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Situated just outside the Lake District National Park (10 minutes) in the heart of Cumbria, Thacka Lea Caravan Park is ideal for hikers, cyclists, and explorers. This small, family friendly site offers 25 hardstanding pitches with optional electric hook ups for caravans and motorhomes. Explore Penrith, a 15 minute walk, or drive 15 minutes to the North Pennines. Enjoy a fresh drink at the local pub, only a ten minute walk away. Dogs are welcome!

Why you'll love it at Thacka Lea Caravan Park


A family and dog friendly touring site, just a ten minutes walk from a local pub!

Situated ten minutes from the Lake District National Park and 15 minutes from the North Pennines

Ten minutes drive from the historic Penrith market town and Ullswater lake

About the site


Located off the A6, this small, family friendly park is set in the heart of the Eden Valley and positioned as a gateway to the Lake District. Surrounded by rolling countryside and scenic views, it's an ideal base for walkers, hikers and, cyclists with the North Pennines National Landscape 15 minutes away. The site is also located directly on the west to east C2C cycle route! The site offers 25 hardstanding pitches, some with optional electric hook ups and private grass areas. Pitches are suitable for caravans and motorhomes only. Within a 15 minutes walk, you will reach the historic market town of Penrith, where you will find local pubs, shops, and eateries. While here, don't miss a visit to Ullswater, England's second largest lake, just 20 minutes away, and ideal for a day of relaxation. Dogs are welcome here, please ensure they are kept on their leads.

The site is open from March until 4th January.


Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

Electric hookups

Near pub

Wash up area

WiFi

Facilities onsite include a toilet and shower block with showers charged at 50p, a washing up area and waste disposal. WiFi is also available at the site.

A ten minute walk takes you to Royal Penrith, a local pub serving a range of cold beverages and snacks. There is a SPAR convenience store a five minute walk away, or there is a Morrisons ten minutes further.


Map and address

Park address

Thacka Lea Caravan Park,

Thacka Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9HX

Coordinates

54.6709, -2.7627 | NY 50 30

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Thacka Lea Caravan Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet


There are 25 accommodation options on-site

25 x Electric Grass and Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)

Hardstanding pitches with an optional electric hook up and some with a grass area. Pitches are suitable for caravans and motorhomes only.



Interested in staying at Thacka Lea Caravan Park?

Unfortunately Thacka Lea Caravan Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


*Check-in is available from 1pm. Please check out by 11:30am on the day of your departure.

*The park is pet friendly, but dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.


Things to do on site and in the Penrith area

A short ten minute walk takes you to the market town of Penrith, with plenty of independent shops, local cafes, eateries and cosy pubs. Just ten minutes more and you'll reach Penrith Castle, once occupied by Richard III. Pack a picnic to enjoy in the grassy meadow!

The Lake District National Park is just a ten minute drive, perfect for hikers, walkers, and cyclists. Dog friendly and filled with scenic walking trails, lakes, and mountains, it's a must-visit for nature lovers. Don't miss Aira Force Waterfall while you're there.

Drive 15 minutes to explore the North Pennines National Landscape or 20 minutes to discover Lowther Castle and Gardens, once home to the Earls of Lonsdale and offering gardens, a cafe and a shop.

Rydal Cave is a 40 minute drive, a man-made cave with stepping stones and panoramic views, and it's dog friendly too!

For even more outdoor adventure, head 40 minutes to the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Other local attractions include:

  • Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens (10 minutes)
  • Brougham Castle (10 minutes)
  • National Trust, Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park (25 minutes)
  • Stock Ghyll Force (50 minutes)
  • Silloth west beach (50 minutes)

Interested in staying at Thacka Lea Caravan Park?

Unfortunately Thacka Lea Caravan Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Thacka Lea Caravan Park was last updated on June 18th, 2025 at 3:25 PM

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