Campsites with swimming near Manchester, Greater Manchester

In Manchester, you’ll find over 140 campsites where swimming’s not just an afterthought—it’s the headline act. Expect prices averaging £95 a night, but you can nab a spot for as little as £12 if you keep an eye out. Favourites like White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow (50 reviews), The White Lodge (33 reviews), and Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping (31 reviews) come up again and again for good reason. You’ll see families and solo travellers alike making the most of wild swims, then unwinding beside a campfire, hot shower not far away. Bring your dog, pack your fishing kit, and lace up your boots—wildlife-watching and hiking are all part of the draw. Rubbish bins and top-notch facilities mean you can focus on getting your feet wet, not worrying about the clean-up.

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Top-rated campgrounds

In Manchester, you’ll find over 140 campsites where swimming’s not just an afterthought—it’s the headline act. Expect prices averaging £95 a night, but you can nab a spot for as little as £12 if you keep an eye out. Favourites like White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow (50 reviews), The White Lodge (33 reviews), and Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping (31 reviews) come up again and again for good reason. You’ll see families and solo travellers alike making the most of wild swims, then unwinding beside a campfire, hot shower not far away. Bring your dog, pack your fishing kit, and lace up your boots—wildlife-watching and hiking are all part of the draw. Rubbish bins and top-notch facilities mean you can focus on getting your feet wet, not worrying about the clean-up.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%

(275)

145km from Manchester · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales

Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.

2. The White Lodge

90%

(55)

75km from Manchester · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, West Midlands

A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.

3. Woodman's Huts

99%

(58)

101km from Manchester · 3 units · Glamping · Cumbria, North West England

Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes

4. Stanford Farm

99km from Manchester · 4 units · Glamping · Shrewsbury, England

Glamping on a farm that doubles up as award-winning wedding venue

5. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

98%

(61)

67km from Manchester · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

Camping in Nidderdale with excellent facilities, dogs and campfires welcome, and views over Thruscross Reservoir.

6. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

100%

(24)

90km from Manchester · 1 unit · Glamping · Ruthin, Wales

A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales

7. Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site

92%

(13)

87km from Manchester · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Dobella La Goole, England

A small dog-friendly campsite in the Vale of York that's open all year

8. Kip & Nook

100%

(8)

121km from Manchester · 6 units · Motorhomes · Darlington, England

Adult-only campervan site with hot tub pitches in North Yorkshire

9. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

94%

(87)

130km from Manchester · 10 units · Tents · Bangor, Wales

Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia

10. Peaks and Pods

100%

(25)

62km from Manchester · 5 units · Glamping · North Yorkshire, North East England

Luxury pods with extra special touches, sandwiched between the Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales National Park

11. Arthingworth Camping

96%

(56)

147km from Manchester · 12 units · Tents · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Tents-only, family-friendly camping in the Northamptonshire countryside with gorgeous rural walks.

12. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%

(202)

145km from Manchester · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Rutland, East Midlands

Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater

13. Harebeck Holidays

84%

(22)

131km from Manchester · 8 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Wasdale, England

