Camping North West England // Best Campsites in North West England // Alan Rogers
23 campsites in England, North West for Lancashire
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Blackpool South Caravan and Motorhome Club site is ideally located for visiting the attractions of Blackpool, Lytham St. Annes and beyond. Located just off the M55, the site is some distance from the main attractions, so use of a car or public transport is required. Nearby attractions include the Pleasure Beach, the Zoo, Blackpool Tower and the world famous illuminations which run from late August to early November. As expected from a Club site the shower and toilet blocks are kept to a very high standard. A number of shops and supermarkets are available within a couple of minutes drive. There is some road noise, but if you have the option to choose a pitch away from the road this is minimised. The site has 92 hardstanding pitches all with 16 amp electricity. 13 are serviced pitches.
If Blackpool is your holiday destination and your family are looking for lots to do then this Haven Holidays park may well be a suitable choice. Although mainly used for static caravan holiday homes, there are 84 touring pitches with hardstanding, all are fully serviced and have electricity hook ups (10/16A). A few trees give a small amount of shade, but as with a lot of coastal sites, it can be a little windy. During the day buses depart every 30 minutes from the main reception area to Blackpool. On site there is plenty of entertainment including three licensed bars.
Beacon Fell View commands a beautiful view across the Ribble Valley. There are a total of 438 pitches, 75 for tourers, all with 10A electricity. All the touring pitches are on hardstanding and are terraced in rows to make the most of the spectacular views of the valley. The reception area is very friendly and welcoming, with all the facilities that you require for a relaxing holiday. There is a fitness facility with rowing machine, multi-gym, treadmill and bikes.
Bridge House Marina Caravan Park is a family-owned and family-run site, located on the banks of the Picturesque Lancaster canal, which is ideal for long summer walks along the towpath or whiling away a few hours fishing from the canal bank. As the site is nestled happily between the Market town of Garstang and the village of Nateby. You can reach it easily from the M6 motorway, making it perfectly placed to visit the rest of Lancashire, The Fylde Coast Resorts like Blackpool, Fleetwood and Morecambe, The Lake District and South Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales. The site is situated on the outskirts of the historic Market town of Garstang which is home to some very nice country pubs and restaurants. It is also host to a growing variety of fantastic local country shows, fayres and events throughout the year. The site has 50 touring pitches with electric hook-up points. There are also 43 privately owned mobile homes.
Bay View has been developed by the Holgate family into an excellent addition to their group. Situated on the north Lancashire coast, the park is an ideal base for exploring the Lake District, North Yorkshire and the Forest of Bowland. The park is divided into several grassy fields and many of the long term pitches have stunning views over Morecambe Bay, while others look towards the Lakeland Fells. It is a very open park with little shade. There are 25 fully serviced touring pitches with 6-15A electricity and water, a field accommodating 30 tents, and a choice of rental accommodation. From the park there is direct access to the salt marshes, and eventually the sea. There are organised walked across the bay during summer, led by the Queen's Guide, Michael Wilson, who took over the position from Cedric Robinson. A list of crossing dates can be found in reception.
Wilcocks Farm Site is a spacious, landscaped site near the pretty village of Rivington on the edge of the West Pennine Moors. Situated between Rivington Country Park and a trio of beautiful reservoirs, the secluded farm keeps sheep, cattle, Welsumer hens and pigmy goats. There are also stables for local horse owners. With views up onto Winter Hill and down over the West Lancashire Coastal Plains you can enjoy the tranquil location in the heart of Lancashire. Wilcocks Farm Site has proudly been nominated for 'The Chorley Smile Green Award' in recognition of their approach to sustainable power and low usage equipment - their wind turbine provides power for the whole site and farm. Just 10 minutes from the M61 or the M65 this fabulous family run site provides the perfect base for exploring the whole of the North West. 22 hard standing pitches with electricity supply to all.
New House Caravan Park is a quiet family run caravan and motor home park at the gateway to the Lakes and on the edge of the North Yorkshire Dales. Kirkby Lonsdale is a mile or so away, with its pretty market square, historic buildings, shops, cafes, Ruskin's View 'finest view in all England' and riverside walk to the famous Devil's Bridge. Surrounded by lovely panoramic views yet peaceful and quiet, New House Caravan Park is popular with regular season pitches and touring caravans and motor homes. The site has 25 hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up.
