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Holgates Silverdale Caravan Park
Middlebarrow Plain
Cove Road
Silverdale
Lancashire (Browse area)
LA5 0SH
Tel: 01524 701508
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Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
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| Who's it for |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
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 Washing Up |
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 No Baby Changing |
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| Activities |
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 Fishing <1 mile |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool On Site |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
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 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <10 miles |
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| Other Features |
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Karende |
7 reviews from this member |
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 This was our first visit to Holgates after several recommendations? The drive into the site was very narrow with not many passing points. On arrival we where told to pick our own pitch and was given a map of the site. It is mainly a static site with touring pitches around the edge, all are full service pitches.
We ate in the restaurant on site and it was not too over price good selection of meals and very nice chips all food we had came piping hot.
My two girls used the swimming pool a couple of times.
I am not sure we will return as we did not find a lot to do in the surrounding area.
Toilets and showers were always clean. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bigandyg |
6 reviews from this member |
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We love this place. We've been going for years. Fantastic lanscaped park, plenty of spaces for your van, awning and car. Also has the club, pub, pool, games etc if that's what you want.
Prices are OK, as they are in the well stocked shop. Walks are fantastic. Love the pool, sauna, steam area. Never seems too busy anywhere, although it's a very big site.
Arnside is the nearest civilization, has a Spar, few pubs, great Fish and Chip shop that is always busy (be warned, queues likely). Arnside is also home to Beach Cafe.
Hidden away on a walk from Arnside out along the promenade. Amazing place, exceptionally cheap, probably about 20 seats max, smallest kitchen you've ever seen, but some amazing home made food up for grabs, at great prices.
Silverdale Hotel is also good for food at reasonable prices.
All in all, a great park in a greate part of the country, still relatively unspoilt. Love it.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Ang2906 |
2 reviews from this member |
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I would say this site is expensive. Your paying for the area, because it doesn't have anything more than other sites. It can be expensive for some families. I enjoyed the 3 night stay and the area and site are lovely. Toilets are clean and warm.
The pool though was too cold ! The kids enjoyed the play areas, and the pitch and put. The bar doesn't allow under 16's in it and the restaurant and bar do get extremely busy at bank holidays and you can't move. I think holgates should look at the times of departure and arrival as the road leading to the site is too narrow for units either side of the road.
The price of the weekend wouldn't have been so bad if we could have used the pool, but at £40 a night for a family of 4 it was too expensive for us.
I think we will stick to sites that are value for money. Maybe better for couples, and people with more money than me.
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| Date of Visit: February 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Harrys47 |
5 reviews from this member |
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This site is on the coast road from Silverdale to Arnside and my wife and family have been to this site many times in the last twenty five years, even though it is by far the most expensive site we have ever visited.
It is a very popular location, however even though I have visted many times the access road from the M6 ( Carnforth ) is not for the faint hearted as you get closer to the entrance.
The road is marked as 6ft access limit and if you are unlucky to meet a vehicle coming in the opposite direction breath in as it is virtually impossible to pass in some places. Some of the section of road has blind corners due to buildings, the local small bus uses the same route - good luck !
Once at Holgates it is impressive with a good reception office giving a view of the swimming pool. There is a sauna and steam room which are good. There is a nice eating area and bar area with a well stocked shop all under the same roof.
The pitches are all fully serviced and most are easily accessible.
The site is surrounded with woods and plenty of walking areas. Everybody that goes to this site will return.
Make sure you have rock ground pegs and a lump hammer as the ground is solid.
It is only a short walk down to sea which forms part of Morecombe Bay, however the water is extremely tidal and taking a dip is out of the question either for people or dogs - beware.
The Lakes are a short drive a way which makes Holgates a prime spot.
Please do not let the access road put you off it is worth it when you arrive, there is no easy way to the site.
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| Date of Visit: February 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Vikki75 |
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Lovely site, very clean. Shower/toilet block were immaculate and nice and warm. Swimming pool was lovely but like many have said a little on the cold side but not awful. The hot tub/steam room and sauna soon warmed us up again.
We were on pitch 5 which looks like you should be able to drive though it but it is the only one on that row that you can't (as we found out, luckily a couple of helpful caravanners gave us a push!). The pitches are generally sloping side to side but are fairly spacious.
We are very likely to return but I will aim for a pitch further up the park nearer the toilet blocks as it was a long walk from where we were.
The prices are quite steep and are more than I would usually pay (£40 for 2 adults 2 children) but as we used the pool everyday I feel it was worth it.
The walks from the site are also good - the dog had a brilliant time. It's a very pretty part of the country.
The shop was well stocked and reasonably priced.
