Bay View Holiday Park

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Touring pitches at Bay View Leisure Park
Touring pitches at bay view leisure park
Grassed tent pitches
Luxury pod with outdoor seating area
Bark inn, bay view's dog-friendly bar
Bar and restaurant
Onsite play park
Bar and restaurant
Play area
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Grassed tent pitches
Luxury pod with outdoor seating area
Bark inn, bay view's dog-friendly bar

  • Family-friendly Lancashire holiday park with views over Morecambe Bay
  • Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District national parks
  • Bar, restaurant, games room and play area on site; dogs welcome
Fancy a view over Morecambe Bay with your morning coffee? You got it – and it’ll still be there once cocktail hour rolls around in the evening too. As the name suggests, Bay View Holiday Park sits directly on the Lancashire coast, giving great sea views from many corners of the park. Now part of the Holgates Family Group of holiday parks, this location was once made up of two working farms – so it’s got quiet countryside all around as well as the coastline. And it’s got handy town facilities close by as well, with Bolton-le-Sands and Carnforth both just a couple of minutes' drive away. Morecambe (10 minutes’ drive) and Lancaster (15 minutes) are close by as well – and for greener times you’ll be close to walks in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape and the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks. This is a place that’s been nicely designed with family holidays in mind (and yes, that includes family dogs, who are welcome to join you for a stay here. An outdoor play area and an indoor games room are on site to keep the kids entertained – and it’s only a short stroll along a traffic-free path to get to the beach for sand-based fun. Handy facilities include a launderette, a washing-up area and bathroom blocks, and there’s also a shop on site for self-catering bits (or pick up more supplies in the nearby towns). Over the weekend (Friday to Sunday) you’ll also be able to get drinks at the dog-friendly bar or settle in to the restaurant to have a meal cooked for you.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 7
Motorhome pitches 25
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of Holgates group.

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 221 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Campers love the spotless site, big private spots & great loos. Staff are lekker helpful, location's good. Some found bar/eatery hours limited mid-week & signage could be better. Most will defo be back!

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026/07/28

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Arrival date (latest first)

Super Clean and loved the layout…

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 Ruth G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Super Clean and loved the layout and location of the site.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the best sites we have stayed at and would highly recommend.

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 Judith H. 4 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Excellent immaculate site. Huge pitch with all facilities and surrounded by hedges. Superb shower block. Free Wi-Fi all over site. Bus service into town or Lancaster from entrance to site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We are really like Restaurant very…

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 Mikołaj W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We are really like
Restaurant very reasonable prices
Kids love it
Definitely back again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review- following your recent stay at Bay View! We're so pleased to hear that you and your family had such a great time. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the restaurant, found the prices reasonable, and that the kids loved their visit.

We're delighted to hear you'll definitely be back again, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family for another fantastic stay soon!

-The Holgates Team

Everything, Everywhere was clean and tidy.…

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 ian w. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything, Everywhere was clean and tidy. Staff were all friendly and welcoming. Great place to stay. Would highly recommend

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great all round site

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 Caron T. 8 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Being able to book a family together, i booked to take my 2 daughters and grandchildren and got an email saying this is accepted usually and everyone has to book separately but allowed us this time

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location and facilities…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Excellent location and facilities

Disliked Open the bar and restaurant during the week.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review- following your recent stay at Bay View! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our excellent location and facilities.

We also appreciate your suggestion about opening the bar and restaurant during the week. Guest feedback like yours is invaluable, and we'll be sure to share your comments with our management team as we continue to review our services and operating hours. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

-The Holgates Team

Lovely site really clean and tidy,…

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Wifi
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 Laura B. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely site really clean and tidy, I like the hedges between the plots which give you added privacy. The toilets and showers were really clean and the radio playing in there is a nice touch! Reception and shop was lovely and the ladies I met were very kind and helpful. I also contacted via email to request a late check out and they responded really quickly! Haven’t got any dislikes really but I read another review before I stayed which said about the site not being sign posted very well and I’d have to agree if you haven’t already wandered you don’t know where to take your bins etc. although they tell you on arrival where things are situated, if you’re like me and tend to forget some info then more signs would be great.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review- following your recent stay at Bay View! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the cleanliness of the site, the privacy provided by the hedged pitches, and our toilet and shower facilities. It's also lovely to know that our reception team made such a positive impression and that your late check-out request was handled quickly and helpfully.

