Bowses Hill Farm

View prices & book 9.5 104 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
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • 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

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 104 Pitchup.com customers

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ForestPeaceful

91% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site

Overall 10/10

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Chris P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great site and location. Kids loved it and loved the animals nearby.
Everyone there friendly and helpful

Disliked Nothing

I would happily go back to here

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (woodland, wild)

Liked The lack of noise

Disliked M/a

We really enjoyed our stay at the campsite.

Overall 9/10

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Facilities / Activities
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Wesley W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice quiet campsite. Toilets and shower facilities were clean and pleasant.

Disliked A mirror above the sink for shaving would be great.

Excellent site; would be perfect with electric hot tub

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Camping pod (forest, hot tub)

Liked Great location and private pod. Really cosy inside.

Disliked Communication left a lot to be desired; requested logs for delivery which wasn't followed up on, fortunately there was a shop 5 minutes away with logs for sale. Hot tub was a waste of time; fire was going for three hours and the water was still cold. Fairy lights displayed on pictures appear to have been removed as part of refurb, limited light sources available.

Very clean friendly staff

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Edwina M.

The Laurels camping pod (hot tub)

Liked Location very clean and friendly service

Disliked Nothing to dislike a beautiful place

Nice small farm to camp

Overall 10/10

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Biswadeep B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really nice small farm with very clean toilet and showers

Disliked Car parking by the pitch would be nice but as the farm is small , it won’t be possible

Relaxed, small campsite with unique features for children such as farm animals…

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Tom K.

Primitive grass tent campsite (woodland, wild)

Liked Relaxed, small campsite with unique features for children such as farm animals and nature walk. Lovely to camp in the woods.

Disliked Noisy on sauturday night.

Enjoyed our stay, my son wants to come back soon!

Overall 9/10

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Stephen C.

Primitive grass tent campsite (woodland, wild)

Liked *Woodland camping setting
*Animals
*Play Area
*Clean toilets and washing facilities
*Quiet at night

Excellent site and we're already planning our return!

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Decent sized enclosed site with play park, farm animals, open field and woodland to play and explore.
No allocated pitches so pick a spot and pitch up!
Showers & toilets kept immaculate. Firewood a good price for a large crate full, lasts ages too!

Disliked Nothing

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall 9/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (woodland, wild)

Liked Camping in the woodland

Disliked Nothing

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 $40.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.