Bowses Hill Farm

View prices & book 9.4 117 reviews
Bell tent surrounded by trees
Bell tent surrounded by trees
Grass pitches
Camping in the woodland
Grass pitches
Open field camping area
A campervan on site
Firepit on site
Site tractor
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Grass pitches
Camping in the woodland
Grass pitches

  • Family-run 10-acre farm site with woodlands just outside Blackpool
  • A 25-minute drive to Blackpool Wake Park and Blackpool Zoo
  • Logs available to buy; firepits and barbecues permitted; shop nearby
Everything outdoorsy runs strong at Bowses Hill Farm, a family-run dog-friendly site with the tender touch of owners George and Charlotte, two big nature and outdoors lovers. It’s certainly nature-packed here, as the 10-acre farm is in a rural patch outside of Blackpool, and it has opened up its land for like-minded, keen explorers to get back to nature within the woodlands. You’ll be going down a privately-owned lane, tucked away… and once you're on site, there’s a nice mix of the homely and the wild. The owners want you to really appreciate nature, so an afternoon may look like wildlife spotting, den-building or searching for hidden tree drawings in the woodlands – or perhaps getting your hands dirty with some bushcraft activities or picking up wood and logs for a firepit. The site still has cosy creature comforts though, including a smart toilet/shower block opened for the summer 2021 season. There are logs available to buy from the site so that you may get a fire or barbecue going for some wild cooking, being sure to be mindful of their location, away from other guests and disposed of correctly. This is a wildlife haven with a peaceful stay in mind, so guests are asked to be respectful of the woodlands, leaving them unruffled, and noise levels must be kept down after 10.30pm to ensure little visitors and tired guests can get a good snooze. Conveniently, the local shop is just five minutes’ drive away from this site, so it’s easy to get your hands on more logs or other essentials ready to get exploring.

Campground type

Rent a tent 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent sites 70
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • A £20 deposit is required for the firepit hire.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 117 Pitchup.com customers

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ForestPeaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Fantastic facilities, helpful staff, and plenty of space. Kids loved the woodland camping, farm animals & play areas. A few campers noted noise. Most would happily return!

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Arrival date (latest first)

A brilliant little place, absolute escapism!

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Aimee W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The site was lovely, staff were friendly and helpful. Loved the animals and the woodland. Great that they allow bbq and fire pit. Very relaxing ☺️

Disliked Firewood and fire pit expensive for one night. I would take my own next time.
Cockerels were crowing at 3am. I would take ear plugs next time. A lot of people were not woken, Im a light sleeper

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really great site, kids loved it. Will be returning!

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sally b.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very family friendly, plenty of space, clean facilities, friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Choice of wood land plot, clean…

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Ed B.

Primitive grass tent campsite (woodland, wild)

Liked Choice of wood land plot, clean toilets, friendly feel, animals to look at for kids, freedom for campfires and various set ups.

Disliked 4am Cockerels not really good for a campsite.

Stronger controls on noise beyond 1030 would be good, music and shouting until past midnight every night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with plenty to do…

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Nathaniel B.

Primitive grass tent campsite (woodland, wild)

Liked Great site with plenty to do for young children.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site, clean facilities

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely pitch, loved the little woodland, good clean facilities, nice to be near the animals, easy to find, peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely relaxing woodland setting.

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Steve W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful setting surrounded by trees & it was nice seeing the farm animals.

Disliked The 3am wake up from the Cockerell!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff clean facilities, great for families

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Jacky S.

Primitive grass tent campsite (woodland, wild)

Liked Loved every minute we were there

Disliked Nothing shop

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the nicest campsites we've visited

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Craig N.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We made our very first trip to Bowses Hill Farm for a three-night camping stay to coincide with the Blackpool Airshow at the start of August and it’s safe to say this gem of a site has firmly secured a spot on our 'must return' list… again, and again, and again!

We pitched up on the main camping field, framed on one side by a pretty wooded area and on the other by a small farm where sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens happily potter about. The children were in their element, feeding the pigs each day and greeting the free-roaming chickens as they strutted past our tent each morning.

Tucked into the woods at the back of the field is a brilliant children’s playground, where ours spent endless hours climbing, swinging, and making new friends from all corners of the campsite.

