Beach camping near Manchester
92% (24) • 97 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Manchester
Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse
1. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse
91%
(140)
136km from Manchester · 78 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£26
/ night
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping
2. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping
96%
(60)
60km from Manchester · 40 units · Glamping
Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£60
/ night
Moss Side Farm Campsite
3. Moss Side Farm Campsite
94%
(131)
111km from Manchester · 33 units · Tents
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes
4. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes
98%
(275)
145km from Manchester · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£22
/ night
Social District
5. Social District
92%
(93)
103km from Manchester · 30 units · Tents
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£50
/ night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite
6. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite
96%
(149)
112km from Manchester · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£25
/ night
Plas yn Llangoed
7. Plas yn Llangoed
94%
(71)
125km from Manchester · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping pitches and bell tents on Anglesey Island with views across the Menai Strait to the mountains of Snowdonia
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£38
/ night
Woodman's Huts
8. Woodman's Huts
99%
(58)
101km from Manchester · 3 units · Glamping
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£115
/ night
Humble Bee Farm
9. Humble Bee Farm
100%
(15)
143km from Manchester · 23 units · Glamping
Camping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
92% (24) • 97 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Manchester
Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse
1. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse
91%
(140)
136km from Manchester · 78 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£26
/ night
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping
2. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping
96%
(60)
60km from Manchester · 40 units · Glamping
Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£60
/ night
Moss Side Farm Campsite
3. Moss Side Farm Campsite
94%
(131)
111km from Manchester · 33 units · Tents
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes
4. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes
98%
(275)
145km from Manchester · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£22
/ night
Social District
5. Social District
92%
(93)
103km from Manchester · 30 units · Tents
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£50
/ night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite
6. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite
96%
(149)
112km from Manchester · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£25
/ night
Plas yn Llangoed
7. Plas yn Llangoed
94%
(71)
125km from Manchester · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping pitches and bell tents on Anglesey Island with views across the Menai Strait to the mountains of Snowdonia
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£38
/ night
Woodman's Huts
8. Woodman's Huts
99%
(58)
101km from Manchester · 3 units · Glamping
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£115
/ night
Humble Bee Farm
9. Humble Bee Farm
100%
(15)
143km from Manchester · 23 units · Glamping
Camping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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almudena
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Camping at Emily’s land was a fantastic experience. Emily and her team were welcoming, kind and friendly. The facilities are amazing, clean, well looked after and eco-friendly. I throughly recommend everyone to go and experience it for themselves, it won’t disappoint.
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Maria
August 2025
Tent
With kids
The views were beautiful!! We camped next to the lake so my husband and boys spent most of the time fishing. Will definitely go again next year and bring the paddling board with us
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James
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Amazing site, right in front of lake.
Welcoming hosts very clean and good facilities
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Mark
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Stayed for a couple of nights and had a great time, good facilities and one of the few campsites open to letting people enjoy a sensible camp fire.
Staff were all friendly and helpful too
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Peter
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful piece of land on the edge of lake Windermere. Felt like you were truly in nature. Morning lake swims and ideal of you have your own kayak as it’s on the waters edge. Nice clean toilets and hot showers. Brilliant that you can pitch where you like so good for a small group. Hosts friendly and approachable and easy to contact if needed. Can’t wait to book my next stay
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jonathan
August 2025
Tent
With pets
What a great campsite! Beautiful scenery right by the waters edge. Plenty space for pitching a tent with parking near the tents. Basic shower and WC block but hot water and well lit at night.
We used the fire pits and bought logs from Tom, which was simple and easy.
Sure we'll be back in the near future
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Ben
August 2025
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James
August 2025
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay here as a family of four! Great comms from the owner, toilets and showers were nice and clean. Stunning location right by Windermere. Highly recommended!
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Isabelle
August 2025
Tent
With pets
What a beautiful spot on the lake! The campsite was amazing, simple, with very clean facilities. Tom is a great host, we will come back!
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Elizabeth
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Great location right by the lake, good facilities.