Situated by a busy road on the outskirts of the Lancashire coastal town of Southport, Riverside Holiday Park covers 80 acres and has a total of 620 pitches. Of these, 200 are for touring units and tents, 70 with 10A electricity, some with hardstanding. The park is level and open with little shade. A narrow unfenced river runs through the park, where fishing in season is possible (licence required). Apart from an outdoor play area for younger children, most of the activities on the park centre around the indoor games room, with live entertainment, a pool room, and a large amusement arcade. Riverside is undergoing a programme of upgrading work including the installation of an ATM (cards are not accepted).
Pipers Height Caravan Park is a highly-rated, family-owned destination located on the Fylde Coast. Set across 80 acres of landscaped grounds, it strikes a balance between a peaceful rural retreat and a convenient base for exploring the vibrant attractions of Blackpool and the sophisticated charm of Lytham St Annes. The park is divided into two main areas: a modern touring park and a large section for privately owned holiday homes. With 82 hardstanding fully serviced touring pitches (some seasonal),these are extra-long and wide and each includes 16-amp electric hook-up, a personal water tap, and grey waste disposal.
This attractive, very high quality park is in an outstanding craggy, part-wooded, hillside location with fine views over Morecambe Bay. It takes 80 touring units, with 339 privately owned caravan holiday homes and 134 to rent, located in woodland away from the touring pitches. With just six grassy pitches for tents (steel pegs required), the remaining large touring pitches are on gravel hardstandings, all with 16A electricity, free TV connection, individual drainage and water points. Eight family camping pods are to rent. The main complex with reception and the entrance barrier, provides a well stocked supermarket, lounge bar, restaurant with good value meals and a terrace with views over the bay.
This adults-only site is consistently praised for its immaculate cleanliness, excellent facilities, and friendly, helpful owners, particularly Walter. Its convenient location offers easy access from main roads and proximity to local restaurants and bus routes. While most visitors have a flawless experience, minor points include shower privacy and payment, occasional road and local noise. The site is situated in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley but also has easy access to the M6 motorway (10 mins away). All pitches have 16-amp electric hook up. Water included in pitch fee, available from service bollard no more than 3m away from each pitch. All our 28 hardstanding touring pitches (not suitable for tents) and 11 lodges are set in landscaped grounds.
Royal Umpire is a spacious park near the coast and the M6 for overnight or longer stays. The entrance to the park is past a large, grass area leading to the security barrier with reception immediately to the left; slightly ahead is an unusual sunken garden area that is a pleasing feature. Comprising 60 acres, the park has 195 pitches, almost all with 10A electricity, but a few with 16A. Six new pitches with their own WC and shower cubicles, and five grass pitches with electricity have been added. Four camping pods are to rent. About 75 per cent of the pitches now have gravel hardstanding, some have TV and water connections. A large proportion of the touring pitches are taken for seasonal use. Parents should be aware that there are unfenced ponds on the site.
Little Orchard Caravan Park was given its name as it is located opposite the Johnsons’ prize-winning apple orchard. The park has been designed to provide all the facilities required in open and tranquil surroundings whilst not disturbing the adjoining countryside. The 4-acre site is set in open fields with trees all around it. There are 57 pitches, each with an electric hook-up point.
You will not find loud night clubs here – just wide-open fields in which you can walk, enjoy picnics and spend time with the ones that you love. Kids will appreciate the opportunity to run around. They can see what is happening on the farm and can make their own fun as they explore the surrounding area. Meanwhile, if you are travelling as a couple, there can be nothing better than a quiet romantic walk along the Lancaster Canal. Not far from the site you will find a newsagent, a small supermarket and a post office, as well as a selection of restaurants and pubs serving excellent food and drink. There is so much to see and do, and the site is the perfect base from which to explore Lancashire and its many attractions. The site has 25 hard standing pitches with electric hook-up.
A well established park with modern facilities, Kneps Farm is still operated by the family who opened it in 1967. Next to Wyre Country Park, it makes an excellent base from which to explore the area. A VNPR-operated barrier system flanks the reception building which also houses a well stocked shop. The 40 marked and numbered touring pitches are on hardstanding, all with 16A electricity and accessed from tarmac roads. They include eight pitches with full services. A separate area accommodates 50 caravan holiday homes (most privately owned) and six camping pods to rent. Recent additions to the park include a new playground for children and an outdoor fitness centre for adults.
