Ullswater Holiday Park
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- Spacious family park with spectacular views of Lake District fells
- Penrith a 20-minute drive and Lake Ullswater within a 30-minute walk
- Marina, licensed bar with TV and a games room, shop and playground
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- The games room is open between 04/04 and 02/11.
- Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
- The bar is open between 04/04 and 02/11.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- The bar, lounge and games room are open 4pm to 10pm Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday (subject to change, please check with the site). The Ullswater chip shop is open between 06 March and 02 November, 5pm - 8pm Wednesday to Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday (subject to change, please check with the site).
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27
View prices & bookFully-serviced gravel touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.50
View prices & bookFully-serviced gravel touring pitch (large, twin axle)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.50
View prices & bookThe Honeybee camping pod (no pets)
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 10.3ft width × 20.2ft length
Arrival daysFrom £105
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is highly praised for its stunning location and immaculate facilities, including a well-stocked shop and popular fish and chip shop. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful. Visitors appreciate the spacious pitches and the availability of clean, modern toilet and shower blocks. The site is noted as being ideal for families, with an excellent playground. While generally peaceful, some reviews mention occasional noise from other guests, particularly during busy periods.
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Lush!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Showers hot and powerful.
Grounds and park really well kept and maintained.
Reception, café and shop very nice.
Pitches nicely spaced out....campers not on top of each other.
Charging point a nice extra.
Disliked Need more shower cubicles. Maybe another block further down park
Charging point needs more sockets.
Need more electric pitches.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your review—it’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the little details that make a big difference, like the powerful showers, well-kept grounds, and the thoughtful layout of the pitches. We’re especially glad the reception, café, and shop made a positive impression, and that the charging point came in handy!
We also really value your suggestions. Expanding shower facilities and increasing the number of electric pitches and charging sockets are all things we’re actively considering as we plan future improvements. Feedback like yours helps us prioritize what matters most to our guests.
We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Excellent
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked This was a lovely site with picturesque views, the staff were very helpful and friendly, the site was nip and clean, we were on a pretty level pitch as were all the pitches in the area we were camped. Facilities were clean and modern. Took my 2 young grandchildren and they loved it, especially the sheep in the field who they went to see every morning. Will definitely be returning 😊
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback.
Park was mainly clean and tidy,…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Park was mainly clean and tidy, fabulous location and great fish and chips!
Disliked We were near the park, and it was noisy from 7am until sometimes after 11pm. No wardens or parents in site, some of the children were awful, one of them ripped my nephews toy in half. It was incredibly noisy by the park so would not want to be there again, had to get earplugs to sleep. All in all a decent site, bit some guests and lack of rule enforcement ruin it. I would return but not during holidays. Maybe for a weekend.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness of the park, its fantastic location, and of course—the fish and chips! It’s always great to know what’s working well.
We’re genuinely sorry that your experience was disrupted by noise and a lack of supervision near the play area. That’s not the kind of stay we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating it must have been—especially with the incident involving your nephew’s toy. Your comments have been shared with our team, and we’re reviewing how we manage guest behaviour and noise levels, particularly during busy holiday periods.
We appreciate your honesty and are glad to hear you’d consider returning for a quieter weekend. We’d love the chance to give you a more peaceful and enjoyable stay next time.
Decent camp site, would maybe go somewhere more accessible next time
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Went with my son so he was happy with the children's play area. The pitches were all nice short grass which were thoroughly raked. Excellent for throwing our tent up.
Disliked If you're tenting here you need a car/van full stop. It's too far from anywhere to not have your own transport.
There is a bar with a big room but entertainment was only one night out of our 2 nights and it was a man with a guitar doing cover songs. Granted he was good at his job. In my mind there would have been scope for nightly bingo or some other such entertainment that can involve the kids aswell. Bingo in hotels and the like always goes down well with all.
The onsite chippy is basically a waste of time for people on site camping. All sorts of people from the local area travel in to use the chippy and the cars are backed up out the site gates. I ended up driving out to Penrith cos I'd set my heart on a chippy meal, as had my son. I was made up we did because we went to Angel Lane chippy in Penrith and it was absolutely lovely and well worth the money.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your experience — we really appreciate honest feedback, even when it’s tough to hear.
