Here are our expert-recommended campsites and attractions in and around Northumberland National Park
Northumberland National Park is a spectacular natural landscape that's home to an abundance of wildlife. Covering an area of over 1,000 square miles, the park is filled with forested areas, bleak uplands and valley habitats, along with scenic Kielder Water.
The park has several attractions, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall. The wall offers several different walking routes, which allow you to explore its stunning scenery at your own pace.
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Top Northumberland National Park Attractions
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall was built in the second century to protect the Roman Empire from invaders known as the Picts. The wall stands an impressive 15ft high in places and stretches for 73 miles across the north of England. The wall is a popular destination for walkers, and there are a number of different trails you can follow.
Stretching from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway, the Hadrian's Wall long-distance trail is a popular way to explore Northumberland National Park. You can walk the entire trail, from coast to coast, in around a week (assuming you're feeling energetic!) or spend a long weekend exploring different sections.
Kielder Water is a reservoir in Northumberland National Park that covers around 10 square miles. It was created in the 1970s to provide fresh water for industry and nearby cities. The reservoir is a popular destination for fishing and boating and is the biggest manmade lake in Northern Europe.
The Roman Army Museum is located near Hexham, Northumberland. There are around 600 items on display here, including jewellery, weaponry, and other items dating from the Roman occupation of Britain. The museum has exhibitions that take you through the history of Roman Britain. There are also special events for children at the museum during the holidays.
Bellingham Camping & Caravanning Club site is an ideal base for outdoor life in the Northumberland National Park and for exploring the east. The compact campsite provides 70 level pitches on grass and hardstanding, all with 16A electricity. There are 4 camping pods for hire. Bellingham, a traditional Northumbrian village, is within easy strolling distance and offers a heritage centre, shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants. A local bus stops at the site entrance. Walk to Hareshaw Linn waterfall or visit the Kielder Water and Forest Park, nine miles to the west. Hadrian’s Wall is a similar distance to the south.
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park is nestled in the beauty of Kielder Water & Forest Park. The Park is situated amongst acres of woodland forest, has the largest man-made lake on your doorstep and impeccable dark skies above you at night. You will be in awe from the moment you arrive. The site is the perfect retreat getaway for you and the whole family, including your four-legged friends. Kielder Waterside is a dog-friendly park, with dog walks available on-site and nearby.
Highburn House Site is partly bordered by trees with panoramic views over the surrounding Northumbrian Countryside. The site is perfect for families with all the facilities necessary to make your stay a memorable one. The site is only a short walk (1/4 mile) from the main shopping area in the market town of Wooler which has everything from local foods to home-made pottery. You will also find many local pubs offering excellent local fayre. If you are looking for an activity holiday you will find everything within a short distance from the park including hill walking, fishing, canoeing, bird watching, sailing and much more. The site has 60 grass or hardstanding pitches most with electric hook-up. Mobile homes available to hire.
Low Hedgeley Farm Caravan Park is open all year, situated in North Northumberland just off the main A697 road to Coldstream and the Scottish Borders. It faces South overlooking the Breamish Valley approximately one mile north of the Village of Powburn which offers a range of local services. The site is located to the rear of the farm with good access. There are 10 hard standing or grass pitches all serviced by mains water and electric hook-ups. Suitable for caravans and motorhomes but no tents. There are walks directly from the site including a disused railway track and alongside the River Breamish. In Powburn village there is petrol station with Londis supermarket, a tearoom and emporium with crafts and Hedgeley Antiques Centre.
Although only 2.5 miles from Hexham, Fallowfield Dene Caravan Park is very secluded, situated in mature woodland at the end of a no-through road. Set in woodland glades (formerly a Victorian lead mine), each with a Roman name (Hadrian’s Wall is close), are 118 seasonal pitches and 32 touring pitches, all with 16A electricity. A further ten tent pitches have been added, suitable for smaller tents.
Causey Hill Caravan Park is situated at the top of a steep hill overlooking Hexham. It is mainly occupied by mobile homes, in excess of 100, but also offers a small touring area which is well separated above them. There are 20 hardstanding pitches for touring, all with 16A electricity and water. Plenty of grassy areas surround the pitches and trees have been recently planted. Barbecue and picnic areas are provided and walks amongst wildflowers and wildlife are possible in the woodland.
Haltwhistle Camping & Caravanning Club site’s setting in Bellister Wood makes it the perfect get away from it all destination. Pitch in an attractive clearing in the forests of Northumberland, in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and European Geopark. The woodland, once part of the Bellister Castle Estate, is now managed by the National Trust and is a haven for wildlife so you could find yourself sharing your pitch with rabbits, birds and woodpeckers. After a day cycling or walking exploring the local area, the site is a peaceful oasis to relax and unwind. There are 45 grass and hardstanding pitches, most with electric hook-up points.
