Coniston Sports and Social Centre is a peaceful site in the heart of the Lake District, five minutes walk from Coniston village. There is 24/7 access to showers and toilets, with tent camping on either the edge of the football pitch or the adjacent field. Campervans can pitch up all year round. The bar is open Friday from Sunday with Sky Sports, plus a beer garden with the most stunning views.
Why you'll love it at Coniston Sports and Social Centre
Family friendly campsite in the Lake District
Stunning views of the surrounding countryside, with a bar at the weekends
Within a five minute walk of Coniston village
About the site
Only ten minutes walk from Coniston Water, the adventures are all around. As you're within the outskirts of Coniston itself, you're also a short walking distance from local amenities. Camping for groups is available on a grassed area, please just make sure to bring along plastic tent pegs. If you're coming along in a campervan or motorhome, parking is on the hard standing. The site has a bar which is open on the weekends and shows Sky Sports, and has a pool table and darts board. There is also an all weather multi-sports game area. Here you can play football, basketball, tennis and netball. You can even borrow equipment from the site. Dogs are welcome to stay and are also allowed in the bar area, please just make sure they are kept on their lead at all times.
Tent camping is available from 19th May until the end of September and must be prebooked, however, this is weather dependant. Hardstanding campervan pitches are available all year round.
There are 2 accommodation options on-site

Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Camping around the edge of the football pitch or adjacent field, must be prebooked. Please note, only plastic tent pegs are allowed.

Non Electric Hardstanding Campervan and Motorhome Pitches
Hardstanding pitches available for campervans and motorhomes. Please note, there is no waste disposal.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Coniston Sports and Social Centre?
Call 01539 441812 to book.
Our site is not manned every day, please leave a message or email conistonsports@gmail.com
Unfortunately Coniston Sports and Social Centre 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.
Site rules and policies
Only plastic tent pegs are allowed.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and must not foul on the football pitch.
The site has a quiet policy from 10pm.
No fires or BBQs on grass areas.
No items are to be left charging unattended, due to the fire risk.
Tents must be prebooked
Things to do on site and in the Coniston area
During your stay why not enjoy the site's multi-sports area where you can play a range of sports from football to tennis
Coniston Water is a fantastic day out, the third largest lake in the district. Take lovely walks amongst the fells, uncover the National Trust's Peel Island and set sail on The Steam Yacht Gondola. Be sure to visit the Ruskin Museum home to Donald Campbell's Bluebird, just 3 minutes walk away.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Old Man of Coniston
- Tarn Hows
- Brantwood
- Boat hire on Coniston Water
Interested in staying at Coniston Sports and Social Centre?
Call 01539 441812 to book.
Our site is not manned every day, please leave a message or email conistonsports@gmail.com
Unfortunately Coniston Sports and Social Centre 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.
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