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Parkdean Resorts · Cumbria (Windermere)
White Cross Bay Holiday Park
A wooded park on Windermere with a pool and wellness area — 10h 12m drive from Brussels outside peak hours.
White Cross Bay Holiday Park, Near Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, LA23 1LF · Google Maps
- A lake
- The countryside
- 10h 12m from Brussels
- 13h 16m Friday 6pm (estimated ×1.3)
Indicative range · price not checked
€345 · 3 nights, 4 people, not tied to dates
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Why you'll like it
A wooded park on Windermere with a pool and wellness area.
Heated indoor swimming pool
Included in the price, open whatever the weather.
A lake for summer afternoons
Beach, pedalos or sailing: open-air swimming without going to the sea.
Spa and wellness on site
Sauna, steam room and massages after a day outdoors.
The dog comes too
Some accommodation accepts pets, with a supplement at booking.
Who it's for
Ideal for
This park is particularly suited to:
- No Families with young children
- No Teens after thrills
- Average Couples
- Average Nature lovers
- Average Rainy weekend
- Yes With the dog
- No Nightlife and going out
- No Week-long stay
White Cross Bay is a Parkdean Resorts park on the shore of Windermere, between Windermere and Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District. It has a heated indoor pool with jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, a marina with boat launching and a dog walking area. Stays are in static caravans or lodges, some lodges with hot tubs.
At a glance
For you
Six ways to experience this park, rated from its facilities and what is around it.
Family
play areas, swimming pool, children's outings
Nature
forest, lake, trails
Pool & facilities
swimming pool, spa, bowling, bikes
Romantic
quiet, spa, good restaurants
Rainy day
everything you can do indoors
Fine weather
open air, water, panoramic views
The whole stay, not just the park
Your ideal day
Family day: pace suited to children, short journeys. Indicative budget excluding accommodation: ≈ €12 per adult.
- 9am
Breakfast at the cottage
Fresh bread from the park mini-market, on the terrace if the sun is out.
- 10.30am
Brockhole on Windermere
Lakeside family site with the Minty Land indoor play area, Zip World adventures and a lake cruise pier.
5 min from the park
- 1pm
Picnic at the cottage
Shopping done the day before: the easiest way to avoid getting back in the car.
On site
- 3pm
Windermere Lake Cruises
Scenic cruises on Windermere and self-drive electric or rowing boat hire from Bowness, Ambleside or Lakeside.
8 min from the park
- 5pm
Lakes Aquarium
Aquarium at Lakeside, at the southern end of Windermere, with daily otter talks and feeds.
23 min from the park
- 6.30pm
Back to the cottage
One last swim before dinner.
- 8pm
Spa or evening in
The park's wellness area, usually charged separately.
Calculated from Brussels, the reference city for this page, with no profile. Change the starting point or the profile: the score is recalculated.
- Distance weighting 21%
10h 12m drive under normal conditions
- Facilities weighting 14%
indoor pool, spa
- Surroundings weighting 14%
lake, countryside
- Family weighting 14%
3 child-friendly activities nearby
- Things to do weighting 14%
3 activities, 3 of them under 30 min away
- Rainy day weighting 14%
few indoor options
- Fine weather weighting 10%
limited outdoor options
How much does this stay cost?
All-inclusive estimate: accommodation, travel, meals and outings. Your settings are saved on this device.
Dates are optional: without them, the estimate covers a typical stay.
- Accommodation
- €345
- Return journey
- €383
- Meals
- €252
- Activities
- €0
- Estimated total
- €980
per night€327
per person€245
per person per night€82
What's the weather like?
A 7-day on-site forecast, covering your dates if you have chosen any, with advice to match: indoors if it rains, outdoors in fine weather.
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Suggested itinerary
Generated from the park's activities and restaurants: arrival, full days alternating outdoor, rainy-day and discovery ideas, then departure. Adjust it with the options.
Indicative budget for the programme: ≈ €51 per adult, excluding accommodation (4 days).
Day 1 · Arrival day
Settling in gently · ≈ €12 / adult
- 3pm
Arrival at the park
Check-in at reception at White Cross Bay Holiday Park. Collect your pool passes and the site map.
- 4pm
Settling into the cottage
Unpack, then stop at the mini-market for breakfast.
- 5pm
First swim
The park's indoor pool, included in the stay.
- 7.30pm
Dinner at the cottage
Shopping done the day before: the easiest way to avoid getting back in the car.
- 3pm
Day 2 · Outdoor day
Walking, cycling, views · ≈ €12 / adult
- 9.30am
Brockhole on Windermere
Lakeside family site with the Minty Land indoor play area, Zip World adventures and a lake cruise pier.