My only criticism is that they need to be more stringent about the arrival and leaving times as the road leading to the site is very narrow and meeting 3 caravans on the way out was not fun. We were off by 11. 30am and the earliest arrival is supposed to be 1pm. They could do with advertising this a bit more clearly on the website. Passing involved folding mirrors in and there was a couple of inches max between vans which as this was my first trip towing scared the living daylights out of me.
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| Date of Visit: January 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lbn26 |
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We went here for 5 days over new years eve. We loved it! Toilets and showers really clean and warm. Facilities - pool, arcade, restaurant, bar and shop were brilliant! Food was great there.
The party on new years eve was perfect for our family (2 adults, an 11 yr old and a 2 yr old) although we did have to wait for half an hour in the rain to get in as they opened late but once in the manager couldn't have been more helpful in making sure my 2 yr old got fed quickly as it was getting late and got us a table tucked away in a corner when we had struggled to find one.
Pool and changing rooms were warm and clean.
Shop very well stocked. Arcade had 'the really good machines' according to my 11 year old.
The pitch itself has EHU and individual water supplies that you can hook straight up to for constant water. The whole time we were there it rained none stop and was freezing but we loved it due to the great facilities which are perfect for rainy days. We visited Morecambe bay and a few shops there and a pub opposite the beach which allows dogs in and did great food, really helpful staff.
The only downside for me was that you can't reserve a specific pitch. On arrival you're given a map of the site with all the available pitches marked with an x and just go and take your pick, luckily for us we got one right next to a toilet block as I didn't fancy running through the rain with my potty training toddler! Good level pitches, pricey but worth it. We're booked to go back for a week for the jubilee and have high hopes of another great holiday!
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| Date of Visit: October 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Madasmad |
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We spent six great nights at Silverdale. The pitches varied in size with some a little on the small side and not all were level side to side so take your levelling ramps! We were on pitch section 1-6 which is the closest to the main reception and facilities, however it is quite a walk uphill to the wash block. We were with friends but we could not book two pitches next to each other which was a shame.
There is two wash blocks on site with the other being further up the hill. They were always clean and had larger than average cubicles.
The pool looks fantastic but it was commented by many that it was on the cold side.
The shop was well stocked and good value.
The restaurant food was good and value for money.
Previous reviews are quite correct by saying that the roads to the site are very narrow. This however is really only the last 200m or so. But people do come early which makes leaving very tough.
Location wise this site is great. You have Silverdale and Arnside on the doorstep with good local walks and the Lake District 30-40 minutes drive away.
Would I go back - yes but at £40+ a night the pool needs to be warmer!
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Cartdog |
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We have just returned from a five night stay at holgates silverdale and had a great time. The play areas for the kids are great our baby loved the swings and there is a really good exercise area for the dog which was great.
The pitches were brilliant with water, waste and a tv aerial point on each pitch it was also nice that you could choose where you wanted to pitch yourself.
The toilets were clean but a little on the chilly side with the British weather. The staff on the site were really polite and very helpful.
The shop on site is like a mini supermarket they sell everything which is good. We found the pool facilities were not all that good with a small baby. The cubicles were too small to change all of us in and the pool was freezing after two minutes the baby was fed up.
My biggest complaint, although not the sites fault, was the roads approaching the site, when we were on our way at the allocated arrival time, we had to try and get past five other units coming the other way and scraping down the side of my van, which wasn't a good start to the break.
I think holgates should warn people when they book as to say the roads are narrow is an understatement. That's really my only complaint, just a word of warning be careful on your approach.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Asfc70 |
47 reviews from this member |
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This site has everything. A choice of pitches, some sheltered which are closest to the main reception, some next to shower blocks.
A bar which thankfully excludes under 16's, a lovely dining area with a great choice of food, slightly expensive large portions.
The pool, with hot tub spa, sauna, steam room which does not get overcrowded. A games room, soft play room, 2 outdoor play areas. Pitch and put.
It was our first time here and we will definitely return, it it the best site we have been on to date.
Arnside Knott is strongly recommended and is easily reached from the site, a 2 hour leisurely stroll (round trip). Tv hook up. Five star site
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Terry909 |
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Its not cheap. But like most things you get what you pay for. Fully serviced pitches, excellent toilet facilities, lovely views, swimming pool on site.
All in all its a lovely place to go and have a break. If you choose your pitch carefully ( away for the play areas) you can have a peaceful time.
The number plate recognition system is ideal, means the gate opens when you go in and out. They have nice theme weekends, like Bonfire night, Halloween etc and these are well attended. Book early.
We have been several times and are booked in again for Bonfire weekend later this year. Lovely walks from and through the site too.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bushido42 |
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We visited Holgates over the winter to try out our then new caravan. We have sited the van for 3 weeks this August.
