Family-friendly camping spots near Blackpool you can’t miss this year

Nothing beats the great outdoors – and camping offers a brilliant (and bargain) holiday for families, couples and friends alike.

But if the thought of sitting in a traffic jam fills you with dread, you really don’t have to go far to find some of the most beautiful scenery the UK has to offer.

Here’s our guide to the best camping spots right here on our doorstep near Blackpool and why they’re worth visiting this spring.

Stanley Villa Farm Camping

Where is it? Back Lane, Greenhalgh, Preston, PR4 3HN

Why should I visit? It’s a great choice for families looking for a quiet countryside escape. There are 23 cosy glamping pods, three with their own hot tub, and ten bell tents around a fishing lake: fresh air, loads of space and a relaxing atmosphere are the highlights here so expect lots of laughs by the fireside.

Ream Hills Holiday Park

Where is it? Mythop Road, Weeton, PR4 3NJ

Why should I visit? Get your glamp on in this idyllic lakeside spot: Kids will love the quirky accommodation choices, including luxury geodomes (complete with projector and screen for moonlit movie viewing), well-equipped pods, log cabins and lodges. You can even stay in a converted 1977 Westland Lynx XZ676 helicopter that's been kitted out for families of four! It’s 15 minutes from the beautiful sandy beaches of the Lancashire coast but you can also head to the Forest of Bowland for a change of scene.

Lyndon Top Caravan and Camping

Where is it? On the south shore of Rutland Water between the villages of Manton and Edith Weston, about 14 miles from Blackpool

Why should I visit? This small, friendly campsite offers a lovely family environment with over 100 acres of peace and tranquillity making it the perfect place for children to run around and explore. Plus, cyclists and walkers will love the fact that the campsite leads directly onto the footpath that runs for 23 miles around the water. Just bear in mind that there are no toilets or showers on site, so you’ll need to provide your own – this is proper off-grid camping.

Wyreside Farm Park

Where is it? Nateby, Garstang, PR3 0JJ

Why should I visit? This hidden gem near the River Wyre offers scenic surroundings and, most importantly, super-flat pitches. It’s ideal for nature lovers who want to explore the local wildlife while still being within a 30-minute drive of Blackpool.

Haven Cala Gran Holiday Park

Where is it? Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood, FY7 8JY

Why should I visit? For those who don’t like life under canvas, this is a great option with caravans that can offer the best of both worlds. A lively family-friendly site featuring a pool with a water slide, a steam room, and evening entertainment. It’s just a short drive to Blackpool, making it perfect for a mix of adventure and seaside fun.

You’ve got the power

Sick of portable power packs that don’t go the distance? Jackery, who specialise in on-the-go power solutions, are excited to introduce the latest addition to their next-generation line-up: the new Jackery Explorer 2000 v2. This epic portable power station can meet all your power needs when out camping, with enough power for all your devices from mobile phones, iPads and cameras to projectors, fans or even fridges.

While it’s capable of lasting two or three days, if you’re thinking of spending more time away from home you might want to invest in the Solar Generator 2000 v2to charge it with a solar panel anywhere outdoors.

And for a limited time until February 20, you can snap up the new Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 Power Station plus the SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel for just £1,299 (usual RRP is £1,999).

Take the power with you when you’re out and about this summer.