Clitheroe Camping & Caravanning Club site is to be found in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley, south of the Forest of Bowland. The Forest of Bowland is ripe for exploration on foot or by bike. There is also horse riding, fishing and bird watching available. The adjacent river offers swimming, canoeing and fishing opportunities. You can walk from the site along the river to Waddington, Great Mitton or further. Set amongst the trees of the Edisford Riverside Picnic and Recreation Area, this site is popular with families. The site has 95 grass or hardstanding pitches (some of which are seasonal). Most have electric hook-up. There are also 2 safari tents available for hire.
This quiet, well equipped, family park beside the Abbey ruins has views over open farmland. It is an ideal base for a longer stay with plenty of interest in the local area, including Ormskirk parish church, unusual for having both a tower and a spire. The park is divided into small paddocks, one of which is for privately owned seasonal units, one for tents, the other for touring units. The 60 touring pitches, all with 16A electricity, 12 of which have water and waste water, are on hardstanding, separated by small shrubs and colourful flower borders. Mature trees provide shade in parts. Its proximity to the M6 makes this an ideal stopover site when travelling north.
Donkey Creek Farm Caravan Park is ideally situated in a semi-rural location, the perfect base to explore the Fylde Coast. Only 3 miles from Lytham St Anne’s and very close to the bright lights of Blackpool. Within walking distance of the River Ribble and the village of Freckleton offering local shops, pubs, restaurants, a children’s playground. There are 37 large hard standing pitches, each with its own electric hook up, drinking water, grey waste and TV point.
Nestling behind the picturesque Hollingworth lake at the foot of the Pennines close to the town of Littleborough and only 3 miles from Exit 21 of the M62 lies Hollingworth Lake Caravan Park. Should you wish to walk and explore the surrounding hills, country park or lake, or perhaps base yourself here for trips further afield. You will find many places of interest within a short road or rail journey, which will amply fill your time and most probably bring you back again…and again. The site has 50 grass or hardstanding pitches most with electric hook-up.
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North West England
The northwest region boasts a wealth of industrial heritage with undiscovered countryside, the vibrant cities of Manchester and Liverpool, the seaside resorts of Blackpool and Morecambe Bay, plus miles of glorious coastline, home to a wide variety of bird species.
What to see in North West England
The miles of beautiful North West countryside offer endless opportunities for recreation. For the more active, the peaceful plains of Cheshire are a walker’s haven with endless trails to choose from. Lancashire is also good walking country, with way-marked paths passing through the outstanding Forest of Bowland, which affords marvellous views over the Lake District in Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales.
Birdwatchers are catered for, too, with the coast offering some of the best bird spotting activity in the country, most notably along the Sefton coast and around the Wirral Peninsula. The region’s cities have their own charm. Manchester, with its fabulous shopping centres and vibrant nightlife, boasts a rich Victorian heritage; the maritime city of Liverpool has more museums and galleries than any other UK city outside London;
Lancaster features fine Georgian buildings and an imposing Norman castle, while Chester is renowned for its medieval architecture and shopping galleries. And offering good, old-fashioned seaside fun is Blackpool. England’s most popular seaside resort is packed full of lively entertainment and attractions, such as the white knuckle rides at the pleasure beach, amusement games on the pier and the observation decks in the famous Tower.
Places of interest
Places of interest
- Cheshire: Tatton Park in Knutsford; Chester Cathedral and Zoo; Cheshire Military Museum; Lyme Park stately home in Macclesfield; Beeston Castle; Blue Planet Aquarium at Ellesmere Port.
- Lancashire: Williamson Park, castle and leisure park in Lancaster; Blackpool tower and illuminations; Morecambe Bay; Hoghton Tower and National Museum of Football in Preston.
- Merseyside: Liverpool Football Club Museum and Tour Centre; The Beatles Story Museum; Speke Hall garden and estate; The Wirral Country Park; Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre.
- Greater Manchester: Imperial War Museum North; Manchester United Football Club Museum; The Lowry; The Trafford Centre.
Did you know?
Did you know?
- The first public gallery to open in England was in Liverpool in 1877.
- Lancaster Castle is infamous as host to the Pendle witch trials of 1612.
- The first passenger railway station was built in Manchester.
- Carnforth station was the location for David Lean’s 1945 film Brief Encounter.
- Ramsbottom holds an annual two-day chocolate festival in spring.
- Morecambe Bay is notorious for its shifting sands and treacherous currents but can be crossed on foot with a guide.
- Opened in 1894, the Blackpool Tower was copied from the Eiffel Tower; the height to the top of the flagpole is 518 feet 9 inches.