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Charity Farm Caravan And Camping Park
Smithy Brow
Wrightington
Wigan
Lancashire (Browse area)
WN6 9PP
Tel: 01257 451326
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Pitches: 80
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <1 mile |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Vonfluff |
2 reviews from this member |
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 We found the owners to be incredibly friendly - as were the other campers. We were on one of the large tent fields and found it gave a great feeling of privacy and community with a large space in the middle for the kids to run around in.
The pitches were a reasonable size and on the whole in good condition (There were a few dry/brown pitches.But we have seen them at most campsites.)
We were initially worried that a lack of children's playground would have been an issue as kids seem to use it as a meeting place - but the open fields meant that our kids were able to play and roam as they wished so this wasn't an issue. If you have children that need occupying or need other children, then this may prove to be an issue (Hence the 6 in the review).
The toilets were really clean and I was massively impressed by the portable toilets at the edge of the field which meant that we didn't have to take the (short) walk to the main toilet / shower block.
We did have a (very) short walk to the Washing up facilities but they were awesome. Under-cover, lots of hot water (including a boiler for making Pot Noodles.Or filling your flask depending on your needs) and really well thought out. Most impressed.
The location is quite lovely - really rural and open. Sat on our chairs having lunch, we could have been in Northern France. Not something you expect being so close to Wigan.
We had initially been put off going to Charity farm by some verbal feedback that there were large groups of young people getting drunk and being noisy. Ironically, the only drunk / noisy people we noticed were a small group and they weren't teenagers. To be honest - they weren't that bad either.
All in all, it was a great weekend and we would highly recommend the campsite. The welcome was lovely as was the setting - and all at an incredibly reasonable price. I don't think we've had better value out of a campsite. 
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| Date of Visit: March 2010 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Vickynewby |
9 reviews from this member |
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Had a lovely, quiet weekend at this site. This was our first outing with our newly acquired Crusader, so we only went to the nearest available decent looking site we could find. Weather was chilly but mostly dry luckily! Owner very friendly and we paid upfront on arrival, no deposit was needed when booking over the phone. He said we could go on the hardstanding they'd allocated us or on the tent field, but we opted for the hardstanding. It was a newly laid out pitch and was level with a nice grassed area next to it. All the hardstanding pitches have EHU and there are water pipes located regularly around the site.
The site is fairly small, but does have large tent fields. There is a new looking toilet/shower block, it is heated, but the heater only kicks in when you open the door, so most of the time it was very chilly in there, but clean and well kept. The showers were 50p but lasted ages and were very hot. There is also a building that houses washing up sinks, hot/cold drink machines and a snack dispenser. It also has a Burco for making your own hot drinks.
The farm has fisheries and so on the Sunday morning there were plenty of fishermen around, so it does get busy in that respect. There is no play area on site, but there are places for the children to play and it's nice for them to walk around the lakes and see the ducks and geese.
There is a farm shop down the road and it is only a short drive to the nearest village. There is also a pub within walking distance, but we didn't try that out. It's easy to get to, our satnav did try and send us down an unsuitable road, but quickly recalculated a more suitable route! All in all, a very nice site for relaxation and we would go again if we just wanted somewhere local.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lockett192 |
1 review from this member |
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One of the better sites we have been on,fishing is excellent the owner is very friendly and helpful. Would recommend this site to anyone. Toilets nice and clean for a commercial fishery. Shopping centre two miles away(left at exit gate) with a nice pub and supermarket,farm shop half a mile to the right at the exit gate. Not much for children unless they like to fish. Certain dates in the calender there are horse show events. Good value for money.
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Alferbys |
3 reviews from this member |
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Lovely site positioned just off the M6 near Standish/Wrightington. Facilities are very good, toilets always clean, showers didn't check as we were only there for a couple of days and we have facilities in the caravan. Busy site includes fishing lakes and livery sections didn't see any area specifically for children. Owners friendly and helpful. Pub within walking distance. We had a pitch on D field, big enough to get the caravan and awning on and still have room to park the Kia in front. We were towing for the first time with a landranger and kia sorento, I spoke with the owner beforehand and the pitch we were given was ideal for us (facing the entrance onto a camping field) which made it very easy to reverse the caravan. Would recommend.
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: LolaRola |
17 reviews from this member |
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Spent one night here in early April. The site is located on a farm, close to the M6, which also offers fishing and equestrian sports. Very friendly welcome at the farm house. Parked on a gravel hard standing arranged in one of several small fields.
Toilets were clean and satisfactory. We only found one working shower (although there may have been others dotted around the site)which was OK.
The Brook pub is a five minute walk and does food. Again, we got a very warm welcome here.
Would happily stay here again the next time we need a break from the M6.
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| Date of Visit: September 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: TheGlam-pers |
3 reviews from this member |
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Stayed here for an easy weekend to test our new tent.
Generally we were very pleased with the site, the clean facilities and friendly hospitality from the owner.
Despite the clear rules, there was a very noisy tent on our first evening which caused a degree of annoyance. However, the owner did take steps and sorted the problem.
I guess the only downside is the lack of a 'dedicated' field for ball games. Just a minor niggle on an otherwise great site.
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| Date of Visit: March 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tigerlillyzoe |
8 reviews from this member |
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Stayed at this campsite a few times now, its very basic but well looked after. The own is very help full and friendly. Normal go with a few friends and the owner always ensure we are next too each other. Fisher out there will like this site. Plenty of area too walk your dogs.
Never had a problem with kids playing ball games at they always played in other field while we have been there.
