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UK: Caravans on car park and camper van crackdown in the Lake District

10.06.2026 07:41 1 min 2 sources
Lancashire Telegraph ENG + 1 more
UK: Caravans on car park and camper van crackdown in the Lake District
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In Brief

In Lancashire, a car park was taken over by caravans for ITV filming, while Keswick develops a strategy against irresponsible camper van owners causing parking and waste issues.

Caravans in Lancashire: TV filming

Bolton-le-Sands Parish Council explained the appearance of caravans and motorhomes at the Shore Lane car park. The car park is temporarily being used for ITV television production filming. Access will be restricted during filming, after which the area will be restored. Although the programme was not named, filming of the sixth series of the drama "The Bay" has already begun in Morecambe Bay.

Keswick: strategy against irresponsible camper van owners

Keswick authorities in the Lake District are developing a strategy to address parking and sanitation problems caused by camper van and motorhome owners. Vehicles occupy spaces on residential streets and in parking zones intended for daytime use, and create waste disposal issues. The town council is working with Cumberland Council to find sites for dedicated parking areas (aires) and to strengthen enforcement.

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Council explains caravan and motorhome takeover of Lancashire car park

10.06.2026 Lancashire Telegraph ENG

Keswick develops strategy to tackle irresponsible camper van owners

25.02.2026 The Keswick Reminder ISL

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