Whyndyke Farm

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  • Wild 10-acre site on a farm on the outskirts of Blackpool
  • A 10-minute walk from a bus stop for central Blackpool
  • Wide range of farm animals to visit on site; firepits permitted
Do you have visions of yourself strolling the streets of Blackpool, settling on the beach for a picnic and trying all of the different amusements along the Central Pier? Or maybe it's a properly rural break that you've got in mind? Or perhaps… both? If that sounds promising, this base will surely get your attention: Whyndyke Farm is a 10-acre wild site on the outskirts of Blackpool, full of animals and lovely long grass. It’s easy to reach the town’s many attractions from this handy spot – and an impressive set this is indeed, as Blackpool is home to the likes of the Central Pier (lined with rides including a Ferris wheel), Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Zoo and the Blackpool Pleasure Beach theme park. The farm is a 10-minute walk from a bus stop with a route to central Blackpool. Otherwise, a 10-minute drive (or a bit longer if there's traffic) will do the trick. At this wild site, you’re welcome to set up wherever you like and then visit the wide range of animals on the farm (think pigs, cows, chickens and so on). The site's facilities are basic, including just clean toilets. However, it's a few minutes’ walk away from a petrol station with an ATM and a small shop. If you’re missing any campfire essentials, it's handy that a large supermarket is a 15-minute walk away. There’s also a carvery-style restaurant 15 minutes’ walk away should you want to tuck into a good filling meal one day.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 18 July
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Jul to

Open from Fri, 22 Aug to

Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 62 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild camping

89% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

A friendly, wild camping spot near Blackpool, great value. Fires welcome! Staff are helpful, farm animals a hit. Pitches are uneven, loos are basic portaloos, and cleanliness/number can be an issue. Handy for shops & buses to Blackpool.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic little pop up site, would use again

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8 out of 10
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Victoria N.

Non-electric mixed tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely site ran by lovely people. Had a nice relaxing stay and had a great time at Blackpool Air show. Very easy to get to Blackpool from the site.

Disliked Only one shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Worth staying.

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Tina W.

Non-electric mixed tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Gem of a place and functional. Didn't use shower block as had motorhome so cannot comment but involves a cost. Chemical waste suitable burger van good twist for snacking and great burgers good quality and value for money. Even though large place kids and lots of people very quiet. Small farmyard animals good also pigs and calfs. Small shop on site but basic. Very good stay despite. Could do with more local information regarding walks places to stay.portaloos very clean but feel too little for all people staying.a lot more positives than negatives.

Disliked Not a lot of flexibility wanting to stay past 10am so could tske time at car boot and lack of information regarding Sunday car boot and change of exits.
Charges for use of shower not appropriate when paying for pitch also. Charging for a dog. Campsites are getting more like Ryanair. Be different and unique is the key. Dont follow the rest. Queues for toilets. Does not comply with welfare arrangements generally as not enough.

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It is what it says although not quite wild camping it is very basic.

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Pauline W.

Non-electric mixed tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Closeness to bustop for Blackpool. Large field plenty of room to pitch. Very friendly and helpful staff. Small shop on site and a food wagon for burgers etc. Large Tesco superstore nearby. The toilets were kept clean. Would definitely stay again.

Disliked Could do with a couple more toilets on site. Very busy road to cross for the bus stop which is at the Tesco store.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Big open field perfect for children to play Burger van…

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Christine D.

Non-electric mixed tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Big open field perfect for children to play
Burger van

Disliked One way system out on a Sunday not well signposted

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely wild camping site, basic but clean,

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Jo O.

Non-electric mixed tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious pitches
Friendly owners
Nice surroundings

Disliked Nothing, was as expected for a wild camping site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely lovely here staff were so friendly let us pitch half hour…

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Joanna M.

Non-electric mixed tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely lovely here staff were so friendly let us pitch half hour early on the day have two toilets, water and a shower you have to get the key from reception.. there is a small shop and a van that does food. We stayed one night and was perfect

Disliked Nothing we didn’t dislike

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Brilliant value for money, basic site, however would recommend

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Anonymous

Non-electric mixed tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Easy to access the site, friendly staff explained where toilets and shower are, a shop and catering trailer on site

Disliked Bit of noise from the main road, but not exessive

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Will return here

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adrian f.

Non-electric mixed tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Loved it, staff great, showers hot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Freedom Views Clean portable toilets Friendly staff…

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Fiona S.

Non-electric mixed tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Freedom
Views
Clean portable toilets
Friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Avoid at all cost

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Michael R.

Non-electric mixed tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nothing

Disliked We were locked in like a prison. Our grandkids got sick ( nothing to do with the site) so we decided to pack up and go home. As we drove to leave the site we phoned the gates had been padlocked. So we went to the security shed nobody was there. We called the number and it went straight to answer machine. We tried for over half hour before finally speaking to some one at around 845 Am. Honestly I dread to think what would have happened had an emergency would have occurred.

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Whyndyke Farm

Preston New Road

Blackpool

Lancashire

England

FY4 4XQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.79713°N
2.98415°W

Route directions

The entrance to the site is next to the Esso Garage.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.9 km National Express Coach Facility
5.2 km Clifton Drive North
5.2 km Clifton Drive North
Rail
4.3 km Blackpool South Rail Station
4.5 km Moss Side Rail Station
4.7 km Blackpool Pleasure Beach Rail Station
Ferry
14.6 km Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing
14.6 km Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
26.7 km Heysham 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

This a fine, fine spot for Blackpool adventures. Search the 80 wax figures at Madame Tussauds Blackpool (10 minutes’ drive) for celebrities and musicians you recognise, then for a splendid old-fashioned evening out, catch an event at The Blackpool Tower Ballroom (15 minutes), a ballroom with a sprung dance floor at the foot of the town’s Victorian tower. Blackpool is home to the Sandcastle Waterpark (10 minutes), which has over 18 different slides of all shapes and sizes. At Lowlands Farm Alpacas (five minutes), go on a stroll with some of the good-looking alpacas. If you've got kids who need to let off steam, you may want to plan a visit to the Ascent Trampoline Park Blackpool (five minutes). Keen skateboarders can tackle the ramps at Ramp City Skatepark (five minutes). While there’s plenty to do in and around Blackpool, perhaps you’d like to branch out with some birdwatching at RSPB Fairhaven Lake Visitor Centre & Shop (15 minutes) or RSPB Hesketh Out Marsh (50 minutes) and hikes in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape (from 25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Blackpool Central 4.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Blackpool South 5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Blackpool North 5.2 km Sea PoorPoorN/AGood
St Annes North 6 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
St Annes 6.5 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Pleasure Beach Resort 4.8 km

Sandcastle Waterpark 4.9 km

Blackpool Illuminations 4.9 km

Central Pier 4.9 km

The Blackpool Tower 5.1 km

National Trust

Rufford Old Hall 21 km

Formby 26.7 km

Dalton Castle 42 km

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 44.3 km

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 44.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

STANLEY PARK, BLACKPOOL 3.2 km

LYTHAM HALL 5.5 km

ASHTON GARDENS 5.8 km

PROMENADE GARDENS, LYTHAM ST ANNE'S 6.3 km

Lytham Station - Fairhaven Lake - Lytham Windmill 6.7 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 Whyndyke Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Whyndyke Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Whyndyke Farm? This a fine, fine spot for Blackpool adventures. Search the 80 wax figures at Madame Tussauds Blackpool (10 minutes’ drive) for celebrities and musicians you recognise, then for a splendid old-fashioned evening … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Whyndyke Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Whyndyke Farm? From €23.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.