Camping North West England // Best Campsites in North West England // Alan Rogers
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Royal Vale Caravan Park is a family run site for adults only located in countryside close to Knutsford, with Tatton Park and other attractions nearby. Expect a relaxed stay all year round on 52 all-weather pitches (some seasonal), each with water, electricity and drainage, attractively arranged around a fully appointed, heated, modern central toilet block. There are a further 10 grass pitches for tents. Access to the level, gravel and solid hardstandings is via compacted gravel roadways, landscaped on grass with mature and developing hedges and trees. The River Peover borders the park and a pleasant walk takes you along the valley to Lower Peover. The site also has 8 lodges available to rent. Minimum stay on Bank Holidays is 3 nights.
Wirral is a peninsula of great natural beauty, and the Wirral Country Park Caravan and Motorhome Club site is set right in the midst of some of its loveliest landscapes with wonderful sea views. Located in a country park of 2,000 acres of unspoilt nature, the site is made up of several pitching areas attractively separated by trees and shrubs. Some pitches overlook the Dee Estuary, which is one of many ideal places for scenic walks. There are lots of lovely wooded areas on site and plenty of bird life to observe. The site has 89 pitches of which 72 are hardstanding and 17 grass pitches all with electricity 16amp. No arrivals before1.00pm.
Just a short walk from Southport Caravan and Motorhome Club site, you will find yourself in the heart of the elegant Victorian seaside town of Southport. Strolling past the exclusive shops in historic Lord Street with their vaulted canopies and Victorian glass is like stepping into another era. Opposite the site, there is a nature reserve, Victoria Park with its croquet, bowling greens, and flower show in late August, as well as plenty of family fun on the nearby beach. The Merseyside site is ideal for dog owners, with plenty of lovely walks in the local area, such as Formby beach. The site has 172 hardstanding pitches of which 9 are serviced. All have an electric hook-up point. No arrivals before 1.00pm.
Burrs Country Park Caravan and Motorhome Club site is surrounded by a country park, and on an historic cotton mill site, this site is perfectly located for a relaxing holiday. The site has 103 hardstanding pitches of which 34 are serviced. There are no on-site facilities but there is a pub and an activity centre just yards from the entrance. There are 103 touring pitches available, all of which are on gravel hardstanding. Electricity (16 amp) is available to all and 34 pitches are fully serviced. The grounds and buildings are immaculately kept, demonstrating the attention to detail at this neat and attractive park. A preserved steam railway runs alongside its boundary. The River Irwell runs through the Burr Country Park where you can enjoy plenty of pleasant walks.
Chester Fairoaks Caravan and Motorhome Club site is a pleasant, open and level site in Cheshire bordered by oak trees. It is conveniently placed just off the M53 gateway to North Wales and close to the delightful walled city of Chester. The site is also close to a lovely canal walkway, a local swimming pool, and has two pubs and shops just a short walk away. The site has 96 pitches of which 89 are hardstanding and 7 grass all with electricity 16amp.
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.
Elm Cottage has an unusual facility for such a small site – a pizza oven, open most Fridays during July & August and all Fridays on Bank Holiday weekends. Bring along a drink & watch your pizzas being freshly made to order. In 2018 the site commissioned 'Creative Play' to design & build a new children's park.
Crowden Camping & Caravanning Club site enjoys a remote location at the Northern end of the Peak District National Park. The area is a Mecca for walker’s and the site reflects this. From the site, walkers can take a gentle stroll along footpaths or stride out on a stretch of the long-distance Pennine Way. The stunning Chatsworth House and Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground near Bakewell are a great family day out. Just north of here is the famous plague village of Eyam. Eyam Moor above the village is great for walking. There are more wide-open space and romantic landscapes to enjoy at the National Trust’s Marsden Moor Estate north of Crowden site. The site has 45 grass or hardstanding pitches (some seasonal), most with an electric hook-up point.
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).
There are no formal touring facilities here, but overnight stays are available in the parking area are possible. Electric hook up is not available. Check in 12.00PM, check out 10.00AM.
Eastham Hall is a well established, family run park set in rural Lancashire between the Victorian town of Lytham and the pretty village of Wrea Green. Entering by an electronic barrier system, one sees an area of 150 caravan holiday homes. Quite separate are about 173 pitches on open plan, mostly level grass, with 10A electricity. Of these, 27 are for touring units, the remainder let on a seasonal basis, They include 57 super pitches on hardstanding and grass with full services including 16A electricity. Tents are not accepted. A further five extra large pitches are on grass (units up to 28 feet can be taken). Mature trees border the park and shrubs and bushes separate the various areas.
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.
Wilson House Holiday Park is an Adult only site delivering the very best holiday experience in a remote countryside location away from any towns or villages, just outside Garstang close to the Lancashire coast, Blackpool and the Lake District. The site is dog friendly with lots of space for walking your four-legged friends. It has 40 large hard standing super touring pitches all around 9m x 9m as well as 6 luxury lodges, each lodge having its own private hot tub. The onsite, coarse fishing lake has 20 platforms and is a great place to while away many a peaceful hour as well as a takeaway cafe at weekends. The fully heated, modern shower and toilet facilities are just a short walk from the pitches.
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.
Blakemere Holiday Park is an All-Year site set in the heart of Cheshire. On site are 82 various types of pitches suitable for Caravans, Motorhomes and Campervans, together with certain pitches that can accommodate American-style RVs and Fifth wheels. They include electric hardstanding pitches in The Paddock, all equipped with 16-amp electric hook-up and Wi-Fi. There are also fully serviced hardstanding pitches which include 16-amp electric supply, a freshwater tap, a water disposal point and a TV aerial point with Freeview. There are also nine small and three larger lodges. The site also has a dedicated area for tent camping.
Yatehouse Farm caravan park is set on an established working farm, boasting 25 pitches spread across carefully maintained grounds. The site was opened over 35 years ago, it started as a small 5 van site, but has lovingly been developed to what it is today. There are grass and hardstanding pitches available all with electric hook-up. Guests are welcome to explore the site and come and say hello to the animals. Middlewich has a delightful high-street with many traditional shops and pubs serving great food. Middlewich also has 3 supermarkets supplying all food necessities. Dogs are welcome on site; however, the owners ask all dogs to be kept on a lead whilst on the farm. For a good dog walk, the Cheshire canal is only 5 minutes away by car. If you want to go fishing, the site has four well stocked fishing ponds which can be used at a small charge per day.
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.
New Farm Caravan Site is an adult only (over 18s) site in an idyllic destination, offering a tranquil place to stay all year round. You can simply relax and take in the beautiful Cheshire countryside, or set out on an adventure to discover all the local gems this stunning county has to offer. Pitch up and settle down for a short getaway or longer break in lovely surroundings. If you are a caravan/motorhome fan with a passion for carp fishing, what could be better than a great destination that can offer fishing and a caravan/motorhome park? You will enjoy panoramic views across the Cheshire countryside, with a wide range of wildlife set in are 50 acres of farmland. Touring and caravans are welcome and there is easy, level access with a gravel road to the whole park. The site has 26 hard standing pitches with ample space for a car and caravan/motorhome, and each pitch includes 16-amp electric hook-up, domestic drainage and water connection.
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.
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.
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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.