Kendal Rugby Club

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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Pitches by the rugby pitch
Playground
Events on site
Gym
Rural views from the site
Lovely space right next to the pitch
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Pitches by the rugby pitch
Playground

  • Spacious, simple pitches at a sports club 15 minutes' walk from Kendal
  • On the edge of the Lake District, 20 minutes' drive from Windermere
  • Access to clubhouse for bathroom facilities
Whether you’re a keen fan of the oval-ball game or not, the spacious, simple pitches in the grounds of Kendal Rugby Club make a great place for an affordable break in Kendal. Stay here and you’ll be in the grounds of a sports club that’s 15 minutes’ walk from the town centre and train station – and you’ll be supporting a community club that’s been running since the 19th century. The Cumbria club’s pride and joy is its smart clubhouse, which has a kiosk that serves hot and cold food, alcohol and soft drinks daily. A well-equipped gym, along with toilets and hot showers, are also available to all guests. Other facilities include a playground for kids under 16 and a free wifi connection. This is a fine base not only for strolls around the market town of Kendal but also looking beyond to more rural pursuits. The town that calls itself ‘the southern gateway to the Lakes’ is indeed on the edge of the Lake District National Park, around 20 minutes’ drive from Windermere (for boat trips, windsurfing or canoeing) and 45 minutes from Claife Heights. Between the walks, the bike rides, the wildlife spotting, the watersports and the family-friendly attractions, there’s plenty to keep you busy around the Lake District; if that’s not quite enough, head east instead to reach the Yorkshire Dales National Park with around half an hour’s drive. Please note that unfortunately dogs are not allowed at this site, and there's a no-glass policy in place for everyone's safety.

Site type

Tent pitches 25
Open now
Opens 3 August
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 3 Aug to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 69 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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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

96% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers excellent, clean facilities with warm showers and good WiFi. Its location is highly convenient, a short walk to Kendal town centre and close to supermarkets. Pitches are described as spacious, flat, and private. Staff are consistently praised for being friendly and helpful. While most experiences are positive, some mention occasional noise from the rugby club and a lack of privacy in showers. Overall, it's considered good value with many returning visitors.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site , good facilities and friendly staff .

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Anonymous

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Liked Location is ideal for getting around the lakes , local to shops and easy transport into Kendal or a mile to walk .

Recommend to friends Visit again

All the staff were very friendly…

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Maryanne S.

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Liked All the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The pitch was flat and comfy. Excellent shower facilities and WiFi. Where we were camped was tucked quietly away, but only a short walk across the pitch to facilities. I would highly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant location and the staff and…

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Mark B.

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Liked Brilliant location and the staff and facilities were great

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Superb site and one we would visit again. Helpful staff.

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Gerard D.

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Liked The lovely, flat ground with soft springy turf. The facilities for changing and showers. Great cafe onsite. Open 8am - 8pm. Great fries.

Disliked Would be good to have some water collection point a bit closer to camping area. Would be good if WiFi stretched to campsite too.

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10/10

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Gavin A.

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Liked Great site with fantastic facilities to use a any time of the day

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tout était bien…

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Xavier M.

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Liked Tout était bien

Recommend to friends Visit again

I liked the facilities, the changing…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I liked the facilities, the changing rooms were clean and had warm showers and plug sockets to charge my phone.

There was good WiFi inside the building.

Also I could walk into the centre of Kendal easily along the river from the ground, and it was next to Morrisons, Aldi, and Costa so very convenient.

The pitch was tucked away from the pitches giving a sense of privacy, however the grass was nicely cut so there wasn't loads of dew in the morning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a nice spot, staff…

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Anonymous

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Liked It was a nice spot, staff very friendly.
Clean toilets, close to a morrisons for breakfast

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site, at a great price. Definitely stay again .

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Ryan B.

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Liked Easy to find, and close to town ,and superstores only a short walk away.Great welcome. All of the amenities were shown and explained by excellent staff.All of the washrooms were clean and showers hot enough.Plenty of room to pitch tent , on well cared for flat ground. Kitchen wash up area clean and plenty of refuse bins available. Perfect place to stay.

Disliked Nothing at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stick to rugby

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Crawgord C.

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Liked Showers

Disliked Not being able to park by tent
No drinking water close by

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Kendal Rugby Club

Shap Road

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA9 6NY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.34194°N
2.73661°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.9 mi Bus Station
0.9 mi Bus Station
0.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
0.7 mi Kendal Rail Station
1.5 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
2.6 mi Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station
Ferry
7.7 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
7.9 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
8.2 mi Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

You may not be up for a full rugby match while you’re here, but there are plenty more ways to get active in the local area. The greens of Kendal Golf Club are five minutes’ drive away, or you could head to the adventure park at Brockhole on Windermere (20 minutes’ drive) for ziplines, archery and kayaking. While you’re at Windermere, try out sailing and other watersports – or just take a ride on an old steamer if you need something less energetic. Being on the edge of the Lake District there are of course lots of places to get out for a walk around here, but there’s also the option of seeing the scenery at a slower pace on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway (half an hour). Other days out nearby might take you to the imposing surrounds of Sizergh Castle (15 minutes), to learn about a former famous resident at World of Beatrix Potter (20 minutes) or to spot fish and other animals from around the world at Lake Aquarium (half an hour). If you don’t have kids in tow, you may also like to try a tour of Hawkshead Brewery (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 18.9 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 19.4 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 24.7 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 26.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 26.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sizergh Castle and Garden 4.3 mi

Levens Hall & Gardens 6 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 7.5 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 7.6 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 7.6 mi

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 4.3 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 7.9 mi

Townend 8.6 mi

Hill Top 9.5 mi

Fell Foot Park 9.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kendal and Scout Scar 1.1 mi

Kendal Castle and Paddy Lane 1.1 mi

The River Kent and Kendal 1.7 mi

Scout Scar - Helsington 2.4 mi

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 4.1 mi

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 Kendal Rugby Club have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kendal Rugby Club dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Kendal Rugby Club? You may not be up for a full rugby match while you’re here, but there are plenty more ways to get active in the local area. The greens of Kendal Golf Club … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kendal Rugby Club?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kendal Rugby Club? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.