Top Family Friendly things to do in Arnside

The Lake District is a great place for families and children, and Arnside is no exception. From coast trips, to little hikes and garden visits, here are some of the best things to do in Arnside as a family…

  • Camping

Arnside offers a small selection of nearby family friendly campsites with plenty of space for kids to enjoy ball games and a night under the stars…

  • Hollins Farm Holiday Park

Situated at the foot of Arnside Knott, Hollins Farm Holiday Park is perfectly situated for a family day out at the beach, nearby countryside walks and watching the sunset. Set in a field ideal for motorhomes and classic tent camping, the site has plenty of room for energetic children to play alongside the resident wandering chickens and goats! The site is a 5 minute walk from the sister park Middlebarrow where you can make use of the bar and restaurant. The site is complete with a kids playground and games room!

  • Newbarns Caravan Park 

Newbarns Caravan Park is set in a small wooded area around 200 yards from the beach and close by Arnside Knott. Caravans are available to rent and is an ideal spot for beach, woodland and countryside walks. You can walk into the Arnside village from the site to explore pubs and restaurants. The static homes sleep up 6 people, making them ideal for larger families. 

  • Little Walks for Little Legs

Arnside is an ideal place to walk with kids; from park strolls to adventurous woodland trails, these routes have all you need to your little ones occupied and interested along the way! 

  • Eaves Wood

Eaves Wood has a range of well-maintained woodland paths ideal for a family walks. Enjoy a little nature trail with your kids and see how much wildlife they can spot! The woods are home to a range of birds, deer and ancient yew trees. Stretch your little ones legs and head up to Pepperpot hill and enjoy views over Morecambe Bay. There are no facilities nearby, so remember to pack a picnic for the top!

  • Jack Scout

Jack Scout is a fantastic spot offering great views with little effort.  The rocky headland is accessible via a short walk from the road near Silverdale. This hike is exciting for children and explores secluded paths between the bushes with hidden trails down to the pebble beach below. Children can beachcomb and rock-scramble here! Seek out the nearby Giants Seat for a sit down and picnic whilst soaking up the peaceful surroundings.

  • Arnside Knott

Arnside Knott is a great little hill to introduce your kids to a hillwalking. The hill is covered in Limestone grassland and mixed woodland making this area a haven for wildlife including rare butterflies. From the top, you have enormous views across the peaks of the Lakeland fells and the Yorkshire Dales, down into Lancaster and across the sands of Morecambe Bay. Pack a picnic and some treats to reward your little ones with when they reach the top.

  • Lakeland Wildlife Oasis

For a great family day out no matter what the weather, The Lakeland Wildlife Oasis centre is home to over 100 animals, birds, reptiles and insects and is situated on the edge of Arnside and Silverdale. You can wonder the zoo, admiring animals such as lemurs, snow leopards, meerkats, monkeys and much more. Get close to the animals by booking an animal experience, which even involves meeting the carnivores! After a busy day doting on the animals, have a bite to eat in the Wild Café.