East Lancashire Railway
Board a heritage train and soak up the beautiful Irwell Valley scenery, pay a visit to the museum and more.
View and BookOFFERS*: 10% OFF Autumn Getaways | Kids for £1 (aged 5-17) | Under 5s stay free | £5 refundable deposit
Previously an historic mill, Burrs Country Park Club Campsite has much to offer the whole family - from relaxing river and countryside walks to contemporary art, and with the nostalgic East Lancashire Steam Railway passing by. The campsite also provides you easy access to the beautiful country park situated just north of Bury town centre, and is handy for trips into Manchester using the direct tramlink.
The city of Manchester, just half an hour away by Tramlink, is a perfect base for big football matches, concerts and events, not to mention the extensive retail therapy options that Manchester has to offer - making touring in Lancashire a great choice for the discerning holidaymaker. The Bury Tramlink station is just a short bus ride away. Alternatively, there are several walking routes from the campsite to the station taking between 25-45 minutes.
Burrs Country Park Club Campsite is based around the River Irwell and the remains of two cotton mills - Higher Woodhill Mill and Burrs Mill. Extensive development of the mill has left interesting archaeological remains and water courses in the area. Travelling north and east of Bury, you will find picturesque countryside with numerous small towns and villages, with industrial heritage to explore.
Burrs Country Park Railway Station is the East Lancashire Railway's newest station, just a 5 minute stroll from the campsite. Travel on this fantastic heritage steam railway and take advantage of the exclusive member offer.
Please Note: Reception at this site may close earlier than 8pm and staff may not be available to greet you. If this is the case, don’t worry, you can still arrive on site until 8pm. We will simply contact you on your day of arrival with details of how to check-in. Please ensure your contact details are up to date on your Membership profile.
Additional ways to stay:
Storage pitches - available here. Visit camc.com/storage.
To contact the campsite directly, please call 0161 761 0489.
Nearest alternative campsite: Hebden Bridge Club Campsite, Castleton Club Campsite, Southport Club Campsite and Buxton Club Campsite.
*T&Cs
10% OFF Autumn Getaways: Save 10% on stays between 1 October to 21 December 2025. 3 night minimum stay. Book by 26 November at least 21 days in advance of arrival. Discount automatically applied and appears at checkout.
£5 Deposit: FREE cancellations and FREE amendments up to 21 days before arrival.
Prices
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Offers available to Club members
Board a heritage train and soak up the beautiful Irwell Valley scenery, pay a visit to the museum and more.
View and BookTeenagers get the chance to start, steer, manoeuvre, reverse and park on a specifically designed road system.
View and BookAn adrenaline-filled, awe-inspiring, bucket-list, daredevil experience of either bungee jumping or skydiving.
View and BookTeenagers get the chance to start, steer, manoeuvre, reverse and park on a specifically designed road system.
View and BookLeave M66 at junction 2 onto A58 (signposted Bury) then follow brown signs to East Lancs Railway. Continue on A58 (signposted Bury). Pass Bury Market on right and at traffic lights (with Bury Town Hall and Registry Office on left) continue downhill on A58 and follow signposts to Bolton, Ramsbottom. At traffic lights (Toyota garage on left) keep in right hand lane and follow signposts to Tottington, Ramsbottom and brown signposts to Burrs Country Park. Keep in the same lane through next 2 sets of traffic lights; 300 yards past office building turn right into Woodhill Road (brown signpost to Burrs Country Park Club Site). Follow the road to end, onto cobbles and over bridge into site. A double barrier system is manned until 20:00. Please arrive beforehand and if delayed, phone the site before 20:00.
Please Note: To avoid delays and congestion, do not stop on the bridge when arriving at this site. The single track bridge must be kept clear to allow oncoming traffic through.
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Board one of the East Lancashire Railway's heritage steam and diesel trains and begin your journey back to yesteryear soaking up the beautiful Irwell Valley with its rolling green hills and charming villages as you go. The East Lancashire Railway provides a truly unique journey along a twelve mile route through the beautiful Lancashire landscape.
Special offers just for Members
One person travels free when accompanied by a 'Freedom of the Line' ticket holder. Not valid on event days. Tickets must be used at the same time, lowest priced ticket is free. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Telephone: 0161 764 7790
Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
Diane Robinson
Reviewed: 18/09/2025 19:54
Spent 4 nights on this excellent site, facilities were spotless, very spacious shower cubicles. Was great to watch steam trains going past and enjoyed 2 days travelling on them. We will be back for more.
Sara Bennett
Reviewed: 18/09/2025 19:41
The camp was great with the steam trains passing through perfect. The water point pressure was very low , that’s how it is was the answer when we queried this with the warden. It would have taken half an hour to fill the tank. Didn’t get chance to look around... Show more
Deborah Ross
Reviewed: 17/09/2025 14:56
Very nice site would highly recommend
Gary Vile
Reviewed: 12/09/2025 15:19
This was our first time at this site and will definitely be back, the staff were friendly and the check in quick. The shower/ toilet were clean and the whole site clean & tidy. Lovely walks in the surrounding country park.
Mike Turner
Reviewed: 11/09/2025 17:18
We use Burrs a few times every season due to its proximity to Manchester & family in Ramsbottom. The staff are always great, cheerful & helpful - and keep the site in tip-top condition. Burrs Country Park next door is great for walks into the surrounding countryside and there are... Show more
David Greenacre
Reviewed: 10/09/2025 14:15
We had a fantastic stay at this caravan site! From the moment we arrived, the staff were warm and welcoming, making check-in quick and stress-free. The site itself is beautifully maintained – clean, spacious pitches with plenty of room for both caravans and awnings. The facilities are excellent: spotless shower and... Show more
Sandra Cooke
Reviewed: 06/09/2025 18:23
First time at site was quiet ( Sept, kids back at school) well maintained and facilities lovely If you have a dog ,country park 2 mins walk into We eat in the brown cow pub and food was lovely Managed to see the train going past bonus for husband
Marie Goddard
Reviewed: 03/09/2025 16:55
Friendly, clean and well maintain. The steam train that chugs along next to the site is a real bonus and offer discounted tickets for camh members. Lovely walks in the country park and along the river. The Brown Cow pub next door is fab - friendly and yummy pub grub... Show more
Alan holt
Reviewed: 03/09/2025 14:33
This was our 4th stay at Burrs. We used it initially for its central location for family but have since returned several times. It’s lovely and piece-full and always clean and tidy. We like how there is a place to go walking and when we bring the kids there is... Show more
Colin Feierabend
Reviewed: 02/09/2025 16:44
This is a brilliant site. Very friendly staff who went out of their way to be as helpful as possible. We arrived at almost 8pm, when the reception closed, and they made sure we were all sorted. We were only there for one night on this occasion, but we’ll be back... Show more
Diane Robinson
Reviewed: 18/09/2025 19:54
Spent 4 nights on this excellent site, facilities were spotless, very spacious shower cubicles. Was great to watch steam trains going past and enjoyed 2 days travelling on them. We will be back for more....