playing load music after 12am
Disliked sofa bed near tv was so uncomfortable to sleep in and even to sit on during the day. These need upgrading.
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Lovely pods and good base for exploring.
Anonymous Aries camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked Pod was very well equipped with microwave, kettle, toaster and some cutlery and pots. The heater really warmed it up quickly and the mattresses were very comfy. A really nice alternative to camping. Showers were very powerful and warm despite some negative comments.
Disliked Would say the rest of the site is unfortunately quite run down and there was a lot of litter; but we didn't really spend much time on site, so wasn't too bad. Toilets block and surrounding area didn't seem to have been cleaned the whole time we were there, as same rubbish and dirty sinks etc were seen everyday.
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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 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Royal Umpire Caravan Park
Southport Road
Croston
Leyland
Lancashire
England
PR26 9JB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.66402°N
2.7509°W
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | 18.3 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| St Annes | 21.3 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Ainsdale | 21.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Annes North | 22.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Blackpool South | 24.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Camelot Theme Park 4.9 km
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre 8.9 km
Forest of Bowland 10.2 km
Beacon Country Park 12.2 km
Pleasure Beach Resort 24.7 km
National Trust
Rufford Old Hall 5.1 km
Formby 24.6 km
Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 33 km
Gawthorpe Hall 33.5 km
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 37.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Croston - the Two Rivers Walk 1.6 km
Bretherton and Bank Hall 2.9 km
Mawdesley and Harrock Hill Windmill 4 km
WORDEN HALL 4 km
Mawdesley - The Jubilee Trail 4.1 km
Local events
- Creamfields (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)
Warrington, England 37.6 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 Royal Umpire Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Royal Umpire Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Royal Umpire Caravan Park? Royal Umpire Caravan Park's location is right on the ball if you're game for exploring the north west: it's easy to get to all the region's main towns and cities from here … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Royal Umpire Caravan Park?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Royal Umpire Caravan Park? From $185.99 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.