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Bowland Escapes

Chipping, North West England

Bowland Escapes
  • Dark Sky–accredited site for clear night skies
  • Set in 62-acre park in Forest of Bowland
  • Free access to Bowland Country Park included
  • Rich wildlife including deer and birds nearby
  • Range of accommodation from lodges to tents
Bowland Escapes sits in a 62-acre park in the heart of the Forest of Bowland and Ribble Valley, near Chipping, Lancashire. It's a Dark Sky–accredited site nestled within the ancient woodland of New Ground Wood, home to birds and wildlife, with sightings of wild deer not uncommon. Guests can choose from holiday lodges, shepherds huts, camping pods, safari tents, an iron age roundhouse, or bring-your-own-tent camping, with free access to Bowland Country Park beside the River Hodder included. The village of Chipping is 2.5 miles away, with the market town of Clitheroe 9 miles off. Nearby attractions include Slaidburn Archive, Clitheroe Castle Museum and Ribchester Roman Museum, all within easy reach for days exploring the local area.

How far to…

Chipping
2.5 miles
Clitheroe
9 miles
Station
5.9 miles
Beach
5.1 miles

Practical details

Pets
Dogs welcome

Accommodation on site

  • Holiday Lodges
  • Shepherds Hut
  • Camping Pods
  • Safari Tents
  • Camping
  • Iron Age Roundhouse

Details taken from the operator's own website on 21 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Pet Friendly

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Things to do

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Slaidburn Archive

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.7 mi

Slaidburn Archive

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Clitheroe Castle Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6 mi

Clitheroe Castle Museum

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Ribchester Roman Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.2 mi

Ribchester Roman Museum

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Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 10.5 mi

Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery

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Lancashire Infantry Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 10.6 mi

Lancashire Infantry Museum

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Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 11.6 mi

Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum

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Museum of Lancashire

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 11.6 mi

Museum of Lancashire

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Gawthorpe Textiles Collection

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 11.7 mi

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection

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Places to visit

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Clitheroe Castle

Castle & Heritage · 6 mi

Clitheroe Castle

Hacking Hall

Stately Home & Palace · 6.2 mi

Hacking Hall

Wyresdale Park

Stately Home & Palace · 9.3 mi

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Gisburne Park

Stately Home & Palace · 11.1 mi

Gisburne Park

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