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8.5

Lowther Holiday Park

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Dog-friendly site on a private, wooded riverside in the Eden Valley
A 10-minute drive from Ullswater and 15 minutes from Lowther Castle
Bar and shop; fly fishing available in the river Lowther

Opens April 12

9.7

Howdy Glamping and Campsite

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Remote Cumbria woodland retreat 20 minutes' drive from Penrith
A 15-minute drive from Brougham Castle and 20 minutes from Ullswater
Communal firepit on site; half-hour walk to village pub

Opens April 18

8.5

Lazonby Campsite

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Peaceful Cumbria campsite near the banks of the River Eden
Surrounded by woodland and fields with a backdrop of the Pennine Fells
Adjacent to a nearby playground area, park and bookable swimming pool

9.3

Ullswater Holiday Park

Penrith, Cumbria, England

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

9.8

Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Safe and spacious site for letting kids run around
A popular setting for anglers and cyclists
Lakes, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish border within 40 minutes’ drive

9.5

Gill Head Farm

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Working hill farm in the north of the Lake District National Park
A 15-minute drive from Keswick and Penrith; 10 minutes from Ullswater
Stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells

Opens April 1

9.4

Cherry Trees Farm

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Off-grid camping pods in a rural spot with gorgeous Solway Firth views
Five minutes’ drive to North Lakeland fells; 30 minutes to Keswick
Well-equipped pods with stoves; shared spa hot tub and LPG showers

Opens April 18

8.7

Low Hollows

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Lake District pop-up site in the foothills of Blencathra
Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn all within a 10-minute drive
Simple, spacious pitches with a stream for paddling

9.3

Howbeck Lodge

Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria, England

Peaceful touring pitches on a family-run working farm with great views
Bassenthwaite, Ullswater and Helvellyn within a half-hour drive
By the C2C cycle trail; 10 minutes' walk from a village shop and pub

Opens April 18

9.8

Caldbeck Camping

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Quiet site on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park
Right on the Cumbria Way at the edge of a forest and Caldbeck village
Carlisle, Penrith and Keswick all within 35 minutes’ drive

9.5

Sykeside Camping Park

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Remote location but with easy access to the Lake District and Cumbria
In a walker's paradise in the Dovedale Valley
Modern facilities and well-stocked shop

8.9

Cairndale Caravan Park

Brampton, Cumbria, England

Rural site with Pennines views, close to the Lakes and Solway Firth
A 10-minute drive to the North Pennines; half an hour to the Lakes
Peaceful pitches with walks from site; close to a foodie pub and shops

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Opens July 11

8.8

Waterfoot Carpark Campsite

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Small campsite with direct access to the Ullswater Way walking path
A 10-minute walk from Pooley Bridge, past the Ullswater Steamer Pier
Just 500 metres from the lake; short walk from bars, cafés and shops

Visitor image of the view across the field as the sun was setting behind them around 6:30pm

Opens April 18

8.3

Helton Campsite

Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England

Scenic Lake District site with easy access from the M6
A 10-minute drive to Pooley Bridge, Ullswater and Lowther Castle
Laidback pitches with space for kids to play; dogs welcome

9.2

Ullswater View Campsite

Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England

Wild camping with spectacular views of Ullswater in the Lake District
Pooley Bridge five minutes’ drive, and Lowther Castle 20 minutes
Spring water and portable toilets on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk

Opens April 16

10

Ivy House

Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England

Pop-up wild camping at an equestrian centre in the Eden Valley
A 30-minute drive to Ullswater lake, and 45 minutes to Hadrian’s Wall
Back-to-basics site, with a pub 200 metres away

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10

The New Inn 1730

Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England

Cumbria pub site 10 mins’ drive from the Yorkshire Dales National Park
A five-minute drive from Appleby-in-Westmorland
Traditional 18th-century pub with a games room, beer garden and food

Opens April 1

9.7

The Old Chapel

Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England

Quiet, family-friendly site on the edge of the North Pennines
A short walk to Murton Fell; 30 minutes’ drive to the Lake District
Fresh eggs available on site; 15 minutes' drive from a pub and café

Mount Eden Camping

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Small campsite in Cumbria's scenic Eden Valley
Five minutes' drive from Penrith town centre; Ullswater 15 minutes
Back to basics camping field with flat and spacious pitches

Town End Cottage Caravan Site

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Dog Friendly Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in Penrith, England

Lowther Holiday Park

Howdy Glamping and Campsite

Lazonby Campsite

Ullswater Holiday Park

Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Gill Head Farm

Cherry Trees Farm

Low Hollows

Howbeck Lodge

Caldbeck Camping

Sykeside Camping Park

Cairndale Caravan Park

Waterfoot Carpark Campsite

Helton Campsite

Ullswater View Campsite

Ivy House

The New Inn 1730

The Old Chapel

Mount Eden Camping

Town End Cottage Caravan Site

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