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Willowbank Holiday Home And Touring Park
Coastal Road
Ainsdale
Merseyside (Browse area)
PR8 3ST
Tel: 01704 571566
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Pitches: 77
Open: 14/02/2026 to 31/01/2027
14/02/2027 to 31/01/2028
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 No Tents |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 Holiday Homes 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 |
 No Rallies |
 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 |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Crawfordlfc |
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 Stayed fri to sun on arrival onsite we were shown to our pitch as we were 1st time caravanners he helped us reverse & shown where everything was. All the staff were so helpful site is so peaceful (except for the police helicopter)
Shower block was spotless, never seen cleaner. Small dog walk was spotless. Every one was really friendly. The only small downside for kids was the small play area but my youngest soon found other kids to play with. We can't wait to visit again site is a credit to its owners & the wardens who keep it so clean & tidy 
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Standish |
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My wife and I stayed at willowbank for a few days we found all the staff excellent personality the site was perfect everywhere was nice and clean toilets excellent there was no problems with hookup all the grounds was flat and grass all cut we would recommend this site to anyone we will definitely go back again
Thanks willowbank for a perfect few days
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Bajmoe |
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Pos: Excellent site. Wardens helpful and visible. Showers & toilets spotless, cleaned properly throughout the day clean site, Plenty of walks from site to Ainsdale beach and through the Nature Reserve
Neg: only one sink for washing dishes, shower was hot not adjustable, no mop & bucket for cleaning the shower (for health and safety reasons apparently!)
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Leebone |
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Just returned from a one night stay at Willowbank with partner, little girl and a daft dalmatian. We picked this site due to the location as we were trying out our first caravan together. On arrival we checked in and gave our £10.00 key deposit to very helpful staff who escorted us to our pitch. We were on pitch 23 and took a while to level our unit as we are novices but the pitches are a little uneven.
The toilet block was spotless bordering immaculate as was the recycling area, and waste disposal for grey, chemical toilet area and dish washing room. There was not one noticeable trace of litter on the site and the pitches very well manicured.
The dog exercise area was a good walk along the airfield which was next to the site and again most dog owners adhered to the site rules of cleaning up after their dogs.
The negatives yes there are some:
The children's play area could do with a few extra activities on there our little one was board after 10 minutes although the activities on there was very well maintained.
The only way to the attractions are by car or bus.
The next noise the site is situated right along side the Formby bypass which even through the night generates an awful lot of noise. The airfield RAF Woodvale is also home to Mike 1 Merseyside Police Helicopter which was taking off and landing quite often through the night.
All in all, Would we visit again? Yes I would say but as a couple only as I think even though I saw only a few well behaved children they would be bored. There are a lot of activities in the area but car is a must. I would expect that during school Summer Holidays this site would be very busy certainly when the Southport Air and Flower shows are on.
The site on the whole is a credit to the owners and team. The negatives are something that they can't control.
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Janeysmurf |
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Beautiful site from the moment you turned into the entrance. Extremely helpful staff too, was taken to pitch and helped to set up. Pitch set in wooded area, with hardstanding shaded and grass pitches on more open ground.
All amenities closed for half an hour in the morning which showed because they were always spotless and very well kept. All other caravanners friendly. A short drive up to ainsdale beach worth going to, empty sandy beach with coastal views right round to blackpool etc. Rebooking for next month.
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Patb |
5 reviews from this member |
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Just come back after a four night stay over Easter.
Excellent site. Wardens helpful and visible. Showers & toilets spotless, cleaned properly throughout the day. Secure site.
Pitches well drained, membrain under grass which seems to stop excess water.
Plenty of walks from site to Ainsdale beach and through the Nature Reserve. Will be going back
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Spk999 |
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Visited this site over a May weekend, very friendly wardens who show and assist you to your pitch.
Site is well laid out and the facilities are very good. However, shower cubicles are small if you are trying to shower a child as well.
Busy road outside, but little road noise to disturb you.
Sheet of rules handed out on arrival, but not enforced, children kicking footballs around in close proximity to expensive units.
Overall though, would recommend a visit.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: The Stabiliser |
2 reviews from this member |
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Pretty well everything has already been said about this site. We stay here a lot as we have relatives in nearby Litherland. Security is very good and the site is well managed.The staff are most helpful, even helping is to move halfway through our stay when the pitch we wanted became vacant. The only downer is the some of the grass pitches are a little claustrophobic in relation to your neighbours.
There is a large Tesco on the by-pass, Southport near and even Blackpool isn't too far.It is a quieter at night than CC Southport which we also stayed at, but thats another review!
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| Date of Visit: March 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Tommytups |
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Just arrived back from our very first outing in the caravan and we really enjoyed it.
We decided on this site as it was only 1 hour away and the reviews read well.
