The best motorhome sites in North-West England will provide you with the ideal setting for taking in the rich industrial heritage, vibrant cities and stunning landscapes of the region.
North-West England is a diverse and dynamic region. Comprising counties such as Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria, it offers a wealth of cultural and outdoor experiences. Cities such as Liverpool and Manchester are hubs of historic industrial architecture and world-class museums, while the area’s coastline boasts the sandy stretches of Crosby and Formby. Then there’s that minor attraction known as the Lake District…
The North-West had five sites make it into our Top 100 Sites Guide 2024, where we reveal the UK’s best motorhome sites. If you’re planning to head to this pretty region, you’re bound to find a campsite for you in this guide, including options in Cumbria and Carlisle – you can take a look at our best campervan sites in the Lake District guide if you’re set on exploring the iconic North-West attraction too.
The best motorhome sites in North-West England:
Green Acres Caravan Park
Burns Farm Caravan & Campsite
Hillcroft Park
Meadow Falls
The Quiet Site
The best motorhome sites in North-West England are:
Green Acres Caravan Park
High Knells, Houghton, Carlisle CA6 4JW, greenacrescumbria.co.uk
- Tel: 01228 675 418
- Open: 16 March – 31 October
- Touring pitches: 52
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £29-£34
The best motorhome site in North-West England
A big congratulations goes to our Regional Winner for the North West, Green Acres Caravan Park! It’s all the more impressive as this is the second consecutive year that the site has claimed top spot, with guests impressed by the excellent facilities and peaceful setting on offer at the adults-only site. Hardstanding pitches come with electric hook-up, and guests can choose from spacious standard or fully serviced pitches.
The facilities proved particularly popular with visitors. This includes Platinum Loo of the Year award-winning toilets, where luxurious wet rooms include underfloor heating, modern toilets and accessible amenities. For any unexpected wet days during your stay, the site has a sports hall and games room, including badminton courts, board games, table tennis and a pool table.
Guests who are touring with pets will enjoy walking their four-legged friends in the picturesque woodland setting of the dog walk and exercise area too.
Offsite, visitors will be able to take a trip to Carlisle, which is only 4.5 miles away, where the cathedral and castle can be explored. Other sights include the Lake District and the North Pennines, which are both less than an hour’s drive away.
You said…
- A well-maintained park with friendly staff, five-star facilities and good information pack. Good onsite sports hall, vehicle washing bay, laundry and shop.
- Best campsite we have visited.
- Beautiful, peaceful site. Maintained to a high standard. The facilities are first-class.
Burns Farm Caravan & Campsite
St Johns-in-the-Vale, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 4RR, burns-farm.co.uk
- Tel: 017687 79112
- Open: 10 February – 4 November
- Touring pitches: 30
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £32-£38
Set against the backdrop of the Lake District, the pitches at Burns Farm are all fully serviced and hardstanding. Touring guests can use the award-winning facilities, which include a sustainably heated shower block, accessible bathrooms and a laundry area.
The site is home to a dog walk, a dog- and bike-wash, and a shop. A seasonal wood-fired pizza van visits the site on Saturdays, while the buzzing town of Keswick is only three miles down the road. New for 2024 are 14 luxury cabins, along with glamping bell tents. Burns Farm itself is one of the Lake District’s oldest working farms.
You said…
- Great facilities, fantastic views from the campsite, very clean and well presented.
- Beautiful facilities. The best I’ve stayed at – very friendly staff and exceptional view
Hillcroft Park
Roe Head Lane, Pooley Bridge CA10 2LT, hillcroftpark.co.uk
- Tel: 017684 86363
- Open: 1 March – 6 January
- Touring pitches: 57
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £34
This popular campsite is tucked away just a mile from Ullswater and a 15-minute walk from Pooley Bridge. The family-run Hillcroft Park hosts touring vehicles on fully serviced pitches in its Buttermere Touring Field, which boasts views across to Ullswater.
The site shop sells essentials, along with local produce and barbecues. The park is also home to a play area, a doggy shower and a games room. Venturing offsite, visitors can reach a good selection of local walking and cycling routes, including the Ullswater Way.
You said…
- Welcoming, clean, friendly! The amenities are amazing!
- This is a beautiful site; great, spacious pitches, close to Pooley Bridge and Ullswater. Staff are friendly and helpful. Up-to-date toilet and shower facilities are very clean.
Meadow Falls
Holme Head Farm Road, Ingleton, Carnforth LA6 3PD. meadowfalls.co.uk
- Tel: 07894 596 523
- Open: 1 March – 30 October
- Touring pitches: 5
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £28.50
Home to five fully serviced hardstanding pitches, this site also welcomes campers and glampers. Family-friendly Meadow Falls benefits from stunning panoramic views of the Yorkshire Dales and is walking distance from the scenic village of Ingleton. The site’s facilities, previously awarded Washrooms of the Year, include family shower rooms and accessible facilities.
Children will love the play area and woodland fairy trail, while four-legged guests can enjoy the warm doggy shower. Guests can also order locally sourced food bundles for barbecues.
You said…
- Beautiful, spotless site developed over the years with more trees and children’s play area. Very clean shower block.
- Great hosts, brilliant facilities.
The Quiet Site
Ullswater, Penrith CA11 0LS, thequietsite.co.uk
- Tel: 017684 86337
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 30
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £25-£50
With serenity and sustainability in mind, this Cumbrian site has grown to accommodate touring, camping, glamping and holiday cottage lets. The Quiet Site offers all-weather, fully serviced pitches, from which guests can enjoy fine views of Helvellyn, Ullswater and Hallin Fell.
There’s lots to enjoy onsite, including a bar, restaurant, zero-waste shop, children’s games room and wood-fired pizza takeaway, as well as modern washrooms and a dog/boot/bike wash. Nearby, visitors can find dog-walks, hiking routes and cycle trails.
You said…
- Great views. Sustainably managed. Fantastic facilities.
- Very friendly staff, beautiful views, excellent facilities, delicious pizza… the pub is the icing on the cake.
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