Family friendly: Campsites in Penrith, England
39 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Penrith
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Lowther Holiday Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Dog-friendly site on a private, wooded riverside in the Eden Valley
- A 10-minute drive from Ullswater and 15 minutes from Lowther Castle
- Bar and shop; fly fishing available in the river Lowther
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Highfield Campsite
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Simple off-grid pitches in the Cumbria countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Penrith, with easy access from the M6
- On the edge of the Lake District National Park for outdoor activities
Tymparon Hall
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful, relaxing, sheltered and friendly park near Penrith
- A short journey to Ullswater and two miles from Rheged Visitor Centre
- Parallel to a spacious farmhouse garden overlooking mature trees
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Woodhead Farm
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Well-kept pitches on a family farm 20 minutes’ drive from Ullswater
- Lowther Castle and Aira Force High Waterfall both 20 minutes’ drive
- Bike hire available on site; pubs and takeaways 10 minutes’ drive
Hillcroft
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful park overlooking Ullswater
- Modern, landscaped and with spectacular Lake District views
- Launderette, drying room, licensed shop and large play area
Waterfoot Caravan Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful park with stunning views over Lake Ullswater, Lake District
- In a wildlife haven near Penrith; a 15-minute walk from Pooley Bridge
- Play area, football pitch and shop open in season
Waterfoot Carpark Campsite
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small campsite with direct access to the Ullswater Way walking path
- A 10-minute walk from Pooley Bridge, past the Ullswater Steamer Pier
- Just 500 metres from the lake; short walk from bars, cafés and shops
Helton Campsite
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England- Scenic Lake District site with easy access from the M6
- A 10-minute drive to Pooley Bridge, Ullswater and Lowther Castle
- Laidback pitches with space for kids to play; dogs welcome
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Cliburn Caravan Site Certificated Location
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Well-kept, quiet CAMC-only touring site between Penrith and Appleby
- Lake District 15 minutes’ drive and the North Pennines 20 minutes
- Views of the Northern Pennines on a smallholding in the Eden Valley
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Croft House Camping
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Pop-up wild camping site at an Eden Valley livery yard
- A 15-minute drive to Penrith or Ullswater; Whinfell Forest 10 minutes
- Spacious sheltered pitches with horses and hens for neighbours
Ullswater View Campsite
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England- Wild camping with spectacular views of Ullswater in the Lake District
- Pooley Bridge five minutes’ drive, and Lowther Castle 20 minutes
- Spring water and portable toilets on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk
Howdy Glamping and Campsite
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Remote Cumbria woodland retreat 20 minutes' drive from Penrith
- A 15-minute drive from Brougham Castle and 20 minutes from Ullswater
- Communal firepit on site; half-hour walk to village pub
Lazonby Campsite
Penrith, Cumbria, England- 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
Ullswater Holiday Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Spacious family park with spectacular views of Lake District fells
- Penrith a 20-minute drive and Lake Ullswater within a 30-minute walk
- Marina, licensed bar with TV and a games room, shop and playground
Hardrigg Hall Glamping
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small glamping site on a historic Cumbria working farm
- A 15-minute drive to Penrith; 25 minutes to Ullswater
- Well-equipped ensuite pods suitable for couples or families
Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Safe and spacious site for letting kids run around
- A popular setting for anglers and cyclists
- Lakes, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish border within 40 minutes’ drive
Crossfell Caravan Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Eden Valley site with spectacular views of the Pennines
- A 20-minute drive from Penrith and the Lake District National Park
- Across the road from a pub serving food Friday to Sunday evenings
Low Scarside
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small-scale Lake District campsite with direct access to the fells
- A mile and a half from Bampton; Ullswater 20 minutes’ drive
- Surrounded by Herdwick sheep; views over Haweswater Reservoir
Foxwold Huts and Camping
Newby, Cumbria, England- Modern shepherd's huts on a peaceful Eden Valley smallholding
- A 15-minute drive from Penrith; half an hour from Ullswater
- Rural site with far-reaching views and barbecues provided
Eden Valley Holidays
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful touring site on a farm in Cumbria's Eden Valley
- A 20-minute drive from Penrith and with easy access to the M6
- Between the Lake District National Park and North Pennines
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