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Caravanning in Lancashire

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Caravanning in Lancashire

Caravanning are one of the best ways to enjoy Lancashire, and this page gathers the pick of them: compare what each offers, then book direct with the operator.

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Where the caravan parks are

BritStays lists 157 caravanning stays in Lancashire, and they are not spread evenly. Morecambe has 44 and Blackpool has 40, so more than half the choice sits around these two seaside resorts. Another 24 are listed simply under Lancashire. There are smaller clusters around Preston (8) and a couple each at Tewitfield, Carnforth, Clitheroe and Skipton. If you want the widest choice, or a better chance of a last-minute pitch, start your search with Morecambe or Blackpool. If you would rather be somewhere quieter, the smaller inland clusters are worth a look, but you will have fewer options to compare.

Coast or countryside?

For a classic seaside break, Blackpool and Morecambe are the obvious bases. Wardleys Creek Holiday Park is listed under Blackpool. Morecambe offers the broadest mix of styles, from larger holiday parks such as Holgates Holiday Park: Bay View and Glasson Marina Holiday Park to smaller options like Elletson Park and Greendales Farm Caravan Park.

If you prefer the countryside, look at the handful of sites around Clitheroe and Skipton. These make more sense if your plans include Clitheroe Castle, Gisburne Park or Malham Cove. Elsewhere, Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site at Meathop and Wilcocks Farm Caravan Park near Bolton give you alternatives away from the resorts. If you would rather leave the car on the pitch, Royal Umpire at Leyland is near a bus stop and Crompton Lodge Caravan Park is near a train station.

Families, couples and dog owners

Families after on-site entertainment have a few strong options. Hawthorn Sands has a swimming pool, clubhouse and bar. Riverside Holiday Park adds a gym and spa to its pool. Wyreside Lakes Fishery & Campsite offers evening entertainment, takeaway food and a playground. Only 26 of the 157 stays list a playground, though, so do not assume every park caters for younger children.

Couples looking for something more relaxed might like Ashton Hall Caravan Park, which lists a bar and cafe, or the spa at Riverside Holiday Park. For dog owners, 34 stays are listed as pet friendly, which is roughly one in five. Sunnyside Caravan Park is one of them and also has a laundrette, which is handy after muddy walks. If you need step-free facilities, 26 stays list disabled access, including Greendales Farm Caravan Park.

What the facility figures tell you

  • EV charging nearby (69): the most common feature, but it still covers fewer than half the sites. If you are driving electric, plan your charging before you set off.
  • Near a bus stop (35): useful if you want days out without unhitching or moving the car.
  • WiFi (28) and parking (28): both are listed by a minority of sites. Check before booking if you need to work remotely or have a second vehicle with you.
  • Bar (26): sites with on-site evening options are a smaller group than you might expect.

None of the example stays list a sleeping capacity, so contact the park directly about pitch size, awning space and what a booking includes.

Things to do once you are there

Lancashire is good castle country. Lancaster Castle, Hornby Castle, Clitheroe Castle and Gleaston Castle are all on the list, along with stately homes such as Gawthorpe Hall and Hacking Hall. For rainy days, the county's museums are a good fallback, including the Harris Museum, the Museum of Lancashire, Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, Higher Mill and Whitakers' Mill.

If the children need to burn off energy, The Lakes Aqua Park in the Lake District and Trafford Watersports Centre in Cheshire are further afield. The Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum in Merseyside is another option for a day trip beyond the county.

When to book

School summer holidays and bank holiday weekends tend to fill first. This is especially true at parks with pools and entertainment, because only a few sites offer them. If you need a specific feature, such as a dog-friendly pitch, disabled access or EV charging, book early, because that pool of sites is much smaller than the headline 157.

Outside the holidays you have more flexibility. Morecambe and Blackpool have the most sites, so you have a better chance of finding an alternative if your first choice is full. Before paying, confirm the park's open season, its dog policy (including any limits on breeds or numbers) and whether WiFi or parking for a second car is included.

Frequently asked questions

Where are most caravan parks in Lancashire?

Most are around Morecambe (44) and Blackpool (40). Another 24 are listed under Lancashire generally, with smaller numbers around Preston, Tewitfield, Carnforth, Clitheroe and Skipton.

How many caravan sites in Lancashire are pet friendly?

34 of the 157 listed caravanning stays are pet friendly. Sunnyside Caravan Park is one example, and it also has a laundrette and is near a bus stop.

Which Lancashire caravan parks have a swimming pool?

Among the examples, Hawthorn Sands and Riverside Holiday Park, both listed under Morecambe, have swimming pools. Riverside also has a gym and spa.

Can I charge an electric car near Lancashire caravan sites?

69 of the 157 stays list EV charging nearby, which makes it the most common facility. That is still fewer than half, so check before you book. Glasson Marina Holiday Park and Wardleys Creek Holiday Park are two that list it.

Are there caravan sites in Lancashire reachable by public transport?

35 stays are near a bus stop, including Royal Umpire at Leyland and Sunnyside Caravan Park. Crompton Lodge Caravan Park is near a train station.

What is there to do on a rainy day while caravanning in Lancashire?

The county's museums are a good choice, including the Harris Museum, the Museum of Lancashire, Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, Higher Mill and Whitakers' Mill. Lancaster Castle and Gawthorpe Hall are also worth considering.

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