Family friendly: Campgrounds in Ambleside, England
48 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Ambleside Sorted by distance
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The Herdwick Huts
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Traditional shepherd’s huts at Rydal Hall in the Lake District
- Walk to Rydal Water, Rydal Mount, Grasmere and mountains from the site
- Brazier and bench outside; pub with badgers and food a short walk away
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Troutbeck Camping Pods
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Luxury ensuite glamping pods in the Lake District National Park
- A 10-minute drive to Bowness-on-Windermere; 15 minutes to Ambleside
- Pubs and a tearoom within walking distance; communal firepit on site
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Sykeside Camping Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Remote location but with easy access to the Lake District and Cumbria
- In a walker's paradise in the Dovedale Valley
- Modern facilities and well-stocked shop
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Kentmere Farm Pods
Staveley, Cumbria, England- Luxury glamping on a traditional Lakeland farm in a stunning valley
- A 10-minute drive from Staveley and 15 from Lake Windermere
- Units have ensuites, beds with linen, and a microwave and fridge
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Graythwaite Camping
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Lake District site on the shores of Windermere
- A 10-minute drive from Hill Top; Ambleside 20 minutes
- Activities including watersports, shooting and off-road driving
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Bull Copy Campsite
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Peaceful back to basics Cumbria site with lovely Lake District views
- A 10-minute drive to either Kendal or Windermere
- Tree-lined grass pitch area a mile from the local village pub
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Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping
Coniston, Cumbria, England- On the banks of Coniston Water in a convenient Lake District location
- A 35-minute drive to Lake Windermere and two-hour walk to the Old Man
- Playground, shop, laundry facilities, bathroom facilities and wifi
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Ghyll Head
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Lake District pod village in woodland 10 minutes’ drive from Bowness
- Go Ape Grizedale 35 minutes’ drive; Predator Experience 15 minutes
- Lake Windermere views; walks and bike rides direct from the pods
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Graythwaite Adventure Bell Tent Camping
Hawkshead, Cumbria, England- Off-grid bell tents on the western shore of Lake Windermere
- A 10-minute drive from Hawkshead and 25 minutes from Ambleside
- Watersports hub and land activities on site; basic but scenic tents
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Inside Out Camping Yurts at Seatoller
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Smart, well-equipped yurts on a family-run Lake District farm
- A 10-minute drive from Derwentwater and 20 from Keswick
- Next to the Derwent river, with fab views of Borrowdale
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Seatoller Farm
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
- Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
- Coffee shop; woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away
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Social District
Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England- Dog-friendly Lake District site on the shore of Lake Windermere
- Less than five minutes' drive from activity centres and a ferry stop
- Dog park and fishing on site; campfires and barbecues permitted
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The Tup Hull
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Historic stone-built hut in the Lake District National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Kendal, with easy access from the A6
- Basic amenities; original fireplace, stone walls and beams
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Crake Valley Holiday Park
Water Yeat, Cumbria, England- Quiet family park in 16 acres of woods next to Coniston Water
- A 15-minute drive from Ulverston and 20 minutes from Windermere
- Stunning views on site and great walks in the surrounding area
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Water Yeat Campsite
Water Yeat, Cumbria, England- Riverside camping next to Coniston Water in the Lake District
- A 20-minute drive to Windermere; 15 minutes to Ulverston
- Spacious pick-your-own grass pitches with mountain and fellside views
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High Borrow Bridge Camping Site
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Quiet rural site on a working farm in the Lake District National Park
- A 20-minute drive from Kendal; 25 minutes from Windermere
- Back to basics riverside pitches with easy access from A6
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Kendal Rugby Club
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Spacious, simple pitches at a sports club 15 minutes' walk from Kendal
- On the edge of the Lake District, 20 minutes' drive from Windermere
- Access to clubhouse for bathroom facilities
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Woolpack Inn
Holmrook, Cumbria, England- Off-grid parking site in the Lake District’s scenic Eskdale Valley
- At the foot of Hardknott Pass; West Lakes Adventure five minutes walk
- Walks and bike rides direct from the site, which is adjacent to a pub
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Ullswater Holiday Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Spacious family park with spectacular views of Lake District fells
- Penrith a 20-minute drive and Lake Ullswater within a 30-minute walk
- Marina, licensed bar with TV and a games room, shop and playground
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Black Beck Farm
Ulverston, Cumbria, England- Luxury farm glampsite 10 minutes’ drive from Ulverston in Cumbria
- Aquarium of the Lakes five minutes’ drive; Bowness: 25 minutes
- Dog-friendly accommodation at 10 minutes’ walk to a real-ale pub
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