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hi i am now looking to book for next may, looking at the lake district,

require a site that is not far from the m6, suitable for young children, 3, 5, 6 and 10. ie plenty to do on site as well as of site, a playground is a must, and a club house would also be great but not a must, clean showers/toilet blocks also a must.

thanks. 

my son has just returned from the haven site at flookburgh, nr barrow. he really enjoyed it but did say the shop bar fish shop etc was overpriced which with 4 kids could cost you a fortune. personally i would go to castlerigg hall or farm in keswick which both have great clean shower toilet and washing facilitys, and use the lakes as your playground.

the site at Flookburgh has reviews on this site try

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=3308

We've camped at Lakeland - Haven Site a couple of times and would definately go back.    On both occasions the toilet/shower block have been nice and clean. 
Yes the fish and chip shop is expensive - but if the bar food prices are the same as their Greenacres site, then they are on a par with your average pub.
I appeciate that not everyone likes the type of entertainment offered, - but I find the kids shows great.  

How much you spend in the arcade etc it pretty much up to you.    I have a set limit perday, and once it is reached that is it.     I also avoid the toys etc.     Also by taking own food or shopping elsewhere you can avoid the overpriced on site shop. 

Also has the advantage of an indoor pool.    (Outdoor closed in Septemer - I think) 

Important: If you are posting details of a site, please ensure you link to their UKCampsite.co.uk listing, not direct to their website, to enable reviews etc to be read.

thanks, my kids already are a bradley bear fan, and going to hafan y mor in a caravan, wanted to do something different then haven, parkfoot looks a good site

will check at castlerigg hall now.

thanks again.