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Carlisle Area

Irene

2008-08-24 09:58:55

Hi
We are looking for a caravan park maybe in the Carlisle area (have emailed Stanwix and awaiting a reply).
Wanting to go October half term.
Looking for somewhere we have not visited but have been to Yorkshire Area/ Northumbria/East Coast so looking for somewhere different. It does not have to be a large site with entertainment.
Live in Merseyside so anywhere within 4 hour drive.
We have 2 teenage sons one who likes fishing, maybe days out to historic places - castles etc and also the odd shopping centre - in case the weather is wet.

Any ideas very welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Irene

Alsacienne

2008-08-24 12:47:18

Re: Carlisle Area

Carlisle castle, Penrith castle (ruins), Keswick Pencil Musuem, Grasmere - Wordsworth's cottage and the Sarah Nelson Gingerbread shop, travel the Settle-Carlisle railway for superb views, Gretna Green for its forge and marrying place, and if you are travelling up the M6, I highly recommend a snack/loo stop at Tebay services ...... very clean, inspiring gift shop(!), excellent home-made food and a lovely location in which to relax a bit!

Irene

2008-08-24 15:26:55

Re: Carlisle Area

Hi
Thanks for the reply - these are the things that would suit us - now all we need is somewhere to stay.
Any other suggestions are very welcome.
Irene

elaine80

2008-08-24 21:33:56

Re: Carlisle Area

If you have your own caravan I can recommend Keswick. Someone we know took his caravan there for us a few years ago and we had a great break. The site is on the banks of the lake but is only 5 minutes walk from the centre of town.

numberplease

2008-08-24 23:33:06

Re: Carlisle Area

Not as far up as Carlisle, but a nice caravan park is Doe Park at Cotherstone near Barnard Castle in Co. Durham. Nice area, fair bit to see, and still within reach of Carlisle for a drive out.

Irene

2008-08-25 08:54:04

Re: Carlisle Area

Hi
We are looking for a static caravan park, maybe have to re-think our destination as there do not seem to be many in the Carlisle area so maybe somewhere about 45mins from Carlisle and within the same drive time to other areas of interest that I have mentioned.
Many thanks for your replies.
Irene

iaintwoeyes

2008-08-25 12:46:58

Re: Carlisle Area

Irene, dont give up on Carlisle! Excellent place to visit and so much to do. Stanwix caravan park at Silloth is the biggest park in the area.

However there are smaller caravan parks like

http://www.theglen.co.uk

and good fishing just up the road at

http://www.bowmanfishman.fsnet.co.uk/West%20Pond.htm

Hope there of some use to you.

Irene

2008-08-25 17:52:18

Re: Carlisle Area

Hi
Thanks for the info.
Have emailed The Glen for availability. Really want to visit the area.
Will let you know and thanks again for your help.
Irene

CazzMicknTom

2008-08-25 19:58:55

Re: Carlisle Area

What abot Lowther Caravan Park
http://www.lowther-holidaypark.co.uk/

or here
http://www.melmerbycaravanpark.co.uk/

or you could try some of these

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=caravan+parks,+cumbria&fb=1&view=text&sa=X&oi=local_group&resnum=1&ct=more-results&cd=1

Good luck and you could also visit Emu world in Langwathby, good day out for the kids.

http://www.ostrich-world.com/

Irene

2008-08-26 08:44:47

Re: Carlisle Area

Hi
Have just emailed the sites you mentioned - thanks.
Spent most of last night checking availability hope we get something suitable soon.
Irene

Irene

2008-09-28 21:31:39

Re: Carlisle Area

Hi
JUst to let you know we booked a caravan with Hoseasons.
Mini break starting 27/10/08.
Thanks for all your ideas/help and suggestions.
Irene

doonhamer32

2008-09-29 11:02:11

Re: Carlisle Area

Which site are you staying on, Irene?

Irene

2008-09-30 08:48:23

Re: Carlisle Area

We are staying on a Hoseasons site - Tarnside Park in St. Bees - looks very quiet.
Looks like a good base to explore although we are only there for 5 days.
Does anyone know if Carlisle is good for shopping? :tup

Irene

iaintwoeyes

2008-11-03 12:26:43

Re: Carlisle Area

Probably too late for this answer but Carlisle is great for shopping! One of the best cities I've been to for shopping. All the major names but plenty of smaller shops as well.

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