Downham Camping Barn
Downham Camping Barn, Twiston Lane, Downham, Clitheroe, Lancs. BB7 4DF
Call Bookings Secretary on 07817 725976
Camping Barn with views of Pendle Hill in the Trough of Bowland ANOB, Lancashire
Offering an unrivalled view of Pendle Hill, Downham Camping Barn offers simple off-grid accommodation for many types of events and celebrations. It is ideal for walkers, cyclists and DofE groups, especially with parties using it as a tranquil base from which to explore this hidden corner of Lancashire over a period of days.
The barn consists of an upstairs sleeping area for approximately 12. Downstairs is a WC with basin (cold water only) and a long table and benches. Photovoltaic cells provide power for limited LED lighting (but not for phone charging) and there is a wood-burning stove with fuel available to purchase at time of booking. Outside there is a gas BBQ, picnic tables, fire pit and space for tents.
Guests need to bring their own camp beds/roll mats and cooking equipment. There is parking for approximately four cars in a layby on the immediately adjacent lane. The barn is situated approx. ¾ mile from Downham village which has a popular pub, tearoom and ice cream shop. There is public transport to the charming market town of Clitheroe and further afield.
There is a 2 night only booking policy and extra tents are charged per unit. Although the Barn is relatively isolated, guests are requested to respect the tranquil nature of the location with no loud music after 10pm.
Please note: Guests are required to remove all rubbish on vacating the barn.
Offering an unrivalled view of Pendle Hill, Downham Camping Barn offers simple off-grid accommodation for many types of events and celebrations. It is ideal for walkers, cyclists and DofE groups, especially with parties using it as a tranquil base from which to explore this hidden corner of Lancashire over a period of days.
The barn consists of an upstairs sleeping area for approximately 12. Downstairs is a WC with basin (cold water only) and a long table and benches. Photovoltaic cells provide power for limited LED lighting (but not for phone charging) and there is a wood-burning stove with fuel available to purchase at time of booking. Outside there is a gas BBQ, picnic tables, fire pit and space for tents.
Guests need to bring their own camp beds/roll mats and cooking equipment. There is parking for approximately four cars in a layby on the immediately adjacent lane. The barn is situated approx. ¾ mile from Downham village which has a popular pub, tearoom and ice cream shop. There is public transport to the charming market town of Clitheroe and further afield.
There is a 2 night only booking policy and extra tents are charged per unit. Although the Barn is relatively isolated, guests are requested to respect the tranquil nature of the location with no loud music after 10pm.
Please note: Guests are required to remove all rubbish on vacating the barn.
This accommodation is featured on our map of Yorkshire and Lancashire and here is its own website.
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Beds & Rooms:
12: 1x12 + campingOpen:
All year. Check out by 11am unless previously agreed.Price per night:
Barn: £100 per night (min 2 nights). Tents: £10 per unit.Booking:
Please e mail or phone the bookings secretaryDirections:
From the A59 take the junction signposted for Chatburn, Rimington & Downham onto Sawley Road. Proceed to the centre of the village of Chatburn and turn onto Downham Road, follow this into Downham Village. At the Assheton Arms, turn left on to Twiston Lane and proceed 0.7 miles. The camping barn can be found close to the roadside on your right hand side.Public Transport :
Nearest train station Clitheroe with direct trains from Manchester Victoria. Local buses go from Clitheroe to Downham Village Centre. From here, the camping barn is a short walk along Twiston Lane.Walks :
Long Distance Walks The Pennine Bridleway
Cathedral Cycle Route
Trans Euro Trail
Great North Trail
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This accommodation is available at the following peak times
Available October Half Term 2025 Available for Christmas 2025 Available New Year 2025 / 2026 Available February Half Term 2026 Available Easter 2026 Available May Day Bank Holiday 2026 Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2026 Available August Bank Holiday 2026Facilities
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That time of yeeare thou maist in me behold, when yellow leaves, or none, or few doe hange Upon those boughes whichshake against the could… Shakespeare : Sonnet 73,
September 30th 2025
Celebrate the crisp and changing colours of Autumn with a stay at the DOWNHAM CAMPING BARN. This stone tent is a great weekend get-away for experienced or first time adventurers in to the landscape – and all without the need for canvas.
See Pendle in all it’s end of year glory from the doorway of this charming stone barn set in the heart of the National Landscape area. Known mainly for the infamous Lancashire witch trials, the area has far more to offer with a thriving market town in Clitheroe, traditional pubs, miles of routes for walking, cycling and riding and a Castle.
The barn offers basic accommodation for 12 with an upper sleeping loft. Downstairs there is a large gathering and cooking area with long table, bench seating and log burner with adjacent washing and toilet facilities, cold water only. Not on the grid or gas, LED battery powered lighting throughout guests need to bring everything usual for a camping experience without the complication of canvas.
Outside there is a fire pit, picnic bench seating . Bigger groups? there is room for tents around the barn.
Tranquility is the name of the game – so if you are looking for a place to rave, this is not the setting for you. As a gentle introduction to the great outdoors you couldn’t find a better place.
We have availability for weekends and during the week for the upcoming half term holidays. Also taking bookings for those looking to escape the usual Christmas / New Years Day routine.
A nip in the air around Downham Camping Barn
September 4th 2025
You can tell when the year is on the turn but we don’t look back at Downham Camping Barn because it has been a full on summer and the turning hedgerows and trees around the barn bring Autumnal cheer. It also makes us happy to have a stone tent rather than clingy, damp canvas to return to after a lovely day out walking and cycling, we are still hoping to welcome the first horseriders at some point.
Comfortably accommodating parties of 12, with sole use of this wonderful stone tent nestled in the shadow of Pendle Hill. Unimpeded views across the National Landscape Area with a daily changing vista of weather and the seasons. A weekend to remember, in an unforgettable landscape.
Over 2 floors the barn comprises of a large sleeping area on the second floor with kitchen area and separate WC & wash area on the ground floor. Log burner, long table and bench seating with lots of work tops make the kitchen a cosy, easy to use area whatever the weather.
Get away from the digital age for a day or two. LED lighting fed by battery, no charging sockets. Outside fire pit and picnic tables. Parking in adjacent layby off rural lane.
Well behaved dogs welcome by arrangement but the area is not dog proof and livestock graze the next door fields.
If you want a basic affordable escape to breath the air, slow down and relax – this just might be your place. Not for those looking for a wild night’s rave…..
For more detail or to answer any queries call Cosima : 07817 725976
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