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2026 DCCCN Rally No.02 – Crooklands, Near Kendal, Cumbria.
Rally Date
30/04/2026
Rally Arrival Time
14:00 - 20:00
Location
Water Edge Caravan Park
Thursday 30th April till Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026
25th Anniversary Celebration!
The perfect spot for your celebrating 25th anniversary in the Lake District.
Deaf Camping & Caravanning Club North (DCCCN) will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary on the Bank Holiday weekend of Thursday 30th April till Monday 4th May 2026 at Water Edge Caravan Park, Crooklands, Near Kendal, in Cumbria.
20 Pitches available on first come, first served.
Book now to avoid disappointment
Water Edge Caravan Park on the edge of the southern Lake District.
(Location one mile from M6 and 15-minute drive from Kendal)
Kendal
Kendal, once Kirkby in Kendal or Kirkby Kendal, is a market town and civil parish in the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness, England. It lies within the River Kent’s dale, from which its name is derived, just outside the boundary of the Lake District National Park.
(Read more about Kendal)
https://www.visitlakedistrict.com/explore/kendal
Levens Hall
(10 minute drive away / 6 miles)
The house is a striking Elizabethan mansion built around a 13th-century Pele Tower. Expanded in the late 16th century, the Hall has been home to the Bagot family for over 400 years. The interiors of Levens Hall reflect the craftsmanship of the Jacobean era, featuring dark-stained wood paneling, carved furniture, and ornate plaster ceilings.
(website)
Crooklands Pub/Hotel
(Five minutes walk from our campsite – Next Door).
The Crooklands began life as a farm house dating back to the mid 1700s, so The Inn is full of character with wooden beamed ceilings, roaring log fire.
Those (DCCCuk members only) who do not want to stay on campsite, hotel next door where we will have our DCCCN 25 years celebration there but please book a room (with or without breakfast) yourself direct to the Hotel via their website reads as https://www.crooklands.com/ or phone direct to the Hotel on 01539 567432.
Discount code
Reduced price for accommodation – state party name as “Debbie Halliwell” and the promotional / discount code reads to “DIRECT10”.
Our first DCCCN was held at Claylands Caravan Park in Cabus, Near Garstang. Lancashire. on the weekend of Thursday 22nd till Sunday March 2001
The marshal was Mrs J Sandford, and the price was £6.00 per night.
Booking Form
If all booking plots are currently full, you are welcome to join our waiting list. Should a space become available, we will contact people on the waiting list in order.
To request to be added to the waiting list, please email the Marshall - email at the bottom of this section.
Rally Tarrifs
Pricing – per night (minimum staying from 3 nights)
Motorhome / Campervan / Caravan / Trailer Tent
£40 per unit per night including electric hook-up, 2 Adults, 3 Children and 2 Dogs (Maximum)
Tent Only
£20.00 per unit per night excluding electric hook-up, 1 person and 2 Dogs (Maximum)
£29.00 per unit per night excluding electric hook-up, 2 people and 2 Dogs (Maximum)
£34.50 per unit per night excluding electric hook-up, up to 4 people, 2 Dogs (Maximum)
£37.00 per unit per night excluding electric hook-up, up to 6 people, 2 Dogs (Maximum)
Additional extras
– Gazebo price from £2.50 per night
– Pup Tents £5.50 per night
– Wi-Fi is available at an additional cost to your pitch – purchase at the reception (Open 9am until 6pm).
– Electric Hook-Up (for tents only) £4.50 per night
Arrival / Departure Times
Arrival 2pm – 8pm
(Anyone arriving after dusk may be asked to pitch in their late arrivals area for the night)
Departure by 11am
(Late departure by 2pm – £7.50 per pitch)
Facilities
– Toilets / Showers (private washing cubicles)
– Electric shaver / hairdryer
– Launderette
– Shop on site (Calor Gas available)
– Licensed lounge bar / Pool & TV room
– Picnic / BBQ area
Programme
Programme for the weekend
Thursday/Friday daytime – free day to explore.
Thursday/Friday evening – social gathering in pub within campsite.
Saturday daytime – entertainment on campsite until 3.30pm. (Weather permitting).
Saturday evening – meet at the Hotel – private function room upstairs at 5.30pm for sit down meal at 6.00pm (3 course plus coffee & mints). Worth £33.00 per head. (Children up to 12 years old £11.00 for 2 course meal). Menu list to choose shown on the “Book Now” form (4 choices to choose from on starters and main courses).
Sunday – TBA
Depart for home and roll on for another 25 years!
Dogs
They are happy to welcome friendly, quiet and well-behaved dogs to our caravan park because the Lake District provides the perfect backdrop for walks with all members of your household.
However, we do advise that the rules regarding cleanliness and cleaning up after your dog are absolutely paramount.
For the benefit of your caravan neighbours, it is compulsory that dogs are to be kept on a lead at all times whilst on-site.
Visitors
Due to limited parking, they encourage guests to meet friends and family offsite.
They have a small visitor car park which can be used for short visits of up to one hour, subject to availability.
If you wish to have day visitors there is a charge of £5 per person.
Visitors must be booked onto the site using the Order Form link on the Prices & Booking page of their website.
Public Transport
Bus Services: Stagecoach operates extensive bus routes, including the scenic 555 (Lancaster-Keswick) that goes through the heart of the Lake District. Other key routes include the 599 and 77/77A.
Location: Water Edge Caravan Park
Website: https://watersedgecaravanpark.co.uk/
Marshal: Ken Lippett / Debbie Halliwell
Email: dcccn2001@gmail.com
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