Smithills View Campsite
Mason Fold farm, Lea Ln, Lea Town, Preston PR4 0RN, UK
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About Smithills View Campsite
Tucked into a former farm estate on Preston's edge, this family-run site offers around 40 pitches—grass, gravel and hardstanding options for tents, campervans and motorhomes—with distant views toward the Pennine Hills. Reviewers praise the peaceful setting, friendly welcome and spotlessly clean facilities, though a few note the shower block can feel a touch dated. Kids enjoy the all-weather ball court, exploring meadows dotted with picnic spots, and watching deer graze in neighbouring fields. An open-air hot shower provides a quirky (and chilly) wash option if you're feeling brave.
Preston's 21-mile Guild Wheel cycle path is a ten-minute ride away, mostly traffic-free and ideal for families, while Blackpool's beach is twenty-five minutes by car. Closer to home, footpaths trace the Ribble and the Lancaster Canal; the Forest of Bowland and Lake District fells lie within striking distance for bigger days out. Several pubs serving decent food sit within walking distance—the nearest under ten minutes on foot—and a petrol station with a shop, coffee and takeaways is five minutes' drive if you need supplies.
What's nearby
- Pine Tree's Garage 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Can I bring...?
Pitch types
- Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
- Pennine electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch
- Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (small)
- Electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch
- Orchard electric grass tent pitch (XL)
- Non-electric grass tent pitch (no cars, solo)
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Hook-up
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 265 takeaways deliver to this postcode (PR4 0RN)
Seniors Ingol
5.0 · Fish & Chips, British
Co-op - Cottam - Merry Trees Lane
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Sainsbury's - Preston - Tag Lane Local
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Munch Spot
5.0 · Breakfast, Lunch
KOKU CRUNCH
5.0 · Chicken, Burgers
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 108 restaurants nearby
Mcdonald's
KFC
Burger King
Subway
Papa John's
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.
- Co-op, Preston 1.4 miles
- Morrisons, Preston 2.4 miles
- Aldi, Preston 2.9 miles
- Tesco, Preston 3.1 miles
- Lidl, Preston 3.1 miles
- Sainsbury's, Preston 4.3 miles
- Asda, Preston 4.5 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
What visitors say
We have stayed here twice now what a lovely place the kids loved this place being able to walk around and explore get up close to the farm animals and experience true camping this place has a really nice feel. places to have a coffee and a bite to eat the views are amazing the facilities are clean and mostly the people who run the place are approachable really helpful and go above and beyond to ensure your stay is brilliant and also dog friendly so no restrictions on taking the dogs any where on site would 100% recommend Thank you for making our 2 stays amazing. Nathan
2 months ago · via Google
Stayed here multiple times now. Very welcoming owners and a very friendly site. Pop up bar is a massive plus. Can have a fire which is a massive bonus also. Will definitely be back.
3 months ago · via Google
Stayed here for a couple of nights. Staff were great and communication was easy. Lovely location and amenities, with clean toilets and showers.
3 months ago · via Google
Smithills View Campsite Review We had a fantastic stay at Smithills View Campsite. The scenery was beautiful, with lovely views of trees, fields, cows, and sheep — a perfect countryside escape. The staff were really friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. One evening, they opened the barn for live music, which added such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Drinks were reasonably priced too! The toilet blocks were large, very clean, and always well-stocked with toilet roll — a big plus. They also sold firewood at a good price, great for an evening by the fire. It’s a peaceful site with a chilled, relaxed vibe — ideal for families and adults alike. We’d definitely go again and highly recommend it!
a year ago · via Google
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