The coast of Lancashire is probably most scenic around Morecambe Bay, noted for its sunsets. Pleasant coastal resorts are Southport and Lytham St Annes, out of earshot of the funfairs and bingo halls of Blackpool, the pleasure ground for people living in the nearby industrial towns, with their staggered holidays or ‘wakes’. West of Bowland is Lancaster, topped by its magnificent castle (part prison), housing a superb collection of armorial bearings. The Lune flows south into Lancaster along the Trough of Bowland. West of the river is the only undeveloped corner of the Lancashire coast, a wooded district between Carnforth and Silverdale on the Cumbrian border, isolated behind its saltings at the edge of Morecambe Bay.
Other sights in the region are the castles of Chester, Hawarden and Beeston, and the country houses all, Bramhall, Tatton Park and Tabley Hall.
Most campsites in the region, often well equipped, are – like the town – grouped together rather than dispersed. So the choice is usually wide at the larger centres and resorts but non-existent elsewhere.
For full details of all parks listed on our website, see the latest edition of Camping Caravanning
Britain. Priced at £8.50, the book is available from WHSmith, Waterstone's, Blackwell's and other bookshops; alternatively, to
order a copy directly click here. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up-to-date, the publishers can accept no responsibility for errors or omissions. Always phone a park before visiting to check facilities and prices. |