Camping North West England // Best Campsites in North West England // Alan Rogers
46 campsites in England, North West
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lady Heyes is a new site situated on Frodsham Hill with views over the Cheshire Plain, just two miles from the old town of Frodsham with its Thursday market. The site is very open, and although there are many small trees, very little shade is available at present. There are 135 slightly sloping, good sized pitches, of which 85 are on hardstandings for caravans and motorhomes, all with 16A electricity, water and drainage. The 40 grass tent pitches, all with 10A electricity, are in a separate area some way from the main facilities.
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.
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.
Conveniently located only 10 minutes drive from Chester, Oakwood Farm Touring Park is a spacious family friendly site which opened in 2017. Oakwood Farm Touring Park is a spacious all year site located just 10 minutes from Chester, on the edge of the Wirral. It has 18 full-serviced hardstanding pitches for tourers and motorhomes, and there's also 8 grass pitches suitable for tents. Located off the main road, it's convenient to explore the Cheshire Oaks, the Wirral, and a gateway to North Wales. Easy reach to Liverpool and Manchester too. This is a small yet spacious site with good facilities including a café. Take a swift exit from the end of the M56 and pitch up within minutes, how’s that for easy access? With the M53 and A55 nearby as well, Oakwood Farm Touring Park is spectacularly well located for travel from Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales.
Bluebell Wilds is a small adults-only site on the Cheshire/Shropshire border, half an hour's drive to Chester and just under an hour to Liverpool. Bluebell Wilds is just next to the Bishop Bennet Way, a popular long-distance trail that leads to the equally splendid Sandstone Trail and several other footpaths. That puts a whole range of walks within easy reach along with a canal side pub 20 minutes’ stroll away for those post-walk pints. The site is part of a small farm close to the Cheshire/Shropshire border, about 10 minutes’ drive from Whitchurch. There are lovely rural views all around, and the site is often treated to some spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Whitchurch has plenty of places to pick up picnic bits to nibble while you watch the sky, and it also has takeaways that will deliver to site.
Well situated for the Sefton coast and Southport, Willowbank Holiday Home & Touring Park is set on the edge of sand dunes amongst mature, windswept trees. Entrance to the park is controlled by a barrier, with a pass-key issued at the excellent reception building, which doubles as a sales office for the substantial, high-quality caravan holiday home development.
Peel FC TT Campsite offers great value tent camping with well-equipped facilities, close to the quaint town of Peel. It is a great base for all your adventures on the Isle of Man, with access to an A-road that will take you to all the best spots.
Marbury Camp and Lodge is a site that overlooks the breath-taking Cheshire Plains and is a small, open all year rural site close to the England Wales border. Guests can choose from 12 grass pitches with optional electric hook-up point 6amp and a picnic table. Or 12 fully serviced grass pitches with optional electric hook-up point 6amp and a picnic table. The site also has two fully furnished, uniquely designed glamping pod cabins available to hire. Head to Whitchurch nearby (15 minutes’ drive) or explore the many walking and biking routes, including the National Cycle Network Route 47 and the Sandstone Trail (bike hire is available). Local market towns of Whitchurch and Nantwich are only a 15-minute drive away. Guests are presented with a range of welcome packs, fire pits and cycle hire (subject to availability).
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.
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.
Cheshire’s largest area of woodland surrounds Delamere Forest Camping & Caravanning Club site. Located in the west of the county near Chester, Delamere Forest covers some 950 hectares providing outdoor lovers with many walking and cycling opportunities on its network of paths and trails direct from the site. The green surroundings of this site complement its many environmentally friendly features. Nearby, Abbeywood Gardens incorporates a two-kilometre wildlife walk, while Stonyford Cottage Gardens at Northwich has a woodland walk. Enjoy a boat trip along the River Weaver at the Anderton Boat Lift, also near Northwich. The site has 80 grass or hardstanding pitches, most with an electric hook-up point.
Moss Wood is a well-established park in a secluded rural location near the village of Cockerham. You can be sure of a friendly welcome from the park wardens when you arrive. A sheltered field has 25 touring pitches on level hardstandings (steel pegs required) with 16A electricity. Most also have water and drainage.
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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.