#Park coppice campsite free#

To book and for opening times please see the Abbot Park website The tea-room opens to suit the needs of campers - so do phone ahead if you are camping out of season, to let them know your requirements.īreakfast rolls and mugs of tea are a great way to start the day, until it is time to try the home made cakes! A freezer is available for those wishing to re-freeze ice packs.

#Park coppice campsite free#

Single sex groups are not normally permitted on this working hill farm site, unless as part of the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.įacilities at Abbot Park include a disable-friendly loo and free hot water. The focus is on accommodating campers who want to surround themselves with the beauty of the southern Lake District rather than with noise. This family friendly site is south of Coniston and geared towards those looking for a smaller quieter camping site. If you are looking for a lovely British campsite on a working farm then Abbot Park in beautiful Cumbria could be just the spot. Park Coppice is set amidst 63 acres of National Trust woodland and takes tents, caravans and motorhomes.Ībbot Park Campsite - Bandrake Head - Coniston Park Coppice - Tent and Caravan Camping is a caravan club recognised site and has access through fields to the shore of Coniston Water. Wilson : Coniston (01539) 441223 or via their new website here Normally open March - Octoberįor more information and reservation contact Mr. Some of the pitches are stony, so it is advisable to take heavy duty pegs. Coniston Hall campsite takes tents and motorhomes(check first re:size), but not caravans. This Coniston campsite is also ideal for exploring the Coniston Coppermines and Coniston Fells. The campsite is large and does take groups, which can make the site noisy at times. The site isn't directly on the shores of Coniston Water, but it is close and there is a convenient footpath from the campsite to the village of Coniston, (about a 15 min easy walk). If you have been looking for a Lake District campsite near a lake, then this might just be the site you have been looking for. Now owned by the National Trust, Coniston Hall is impressive and was originally a Manor House for the Le Fleming family. I really love this view as you arrive at Coniston Hall Campsite, and there is normally obliging sheep around to make the photo even more atmospheric! I have always been quite intrigued by the chimney stacks of Coniston Hall when you add to that the backdrop of Brantwood on the far bank of Coniston Water, you have a great location for a campsite. There are also some wonderful pubs one of my favourites is The Black Bull, which brews Old Man Ale and Bluebird Bitter. It has a family butcher selling Cumberland Sausages, cafe serving delicious take-away pies, and fresh bread which makes self-catering so much easier. The village of Coniston is charming and practically unspoilt by tourism.