Camping in Northumbria
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Old Hartley Caravan and Motorhome Club site is perched on a grassy cliff top overlooking the lighthouse on St Mary's Island. This island is a well-known local nature reserve with an abundant bird population of national importance and lovely walking trails where you can enjoy the unspoilt scenery. The traditional holiday resort of Whitley Bay is within easy reach of the site and boasts a superb sandy beach and indoor leisure pool complex. The site has 59 hardstanding pitches all with 16 amp electricity.
Durham Grange Caravan and Morohome Club site, offers 74 level, spacious pitches, most of which are hardstanding including 8 fully serviced and 2 for tents. Easy access to the A1M and the A690 makes it an ideal stopover for those travelling north or south, or for visiting the historic cathedral city of Durham, the Beamish Museum and for shopping at the Gateshead Metro centre. A coppice of mature trees and newly planted shrubs mask most of the road noise and makes an attractive dog walking area. The park has been redesigned with attention to detail throughout, offering pockets of privacy and a central area with picnic tables and benches.
River Breamish Caravan and Motorhome Club site in Alnwick is set amid the Cheviot Hills, with excellent walking and cycling in the scenically beautiful surroundings to keep the active holiday maker happy. Walk from the site into the delightful Breamish Valley where many remains from the Neolithic and Bronze Age, including hill forts and medieval villages can be seen. It is an easy walk into the quaint little village of Powburn. The stunning surrounding scenery and beaches can also be enjoyed, including the long sandy beaches and castle at Bamburgh. The site has 76 mainly hardstanding pitches, all with 16 amp electricity.
A stay at Berwick Seaview Caravan and Motorhome club site combines the spectacular scenery of the esteemed county with visits across the border to Scotland. You can enjoy stunning views of the sea and busy town of Berwick from this hillside site, which also overlooks the river estuary. The site is only a 30-minute walk into Berwick, with its Elizabethan ramparts, shops and diverse places of interest. The site has 99 pitches of which 93 are hardstanding with electricity 16 amp. There are 6 non-electric tent grass pitches. Some seasonal pitches.
White Water Park Caravan and Motorhome Club site is adjacent to the multi-million pound development at the Tees Barrage, this pleasantly landscaped site caters for all tastes, especially watersports enthusiasts. The Tees Barrage has transformed 11 miles of the Tees, providing clean, non-tidal water for many activities. The site itself provides 97 hardstanding pitches, all with 16 amp electricity connections, and includes 21 fully serviced pitches set within bays and hedges (fresh water and waste disposal). This is a neat and well maintained site with good lighting and a security barrier. The adjoining White-Water Course (Britain’s largest purpose-built canoe course) provides facilities for both advanced and beginner canoeists, and hosts major national and international events.
Teesdale Barnard Castle Caravan and Motorhome Club site is located just half a mile from the market town of Barnard Castle, it is set in open countryside that is designated an Area of High Landscape Value. Barnard Castle is a delightful town, home to the renowned Bowes Museum, a 12th century castle, an excellent visitor centre and a choice of pubs and restaurants. Barnard Castle also marks the entrance to Teesdale which offers spectacular scenery following the river up to High Force and a series of other waterfalls to its source beyond the Pennine Way and Cow Green Reservoir. The site has 76 hardstanding pitches all with 16 amp electricity.
Byreside Caravan Site is quiet and secluded, located on a family run farm in the historic Derwent Valley. Birds and nature of all kinds may be seen so keep an eye out for Red Kites, foxes and deer. Walkers and cyclists have easy access from the site to the Derwent Walk Country Park which links up to the Waskerley Way or Lanchester Valley Walk. Plenty of history in the area within easy reach with Ebchester and its Roman Museum, plus the Derwentcote Blast Furnace, a relic from the Industrial Revolution. Nearby is Causey Arch, reputed to be the world's oldest railway bridge, and on most summer weekends see the Tanfield Railway steam locomotives in operation. Further down the valley is Gibside Chapel, the mausoleum of the Bowes family. The site has 31 hard standing pitches. Electric points on all pitches.
Leekworth Caravan & Camping Park is situated on the outskirts of the historic market village of Middleton in Teesdale, very close to Barnard Castle. The stunning natural beauty of the North Pennines surrounds the site which sits on the banks of the River Tees. The famous Teesdale Way cuts alongside the site joining onto the Pennine Way and Middleton village, with its country shops and cafes only a 10-minute walk away.
This park is owned and managed by Howard and Elizabeth who are experienced caravanners. They have terraced their site to offer panoramic views over the fields and woodland from all the pitches. The park is licensed to accommodate more units but the owners prefer to offer space to visitors by providing generous pitches on either grass or hardstanding. There are 30 touring pitches (with 16A electric hook-ups), including ten on hardstanding, plus a separate terrace for tents. Nature corridors and the surrounding countryside make this a haven for nature lovers and visitors are encouraged to enjoy the tranquillity of the area.
South Meadows is set in the north Northumberland countryside, within walking distance of the village of Belford with its market cross and old coaching inn. The park is pleasantly landscaped, and two short walks lead into the adjacent bluebell woods. Covering 40 acres of level grass, there are 165 touring pitches (67 let seasonally) with 16A electricity, water and TV aerial points. Help is available from a team who will position and level your caravan for you. A further area can accommodate about 50 tents.