The staff and wardens were very helpful so much so that the warden with the 'brummie' accent showed us to our pitch and even helped me reverse the caravan in to position.
The site is very clean and tidy as is the shower block and toilets . Formby point is a good day out there is some great sand dunes down there and also has a nature reserve . Over all for our first time touring we had a great time and would be going back to willowbank again.
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| Date of Visit: December 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Freyja |
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Lovely caravan park. 2 fields, one statics, one touring. Very clean modern toilet block. 5 loos 3 showers. Showers push button (20 seconds) and hot. Shown to our pitch by 2 very helpful wardens.
No shop on site, but there is a Spar 1/2 a mile away, opens at 8 o'clock. £15.95 per night, 2 adults and a dog. One off £1.50 booking fee. Key for toilet and barrier £10.00 deposit, refundable. Recycling facilities.
A little noise from the road and RAF base (helicopters) next door but these didn't bother us. Would definitely come again, good base for Southport, check the houses at Royal Birkdale Golf Course on way into Southport. Wow.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
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| Reviewer: Standish |
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As we stayed on this site on the 19/8/07 for the first time we were very pleased with the time we spent.
We found that the site was quiet and very clean, the toilets we saw were cleaned every day, they were spotless. As the weather was so bad, it rained all the time so we did not go any where apart from going into Southport
The staff are very helpful, we will be going back soon, well done Willowbank and thanks for a wonderful break we had.
look forward to coming back.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Heidihedgehog |
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Just spent two nights here. Lovely site, nice and clean. Handy walking area for the dog. Peaceful and quiet, lots of rabbits and the odd hedgehog. If you want a relaxing time then this is the site for you.
The only downfall of the site is no shop so you do have to drive or walk for the essentials needed unless you are really organised and have everything with you. Not like us i might add, but Tesco is not that far by car.
The toilets and showers are very clean although do shut for cleaning in the morning when everyone needs them! Would be better to shut in the afternoon when people would be other wise off site or already dressed and showered.
Otherwise nothing else is a problem.
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: NickW |
12 reviews from this member |
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An excellent site, with extremely friendly wardens and immaculate facilities. A mixture of grass and hardstanding pitches with the whole site well cared for. There is a separate area with statics, and this isn't the slightest obtrusive as it even has a separate entrance from the touring pitches.
Five minutes from Ainsdale Village and an easy drive into Southport.
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| Date of Visit: June 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: NickW |
12 reviews from this member |
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One of our favourite sites that we use regularly when in the UK. The facilities are spotless and staff exceptionally helpful.
Pitches are well laid out and there is a feeling of space on this site. Some pitches are closer to the main road so there might be traffic noise, but it has never disturbed us.
Ainsdale Village is very close that has a selection of shops and restaurants. Within five minutes going towards Liverpool on the main road is a Tesco Superstore open 24hrs per day.
Southport itself is a very pleasant five minute drive along the coast road.
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| Date of Visit: April 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Whiskydry |
7 reviews from this member |
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I was massively looking forward to camping at Willowbank because I lived in Ainsdale between the age of 5 and 10 and was dying to share my memories there with my own daughter.
The first thing to say is you can't stay in a tent there anymore after 1st May. The staff there are unable to say why. I would suspect the plan is to increase revenue from caravans and motorhomes, or the very lucrative looking statics business. Just a guess though.
The site is beautiful and well run. The showers are clean and hot but only run for 20 seconds at a time.very very irritating having to press the button every 20 seconds! The cubicles could be bigger too, it was near impossible to get in and shower, dry and dress my 5 year old. The toilets are ample, and spotless. Handily there is also a washing machine and dryer, you have to buy tokens from reception to use them. It cost me £4.60 to wash and dry 1 load.
The huge downside to this site for me was the road noise. As has previously been mentioned, it was incessant. I checked my watch at 4am when there was still traffic rumbling by. I'm more used to listening to owls and sheep when I'm in my tent!
The play area was nice, the children with me where happy with it. It would have been better more central in the park though, rather than at reception. It was a fair way from the tent to let my 5 year old wander unsupervised which is a shame as she is very independent usually.
We spent a day on the beach at Ainsdale, and this is a very very serious warning now. Do NOT go to the water's edge when the tide is coming in. It comes in fast, it surrounds you very quickly, there is sinking sand, and people have died. We have a local fisherman hunting for worms to thank for our lives. And I'm not exaggerating.
There is no shop on site to speak of. You can buy drinks, ice creams and newspapers at reception. But Ainsdale village is lovely. There is a Spar, a lovely clean chippy a couple of doors down, a fab cafe, sweet shop, off licence, all the usual village shops. There were pubs nearby, but we didn't really use them.
Most of the staff at Willowbank are lovely and friendly and helpful, but there is one very abrupt lady. My advice is don't let her put you off going!
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