You’ve booked your staycation camping trip, now where would you like to explore whilst here? The campsite is a rural retreat, but a short drive will take you to the seaside, stunning country views or the historic City of Lancaster.

A walk by the sea – Morecambe
Explore the sea front with an accessible walk and cycle path. Starting at Heysham village you can enjoy the ocean breeze across Morecambe and as far as Hest Bank. Take in the views of the Furness Peninsula including the southern fells in Cumbria.

Activities in Morecambe
After your walk down the Promenade you might be wondering what to do in Morecambe. A trip to Happy Mount Park is perfect for the family – open from 8:30am all year round. The park includes a bowling green, play area, splash park and a miniature railway. You can also visit the Eric Morecambe statue for your staycation selfie by the beach.

Morecambe also has a lot of food and drink options available from pub grub to restaurants or you could grab some fish and chips to enjoy by the sea. There are several amusement arcades on the promenade and bowling alley, as well as a soft play area and cinema. If you are looking to find a bargain you could visit Morecambe Festival Market. In Morecambe there are also a number of supermarkets if you wish to buy some extras during your stay.

Historic Lancaster
Walk through the streets of the city of Lancaster and explore St George’s Quay, Lancaster Castle, Cathedral or the Aston Memorial (located in Williamson Park). There is also a shopping centre in the city, Sainsbury’s supermarket and independent stores.

Activities in Lancaster
As well as the historic parts of Lancaster you can visit sites including Lancaster Brewery – a local farm producing their own craft beer, brewed on site. There are miles of canal walks, with great pubs along the way. For the kids you could visit Giggles Soft Play.

Eating in Lancaster
Looking for food? You are spoilt for choice in Lancaster. There’s a large range of pubs, bars, restaurants, fine dining and takeaway options for you to choose from.

Heysham
The home of a busy ferry terminal to Ireland and the Isle Of Man, with the village of Heysham offering options for food and drink or walking routes along the coast. You can also visit St Peter’s Church, where the grounds contain many Saxon and Viking remains. You can find out more about the history at Heysham Heritage Centre. There is also a nature reserve in Heysham close to the power station.

Trough of Bowland
A valley and high pass which takes you through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that leads you from Lancaster to Clitheroe. This route is great for a scenic summer road trip, and we recommend starting the journey by visiting Jubilee Tower for fantastic views of the local area. On a clear day you can look out to Lancaster and Morecambe Bay, the Furness Peninsula and Southern Lakes Fells and may even see Blackpool Tower! The area is also great for hikes.

Glasson Dock
The village of Glasson is well known for the scenic views and is well connected to Lancaster by the Lune Estuary Cycleway where you can walk or cycle around the harbour and look back at the history of the port which originally opened in the late 1700s. If you travel by road, there is a large car park available. The village also has a small selection of shops and restaurants for during your visit.

Carnforth
Carnforth is the home for many independent shops and well-known for the town’s railway station – which featured in the 1945 classic Brief Encounter. Take a look through the history of Carnforth at the heritage centre at the railway station. If you are looking for an outdoor option near Carnforth try Warton Crag.

Arnside and Silverdale AONB
Arnside and Silverdale offer amazing wildlife, scenery and walking options. The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a short drive from the campsite with cycling routes also available through some of the villages in the area.

Exploring more of the Bay
Morecambe Bay extends beyond North Lancashire – why not explore South Cumbria including the town of Kendal, villages such as Grange-over-Sands or Ulverston. There is also the option of exploring all the way around the Furness peninsula, which leads you to Barrow-in-Furness and Walney Island.

Looking for more ideas?
Here are 6 day trips less than an hour away from our campsite.