FSC Castle Head

Pitches on the front lawn (added by manager 04 Aug 2020)

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Grass pitches in the grounds of an environmental education centre
A five-minute drive from Grange-over-Sands; 20 minutes from the M6
Between the Morecambe Bay coast and Lake District National Park

FSC Castle Head is a family-friendly site in the grounds of an environmental education centre in Cumbria, a five-minute drive from Grange-over-Sands (for shops, places to eat and a pub or two). You might guess that such a centre would set up in an area that’s interesting for nature-themed explores, and indeed you’d be correct – it’s just between the coast of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District National Park, so there’s plenty of scope for scenic walks and assorted other outdoorsy activities. Getting to your fix of nature should be fairly straightforward too – the site is about 20 minutes away from the M6 and about an hour and a half’s drive from both Manchester and Liverpool. Those travelling by public transport can get here via the train station a mile away in Grange-over-Sands. Pitches at Castle Head are set up in the gardens, either on the front lawn or overlooking the River Winster, which flows past the site. There’s a large pond on site and a meadow boardwalk – both excellent places to spot local wildlife, so don’t forget to bring the binoculars. Facilities on site include showers, toilets and free wifi, and there are picnic benches for your outdoor meals (plus a washing-up area to deal with the aftermath).

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Location

FSC Castle Head

Grange-over-Sands

Cumbria

England

LA11 6QT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.20977°N
-2.88752°W

Nearest transport

Coach

12 km New Street

13.2 km St Michaels Lane

Rail

1.9 km Grange-over-Sands Rail Station

3.9 km Arnside Rail Station

4.8 km Kents Bank Rail Station

Ferry

8.6 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing

8.8 km Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

16.3 km Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Grange-Over-Sands promenade: five minutes’ drive - Windermere: 15 minutes - Lakes Aquarium: 15 minutes - Lakeside and Haverthwaithe Railway: 15 minutes - Castle Howe: 20 minutes - Kendal Castle: 20 minutes - Laurel and Hardy Museum: 25 minutes - World of Beatrix Potter exhibition: 25 minutes - Hill Top (Beatrix Potter house): half an hour - Coniston Water: half an hour - Forest of Bowland: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe North	14.8 km	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	15.2 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Haverigg	26.2 km	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Walney West Shore	26.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Walney Sandy Gap	27.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Holker Hall and Gardens 6.7 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 8.7 km

Levens Hall & Gardens 8.9 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 8.9 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 11.1 km

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 4.5 km

Fell Foot Park 8.4 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 11.1 km

Hill Top 16.7 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 19.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Arnside Knott - Arnside 3.6 km

Arnside Knott 3.6 km

Arnside to Kirkby Lonsdale - the Limestone Link 3.7 km

Leighton Moss and Jenny Brown's Point 6.2 km

HOLKER HALL 7.1 km

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, England 45.3 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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Does FSC Castle Head have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is FSC Castle Head dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near FSC Castle Head? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Grange-Over-Sands promenade: five minutes’ drive - Windermere: 15 minutes - Lakes Aquarium: 15 minutes - Lakeside and Haverthwaithe Railway: 15 minutes - Castle Howe: 20 minutes … Read more