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Matthew
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
The views were breathtaking. We loved swimming in the lake, which was barely a minute walk away from the pitches, especially with jets flying by overhead. The whole pitch area was clean and well kept. Host was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful trip with some wild swimming.
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mat
August 2025
Tent
With pets
This is our second visit to social district campsite and yet again we loved it, great spaces, amazing lake access, not crowded, quiet, great toilets/showers/washing facilities.
Our family’s favourite campsite and would reccomend to anyone .
5stars *****
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Jennifer
August 2025
5 m Class B
Really nice campsite with good facilities. It was quite busy but it wasn't too noisy. Staff were friendly. I was on a hardstanding pitch and my only gripe was, the grass that we had allocated for the pitch wasn't really quite wide enough to secure my awning as well as I would have liked. The awning just about fit on.
We had some sandwiches made by the guy in the cafe to take on our walk which were good. Lacking veggie options though.
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Natalie
August 2025
Tent
With pets
I can not recommend Baystone enough. THE VIEWS ARE AMAZING! I was not expecting them from the pictures shown by stunning the wash facilties are clean and maintained access to onsite fridge and freezer. Good pitch sizes with fire pit.
I will be back as soon as possible. Camp warden was lovely super friendly. I explained my dog prefers space and she was more willing to accommodate.
The on lead rule is followed by all guests which was a reason I picked the sight. There is alot of live stock so your dog does need to be okay with horses and sheep around.
Noise levels were quiet by 10pm every night. Cafe on site was lovely and have a small shop with some goodies avaliable (tecos 8 min drive away) beautiful beaches, peaks near by. I loved it
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Leann
August 2025
Tent
With kids
A well-kept campground with responsive and friendly staff.
No frills but well-kept shower block with small communal fridge and washing up sinks. Kids will love seeing animals on the farm, too.
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Ellen
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Really lovely place! Very peaceful vibe and the babbling brook was a calming companion. Enjoyed the fires and the hot showers too 💚
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Steve
August 2025
Tent
We had a great time camping in Beaumaris. Beautiful scenery, excellent facilities and Emily was a very generous host. Thank you!
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Erin
July 2025
Tent
Fantastic site, it's quiet, there are a variety of animals milling around, and the host is friendly and approachable.
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Rob
July 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved this camp site.
Nice and chill. Great ambience.
Fab family campers all super cool nice camping people having a chill time.
Amazing access to the lake and just a great rest.
There was one noisy group on the first night but they were asked to leave - which was a beautiful thing. Five stars.
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Philippa
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely campsite, perfect location. Fantastic hosts and great facilities.
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Beach camping near Manchester guide
Where to go
Peak District National Park
A mere 30-minute drive east of Manchester will take you to Peak District National Park, a 555-square-acre park that's popular for walkers, cyclists, and water sports enthusiasts. It's among the most popular national parks in the country and a fantastic spot for wildlife watching, with populations of hares, hedgehogs, and all sorts of birds. The park also has four show caves open to public visits and a museum dedicated to the Black Plague.
Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
Due north of Manchester, the Forest of Bowland AONB feels much more remote. Here you'll find massive expanses of fells and peat moorland, short hills, and lots of outdoor recreation opportunities. Popular things to do in the area include walking, cycling, and wildlife-watching, and the lack of city lights makes it ideal for a night of stargazing.
Loggerheads Country Park
Just over the border with Wales, inside the Clwydian Range And Dee Valley AONB, Loggerheads Country Park offers a visitors centre, a historic mill, and a few miles worth of short trails that lead alongside the River Alyn, past wooded groves and limestone cliffs. Keep your eyes out for Bloody Cranesbill, a type of wildflower named as such because its leaves turn red in the autumn, much like a tree.
When to go
Manchester is very much a summer destination, and the likelihood of good weather is at its highest between June and August, with highs in the low 20s, though you should still be prepared for rain no matter when you visit. The summer months also offer plenty of things to do, and music fans from across the UK flock here in June for the celebrated Parklife Festival in Heaton Park.