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Bank Mill Visitor Centre Certificated Site
Bank Mill
Beckfoot
Silloth On Solway
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA7 4LF
Tel: 07753 913007 or 07957 279454
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Description
This is a Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site, which accept caravans or motorhomes and usually tents. This is a club member only site - you can usually join on site
Pitches: 5
Opening Dates this year: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
Opening Dates next year: 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
This new Certificated site is situated in the ‘Solway Area Of Natural Beauty.
200 metres of grass covered sand dunes separate the site from the clean sandy beaches of the Solway Firth. The Sand Dunes are classified as an area of Special Scientific Interest for the Flora and Fauna contained there-in.
The Windmill at Bank Mill built 150 years ago was burnt down 125 years ago and since then many changes have taken place.
The creation of a Nature Reserve, Market Garden, then Plant Nursery and now changing to a home for abused birds/animals and a therapeutic centre for abused children.
You can sit and watch the peaceful grazing of cows, sheep and horses grazing the the field immediately in front of the site and see the Cumberland Mountains in the back ground
Caravans or motorhomes, trailer tents or tents are welcome. Hard standings and grass pitches, with option of electric hook up.
We have toilet and shower facilities.
Nearby Attractions
Hadrian`s Cycle track goes past the gate and the Coastal path is only 200meters away
The area is steeped in history, from before Roman occupation till the Second World War. Much can be gleaned from the Roman History Museum in Maryport.
The Maritime Museum in Maryport has links with `Mutiny on the Bounty` (Fletcher Christian was born in Cockermouth) and the Famous Titanic which has many connections with the town (The White Star Line having been established in the town) For younger children the Solway Aquarium is a must or for older children the indoor go cart stadium.
Wildlife around the Solway Estuary is in abundance. Winter especially with thousands of migrating birds arriving from different parts of the world.
Information about the Coast and many marshes in the area can be had from the Discovery Centre in Silloth.
Silloth only 4Km away has a famous Links Gold Course ranked in the top 10 in the Country and well worth a round, There are also tennis and bowling clubs for energetic visitors
The Lake District and Scottish Borders are easily accessible Keswick being only 25 Km away. In the other direction the Historic town of Carlisle is a must and going further afield you can spend a day on Hadrian`s wall with much to see
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| Pitch Types |
 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 |
 Fully Serviced Pitches |
 No Caravan Storage |
| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Club Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach On Site |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires not Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport On Site |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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Owner Directions
On B5300 main Coast Road 8 miles North of Maryport and 4 miles South of Silloth. Midway between the Villages of Mawbray and Beckfoot
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Where is the nearest shop to Bank Mill Visitor Centre Certificated Site? There is a shop within 5 miles
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Is Bank Mill Visitor Centre Certificated Site dog friendly? YES
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