One of our favourite touches? Log burners are welcomed here. We brought our own, but you can hire one along with wood, kindling, and all the essentials for an evening campfire. Toasting marshmallows under a starlit sky was magical, made even better by the “magic dust” packets we picked up from the farm. We tossed about 3 on the fire each night, and the flames danced through blues, purples, and greens. The kids were mesmerised.

Cars are kept in the main car park once you’ve set up camp, meaning the field stays free of traffic, a thoughtful touch that makes the whole place feel safer and more peaceful for children to run about.

Charlotte, the lovely owner, was always close by with a smile and happy to help, whether we needed tips about the local area or advice on campsite facilities. Speaking of which, the toilets, showers, and pot-washing areas were spotless, and the hot water never failed us.

We’re already eyeing dates for our next trip, and given we’re just over an hour away, we suspect it won’t be long before we’re back. If you’re after a warm, well-run campsite just 20 minutes from England’s west coast, Bowses Hill Farm is one you won’t want to miss.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was a very relaxing place…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This was a very relaxing place where parents could relax wile. Your children could play and be safe with other children they made friends with 👍

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very aesthetic and well thought out…

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Anonymous

The Laurels camping pod (hot tub)

Liked Very aesthetic and well thought out

Disliked You had to pay £30 extra for firewood if you wanted to actually use the hot tub. We had assumed this would be included, and was not clear that it wouldn’t be.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Rallies welcome 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

Forest Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Bowses Hill Farm

Ned's Lane

Stalmine

Poulton-le-Fylde

Lancashire

England

FY6 0LW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.8925°N
2.9474°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7 mi National Express Coach Facility
9.3 mi Clifton Drive North
9.3 mi Clifton Drive North
Rail
3.5 mi Poulton-le-Fylde Rail Station
5.2 mi Layton (Lancs) Rail Station
6.4 mi Blackpool North Rail Station
Ferry
3.2 mi Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
3.4 mi Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing
9.9 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal

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

You may know Blackpool for its seafront and 19th-century Central Pier (half an hour’s drive) complete with a funfair, but the attractions certainly don’t end there. You might have a hard time deciding between catapulting down waterslides in Sandcastle Waterpark (35 minutes), dropping from heights at Blackpool Pleasure Beach (35 minutes) or playing like a prisoner on the theatrical rides in the The Blackpool Tower Dungeon (half an hour). Water ready too? Blackpool Wake Park (25 minutes) has an aqua park where you'll be able to get your bounce on. Watersports are on full throttle here too, with everything from wakeboarding to kayaking. St Annes beach (40 minutes) will keep up this spirit too, as the sandy stretch is a hotspot for windsurfing and kitesurfing (and donkey rides, in typical seaside style too). To wind things back down, the town has a few spots for a more leisurely pace. Perhaps a tour of the enclosures in Blackpool Zoo (25 minutes), getting up and close with the wax figures at Madame Tussauds (half an hour) or seeing what life looks like underwater at SEA LIFE Blackpool (half an hour)?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Fleetwood 3.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cleveleys 4.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bispham 5.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Blackpool North 6.9 mi Sea PoorPoorN/AGood
Blackpool Central 7.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Blackpool Tower 6.9 mi

Blackpool Illuminations 7.1 mi

Central Pier 7.1 mi

Sandcastle Waterpark 8.2 mi

Pleasure Beach Resort 8.2 mi

National Trust

Rufford Old Hall 18.4 mi

Dalton Castle 20.6 mi

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 21.3 mi

Formby 23.3 mi

Fell Foot Park 26.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Little Eccleston - St Michael's - Little Eccleston 3.5 mi

Fluke Hall - Pilling - Presall - Knott End - Fluke Hall 3.5 mi

Fleetwood and Blackpool 3.5 mi

The Shore from Little Bispham to Fleetwood 4.5 mi

STANLEY PARK, BLACKPOOL 6.2 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 Bowses Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bowses Hill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bowses Hill Farm? You may know Blackpool for its seafront and 19th-century Central Pier (half an hour’s drive) complete with a funfair, but the attractions certainly don’t end there. You might have a hard time … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bowses Hill Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bowses Hill Farm? From $40.51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.