Lazonby Campsite

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Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
Camping setup in may 2016
Early morning 'adult only' swims, after overnight frost
Pitches in may 2016
Main view of the the site
Large pitches
General view of the site
Drive to campsite
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Camping setup in may 2016
Early morning 'adult only' swims, after overnight frost
Pitches in may 2016

  • Peaceful Cumbria campsite near the banks of the River Eden
  • Surrounded by woodland and fields with a backdrop of the Pennine Fells
  • Adjacent to a nearby playground area, park and bookable swimming pool
It's in a heavenly location near the banks of the River Eden, surrounded by woodland and fields, with the Pennine Fells as its wild backdrop – and Lazonby Campsite is next to the local Lazonby Swimming Pool for easy access to dips as long as you book them in advance online. The river's right there if you want to fish (get a permit at Kirkoswald community shop or at the pool kiosk) and the northern Lakes are 15 miles away. Lazonby is on the edge of Lazonby village (about eight miles from Penrith), which has a pub, a well-stocked supermarket (open daily with post office and ATM), two churches and a petrol garage. A repair garage, two more pubs and another play park are about a mile away in the neighbouring village of Kirkoswald. Toilets and solar-powered showers are in the swimming pool buildings about 200 metres from the campsite (the path is lit at night but you might want to bring a torch too), and there are washing-up facilities and a chemical disposal unit along the lane to the side of the pool. The pool is open daily (and subject to an entry fee) from the early May bank holiday until mid-September and is heated to 24ºC; lifeguards are on duty at all times. It also has a kiosk/café selling hot and cold drinks, snacks, sweets and ice creams during pool opening times.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Camper sites 10
RV sites 10
Open now
Opens March 27
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Facilities/activities including the pool are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 04/29 and 09/10 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The maximum motorhome/caravan width permitted is 2.7 metres, the site entrance may be too narrow for larger vehicles.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 27 to

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Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 100 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

90% would recommend this campground to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, community-run site gets rave reviews for its peaceful riverfront setting and great amenities like a playground and a popular outdoor pool. Friendly, helpful staff and volunteers are a constant highlight. While some found the facilities basic and a bit of a trek, especially at night, most guests loved their stay and want to return, especially families with young kids.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very overpriced and tight track

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Anita C.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Quiet area and the community project is good. The gesture of a £5 voucher for the local pub was kind.

Disliked I really feel for the site as it's a community project however.... it's not managed and other campers take up allowed space which is awkward. This is a VERY expensive campsite with 1 tap for all 10 pitches, the waste and toilets were a walk away and down a single track where all the cars come in and out. Our caravan is 2.3m wide... Nothing more is getting down that track. Despite best intentions to modernise the site the facilities aren't clean and they had no hot water to the washing up area due to builders. The team really try their best but for the price it doesn't cut it. This was our last stay from a week away and we stayed at places for half the price that were better ran. The pool wasn't open (which we knew) but we were shocked to realise this wouldn't have been included in the camp site fee.
Such a shame but wouldn't come back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for families

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Michael M.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great little site, perfect for families, away from the road & huge park next door. Toilet facilities were very clean too, shop & pub within walking distance in the village

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be visiting again

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Robert W.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Fantastic place nice n peaceful,

Disliked Nothing

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Raquel A.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Yes

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good clean and tidy showers/chaging room.…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked good clean and tidy showers/chaging room. Peaceful pleasant location with convenient amenities

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a quiet site…

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Stella M.

Powered grass campsite

Liked It was a quiet site

Disliked There was no hot water however they did come and find us to let us know.

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great site, kids love the easy…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked great site, kids love the easy access to the park/swings. lovely outdoor pool, and walk to the river. amazingly friendly pool all run by volunteers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely secluded site right on the…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely secluded site right on the Riverbank - freedom to do as you please and access to decent facilities. Pool was clean and well maintained and staff and volunteers really helpful!

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and running hot water, good access to electric hook up.

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Laura C.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Facilities were clean and staff very helpful
lovely site right by the river.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site playground and safe for…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely site playground and safe for kids
Facilities clean new hairdryer
Clearly supported by the community
A pleasure to visit and felt very welcome

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Lazonby Campsite

Lazonby Swimming Pool

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA10 1BL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.75208°N
2.69659°W

Route directions

Lazonby campsite is situated off the B6413, 4 miles from the A6 at Plumpton and 7 miles from the M6- junction 41. Travelling North from Penrith on the A6, turn right onto the B6413 signposted Lazonby. Follow the signs to the swimming pool, located on the far side of Lazonby. Follow the road through the centre of the village heading towards Kirkoswald. Pass the local school and playing fields on your right and then as you come to a sharp left-hand bend you will find the swimming pool and entrance to the campsite on the right-hand side. What3words //forum.tacky.voltage

Nearest transport

Bus
6.7 mi Rail Station
13.6 mi Bus Station
20.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
0.3 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
4.2 mi Langwathby Rail Station
5 mi Armathwaite Rail Station
Ferry
11.1 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
14.2 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
17.5 mi Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

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

Lazonby is one of the stations on the very highly scenic Settle-Carlisle Railway line, a fave of famed travel scribe Bill Bryson and a must when in this part of the land. If you only have time for one journey on it, make it south to Settle rather than north to Carlisle, to pass over the mighty Ribblehead Viaduct; have the smartphones at the ready to snap a pic. The local area is rammed with riverside and woodland walks, with loads more to be had in the Lake District 15 miles away, and is popular with cyclists as it's about four miles from the C2C/Sea to Sea cycle route. Plenty of quiet country roads abound with views over the River Eden and surrounding area and to the Pennines if you're getting about by car. Penrith is eight miles from Lazonby Campsite and has lots of shops, supermarkets and services; travel there also for Penrith Castle, a climbing wall, cracking views across the Eden Valley from Beacon Hill and, happily, yet more Cumbrian pubs. And might you fancy a pub meal local to Lazonby? The Crown Inn, the Fetherston Arms and the Highland Drove are all recommended inns with food in the nearby villages of Kirkoswald and Great Salkeld.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 29.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Rheged Centre 8 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 9.6 mi

Carlisle Castle 14 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 16.8 mi

Ullswater Steamers 17.5 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 8.1 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 20.8 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 23.4 mi

Townend 25.2 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 25.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Langwathby - Edenhall - Langwathby 4 mi

HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST 6 mi

DALEMAIN 9.4 mi

Castle Carrock Circular 9.6 mi

CORBY CASTLE 9.9 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Penrith, England 10.2 mi

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 Lazonby Campsite have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Lazonby Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lazonby Campsite? Lazonby is one of the stations on the very highly scenic Settle-Carlisle Railway line, a fave of famed travel scribe Bill Bryson and a must when in this part of the land. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lazonby Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lazonby Campsite? From $29.49 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.