Family friendly: Campsites in Nelson, England
26 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Nelson
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Whitehough Outdoor Centre
Burnley, Lancashire, England- Back to basics camping surrounded by scenic countryside and woodland
- Walks five minutes’ drive, including Pendle Hill and sculpture trail
- Pubs within walking distance; dogs permitted on a lead
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Thornton Hall Country Park
Skipton, North Yorkshire, England- Family-run site on a working farm between the Dales and Ribble Valley
- Farm park and playground on site (tickets must be prebooked)
- 20 minutes' drive to Skipton Castle and Pendle Hill; 30 to Malham Cove
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Rossendale Holiday Glamping
Manchester, Lancashire, England- Small, scenic and rural site in the Rossendale valley
- Fully-equipped luxury glamping pods 45 minutes' drive from Manchester
- Wildlife trail, island, stone barbecues, firepits, deer hides and café
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Calder Farm
Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire, England- Small family-run site with Ribble Valley views in Lancashire
- A 20-minute drive to Gisburn Forest bike paths, Pendle Hill and Settle
- Dog-friendly site with dedicated exercise area; pub 15 minutes’ walk
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Acre Hill Farm Certificated Location
Clitheroe, Lancashire, England- Peaceful CAMC-members touring site at Bolton-by-Bowland in Lancashire
- Gisburn Forest and the Forest of Bowland both 20 minutes’ drive
- Well-kept pitches with Easington Fell views; pubs 10 minutes’ drive
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Woodsworth Exploring
Keighley, West Yorkshire, England- Woodland campsite over 10 acres on the edge of Oakworth
- A five-minute drive from Haworth; half an hour from Skipton
- Tent and hammock camping available; dogs and kids welcome
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Happy Valley Camping
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England- West Yorkshire wild camping on the outskirts of Hebden Bridge
- National Trust Hardcastle Crags 10 minutes’ drive; Halifax 25 minutes
- Expansive views of Calder Valley from the site; hiking trails nearby
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Primrose Park
Tosside, Lancashire, England- Well-maintained and peaceful park a mile away from Gisburn Forest
- A 20-minute drive from Settle and half an hour from Skipton
- Barbecues and dogs welcome; a 10-minute drive from the local pub
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Dearden Wood
Bury, Lancashire, England- Peaceful site in 11 acres of a working pine and deciduous woodland
- Surrounded by walking trails and a 40-minute bus ride from Manchester
- Pub, café, takeaway and shop within a 10-minute walk
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Tarn House Caravan Park
Skipton, North Yorkshire, England- Dog-friendly Yorkshire Dales site five minutes’ drive from Skipton
- Embsay Station 10 minutes’ drive; Harrogate 35 minutes
- Pub serving food; play area; year-round family events; launderette
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Ash Keys Caravan Park
Eshton, North Yorkshire, England- Relaxed family-run site on a farm in the Yorkshire Dales
- A 15-minute drive from Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet's Foss
- Well-spaced hardstanding pitches with a large dog exercise area
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Aarons Campsite
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England- Family-friendly site in scenic Pennines surroundings
- Bar on site open Friday and Saturday; firepits and logs for hire
- Traditional camping experience on the outskirts of Hebden Bridge
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Brocklehead Farm
Darwen, Lancashire, England- Working farm site in rural Lancashire, with 63 acres and lovely views
- A 10-minute drive to Blackburn; 40 minutes to Blackpool
- Friendly atmosphere with play area and easy access to main roads
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Draughton Heights Campsite
Skipton, North Yorkshire, England- Spacious site in the Yorkshire Dales, a 10-minute drive from Skipton
- Bolton Abbey Steam Railway 10 minutes’ drive; Ilkley 15 minutes
- Dogs welcome; habitat lakes for wildlife; nearby walking trails
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Dale Hey Touring Park
Ribchester, Lancashire, England- Family-run Lancashire site next to 12 acres of young woodland
- Less than a mile from Ribchester; Forest of Bowland two miles
- Dog and bike washes on site; bus stop a few minutes' walk
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Bowland Escapes
Preston, Lancashire, England- Site in a wildlife centre in the Forest of Bowland’s Ribble Valley
- Just under 10 minutes’ drive from Chipping and 40 from Preston
- Petting zoo, play area, café and pond; marked walking trails on site
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Shay Gate Farm
Colne, Lancashire, England- On a working farm between the Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales
- Close to the Pennine Way; 20 minutes' drive to Skipton
- Three pubs within walking distance; easy access from the M65
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Bridge Holme Caravan Site
Barnoldswick, Lancashire, England- Spacious site on the edge of the Forest of Bowland
- A 10-minute stroll from the market town of Barnoldswick
- Leeds and Liverpool Canal five minutes' walk away
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Deerstone Glamping
Barnoldswick, Lancashire, England- Glamping domes on the border between Yorkshire and Lancashire
- A 20-minute drive from Skipton and half an hour from Bolton Abbey
- Family-run site with cinema and barrel sauna evenings; walks from site
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Ridge Fold Camping
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England- Family-friendly, peaceful site near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
- Half an hour’s drive from Gibson Mill and Haworth
- Adjacent to the Pack Horse Inn with direct access to the Pennine Way