Nestled between the Western Lake District Fells and the Irish Sea coast this site is situated on a working dairy and sheep farm. Farm tours can be arranged on arrival. A play hut with outdoor games, drying room with communal fridge and freezer (some units have their own small fridge). Natural hedges surround the site. Four fruit trees near the shower block Half a mile to Gosforth village with Shop, Bakery, Cafe, 4 Pubs providing food and an Italian restaurant. Gosforth and Seascale villages have play parks. Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Wasdale, Scafell Pike and Sandy Beaches with Cafes selling local ice cream are nearby with most Lake District attractions within an hours drive and Edinburgh a three hour drive away. There are 5 campervan/motorhome pitches, a pod, a modern take on a shepherds hut with underfloor heating, a heated pod and two gypsy caravans with electricity to book. All pitches are on gravel positioned to enjoy views over farmland to Scafell Pike and other fells, they are surrounded by grassy areas with seating and a picnic table. A wooden play hut has outdoor games and toys inside. Awnings can be added on the 3 larger pitches. Tents can be pitched next to units for an extra £10 per night. Barbeques are allowed on gravel with our Gypsy Caravans having a campfire area. There is a communal fridge and freezer, outdoor drying space. Farm tours can be arranged. Wildlife and farm animals can be seen in the surrounding fields. Fresh vegetables and barbeque packs can be ordered with 24 to 48 hours notice. Grocery deliveries accepted from supermarkets. There is also a holiday cottage on the farm sleeping 6 over two rooms. Situated midway between the Western Lake District Fells and the Irish Sea Coast makes this site ideal for lower or higher level walks. Sandy beaches at Seascale and St Bees have cafes selling locally made ice cream alongside play areas to keep children happy. Scafell England's highest mountain is close by as are a number of Wainwrights. Nearby is Muncaster Castle and Gardens with its Hawk and Owl Centre, also Ravenglass (a Roman port with remains of a bath house), you can ride up the Eskdale Valley on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (Laal Ratty). Perhaps take a stroll to Stanley Ghyll waterfall. They have a cafe at both terminuses with a museum in Ravenglass where nearby you can sample Ravenglass Ice Cream. Wasdale and Ennerdale are close by both valleys having cafes and pubs.

14. Pentre Du Camping Club

98%

(71)

98km from Manchester · 43 units · Tents · Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Simply good camping with campfires allowed near Colwyn Bay

15. Bechan Retreats

100%

(2)

126km from Manchester · 4 units · Glamping · Powys, England

Luxury glamping lodges with hot tubs and sprawling views across Mid Wales' Elan Valley.

16. RHC & Glamping

100%

(7)

28km from Manchester · 6 units · Glamping · Lancashire, North West England

Hi Hipcampers, We are a 15 acre site of hillsides and woodlands, with woodland paths a few beautiful ponds and a small river! We have fabulous views to of the hills to be enjoyed. Theres lots of wildlife here from deer to Canadian geese. We have some stone fire pits for our guests to use foc! We have a games room and lots of children swings and activities.

17. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

91%

(93)

39km from Manchester · 61 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wardlow, England

What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell. The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving. All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away. And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all. Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.

18. Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales

100%

(11)

72km from Manchester · 2 units · Glamping · Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

We are ideally located in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, with our stunning Northcote Pods situated near Kilnsey Crag. Here, you’ll find spectacular views across Upper Wharfedale. Couples and families alike love to escape to our spacious, comfortable pods; there’s no better place for a holiday getaway. Parking outside the pod leads to a paved patio area with a private wood fired hot tub (Pheasant Pod ONLY), seating, BBQ. Inside offers double bed and sofa bed to accommodate up to 2 children and a hanging rail for clothes. Smart TV with a Netflix account connected, wifi and bluetooth ceiling speakers. Shower room with sink, toilet, shavers socket and heated towel rail. Fully fitted kitchen with sink, fridge, microwave, 2 ring induction hob, toaster and kettle. Dining table and chairs. Electric heating, USB sockets.

19. Cae Nant Glamping

100%

(29)

114km from Manchester · 3 units · Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales

Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside

20. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%

(60)

106km from Manchester · 1 unit · Glamping · Cumbria, North West England

A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere

Camper favorites near Manchester

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Harebeck Holidays

84%

(22)

131km from Manchester · 8 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Wasdale, England