Transport: You're absolutely right, this is why we invested in the hopper bus that now runs through the summer holidays that will pick you up directly from the campsite and take you down to Pooley bridge or Glenridding There's also a local bus that comes to the bottom of the hill that will take you further a field. We’re tucked away for that peaceful countryside feel, and this is perfect for hikers and customers that are wanting to explore the beautiful lake district by foot.
Entertainment: We’re glad you enjoyed the musician — he’s a local favourite! That said, your suggestion about more entertainment, we do have a kids disco on every Saturday with Bingo and Quiz nights which our customers love.
Chippy Queue: We hear you loud and clear. The popularity of the chippy with locals is a double-edged sword, and we’re sorry it disrupted your plans. The on site Fish & Shop is certainly making a name for its self and becoming extremely busy with the best catch of the day. However we are exploring ways to better manage traffic.
Angel Lane is a gem though — glad you and your son had a great meal there!
Thanks again for taking the time to write this. Your feedback helps us grow, and we hope we can welcome you back with a few improvements next time.
Clean and welcoming staff and nice…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Clean and welcoming staff and nice place
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From the manager: Thank you for your great feedback.
Lovely site will definitely return, kids loved it
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely big pitches, lovely views, great shower block, little shop with some local produce, and the chip chop on site was great!
Disliked Pitches near park were very loud, kids walking dogs and not picking up poo
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review, we are sorry to hear that people were not picking there Dog muck up this is something we ask customers to do, we will certainly look into this to see how we can improve this.
Great campsite
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Really nice family friendly site. Clean facilities and lovely views. Decent bar/games room and chippy on site too
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From the manager: Thank you for your great feedback.
Generally okay but better for caravans and campervans than tents.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Excellent access to Pooley Bridge and the surrounding area, well signed and easy to find, generally clean and well kept. Good park for kids. Pretty sheltered from wind.
Disliked The toilets are badly distributed. The furthest camping pitches the camping overflow field (about 40 pitches all together) and about 20 touring caravans have easy access to one cubicle, one sink and one shower per gender. There are others on the site and some of them are very nice. They're just not easy to get to. This means that the toilets that are there are in very heavy use and for a couple of days had no soap.
The pitches are extremely hard and you need heavy duty tent pegs.
There's no enforcement of the group policy, noise policy or loose dogs / dog exercising policy, so don't expect the site to be as quiet as advertised. Yes, there's an emergency contact number but I don't really see enforcement of site rules as an emergency and telling the office the next day doesn't really help with at good night's sleep.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, and we appreciate your detailed observations.
We understand how important access to clean and well-distributed facilities is, especially in the overflow field. Your comments about the limited amenities and the temporary lack of soap have been noted, and we’re actively reviewing how we can improve both the distribution and maintenance of our facilities.
Regarding the pitch conditions, you're absolutely right—some areas do require heavy-duty tent pegs due to the terrain. We’ll look into how we can better communicate this in advance to help guests prepare.
As for site policies around noise, groups, and dogs, we regret that enforcement fell short during your stay. While we do provide an emergency contact, we agree that proactive management is key to ensuring a peaceful environment.
Your feedback is a valuable reminder, and we’re working on ways to strengthen our on-site presence and responsiveness.
We’re grateful you brought these issues to our attention. It’s through honest reviews like yours that we can continue to improve the experience for all our guests.
Great location in non electric pitch…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great location in non electric pitch field. Liked the chippy on site too. Clean facilities and friendly staff
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback.
Amazing / Peaceful place I love the view around...
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked I popped in with my son for weekend.Our impression -Amazing place ,we will visit you guys again shortly...
Disliked N/A
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From the manager: Thankyou for the great feedback.
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Ullswater Holiday Park
Watermillock
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0LR
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.59736°N
2.87492°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Allonby | 25.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Seascale | 28.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 3.3 mi
Ullswater Steamers 4.6 mi
The Rheged Centre 5.1 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 9 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 11.2 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 11.6 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 12.5 mi
Townend 13 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 14.5 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 1.9 mi
Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 1.9 mi
Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 2 mi
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 2.4 mi
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 2.4 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 Ullswater Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ullswater Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Ullswater Holiday Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ullswater Holiday Park? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.