Easy too find, in a lovely area few lovely farm shops near by. Plus a few pubs in walking distance (with skysports for you sports men/women)
Lovely cheap site we will keep going back.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tevez |
2 reviews from this member |
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Had a three night stay at charity farm and thoroughly enjoyed it. Flat, well mowed and spacious tent field with big open space for the kids to play. I have children at 2 and 7. No play area but as I say big open space, some good lakes to walk around and local routes on public footpaths. The owner will give you maps for 2 pound of local walks.
Owners where nice enough and helpful
8 minute drive from m6 junction and a ten minute drive from a parade of shops in eccleston. Great little pub 200 yards down road from site (five minute walk) where they sell good food and beer.
My only gripe being they charge for showers, the cleaners could of put a little more effort into cleaning the gents of which are modern but could be cleaner and finally a freezer for cooler ice packs would be very handy for those in the tent field.
Will definitely go back, kids loved it.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Blushb |
3 reviews from this member |
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Just got back from this Charity Farm, spent 3 days there with mixed weather, hot and sunny to thunder storms and heavy rain!
The site is basic with just 3 showers, and toilets next to them in an adjoining block. The toilets were clean themselves. The showers are 50p per use and they were warm and quite roomy.
The farm itself was lovely and very quiet, nothing for children to do as in play area, but it was nice to play games in the field we were pitched in.
A lovely pub was just 50 yards up the road and it was picturesque. Serving excellent meals.
Camelot theme park is not that far from this site and easily to get to.
On the farm also is fishing lakes and horse riding, both seemed very popular. The reception is at the farm house and they were very friendly.
We had a very chilled out time there and enjoyed the quiet, peaceful scenery.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jem.prydd |
4 reviews from this member |
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We arrived at the camp site on a very cold, wet and windy night in July but were instantly warmed by the welcome. The owner was curtious and friendly and was happy to give us as much or as little help as we wanted.
The site itself is well laid out - there is a lot going on with stables, fishing ponds, caravans and tents but the site is split into small areas with mature hedging and trees inbetween so you never feel crowded.
The facilities were ok - though I'm not sure how many pitches they served and you did have to pay extra for showers but the camp fees where so cheap this didn't really matter.
The farm shop a mile or so down the road towards the m6 is a must - lots of great produce and again very friendly people.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tyson1960 |
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A delightful and relaxing break just spent at Charity farm. Camp facilities are clean and field kept in good condition. All pitches are numbered and we were able to get on a field away from main fields as was our want, as the main tent field with EHU was busy and we wanted some peace but still close to showers and wc.
There is a laundry room, but I didn't check it out as our stay was only a short one. Local pub within easy walking distance, and pub grub looked excellent, we'd had a bbq so didn't partake. Fishing on site seems good, not being an angler myself, just watched and some reasonable fish were being caught.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: F1roo |
2 reviews from this member |
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Well recommended really enjoyed the stay. The facilities on the camp are OK specially if you like fishing the lakes are well looked after and are clean you also have a canteen where there are vendor machines what you can get drinks snacks such as hot drinks or cold drinks pot noddles burgers where you use the micro wave provided or the hot water which is free which the refreshments are at a good price.
The toilet block are well kept and clean the showers are 50p for the water and the heater there is also a Landry at a charge as well,the pitches for your tent are well kept with a water tab near the entrance to the field.
There is a pub just down the road 200 metres with cooked meals (book in advance for Sunday lunch) which is very nice there are some shop not to far away either where there are take aways fill stations which is handy.
They also have horse shows occasionally. Public foot paths nearby too which are nice just to chill out. Handy because not that far away from the motorway and you can't hear the traffic.
The surrounds are lovely. We be going back next year.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Bigdave |
3 reviews from this member |
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Just had a 3 night camping/fishing break at charity farm and we will be going back. We were put on the big camping field nicely maintained and flat with plenty of room between pitches.
Toilets/showers excellent although would have preferred free showers (50p). Local pub very nice, fishing very good.
I feel it would benefit from having its own on site shop and play area for kids.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Anoz44 |
7 reviews from this member |
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Just back from visiting this site for the first time and was generally disappointed. First impressions was of a very pleasant site set in a lovely area down country lanes. Reasonably priced. I thought I would be in for a peaceful and stressfree stay.
The toilets block was newish and ok, about four or five toilets which was better than a lot of other sites, there was also a separate part for horses stables which I quite liked, however, as the afternoon went on the campers in the area opposite to us started playing games of football / rounders right in the middle of the caravans, this was going on more or less all the time. Nothing was done about this.
The site does not have anywhere for children to play or to kick a ball around. It puzzles me when these sites say they are family friendly but do not create any play areas or anywhere for children to play football as not to bother other campers. I do not think I will be going back to this site.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sue and mike |
2 reviews from this member |
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Just got back from Charity Farm, we went local as price of petrol mad at moment! (we live in sunny manchester!) The Farmer was very smiley and polite, lots of people enjoying the fishing, there was a horse show on whilst we were there, no rush for us to get off site on the Sunday afternoon so we enjoyed the show and the sunshine.
Lovely pub the Brook House, which was easy walk of 10 mins away, serves the best steak and kidney pie I have ever tasted! Countryside around was full of wildlife, we saw foxes, pheasants, buzzards so bring your binoculars if your into that kind of thing. We enjoyed it so much booked to go back again.
Toilets clean, you get allocated a pitch number and it was cheap, £10 for tent, car, us and no EHU.
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