Nestled between the Western Lake District Fells and the Irish Sea coast this site is situated on a working dairy and sheep farm. Farm tours can be arranged on arrival. A play hut with outdoor games, drying room with communal fridge and freezer (some units have their own small fridge). Natural hedges surround the site. Four fruit trees near the shower block Half a mile to Gosforth village with Shop, Bakery, Cafe, 4 Pubs providing food and an Italian restaurant. Gosforth and Seascale villages have play parks. Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Wasdale, Scafell Pike and Sandy Beaches with Cafes selling local ice cream are nearby with most Lake District attractions within an hours drive and Edinburgh a three hour drive away. There are 5 campervan/motorhome pitches, a pod, a modern take on a shepherds hut with underfloor heating, a heated pod and two gypsy caravans with electricity to book. All pitches are on gravel positioned to enjoy views over farmland to Scafell Pike and other fells, they are surrounded by grassy areas with seating and a picnic table. A wooden play hut has outdoor games and toys inside. Awnings can be added on the 3 larger pitches. Tents can be pitched next to units for an extra £10 per night. Barbeques are allowed on gravel with our Gypsy Caravans having a campfire area. There is a communal fridge and freezer, outdoor drying space. Farm tours can be arranged. Wildlife and farm animals can be seen in the surrounding fields. Fresh vegetables and barbeque packs can be ordered with 24 to 48 hours notice. Grocery deliveries accepted from supermarkets. There is also a holiday cottage on the farm sleeping 6 over two rooms. Situated midway between the Western Lake District Fells and the Irish Sea Coast makes this site ideal for lower or higher level walks. Sandy beaches at Seascale and St Bees have cafes selling locally made ice cream alongside play areas to keep children happy. Scafell England's highest mountain is close by as are a number of Wainwrights. Nearby is Muncaster Castle and Gardens with its Hawk and Owl Centre, also Ravenglass (a Roman port with remains of a bath house), you can ride up the Eskdale Valley on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (Laal Ratty). Perhaps take a stroll to Stanley Ghyll waterfall. They have a cafe at both terminuses with a museum in Ravenglass where nearby you can sample Ravenglass Ice Cream. Wasdale and Ennerdale are close by both valleys having cafes and pubs.

Pentre Du Camping Club

98%

(71)

98km from Manchester · 43 units · Tents · Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Simply good camping with campfires allowed near Colwyn Bay

Bechan Retreats

100%

(2)

126km from Manchester · 4 units · Glamping · Powys, England

Luxury glamping lodges with hot tubs and sprawling views across Mid Wales' Elan Valley.

RHC & Glamping

100%

(7)

28km from Manchester · 6 units · Glamping · Lancashire, North West England

Hi Hipcampers, We are a 15 acre site of hillsides and woodlands, with woodland paths a few beautiful ponds and a small river! We have fabulous views to of the hills to be enjoyed. Theres lots of wildlife here from deer to Canadian geese. We have some stone fire pits for our guests to use foc! We have a games room and lots of children swings and activities.

White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

91%

(93)

39km from Manchester · 61 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wardlow, England

What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell. The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving. All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away. And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all. Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.

Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales

100%

(11)

72km from Manchester · 2 units · Glamping · Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

We are ideally located in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, with our stunning Northcote Pods situated near Kilnsey Crag. Here, you’ll find spectacular views across Upper Wharfedale. Couples and families alike love to escape to our spacious, comfortable pods; there’s no better place for a holiday getaway. Parking outside the pod leads to a paved patio area with a private wood fired hot tub (Pheasant Pod ONLY), seating, BBQ. Inside offers double bed and sofa bed to accommodate up to 2 children and a hanging rail for clothes. Smart TV with a Netflix account connected, wifi and bluetooth ceiling speakers. Shower room with sink, toilet, shavers socket and heated towel rail. Fully fitted kitchen with sink, fridge, microwave, 2 ring induction hob, toaster and kettle. Dining table and chairs. Electric heating, USB sockets.

Cae Nant Glamping

100%

(29)

114km from Manchester · 3 units · Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales

Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside

The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%

(60)

106km from Manchester · 1 unit · Glamping · Cumbria, North West England

A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere

Stories from the community

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Charna

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

This is the second time I have been to Over The Moon and it was just as gorgeous as the first. Peaceful escape from the city, and Ruth is a lovely host 🙂 thankyou again for having us, I'm sure we will be back for a third visit ❤️

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Ian

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

Really well laid out site. Quite steep in places with rough ground but fine if you are mobile. Toilet and shower facilities are excellent, as is the wash up area with phone charging facilities and shared fridges. Fantastic base to explore the area, right next to the Thurscross reservoir.

