Royal Umpire Caravan Park
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- Well-kept landscaped park near Croston, 20 minutes' drive from Preston
- A 30-minute drive from Southport; Blackpool and Lytham 45 minutes
- Well-tended garden, play area and dog exercise area on site
Site type
90
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50
18Tourist board rating
Vehicles
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Hired accommodation
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 4 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
Dogs
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Please note that reception accepts card payments only for any additional charges.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Harrison Leisure UK group.
Pitch types & availability
5 
Aries camping pod (pet friendly)
4 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £98 (£98)
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Glamping Hive camping pod
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £119 (£119)
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Glamping Hive camping pod (pet friendly)
4 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £119 (£119)
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Gemini camping pod (pet friendly)
8 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £129 (£129)
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Reviews
68% would recommend this site to a friend
68% would stay here again
What customers say
Pods comfy & warm, with great facilities for kids. But, cleanliness issues in pods & showers are a concern. Some showers faulty, others lacking hot water. Dog area small, and pod allocation mix-ups noted.
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Last updated 11/08/2026
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We loved staying here and will be back
Gemini camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked The pod itself was lovely and clean, with all crockery and utensils needed provided. Kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge with small freezer. Tv easy to use and the staff were all always happy to help if needed. The grounds themselves are very well kept along with the shower and toilet cubicles. The added effect of the twinkling lights inside the pod were a lovely added touch (although slightly noisy). As a family with younger and older children it’s been a pleasure for all of us.
Disliked Wished you could have a camp fire however understand why not.
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The pods were a very good…
Aries camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked The pods were a very good size and having a kettle, toaster, fridge and microwave is great.
Disliked Our pod had not been cleaned, there was dog food all over the floor and food everywhere. I told reception and they moved us which was good but the new pod was also dirty. I didn’t complain again I just cleaned the pod which I shouldn’t have to do! This site is really missing a trick, it clearly just isn’t run very well. They only reply to good reviews and ignore bad ones.
The toilets and showers really need updating, this place could be great! We did not see any staff at all after check in for 3 days!
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Do not use this site unless you have your own facilities
Aries camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked The lights in the pod
Disliked The shower block was awful, no hot water, dirty, broken showers, broken doors. Badly maintained site and if I could have moved to another site I would have.
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Really nice site, relaxing and pods…
Aries camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked Really nice site, relaxing and pods have everything you need
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The pods were a decent size…
Aries camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked The pods were a decent size and better equipped than expected. The playing field was huge and the playground had equipment to entertain the children. We went as a family group with 3 pods next to each other and had a nice time.
The pods were really well priced and good value for money.
Disliked What really let everything down was the cleanliness of the toilets and showers, which according to the sheet on the door had last been cleaned on the Thursday. Which by the Sunday wasn’t very pleasant!
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Fantastic site with plenty of space to let the kids run off energy
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Anonymous Glamping Hive camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked The site is lovely, plenty of space for us all and our children. Well placed for local beauty spots.
Disliked Beds are a little uncomfortable and the pods could use a deep clean inside and out.
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Amazing stay loved it
Anonymous Aries camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked Lovely place
Disliked The showers weren’t the best
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Highly recommend
Aries camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked *Powerful showers are spot on
*Kettle, toaster, microwave in room
*Huge field next to park for the kids
*Locations great everything near.. butchers, pubs, parks etc
*value for money
Disliked Nothing.
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We will not be booking again
Gemini camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked It was quiet and the cabin looked nice from the outside
Disliked The cabin on a close inspection was not clean. There was ice left in the freezer. The kettle still had water in it.There was broken biscuits left down the side of the mattresses along with two pairs of socks and sunglasses. They were cobwebs everywhere lots of moths and even a couple of ear weeks. There was a big draft coming from one of the windows that was not closed properly as the bottom catch was broke.
We booked for a 3 night stay but only ended up staying for 1 night as the person I was with did not cope well with how meany bugs were there and how unclean the place actually was.
Also one of the main reasons why I booked there was because they had an enclosed dog field The dog exercise area is an absolute joke and I wouldn’t put any dog in there. There was holes all over the fence, Big gaps in the gate and it’s mainly concrete.
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Location…
Glamping Hive camping pod
Liked Location
Disliked Dirty pullout sofabed, rubbish from previous stay left outside
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Royal Umpire Caravan Park
Southport Road
Croston
Leyland
Lancashire
England
PR26 9JB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.66402°N
2.7509°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | 18.3 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| St Annes | 21.3 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Ainsdale | 21.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Annes North | 22.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Blackpool South | 24.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Camelot Theme Park 4.9 km
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre 8.9 km
Forest of Bowland 10.2 km
Beacon Country Park 12.2 km
Pleasure Beach Resort 24.7 km
National Trust
Rufford Old Hall 5.1 km
Formby 24.6 km
Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 33 km
Gawthorpe Hall 33.5 km
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 37.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Croston - the Two Rivers Walk 1.6 km
Bretherton and Bank Hall 2.9 km
Mawdesley and Harrock Hill Windmill 4 km
WORDEN HALL 4 km
Mawdesley - The Jubilee Trail 4.1 km
Local events
- Creamfields (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)
Warrington, England 37.6 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Royal Umpire Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Royal Umpire Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Royal Umpire Caravan Park? Royal Umpire Caravan Park's location is right on the ball if you're game for exploring the north west: it's easy to get to all the region's main towns and cities from here … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Royal Umpire Caravan Park?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Royal Umpire Caravan Park? From $225.58 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.