Best sites for young families in the Lake District

Weatherhead
Weatherhead Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited March 2018 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Hi. I'm looking for some recommendations please for the Lake District. We have 3 children aged 9 7 and 5 and can't decide which site to book. 

 

Many thanks Catriona 

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  • Kennine
    Kennine Forum Participant Posts: 3,472
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    edited March 2018 #2

    The C&CC site at Keswick is on the waterside and within an easy walk into to the town. It would be absolutely ideal for families. 

    K

  • brue
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    edited March 2018 #3

    The club site at Coniston is nice, lots of woods to play in and just a few minutes walk from the lake shore.

    Safe places to play on the lake beaches and off road walks into Coniston village with pubs and food. Trips on the lake and not far from Grizedale Forest (there is a club voucher for Go Ape there.)

    Depends on what you like to do. Hope you find somewhere you all like. smile

  • Swifty2018
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    edited March 2018 #4

    Another vote for C&CC at Keswick. Open  site with great views of the lake and surrounding hills. A short dry and safe walk into Keswick. Lots of shops and the main steets are pedestrianised which would be very safe for the children. You could then walk into the  nearby park and walk along the river. A cracking town and so near to the site. Lake trips also available. 

  • Freddy55
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    edited March 2018 #5

    Yet another vote for the C&CC site in Keswick smile I did try Park Coppice, but just too dark.

  • PITCHTOCLOSE
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    edited March 2018 #6

    Castlerigg hall, plenty for young children, nature trails, young farm animals ect also a nice heated  room with books and games with free wifi for the wet days.👍

  • Dave Nicholson
    Dave Nicholson Forum Participant Posts: 408
    edited March 2018 #7

    The C&CC sites in Keswick are close to lots of indoor attractions if the weather is too wet for walking. Another alternative is the C&CC site at Ravenglass with short walks to the beaches or the Ravenglass to Eskdale railway.

  • PITCHTOCLOSE
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    edited March 2018 #8

    C&CC site is prone to flooding, you have to bear this in mind when at 03.00 hrs you are asked to leave.........i

  • Chrystal
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    edited March 2018 #9

    Don ‘ t forget the 3 different types of mini golf near the park and I think there is some kind of indoor activity centre across the road from the large supermarket.

  • brue
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    edited March 2018 #10

    There are lots of alternatives, have a look on web sites for family camping ideas like this one.

    see here

     

  • brue
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    edited March 2018 #11

    Or here

  • dennisd
    dennisd Forum Participant Posts: 157
    edited March 2018 #12

    Definitely have a look at Holgates in Silverdale, we've been going there for 30 years and never had a bad holiday.

  • Swifty2018
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    edited March 2018 #13

    Whilst Arnside and Silverdale are nice locations, they are out on a bit of a limb and definitely not part  of the Lake District. 

  • Brian1
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    edited March 2018 #14

    This is an independant that is very good if you have kids:

    http://parkfootullswater.co.uk/

  • Sumitra
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    edited March 2018 #15

    Funnily enough I was going to sugest Holgates.Excellent site with much for families and close enough to the Lake district for the odd day out.There is a railway station in the nearby village I think.

  • eurortraveller
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    edited March 2018 #16

    I'm thinking the Ravenglass site - take the children on the train ride up Eskdale on the Ratty, and let them play on the sand dunes at Eskmeals.  

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