Thank you as well for your constructive feedback regarding the site signage. We appreciate you highlighting this, and we understand that a few more signs around the park could make it easier for guests to find facilities such as the bin area. We'll certainly take your comments on board as we continue looking for ways to improve the guest experience.

We hope to welcome you back again soon!

-The Holgates Team

Spotless…

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 Marlene B. 4 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spotless

Disliked Waste bins

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean well kept toilet shower block.…

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8 out of 10
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 jim B. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Clean well kept toilet shower block. Grounds well maintained. Helpful staff. Plenty of walks around

Disliked Bar restaurant not open

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback- following your recent stay at Bay View! We're pleased to hear you enjoyed our clean and well-maintained facilities, the grounds, the surrounding walks, and found our team helpful.

We're sorry the bar and restaurant were not open during your stay. We understand this may have been disappointing, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future.

-The Holgates Team

Friendly staff, site very clean good…

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Andy F. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly staff, site very clean good facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review- following your recent stay at Bay View! We're so pleased to hear you found our team friendly and enjoyed our clean site and facilities. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back for another stay in the near future.

-The Holgates Team

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Bay View Holiday Park

A6

Main Road

Bolton Le Sands

Carnforth

Lancashire

England

LA5 9TN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54,11639°N
2,79162°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1,3 km St Michaels Lane
1,4 km St Michaels Lane
1,9 km New Street
Rail
2 km Carnforth Rail Station
5,5 km Bare Lane Rail Station
6 km Silverdale Rail Station
Ferry
12,1 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
20,7 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
20,9 km Lakeside Windermere 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

These are some lovely surroundings, and there are lots of ways to explore, from local bike rides to walks with Wreay Syke Alpacas (20 minutes’ drive) to motorised meandering with Lakeland Segway (35 minutes). RSPB Leighton Moss is popular for birdwatchers, with Lakeland Wildlife Oasis also close by for more exotic animal spottings (both 10 minutes’ drive). Keeping it all outdoors, you may like to head north to the Lakeland Maze Farm Park (20 minutes) or venture into the Yorkshire Dales National Park for places like White Scar Cave (35 minutes). Hit upon a rainy day? Get your heritage fix at places like Lancaster Castle (15 minutes), National Trust - Sizergh (20 minutes) or Levens Hall (20 minutes). The Lakeland Motor Museum (half an hour) and The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (35 minutes) are also good picks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 6,2 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 7,4 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 25,8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walney Biggar Bank 30,5 km Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 30,8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lancaster Castle 7,5 km

Holker Hall and Gardens 14,9 km

Levens Hall & Gardens 15,8 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 18,6 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 20,5 km

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 14,1 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 18,6 km

Fell Foot Park 20,5 km

Dalton Castle 26,1 km

Hill Top 28,7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LEIGHTON MOSS & MORECAMBE BAY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2001) 3,9 km

A Walk around Lancaster 5,2 km

Yealand Conyers - Silverdale - Yealand Conyers 5,9 km

Leighton Moss and Jenny Brown's Point 6,8 km

CAPERNWRAY HALL 7 km

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 Bay View Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bay View Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bay View Holiday Park? These are some lovely surroundings, and there are lots of ways to explore, from local bike rides to walks with Wreay Syke Alpacas (20 minutes’ drive) to motorised meandering with Lakeland Segway … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bay View Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bay View Holiday Park? From R975,71 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.