Campgrounds in North West England

The Barn

• Small, friendly rural site a mile from Broughton-in-Furness
• A 15-minute drive from Coniston Water and 20 minutes from the coast
• Simple pitches with splendid views and easy access to walks

Northwood Farm Campsite

• Back-to-basics, pop-up campsite on a Lancashire sheep and cattle farm
• A 10-minute drive to Gawthorpe Hall and Pendle Heritage Centre
• Wild camping on field pitches; walks on site; pub five minutes’ stroll

Gibraltar Farm Camp Site

Silecroft Caravan Park

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

The Station Inn

• Within the grounds of a pub at the edge of the Lake District
• A 10-minute drive from Kendal and 20 from Lake Windermere
• Bar, restaurant and play area; takeaway breakfast available

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

Pennine View Shepherd's Hut

• Peaceful single shepherd's hut at a Cumbria farm with lovely views
• Appleby-in-Westmorland 10 minutes' drive; Penrith 25 minutes
• On the edge of the North Pennines National Landscape

ClubFest

• Family-friendly four-day festival, 23-27 May 2025; dogs welcome
• Held at Bolesworth Estate, 25 minutes' drive from Chester
• Entertainment, live music and activities for all included in the cost

Pier Cottage Caravan Park

Pound Farm Park

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

Family and the Field

• Bikepacking friendy, market garden in the middle of the Isle of Man.

Regent

Herdwick Croft

The Writer's Retreat

• Small and secluded site on the southern edge of the Lake District
• Broughton-in-Furness a 10-minute drive away; Coniston Water 30 minutes
• Six acres of private land with direct access to forest walks

River House Retreat Campsite

• Peaceful Lake District campsite on the banks of the Brathay river
• A mile from Ambleside and Windermere; Grasmere 15 minutes' drive
• Simple pitches with river access and gorgeous views

Smithson Farm Camping and Caravan Park

• Family-run site in the grounds of an 18th-century farm
• Easily accessible from central Burnley and the M65
• On-site café selling breakfasts, light lunches and sweet treats

Riverside Caravan Park