Family camping in Cornwall

Lower Pennycrocker Farm has been welcoming families for generations. It's a quiet farm campsite near Boscastle where children can enjoy open space, and the beaches and rock pools of North Cornwall are a short drive away.

Family-friendly prices

Adults are £10 and children aged 5 and over are £5 per night. Awnings and pup tents are free, so there's space for the kids to have their own tent. Our prices are listed on the pitches & prices page.

Beaches and rock pools

Crackington Haven is our nearest sandy beach at low tide, with rock pools at either end. Widemouth Bay and Summerleaze in Bude are popular family beaches with lifeguards in the main season. See our beach guide.

Days out with children

• Tintagel Castle and its legends of King Arthur
• Boscastle harbour and the Valency valley
• Bude's sea pool
• Rainy-day ideas on our rainy days page

Safety on the coast

Cliffs are high and tides come in quickly. Keep children well back from edges, check tide times before rock pooling and swim at lifeguarded beaches.

Why families love camping at Lower Pennycrocker

Family camping in Cornwall works best when children have space to run around and parents can actually relax. That is exactly what our quiet farm site near Boscastle offers. There is no clubhouse or entertainment, but there are open fields, big skies, rock pools and beaches a short drive away, and a hot shower waiting at the end of the day. Groups are limited to eight people, so the site never feels crowded.

Family prices

• Adults £10 per night
• Children aged 5 and over £5 per night
• Electric hook-up £7 per night
• Pup tents and awnings free

A family of two adults and two children aged 5+ with electric pays £37 a night. See pitches and prices.

Things for children to do nearby

Rock pooling and beaches

Crackington Haven, about five miles away, is a favourite for rock pooling at low tide. The bigger beaches around Bude are good for sandcastles and surfing lessons, and some are lifeguarded in summer. Always check tide times and swim between the flags. See beaches near Boscastle.

Castles, legends and harbours

Tintagel and its castle ruins, with their King Arthur legends, are about seven miles away. Boscastle harbour, two miles away, is great for watching boats and spotting birds.

Easy walks

The Valency valley from Boscastle is shady and sheltered, and the short Willapark loop has big views. See walks near Boscastle for distances.

Keeping children happy on site

• Bring a ball, a frisbee and a kite for the fields.
• Give each child a head torch for trips to the showers.
• A pup tent for older children is free and feels like an adventure.
• Plan a stargazing night — see our sunsets and stargazing post.
• Pack books, cards and a few games for wet spells.

Two families together

Because groups can be up to eight people, two families can book together. Mention it when you book and we will do our best to pitch you near each other.

Rainy days with children

When the weather turns, see our rainy day in North Cornwall ideas, and read camping with kids in Cornwall for packing and sleeping tips.

A simple, safe base for children

Children love the space here: wide grass fields, room for ball games near your own pitch and, on clear nights, more stars than most of them have ever seen. Parking is beside the pitch, so little ones don't have to trek across the site with bags, and our facilities block includes free showers and a washing-up room. Children aged 5 and over are £5 a night.

Family days out nearby

• Boscastle (about 2 miles): the harbour, the river and plenty of places for ice cream.
• Tintagel (about 7 miles): castle ruins and legends of King Arthur — see our Tintagel guide.
• Crackington Haven (about 5 miles): a sandy and rocky beach for rock pooling at low tide.
• Bude (about 15 miles): big beaches and a sea pool — see our Bude day trip.

On rainy days, our rainy day ideas for North Cornwall page has indoor options. There's no play area on site, so pack a ball, a kite and a few games.

Keeping children safe

Remind children that the coast path is unfenced in places and cliff edges can crumble. On site, keep an eye on younger children near vehicles arriving and leaving, and agree a meeting point. Our guide to camping with kids in Cornwall has more ideas.

Family campsites in Cornwall: farm site or holiday park?

Some families want a site with a pool and entertainment; others want space, quiet and days out at the beach. We are the second kind: a farm campsite with no play area or entertainment, but with beaches, rock pools and coast path walks a short drive away. Our caravan parks vs farm campsites guide helps you decide what suits your family.

Family days out that cost nothing

Many of the best family days in north Cornwall are free: rock pooling at Crackington Haven, the Valency valley walk and a day on the sand. See free things to do in Cornwall and our pick of the best beaches in north Cornwall.