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Keith

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The White Lodge

Really good staff, and pleasant location. Only stayed a couple of nights, but was really pleased with the conditions.

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Patrick

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pentre Du Camping Club

Another wonderful trip to this site. This was our second trip here in a few weeks. It is very handy for Colwyn Bay and Llandudno. The site itself is peaceful, the facilities are well maintained and the hosts are very friendly. We had another couple of fun nights with a campfire roaring and loads of safe space for the kids to run around and play.

These are the only 3 pitches on our tent camping fields which you can park one car next to.

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Timothy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

the camp site is brilliant nice and tidy. toilet and shower facilities are good and clean. would defo recommend this site for anyone

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Kerry

September 2025

3 nights at The Damson Shepherd's Hut

I absolutely loved it here . It was my own piece of heaven ❤️

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Dariusz

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pentre Du Camping Club

lovely place, lovely hosts, highly recommend, I was there several times and definitely will get back again

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Filip

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

Really nice camping site. Very tidy toilets and showers. Highly recommended.

Grass Pitch with access to Electric Hook Up

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Sandra

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cuckoo Farm Campsite

Great one night stop over with my grandson. Great showers and we were there on a Sunday morning so went on the farm tour which was brilliant

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Daniela

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Arthingworth Camping

It was my first time camping and the views were amazing. Really nice and relaxing

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Patrick

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pentre Du Camping Club

This was a delightful, family friends, peaceful and fun place to stay, The hosts are wonderfully welcoming, and our children loved being here as much as we did. We spent every evening enjoying the campfire. We were reccomended a lovely walk up the hill where the sunset was beautiful. Facilities are great, clean and well kept. We will definitely return.

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Katy

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pentre Du Camping Club

Lovely campsite - peaceful, well-maintained, and welcoming. The facilities are simple but some of the cleanest I’ve come across while camping! The quiet location meant that our second night was blessed with a stunning view of the stars. Would return, would recommend.

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Michelle

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Arthingworth Camping

Lovely spaced out campsite. Clean compost toilet and well stocked pantry. Eva was helpful when asked about local walks. Would recommend x

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Nicky

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

Having a secluded pitch with fabulous views was just perfect after a busy week at work! Perfect to wind down and just sit listening to the birdsong.

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Emily

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site

I found the campsite easy to find, Margaret is lovely. I camped in the orchard with my tent. I enjoyed my stay and I was made to feel welcome. There is one toilet there near to reception and portable water. I would stay again and recommend it to, Thank you Margaret 😀

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Emma

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Pentre Du Camping Club

It was our first time camping and received a lovely warm welcome by the host. The views were beautiful and there was lots to do in the area. Would definitely recommend

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Emily

August 2025

3 m travel trailer

2 nights at The White Lodge

It was our first time camping with our new teardrop camper and we definitely chose the right place! David was so lovely and helped me to reverse it onto the pitch. Due to bad reviews I expected the facilities to be dirty but they were far from it! Very clean and plenty of toilet roll! As for the location, it’s amazing for people who love walking, we had a few hours walk down the canal and I definitely recommend walking across the road to the Riverside cafe for some lunch. Other than that there’s not much to do unless you want to drive into Stafford Centre but perfect for a quiet chilled couple of nights!

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Ben

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

It great place for camping I really enjoyed and it is beautiful view on my tents site to view in morning have sit coffee with view love it. Also lots nice walk round.

Emma

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

Our stay at Over the Moon was absolutely perfect. Ruth was super friendly and gave clear instructions on how to find them, and replied quickly to any questions. The location is beautiful and incredibly peaceful. The hut had everything we needed and the bed was huge and very comfortable. We can’t wait to come stay again!

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Anna

August 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Pentre Du Camping Club

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This campsite is absolutely wonderful! It’s the perfect base for exploring the area, with breathtaking views all around. The owners are so friendly and welcoming, and I’ve never felt as safe on a campsite as I did here. The toilets are spotless, the showers are hot, and the overall hygiene is excellent. We’re already looking forward to coming back this weekend ❤️