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Whitehough Outdoor Centre

Barley New Rd, Barley, Burnley BB12 9LF, UK

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A campsite near Burnley

About Whitehough Outdoor Centre

Whitehough Outdoor Centre sprawls across 22 acres of untamed Pendle countryside, run by Burnley FC in the Community as an outdoor education facility that welcomes campers onto its grassy pitches. Park beside your tent (weather permitting) and gaze across Lancashire woodland, fells and valleys – the scenery is genuinely spectacular, though facilities are decidedly no-frills: a toilet block, showers, washing-up area and not much else. That said, campfires and barbecues are allowed, lending the place a wild, communal feel.

Groups of ten or more can pre-book activities like archery, high ropes and orienteering with an instructor (subject to availability), while smaller parties will need to entertain themselves – fortunately there's climbing, cycling and fishing nearby, plus pubs a five-minute drive away. Dogs are welcome year-round but must stay on leads. Expect peace, space and a slightly rough-around-the-edges charm that suits budget-conscious adventurers and Duke of Edinburgh groups more than glampers.

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Can I bring...?

Tent pitches
🚐 Caravans welcome
🚌 Motorhomes welcome
Glamping available
🛖 Lodges & pods

Pitch types

  • Non-electric grass tent pitch

Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.

Facilities

🚿 Hot showers
📶 Free WiFi
🏊 Swimming pool
🛒 Onsite shop
🎠 Children's play area
🍖 BBQs allowed
🔥 Campfires allowed
🧺 Laundry
🎣 Fishing
🛁 Hot tub
Accessible facilities
🅿️ Hardstanding pitches
🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site
Drying room Picnic table Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful

Takeaway & food delivery

Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.

Just Eat — 206 takeaways deliver to this postcode (BB12 9LF)

Freddy's Chicken & Pizza (Nelson)

5.0 · Chicken, Pizza

Flipngo

5.0 · Burgers, Chicken

Best Booze

5.0 · Convenience, Groceries

ASDA Express - Colne

5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol

Naafiah Grill & Pizza

5.0 · Burgers, Pizza

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Deliveroo — 103 restaurants nearby

KFC®

Sainsbury's Supermarket

Morrisons

Costcutter

Asda Express

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Nearest supermarkets

Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.

  • Morrisons, Nelson 2.1 miles
  • Lidl, Nelson 2.4 miles
  • Asda, Colne 2.5 miles
  • Aldi, Colne 3.5 miles
  • Sainsbury's, Colne 3.7 miles
  • Tesco 4.7 miles
  • Co-op, Barnoldswick 4.8 miles

Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Location

Barley New Rd, Barley, Burnley BB12 9LF, UK Get directions

Opening hours

Monday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

What visitors say

David Kershaw

Attended a recent Archery course. Superb venue that offered accommodation if required. I did not need to stay, so cannot comment on rooms. The classroom was spacious and tea/coffee was provided. Due to the weather free coffee was very much appreciated! The venue is easy to find, however just follow the green signs through the houses to find the parking and site. Booking was easy and communication was superb. Very welcoming on site and nice and relaxed. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone. Looking forward to some more courses!

5 months ago · via Google

Kimberley Thompson

Our team recently visited Whitehough Outdoor Centre after working with their team to re design and develop their website. Before starting the project, we’d toured the site to learn more about what they offer but experiencing it firsthand was something else! What an incredible place, it’s hard to believe I’d never been before. Many of us, myself included, were pushed well outside our comfort zones, and that made the day even more rewarding. We laughed, supported each other, and worked together to tackle a variety of activities, finishing off with a delicious lunch. Whitehough is the perfect setting for team building, whatever the weather. If you’re a business looking for a memorable, energising day out, make sure this is on your list. The staff were brillint, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and safe.

8 months ago · via Google

Alison Lamble

Attended the Wreath making class with my daughter 3Dec. Hosts were very welcoming and were extremely helpful. There was a varied abundance of foliage available along with other accessories to personalise your wreath. We have previously attended Wreath making sessions with other providers where supplies were very limited however this certainly wasn’t the case with this class. Organisers were very friendly, helpful and knowledgable. Thank you for a lovely evening.

8 months ago · via Google

Ashleigh Lauren

We hosted a retreat here in May, we used one of the cabin rooms to host Yoga, Soundbath, Reiki, Meditations etc. Facilities are very good included kitchen use. We used the outdoor areas too as we were blessed with sunshine! Using the camp area for guided journalling which was lovely! Very peaceful, sounds of nature (we barely used our music in the end) We advertised our retreat as being ‘nestled in nature’ & we really were! The location is great, really out the way from any noises or roads, however Sat nav does take you to the houses down the road so if hosting an event here be mindful to tell those attending. Great service from the team from start to finish & with a self service approach on the day made it feel very relaxed. Highly recommend!

a year ago · via Google

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