Social District
Social District
4.39 /5
Social District is a beautifully positioned, back to nature base for camping with exclusive direct access to Lake Windermere. Boasting non electric pitches and a stretch of lake frontage, it's a few minutes drive from local restaurants, near the YMCA's fun activities and ideal for joining the Windermere ferry. Ten minutes from the National Trust's Hill Top and set beside an English Heritage museum.
Set in Cumbria with exclusive direct access to the stunning Lake Windermere
Back to basics natural camping, just ten minutes from National Trust's Hill Top
Lots lake activities, go fishing, kayaking or paddle boarding or hire a boat!
About Social District
This is a back to nature pop-up site, spread across 50 acres of grassland and charming woodland. 500 yards of lake frontage add to the gorgeous views and make for some amazing sunsets. There are 30 grass pitches for tents only, set in a beautiful field surrounded by nature. Just opposite the campsite is an interesting English Heritage museum based at a wooden bobbin mill. Also in easy reach down the road is a YMCA camping base where you'll be able to book and enjoy outdoorsy activities and team building exercises. Up to two dogs are allowed per pitch and with this being an idyllic countryside retreat, it's the perfect chase for you and your four-legged pals. Do note that breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted. Fire pits and BBQS are allowed in the provided fire pits, as long as they stay raised off the ground. Sorry, no electric BBQs.
Social District is open on the following dates for 2024: 28/03 to 01/04, 03/05 to 06/05, 24/05 to 06/07, 15/07 to 24/08, 28/08 to 06/09, 14/09 to 16/09 and 19/09 to 22/09 and the following dates for 2025: 23/05 to 31/08.
Back to basics facilities include toilet and shower facilities as well as a fresh water point and an area to wash up. Fire pits and fire wood can be bought from the site office.
The Lakeside and Swan Spa hotels are only a five minute drive away, each with an excellent restaurant. The Anglers Arms is around a ten minute drive away at Haverthwaite, the Mason Arms 15 minutes away and not forgetting Bowness on Windermere is only 20 minutes away with eateries and entertainment.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 30 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass pitches for tents without electric. Surrounded by lovely woodland and many pitches overlooking the water.
4.39 /5
82%
would recommend
"Perfect campsite location right on the water!"
Rebecca C - May 2024
"Most perfect campsite we have stayed in. The lake is right next to the site and perfect for a swim"
Jazzmin D - May 2023
Camping
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Melanie G
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Location is great, just few meters away from the lake. I've never been in the campsite with showers opening time. That should be mentioned in the description of the campsite. I would recommend the campsite to others if they can schedule the activities around the shower schedule and they know about that beforehand, but personally, I wouldn't go back there.
Good fun
Recommends site
April S
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A nice area, not too busy and staff were very helpful and friendly.
Beautiful site very remote!
Recommends site
Liam R
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Lovely campsite, facilities have what you need and works in good order. Would recommend or come again.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Ulverston area
Just a stones throw away is the Lake Windermere ferry, allowing you to glide across the lake and reach beautiful Windermere village with parks, shops, restaurants, activities such as boat hire and tours etc. It's the ideal start to a day of exploring.
Other activities and places to visit in the area include:
- Windermere Lake Cruises (15 minute walk, 5 minute drive)
- Bowness (20 minutes drive)
- Ambleside (5 minute drive/15 minute walk)
- Woodland Xperiences - a base for 1-2 day rewilding adventures, canoeing, climbing and group activities
- YMCA activity sessions - climbing, kayaking, ziplining, abseiling and more
- National Trust - Hill Top
- National Trust - Fell Foot
- Go Ape Grizedale (20 minutes drive)
- World of Beatrix Potter attraction (20 minutes drive)
- Kendal (30 minutes drive)
- Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (30 minutes drive)
- South Lakes Safari Zoo (30 minutes drive)
Local walks:
- Knotts Trails bobbin mill (2 minute walk away)
- High Dam (10 minute walk away)
- Fell Foot Park (5 minute drive)
- Gummers How (10 minutes drive)
- National Trust Claife Viewing station (15 minute drive)
- Estwaite water (20 minutes drive)
Walks with waterfalls:
- Stock Ghyll Force (35 minute drive)
- Rydal Falls at Rydal Hall (40 minute drive)
- Whorneyside Force (45 minute drive)
- Aira Force (1 hour drive)
- Forces Falls Swindale Haweswater (1 hour drive)
- Stanley Ghyll Force Dalegarth (1 hour drive)
Popular walks:
- Tarns How (20 minutes drive)
- Rydal Water (35 minutes drive)
- Old Man of Coniston (35 minutes drive)
- Scafell Pike (1 hour drive)
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