We have stayed for two weeks and my parents (who have never stayed in a tourer before) are still there. I have already booked October half term off work so that we can book again.
Lovely Staff throughout the park, excellent facilities, Great food, toilet block spotless,
Our daughter who is an only child met loads of friends, they enjoyed the playground and found a den and rope swing in the woods, the nice thing was we wouldn't have known this was there but another child remembered it from their holiday last year.
We can't wait to return on Friday.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Sonia12 |
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Have just returned from a 4 night stay at Holgates with our two children 8 & 11 yrs. Found site very quiet as English schools had not broken up yet for holidays. On arrival there is a very modern and efficient reception and you can choose your own pitch some having the odd sea view.
There were two playgrounds which kids found okay.
We were pitched at the top end of the site and found the toilet block modern and immaculate. Always being cleaned and checked. Probably the best toilet block we have ever visited. The only gripe was that you had to keep pressing a button for hot shower and one of them only lasted 7 seconds. Dish washing water was luke warm but we were informed this was going to be repaired shortly.
Swimming pool was excellent with lifeguards and an inflatable fun hour on a Sunday.
Restaurant was very nice with a good menu choice and average prices.
Bar area was lovely but you could not take any children under 16yrs into it. However you could sit with a drink in the restaurant area.
There was a pitch & putt area which our kids enjoyed.
Shop was very well stocked however you could walk to Silverdale (20minute stroll)where there was a good small supermarket, shop and butchers.
The road to and from site had a few bends and narrow in places - certainly taking the route from Carnforth was best if towing a caravan.
All in all this was a great site but just a bit too quiet for our children because of time of year and mid-week.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: CHRISALIZ |
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Have been visiting Holgates for the past 46 years (that's showing my age!) and stayed in statics and also toured and it doesn't get any better than here.
It's a credit to the owners. Wonderful facilities. Yes it is a little more expensive than most, but is definitely worth it.
Tend to site the tourer near the top if a space available, you pick your own.
Be careful of the lanes leading to the site, barely passable with two vehicles, never mind a caravan, but take your time and its fine.
A must is watching the tide come in at Arnside.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Andrewne |
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We had the pleasure of a stay at Holgates while on a break with the family in our touring caravan.
The pitches are well maintained and well serviced with power, water, waste and TV UHF socket for each. The latter is important given the level of TV signal received (esp. Where the teenagers were concerned!)
The toilets are clean and of a very high standard - although the showers are the push for flow and one shower I used managed 10 seconds per push. We never saw a problem with cleanliness even after some heavy rain so full marks there.
The touring pitches are a reasonable walk from the central facilities which is great on a nice evening but not so pleasant when it's raining.
The club area is very comfortable and the staff extremely friendly and helpful. Food is excellent and not outrageously priced.
The shop in the centre was open until 9pm - slightly different from a previous poster's experience - summer times?? - was well stocked and catered for touring and camping needs as well as the usual food provisions / mags / newspapers.
The kids absolutely loved the swimming pool although weren't too keen about the 'no under 18s between 1745 and 1900' which may well be a big attraction to some people. With a sauna and steam room also, the pool area is very well appointed.
Our younger campers were a bit too old for the playgrounds but they seemed to be very well maintained and well designed. They did however, like the games room which has Air Hockey and pool tables as well as the usual shoot-em-up and driving video games.
As at least one other poster has pointed out, the roads leading up to the site are rather scary especially when towing a caravan but this is hardly the fault of the site. The locals do tend to hammer round the roads which have very limited visibility. We ended up with a few leaves and twigs sticking in the door on our way home but it's not a particularly long road and to a person, everyone we met was very courteous and very considerate with their road usage.
The only piece of advice I'd give anyone towing to their from the north is 'ignore your satnav: go all the way to M6 J35 and head through Carnforth. ' It's a longer journey but will be kinder on your brakes and your nerves.
Would we be back? Absolutely! It's around 20 miles or so to Bowness-on-Windermere but the peace and quiet on the site and the facilities for our younger campers make this a very minor disadvantage.
For us, it's definitely worth the added motorway miles for the facilities.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: 23happycamper |
4 reviews from this member |
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What fantastic site. There is everything you need to have a nice peaceful time by the pool in the bar or just sitting around your caravan looking at the views.
The walks around the site are beautiful. The toilets are spotless. There are plenty for the children to do from swimming to mini golf.
With your pitch having mains water and drains with tv point on every pitch its just what you want.
In the local village there is a post office shop pub.
The beach is not to far away a little bit rocky but not bad. I would recommend this site to anyone.
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