They have an indoor pool, which is crucial because the British weather has the emotional stability of a toddler. The water is not freezing, which is a shocking improvement over every municipal pool I’ve ever visited. I actually did a lap without turning into a human ice cube. Progress.
There’s also a clubhouse that hosts entertainment. I walked in one night and found a man singing “Sweet Caroline” while wearing a sparkly waistcoat. The crowd was going absolutely mental. It was less a holiday park and more a fever dream with a bar. Pro tip: The karaoke nights are legendary, but only if you bring earplugs or a strong drink.
Beacon Fell View Holiday Park | Holiday Park in Longridge, Lancashire
For the kids (or adults with zero shame), there’s a playground, a football pitch, and a nature trail. The trail is full of actual nature, including rabbits, birds, and the occasional disgruntled sheep giving you side-eye. I swear one looked at me and thought, “You’re not from around here, are you, mate?”
The Local Area: AKA “Why You Should Leave the Park for 30 Minutes”
Beacon Fell View is right next to the Forest of Bowland, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. That’s a real official title, not just something I made up to sound posh. You can hike, cycle, or just stand still and let the wind rearrange your hair. The views are genuinely breathtaking—like a postcard, but with more mud.
Pop into the nearby town of Longridge. It has a chip shop that serves sausages the size of your forearm. I ordered one and felt like a Viking preparing for battle. The locals are friendly, too. One old bloke told me the secret to a good life is “a dog, a shed, and a brew.” I’m still figuring out the shed part.
If you’re feeling fancy, drive to the Forest of Bowland’s “Trough of Bowland.” Despite the unfortunate name, it’s a gorgeous drive with wild ponies. They look majestic until one tries to chew your car mirror. True story.
