Barbecues allowed: Camping sites & Campgrounds in North West England

Mount Eden Camping

• Small campsite in Cumbria's scenic Eden Valley
• Five minutes' drive from Penrith town centre; Ullswater 15 minutes
• Back to basics camping field with flat and spacious pitches

Gisburn Forest Hub

• Remote and rural Lancashire site in a peaceful forest clearing
• Roughly a mile from Stocks Reservoir; Settle railway 25 minutes' drive
• An accredited Dark Sky Discovery site; café open seven days a week

Moss Lane

• Well-maintained half-acre field behind a private home near Burscough
• Half an hour's drive to Southport and 45 minutes to Liverpool
• Close to Leeds-Liverpool Canal walks; pubs and stations a short walk

Silecroft Caravan Park

• Peaceful base to explore the Lake District
• Sandy beach 200 metres away
• Leisure complex with pool, Jacuzzi and sauna

Broadleaf Forest Adventures

• Off-grid site in a secluded corner of rural Cheshire
• A 20-minute drive to the edge of the Peak District; 10 to Congleton
• Eco retreat with campfire areas

Wilson House Holiday Park

• Immaculate, peaceful and adults-only park newly opened in 2019
• Countryside setting 20 mins' drive from Blackpool and 30 from Preston
• Smart, modern and spotless amenities; dogs welcome

Oakenbank Glamping

• Smart bell tents on a small working farm on the edge of Trawden
• Great walking location close to the Bronte Way and Wycoller
• Firepit, solar lighting, kitchen kit and handmade double bed

Frodsham Hill Campground

• Peaceful spot on top of Frodsham Hill, with panoramic views.

Quarry Side Barn

• Well-maintained, level site with easy access from the A34
• A five-minute drive from Congleton; 15 minutes from the Peak District
• Two pubs within a one-mile radius; close to public footpaths

Cargo Camping

• Peaceful, off-grid camping in a secluded Cumbrian flower meadow
• A 10-minute drive from Carlisle and 35 minutes to Hadrian’s Wall
• Real ale pub and shops close by; easy journey to beaches and lakes

Daisy Nook Camping

• No-frills camping at Daisy Nook Country Park near Oldham, Lancashire
• Five minutes’ drive to golf and riding; 20 minutes into Manchester
• Off-grid site; fishing and café in the park; shops 10 minutes’ drive

Warth Hill

• Peaceful rural Cumbria site between Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
• A 15-minute drive to Kendal and 25 minutes to the coast
• Simple pitches with basic facilities; 10 minutes' drive from the M6

Ballacottier Campsite

Rubber Dub Dub

• Hardstanding pitches in the grounds of a Tebay sports club
• In the Howgill Fells, half an hour's drive from Windermere
• Close to the M6 for easy stopovers; local pub two minutes' walk

Manor House Farm Park

• Well-maintained farm campsite with spacious pitches and great views
• In the quiet hamlet of Paythorne, 20 minutes' drive from Skipton
• Views over Pendle Hill and direct access to the waymarked Ribble Way

Fell View Park Camping and Caravan Site