Find Cheap Tent Campgrounds in Thirlmere, Cumbria, England 2026 from $28/nt

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Stybeck Farm

Thirlmere, Cumbria, England

Lake District working farm two miles from Thirlmere
A 10-minute drive to Derwentwater, Keswick and Grasmere
Adult-only dog-friendly site; 20 minutes' walk to the local pub

8.5

Keswick Camping

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Quiet family-friendly pop-up site in the Lake District National Park
Derwentwater 10 minutes’ walk; Keswick shops five minutes’ drive
Activity centre next door and River Greta strolls from the pitches

8.8

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

Opens May 1

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Newlands Valley Campsite

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Troutbeck Head Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Caravan and Motorhome Club site at the foot of Great Mell Fell
A 10-minute drive to Ullswater and Aira Force; 15 minutes to Keswick
Member price shown; non-members select £15/night extra or join for £69

9.1

Seatoller Farm

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away

9.2

The Willows

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Touring site with stunning fell views five minutes’ drive from Keswick
In the Lake District National Park; Honister Slate Mine half an hour
Fresh eggs and milk sold on site; local shop and pub 10 minutes’ walk

9.4

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

9.3

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

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

Opens May 1

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 July 10

8.6

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

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9.6

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Ambleside, Cumbria, England

Top-notch Lake District caravan park in 130 acres of ancient forest
A 10-minute drive to Ambleside for Windermere boat trips
Dog-friendly park with woodland trails, tarn and large play area

9.3

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Pop-up site on a working fell farm in the northern Lake District
Bassenthwaite Lake 10 minutes’ drive; Keswick 20 minutes
Views of Over Water; close to cycle routes and Wainwright hikes

9.8

Coalbeck Caravan Park

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Quiet and secluded site with spectacular views of the Lake District
Five-minute drive from Bassenthwaite Lake; 15 to Keswick, Cockermouth
Spa next door; five minutes' walk to the Lake District Wildlife Park

7.7

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Cockermouth, Cumbria, England

Secluded and peaceful base from which to explore the western lakes
Hot showers and hairdryers available on site
Dogs welcome and barbecues allowed

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Opens July 1

Mortal Man

Windermere, Cumbria, England

Quiet and off-grid pop-up with stunning fell views in Troutbeck Valley
Fell walks from the site; Low Wood Bay Watersports 10 minutes’ drive
Pitches by a stream; five minutes’ stroll to The Mortal Man Hotel

9.7

Irton House Farm

Cockermouth, Cumbria, England

Peaceful site on a farm five minutes' drive from Bassenthwaite
Spectacular views over Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw
Distillery and wildlife park within a few minutes' drive

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

7.8

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

9.1

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

Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in Thirlmere, England

Stybeck Farm

Keswick Camping

Low Hollows

Newlands Valley Campsite

Troutbeck Head Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

Seatoller Farm

The Willows

Gill Head Farm

Sykeside Camping Park

Ullswater Holiday Park

Ullswater View Campsite

Waterfoot Carpark Campsite

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Coalbeck Caravan Park

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Mortal Man

Irton House Farm

Helton Campsite

Howbeck Lodge

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