Budle Bay Campsite

Alan Rogers Review of Budle Bay Campsite

Budle Bay Campsite is a rural site 200m from the sea and 2 miles north of Bamburgh located ins an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This coastal site has 130 mostly grass pitches and 35 hard standing touring pitches of which some are seasonal. A stream runs alongside the site and guests can choose a riverside pitch (subject to availability).  The site also offers a variety of huts, cabins and bunkhouses, suitable for different group sizes. 

With the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, The Farne Islands, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh Castles, The Coastal Cycle Route, Alnwick Castle and the coastal splendour of this area of outstanding natural beauty on the doorstep, the site is the perfect base from which to explore!

Whether you’re into walking, canoeing, sailing or surfing, the beaches of Northumberland are also ideal. The Northumberland coastline is remarkably unspoiled, rugged and wild, with picturesque views and an amazing range of wildlife. 

Start off at the Budle Bay beach and sanctuary, then make your way further south to Bamburgh beach with Bamburgh Castle above you, or north to  Amble, Ross Sands and St. Abb’s Head.

Facilities at Budle Bay Campsite

The 2 toilet blocks have showers wash basins and WC’s. Dish washing area. Chemical toilet point. Motorhome service point. Laundry. New for 2026 -Budle Bites will serve food, drinks and alcoholic beverages to sit outside or take away.  Children’s play area. Freezer for ice packs. Shop. Dogs allowed. Dog walk adjacent. Pub and shop nearby.

• Bar Nearby
• Childrens Play Area
• Fishing Nearby
• Nature
• Outdoor
• Sailing Nearby
• Seaside Beach Nearby
• Shop Nearby
• Small Site

Green Credentials

• Solar-powered facilities
• Recycling points
• Bat / Birdhouses provided

Directions to Budle Bay Campsite

From the North or South on the A1 take the turn to the B1342 signed Belford Industrial Estate. It’s the turning by the big grain silos (From North, left turn From South right turn). Follow this road for 1.5 miles, over the Belford station railway crossing and around the bend. Look out for the brown signpost for Budle Bay Campsite. Right turn into the campsite. Continue over the white bridge and along the drive. Reception is the first building on the right, by the trees.

From Bamburgh Castle/Bamburgh Village The campsite is 2 miles from Bamburgh. From central Bamburgh Village, follow the signs for Waren Mill Village along the B1342, also signposted for the A1. Once you reach Waren Mill Village, turn left at the signpost for the A1. The Mill will be on your right just before you reach the turn. Budle Bay Campsite is the first turn on the left along this road. 

N.B. please make sure your satnav directs you to Budle Bay Campsite, rather than ‘Waren Mill’ or ‘Budle Farm’.