Camping in Northumbria
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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 93 mainly hard standing pitches all with electricity 16 amp. Some seasonal pitches.
Durham Grange Caravan and Morohome Club site, offers 88 level, spacious pitches, 59 of which are hardstanding and 8 fully serviced. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Lamb family will make you very welcome and personally take you to your pitch at Doe Park. The camping fields have a lovely open aspect with wonderful views and the 70 pitches are spacious with well mown grass, all with 10A electricity, 60 with hardstanding. This is Hannah Hauxwell country and the Dales, less frequented than other upland areas, provide wonderful walking country; indeed part of the Pennine Way runs near this peaceful site. The park’s reception is a new wooden cabin at the entrance to the pitch area and is well stocked with tourist information guides.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Forget-Me-Not is a quiet caravan park situated about a mile from the village of Longhorsley. When we visited (May 2013) the park was in the process of being acquired by a new owner with plans to make much needed improvements throughout. There are 144 caravan holiday homes and 97 touring pitches, 23 of which are for short stays and separately located in an open grassy field which is slightly undulating and bordered by hedges and trees. All touring pitches have hardstandings, electricity, water and waste water. The restaurant serves meals on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and every day during school holidays.
Welcoming non-members and tents, the Camping and Caravanning Club site at Barnard Castle was opened in 1996. There are 90 flat pitches, most on grass but including 35 hardstanding pitches (gravel base with room for both car and caravan and space for an awning on grass). There are 81 electricity hook-ups (16A). One side of the site is bordered by mature trees and there is an attractive woodland dog walking area leading to a riverside footpath which takes you into Barnard Castle. There are many footpaths and walks in the area and numerous local attractions. The market town itself has many attractions - Bowes Museum, Egglestone Abbey and Raby Castle, all within a ten mile radius of the site. The site also has 5 safari tents available to hire.
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.
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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.