Thacka Lea

Thacka Lea Caravan Park, Penrith
Thacka lea caravan park, penrith
Thacka lea caravan park
Thacka lea caravan park
Thacka lea caravan park
Thacka lea caravan park
Thacka lea caravan park
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Thacka Lea Caravan Park in Penrith, Cumbria is the perfect base to explore the Lake District and Eden Valley in your touring caravan or motorhome. We are located off the A6 at the north end of the small Market Town of Penrith. Penrith is an attractive tourist centre, offering good transport links, specialist small shops, many restaurants, leisure and sporting facilities. Thacka Lea Caravan Park has 25 touring pitches, both grass and hard standing pitches are available. There is no set arrival or departure time so you can make the most of your stay with us at Thacka Lea Caravan Park (except during busy times).

Campground type

RV sites 25
Camper sites 25
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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 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

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

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

Thacka Lea

Thacka Lane

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 9HX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.67087°N
-2.76327°W

Route directions

Thacka Lea Caravan Park is ideally situated in Penrith, it is close to the M6 Motorway and A66. Coming from the north: Exit M6 Junction 41 Take 2nd exit B5305 Exit next roundabout A6 South Follow A6 for approx 2 miles Turn right before Esso Garage Continue for 200 yards Site located on the right Coming from the south: Exit M6 Junction 40 Take 3rd Exit A592 Follow road straight over roundabout past Cranstons Stay left after McDonalds Continue past Morrisons and Booths down Brunswick Road Follow A6 North not Town Centre Fork left after the Esso Garage Continue 200 yards Site located on the right If you have a SAT NAV our address is: Thacka Lea Caravan Park, Thacka Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9HX

Nearest transport

Bus
0.6 mi Rail Station
15.9 mi Bus Station
16.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
0.6 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
4.3 mi Langwathby Rail Station
6 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
4.9 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
8 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
11.4 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

Facilities within 300m of Thacka Lea Caravan Park include: - Petrol station, shop and cash machine - Children's playing field and park - Nature reserve Thacka Lea Caravan Park is a 10 minute walk to the town centre of Penrith. Only 6 miles away from Ullswater which is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Lake District and a short drive from the historic towns and villages in the Eden Valley.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 27.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Rheged Centre 1.8 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 3.4 mi

Ullswater Steamers 11.4 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 14.2 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 17.1 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 6.7 mi

Townend 19 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 19.2 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 20.4 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 22.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

DALEMAIN 3.2 mi

Langwathby - Edenhall - Langwathby 4.1 mi

HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST 4.2 mi

ASKHAM HALL 4.4 mi

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 4.6 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)

    Penrith, England 5 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.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Thacka Lea have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thacka Lea dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thacka Lea? Facilities within 300m of Thacka Lea Caravan Park include: - Petrol station, shop and cash machine - Children's playing field and park - Nature reserve Thacka Lea Caravan Park is a 10 … Read more