5 min from the park
- 12.30pm
Picnic at the cottage
Shopping done the day before: the easiest way to avoid getting back in the car.
- 2pm
Windermere Lake Cruises
Scenic cruises on Windermere and self-drive electric or rowing boat hire from Bowness, Ambleside or Lakeside.
8 min from the park
- 5pm
Lakes Aquarium
Aquarium at Lakeside, at the southern end of Windermere, with daily otter talks and feeds.
23 min from the park
- 7pm
Back to the cottage
Dinner in the accommodation, then the indoor pool in the evening.
- 9.30am
Day 3 · Indoor day
Indoor pool at the park and Spa at the park · ≈ €12 / adult
- 10am
Indoor pool at the park
Included in the stay: the simplest refuge when it rains all day.
- 12.30pm
Picnic at the cottage
Shopping done the day before: the easiest way to avoid getting back in the car.
- 2pm
Spa at the park
Sauna and steam room: check the opening times and children's access at reception.
- Tip
Time slots and bookings
Some indoor facilities have to be booked in advance: our listings do not record these rules, which vary from one operator to another. Check at reception on arrival.
- 10am
Day 4 · Departure day
One last activity, then the drive home · ≈ €15 / adult
- 9am
Last swim or walk
An hour at the pool or in the forest before closing the suitcases.
- 11am
Check-out
Return the keys to reception. Check the exact time on your confirmation.
- 12.30pm
Lunch on the way
A picnic prepared before check-out, or a brasserie in a village on the way back.
20 min from the park
- 9am
A typical day, by visitor type
Family day
Pace suited to children, short journeys
Indicative budget: ≈ €12 / adult, excluding accommodation
- 9.30am
Brockhole on Windermere
Lakeside family site with the Minty Land indoor play area, Zip World adventures and a lake cruise pier.
5 min from the park
- 12.30pm
Picnic at the cottage
Shopping done the day before: the easiest way to avoid getting back in the car.
On site
- 2pm
Windermere Lake Cruises
Scenic cruises on Windermere and self-drive electric or rowing boat hire from Bowness, Ambleside or Lakeside.
8 min from the park
- 5pm
Lakes Aquarium
Aquarium at Lakeside, at the southern end of Windermere, with daily otter talks and feeds.
23 min from the park
- 7pm
Back to the cottage
Dinner in the accommodation, then the indoor pool in the evening.
What to do nearby?
3 activities, sights and outings, each with an address, a Google Maps link and a route from the park. The radial map ranks them by driving time; the list filters by visitor type, category, distance and indoor / outdoor.
White Cross Bay Holiday Park, Near Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, LA23 1LF
- Windermere Lake CruisesPromenade, LA23 3HQ Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom · 8 min
- Brockhole on WindermereLakes, LA23 1LJ Windermere, United Kingdom · 5 min
- Lakes AquariumWoodland Vale, LA12 8AS Staveley-in-Cartmel, United Kingdom · 23 min
OpenStreetMap base map, © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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- Windermere Lake Cruises (Water) : 8 min from the park, Variable price
- Lakes Aquarium (Nature) : 23 min from the park, Variable price
- Brockhole on Windermere (Theme park) : 5 min from the park, Variable price
Brockhole on Windermere
Lakeside family site with the Minty Land indoor play area, Zip World adventures and a lake cruise pier.
5 minVariable priceFamily
Windermere Lake Cruises
Scenic cruises on Windermere and self-drive electric or rowing boat hire from Bowness, Ambleside or Lakeside.
Photo: Abbasi1111 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
8 minVariable priceFor everyoneLakes Aquarium
Aquarium at Lakeside, at the southern end of Windermere, with daily otter talks and feeds.
23 minVariable priceFamily
Addresses and coordinates recorded from OpenStreetMap (Nominatim), driving times calculated from real routes (OSRM), on 21/10/2026. The “Google Maps” links open a simple search: none of the data shown here comes from it.
Other options?
Cheaper, closer or better rated: alternatives calculated from Brussels, the reference town for this page.
Cheaper alternatives
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We have not read this park's price on the operator's site, so we do not compare it on price.
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- Displayed priceNot verified
Indicative range: this park's price has not yet been checked with the operator. The amount shown, for 3 nights and 4 people, is an order of magnitude, not this park's price; nothing can be booked at that amount.
Not verified - Public ratingNot verified
No public rating for this park can be attributed to a platform and a recording date, so this page shows none, and the hoprat score is calculated without the “reviews” dimension.
