The five star rated holiday park is just a stones throw away from the beach and has good links to Liverpool city centre When you think of Merseyside, there might be a few things that spring to mind, including The Beatles or football. Camping and glamping might not make your list of amazing things about the region, but it's actually the current hotspot for just that. According to Pitchup.

com , Merseyside has the highest increase in sales of camping and glamping breaks in the UK this year - with a massive 1037% increase. With stunning beaches, a beautiful waterfront and plenty of things to do here, we're not surprised that more people are choosing to enjoy a staycation here. The leading platform, for camping holidays Pitchup.

com, told the ECHO that a particular favourite in Merseyside, is Willowbank Holiday Park, just a 30 minute drive from the the Liverpool itself. With grass, gravel and hardstanding touring pitches available for caravans and motorhomes, the touring park is even closer to the beach, with Formby beach just a five minute drive away. Willowbank is also on a bus route which is helpful for motorhomers.

According to reviews on Pitchup, 93% of people who have used the holiday park would recommend it to a friend and 89% would stay again. Families have commented that they loved the spacious woodland surroundings, and there’s also a play area and football pitch on site as well as a designated dog-walking area. Plus with prices per night (based on two people sharing) f.