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Bowness on Windermere - Camping and Caravanning Club Site

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    Overview

    Camp on the shores of Lake Windermere and explore the southern lakes from this site.

    Previously known as Braithwaite Fold, this member favourite campsite undergone extensive refurbishment during 2022 to reopen as Bowness on Windermere Club Site. Visitors new and returning will be welcomed at a new reception building, enjoy a completely redeveloped facility block and can take their pick from hardstanding or super service pitches.

    The campsite sits on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere in the heart of the beautiful Lake District and, as it's name suggests, is a stone's throw from the linked towns of Bowness and Windermere.

    Pitch here and you won’t be short of things to do. For starters you can enjoy the many attractions of the lake right from the campsite, have a go at dinghy sailing, power boating or windsurfing. Meet Peter Rabbit and friends at the World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness on Windermere.

     

    Catch the chain ferry to the western shore for the National Trust’s Claife Heights, ideal for walking and cycling, the pretty village of Hawkshead - home to Hill Top where Beatrix Potter once lived - and Grizedale Forest Park with its Go Ape high wire adventure area.

    Fell Foot Park at the lake’s southern tip is perfect for picnics and paddling. Near here you’ll also find the Lakeside and Haverthwaite steam railway and the Lakes Aquarium.

    View a map of Bowness on Windermere Club Site
     

    Pitch Types Explained


    		 These are grass pitches with no electric hook-up or other services, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome.


    		These are grass pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome.


    		These are hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome.


    		These are jumbo grass pitches with no electric hook-up, suitable for units measuring more than 5m x 9m.


    		These are jumbo grass pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for units measuring more than 5m x 9m.


    		These are super service hard standing pitches with electric hook-up, fresh water and waste drainage, suitable for those looking for a little more luxury whilst they camp.

     

    Worth Noting

    Due to site restrictions only one car per pitch is allowed at any time and no boats are allowed on trailers. All service pitches are hardstanding and rock pegs required. Poor TV reception. Minimum bookings for stays may apply.


    Eat Local

    A Farmers' Market is held in Kendal on the last Friday of the month.

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    Availability

    Next four weeks availability

    Grass With Electric|

    Low availability

    Hardstanding With Electric|

    Low availability

    Super Service|

    Low availability

    Facilities

    Key facilities

    • Flushing toilet
    • Showers
    • Club Site Wi-fi
    • Dedicated accessible facilities
    • Pets welcome
    • Shop
    • Washbasins
    • Motorhome service point

    Pitches

    • Grass pitch with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding pitch (Super Service)

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    Site Facilities

    • Dedicated accessible facilities
    • Dishwashing facilities
    • Family shower room
    • Flushing toilet
    • Ice pack freezing
    • Motorhome service point
    • Showers
    • Washbasins
    • Washing Machines
    • Dog Wash

    Site Features

    • Pets welcome
    • Club Site Wi-fi
    • Shop

    Pitch types

    • Grass pitch with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding pitch (Super Service)

    Activities

    • Public house within one mile
    • Public transport within 1 mile

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    Local area

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    Travel info

    Bowness on Windermere Camping and Caravanning Club Site
    Glebe Road
    Cumbria
    LA23 3HB
    Get directions
    Tel: 01539 442177
    Manager(s): Gerald Hughes & Gillian Hughes
    Check-in: 13:00
    Check-out: 12:00
    Open: 01/01/25 - 31/12/25
    Open: 01/01/26 - 31/12/26
    Latitude: 54.3570
    Longitude: -2.9250
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    Nearest bus stop:
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    Nearest train station:
    Windermere 1.7 miles

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