Not verified - Park addressNot verified
Entered by hand from the operator's official website, because OpenStreetMap placed several parks in the wrong municipality. No verification date was recorded for this entry.
Not verified - Coordinates and driving timesRecorded and dated
Coordinates taken from OpenStreetMap (Nominatim) and real routes calculated by OSRM on 21 October 2026. The “Friday evening” column is not a measurement: it is the normal time multiplied by 1.3.
Recorded and dated - Activities and restaurants nearbyRecorded and dated
3 activities and 0 restaurants: addresses and coordinates taken from OpenStreetMap (Nominatim), distances calculated by OSRM, on 21 October 2026. No restaurant rating is shown: we have none whose platform is known. The descriptions, the audiences and the seasons are written by us, with no recording date.
Recorded and dated - Park facilitiesNot verified
4 criteria recorded from the operator's pages, 8 unverified — an unverified criterion is never counted as absent. No verification date was recorded for these readings: they may have aged without our being able to say so. The number of units is not confirmed by a citable public source, so it is not shown.
Not verified - Online bookingNot verified
Availability not checked: we make no claim to know whether any units are still free.
Not verified
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Visitor reviews
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Frequently asked questions
The answers are worked out from the data on this page. A question does not appear while the data that would answer it is missing: here, “we don't know” is never said as “no”.
How long is the drive from Brussels?
10h 12m by road from Brussels, and an estimated 13h 16m on a Friday evening (normal time ×1.3). Real route calculated with OSRM on OpenStreetMap road data.
Where is White Cross Bay Holiday Park?
White Cross Bay Holiday Park, Near Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, LA23 1LF (Cumbria (Windermere)). The park is operated by Parkdean Resorts.
Does White Cross Bay Holiday Park have an indoor pool?
Yes, the park has an indoor pool.
Are dogs allowed at White Cross Bay Holiday Park?
Yes, pets are allowed. The operator usually charges a supplement per animal per stay: check it when you book.
What accommodation can you rent at White Cross Bay Holiday Park?
According to our records: Static caravans · Lodges. Details and availability are confirmed on the operator's website.
Is White Cross Bay Holiday Park by a lake?
Yes, the park is by a lake (Cumbria (Windermere)), according to our records.
What budget should you plan for a stay at White Cross Bay Holiday Park?
The price of White Cross Bay Holiday Park has not yet been checked with the operator. This page shows an indicative range of €345 for lodging only, 3 nights for 4 people, no dates set: an order of magnitude, not this park's price. The real rate is on the operator's website.
Park facilities and accommodation
- Yes:Indoor pool
- Wave pool / slides(not verified)
- Outdoor pool(not verified)
- Yes:Spa / wellness
- Private sauna (some accommodation)(not verified)
- Children's club(not verified)
- Indoor playground(not verified)
- Bowling(not verified)
- Bike hire(not verified)
- Yes:Mini-market
- Yes:Dogs allowed
- Wi-Fi(not verified)
Accommodation types
- Static caravans
- Lodges
The surrounding area
What you see around White Cross Bay Holiday Park (Cumbria (Windermere)): genuine free-to-use photos taken within 3 km of the park. They are not photos of the park itself — holiday parks are private property and their official photos are under copyright.
Static Caravans, White Cross Bay Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 3131850
100 m away from the park
Mark Anderson · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Commons page
Fields near Ecclerigg - geograph.org.uk - 3134237
550 m away from the park
Anthony Parkes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Commons page
House near Troutbeck Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3134243
350 m away from the park
Anthony Parkes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Commons page
The petrol station at Troutbeck Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3151069
600 m away from the park
Ian S · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Commons page
Troutbeck Bridge , Galgarth Park - geograph.org.uk - 6355303
450 m away from the park
Lewis Clarke · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Commons page
Troutbeck Bridge , A591 - geograph.org.uk - 6355304
350 m away from the park
Lewis Clarke · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Commons page
Photo credits
The real photos (of the park itself and in the “The surrounding area” section) come from Wikimedia Commons, under a free licence. Authors and licences:
- Static Caravans, White Cross Bay Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 3131850 — Mark Anderson · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Fields near Ecclerigg - geograph.org.uk - 3134237 — Anthony Parkes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- House near Troutbeck Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3134243 — Anthony Parkes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- The petrol station at Troutbeck Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3151069 — Ian S · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Troutbeck Bridge , Galgarth Park - geograph.org.uk - 6355303 — Lewis Clarke · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Troutbeck Bridge , A591 - geograph.org.uk - 6355304 — Lewis Clarke · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The other visuals are mood images (Unsplash).