Proctors Stead is a small, friendly, family run caravan park situated one mile from the sea and surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty. The park itself is a level, sheltered and well-kept. It has 60 pitches with electric hook-up 10 amps for caravans and motorhomes. The nearest village shop and post office is in Embleton about two miles away, where there is also the local garage (fuel sold here too). Craster is famous for its kippers and has a wonderful seasonal seafood restaurant, as well as a pub which overlooks the sea. For those who do not wish to cook, The Cottage Inn is only a short stroll away. The Craster Restaurant (Robsons) is always worth a visit for fish and seafood (seasonal opening Easter- end Sept/Oct) and The Jolly Fisherman in Craster is very popular too. The Cottage Inn and The Jolly Fisherman both allow dogs into the bar areas.
Set in the heart of the Northumberland countryside, on the edge of Wooler Water, Riverside Leisure Park is close to some of the region’s most popular sights and historic attractions, while Northumberland’s white sand beaches are just a short drive away. Many of the 500 grassy pitches are occupied by static caravans, either privately owned or to rent, but there is a small area for 75 modest touring pitches, 30 with hardstanding and electricity (10A). There is fly fishing on site (permits can be purchased and rods hired), a children’s play area and a shop. Two hundred metres away, across the main road is an extra part of the site with a small heated swimming pool, amusement machines and a bar, restaurant and function room.
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.
Chainbridge Touring Caravan Site is a beautifully laid out L-shaped park is for adults only and quietly situated down a non-classified road that leads to a chain bridge over the River Tweed, linking Scotland and England. The owners are very welcoming and many visitors return time and time again.
Visitors to Beadnell Bay Camping & Caravanning Club site are rewarded with sea views over the dramatic Northumberland coast in one direction and the distant Cheviot Hills in the other. If you are looking for a seaside escape, you will find it here. The site is very spacious and offers 150 level grass or hard standing pitches, most with electric hook-up. The wonderful dunes and golden sands of Beadnell Bay, just minutes from the site, are excellent for bird watching. Walkers can enjoy beach walks to nearby Beadnell and Seahouses. Catch a boat from Seahouses to the Farne Islands where you will be able to observe more birdlife and colonies of seals. For cyclists, the Coast & Castles and National Cycle Routes pass the site. Northumberland has many fascinating castles and fortified buildings to be explored, including Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle right on the coast.
Ord House is a 44-acre park for 260 privately owned holiday homes and 74 touring caravan and tent pitches. The park has a very well cared for appearance throughout, with well mown grass and colourful arrays of flowering bushes. Ord House itself, an 18th-century mansion, has been tastefully converted to provide a bar, lounge bar and family room. The touring pitches (all with 16A electricity, 39 also with water and drainage) are on hardstandings, in small sections, some of which are sloping. Twelve level pitches are in the more secluded walled garden, separated by shrubs and camomile lawns.
Dunstan Hill Camping & Caravanning Club site is located off a quiet lane between Embleton and Craster. This rural site has a tree belt to shelter it from the north wind and has access to the beach via a level footpath through the fields, across the golf course and past the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, which is just over a mile by car. With gravel access roads, the peaceful site has 150 level, well spaced pitches, 80 with 16A electricity. Reception is manned by very helpful managers and there is an area for outside parking and late arrivals at the entrance. This site is not suitable for large American motorhomes.
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.
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Northumbria
The most northerly region of England, Northumbria is steeped in history, full of ancient forts and fairytale castles. The great outdoors offers limitless walking with plenty of trails stretching across moorlands and beaches, encompassing views of the beautiful scenery.
What to see in Northumbria
The 400 square mile Northumberland National Park is one of the most peaceful, remote places in England. With endless walks across moorlands and hills, it stretches south from the Cheviot Hills, through the Simonside Hills, to the crags of Whin Sill, where it engulfs a section of the historic Hadrian’s Wall, built by the Romans to mark the northern limit of their empire.
The Pennine Way was the country’s first official long-distance path and is still the longest. At 268 miles, it stretches from the Peak National Park to the border. The coastline is not to be forgotten, with mile upon mile of deserted, sandy beaches with resorts that still have an old-fashioned feel to them, such as Whitley Bay, South Shields and Seaton Carew.
The majestic castles of Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh can be seen for miles along the Northumberland coast. Surrounded on three sides by the river Wear, the small, historic city of Durham is dominated by England’s greatest Norman Cathedral. With cobbled medieval streets and restricted car access, it is a popular place with visitors. Further north is the bustling city of Newcastle. Home to an array of cosmopolitan restaurants and bars, music venues, and fabulous architecture, it also boasts a lively nightlife.
Places of interest
Places of interest
- Northumberland: Bamburgh Castle; Alnwick Castle and Gardens; Berwick-upon-Tweed; Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island; Newbiggin Maritime Centre; Dunstanburgh Castle; Corbridge Roman sites at Hadrian’s Wall.
- Durham: Durham Castle and Cathedral; Barnard Castle; Beamish Museum; Diggerland at Langley Park; Harperley POW Camp; Crook Hall and Gardens.
- Tyne and Wear: MetroCentre shopping complex; 700-year-old Holy Jesus Hospital, Newcastle, Life Science Centre, Discovery Museum and Castle Keep; Gibside forest garden.
- Teeside: Kirkleatham Owl Centre; Darlington Railway Centre and Museum; Guisborough Hall; Saltburn Smugglers Heritage Centre; Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, Marton.
Did you know?
Did you know?
- Alnwick Castle was used as the setting for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films.
- Stretching from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway, Hadrian’s Wall is 81 miles long.
- Middlesbrough Teesside Transporter Bridge was built in 1911 and is the only one of its kind in England, with a gondola capable of carrying nine cars and 200 passengers.
- In the past 300 years Berwick has changed hands between the Scottish and the English no less than 13 times.
- Anthony Gormley’s Angel of The North has a wingspan of 54 metres and is visited by 150,000 people every year.
- Sir Malcolm Campbell’s first speed record of 138 mph was set on Saltburn sands on 17 June 1922.