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Best campervan sites in Northumberland
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Ready to go camping in Northumberland? Home to miles of glorious coastline, Hadrian’s Wall, a stunning national park and more castles than any other county in England, this North East England region is perfect for all types of adventures! Set off in a campervan and take your pick from a wide range of campsites in Northumberland, including family-friendly holiday parks, Kielder Forest stays and serene spots in the countryside. Our guide to the best campervan sites in Northumberland for 2022 covers the lot!
7 most beautiful campervan sites in Northumberland
1. Northumberland National Park – Bellingham Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Brown Rigg, Bellingham, Hexham NE48 2JY
Price per night: from £9.25pp
Northumberland National Park is the northernmost in England. Also one of the least populated, it is an ideal destination for peaceful outdoor holidays. Bellingham Camping and Caravanning Club Site is in the rural Tyne Valley on the eastern edge of the national park, about 15 miles north of the market town of Hexham.
Lace up your walking boots: the campsite’s on the long-distance trail the Pennine Way, running through part of Northumberland National Park on its 268-mile route. This is a modern and well-maintained caravan park with plenty of facilities, including a quaint shop selling a variety of local produce.
Campsite features:
Tyne Valley and Northumberland National Park camping in a peaceful countryside setting
Walk to the local village or Hareshaw Linn waterfall from the site
Modern facilities including a shop, play area, indoor social space, kitchen, drying room, family wetroom and games room
Choice of grass or hardstanding pitches, all with electric hook-up
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2. Kielder – Kielder Village Camping and Caravan Site
Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1EJ
Price per night: from £30
Park up at one of our favourite campervan sites in Northumberland for all kinds of outdoor adventures – Kielder Water is the biggest man made body of water in England.
The lake and surrounding forest are part of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, the first in the UK and the biggest in Europe. Stargaze by night and adventure by day in Kielder Water & Forest Park from Kielder Village Camping and Caravan Site (aka Kielder Campsite).
Listed as the most remote campsite in England, Kielder Campsite offers true “get away from it all” camping. Picking up supplies before arrival is recommended, and there’s no phone signal or wifi. Perfect for off-grid escapes!
This peaceful, rural and dog-friendly campsite is great for families, couples and solo travels. Campervan pitches are hardstanding, most with room for an awning.
Campsite features:
Three-star rural camping in the heart of Kielder Forest
Dark sky friendly with no mobile signal and lots of space to relax
Half a mile from Kielder Castle and 2.5 miles from Kielder Observatory; five minutes’ walk from Kielder village
Showers, toilets, dishwashing room, chemical disposal, laundry room and fresh spring water all available on site
3. Hadrian’s Wall – Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site
Shield Hill, Haltwhistle NE49 9NW
Price per night: from £20
Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Roman Fort are both near Herding Hill Farm, but you might decide to stay on site instead – this award-winning Haltwhistle campsite has facilities that would suit a luxury hotel.
Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site is a five-star site offering a free sauna, a barbecue hut for hire, a large play area with Roman fort, a petting farm, a shop, homemade pizzas and much more including luxury heated amenities. It’s dog friendly and family friendly. Plus, the AD122 Hadrian's Wall bus that stops directly outside welcomes pets too!
Campsite features:
Luxury five-star campsite a mile from Hadrian’s Wall
Free eight-person sauna for guests’ use
Five-star amenity block with underfloor heating, free hot showers, family room, baths and laundry/drying room
Licensed shop with local produce, ales and gins, plus barbecue meat packs, firepit hire and homemade pizzas delivered direct to your pitch
4. Bamburgh – Budle Bay Campsite
Waren Mill, Bamburgh, NE70 7EE
Price per night: from £14
The Northumberland coast is a must on any Northumberland holiday, and the seaside town of Bamburgh with its castle, golden beach and towering sand dunes is one of its many jewels. Explore it every day of your holiday from the family-run Budle Bay Campsite, just two miles from Bamburgh and 200 metres from Budle Bay.
This is another top site for walkers, as several trails start from the Budle Bay grounds and the Northumberland Coast Path passes right by. Make sure to go island hopping around the area, too: the Farne Islands are accessible from Bamburgh and the causeway to Holy Island with Lindisfarne Castle is just 10 miles north!
Campsite features:
Quiet, family-run site in a quiet tree-lined valley in the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Birdwatching haven: Budle Bay mud flats and Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve
five minutes’ walk away
River on site and lots of room to play
Hardstanding pitches, most with electric hook-up, plus toilets, showers, play area and shop all on site
5. Belford – South Meadows Caravan Park
Price per night: from £21.40
A short drive inland from Bamburgh is the village of Belford in the Northumberland countryside, surrounded by farmland and home to rock climbing at Bowden Doors.
Award-winning South Meadows Caravan Park is a quick walk from the village, set in 40 acres of green space with six acres of woodland with footpaths, bird boxes, insect houses and squirrel feeders - the woodland has a thriving population of red squirrels! Pitches are level and well drained, all with electric hook-up.
Campsite features:
Award-winning eco-conscious campsite close to the North Northumberland coast
Wildlife haven with over 10,000 trees and plants and an environment designed to attract birds and butterflies
Toilets, showers, family bathroom, chemical disposal and motorhome service point
Habitation checks, gas checks, battery charging, caravan wash and more all offered on site
6. Alnwick – Doxford Farm Camping
Doxford Farm, Chathill, Alnwick NE67 5DY
Price per night: from £22.50
Stay between the Northumberland seaside towns of Seahouses and Craster at Doxford Farm Camping. This camping ground is within easy reach of the market town of Alnwick and just west of the Northumberland Coast AONB. This family-run farm is close to many other attractions, too, including Dunstanburgh Castle, Dunstanburgh Golf Club and Howick Hall.
Its peaceful campsite welcomes families, couples and dogs, and has over five miles of beautiful farm walks through woodland, lakeside and fields. This is easily one of the most scenic campervan sites in Northumberland!
Campsite features:
Family-run farm site between Craster and Seahouses
Within 7.5 miles of both Alnwick Castle and Dunstanburgh Castle; Howick Hall six miles away
Plenty of space including a large field for play and dog walks
Unspoilt skies and low light pollution for stargazing – barbecues and campfires allowed
7. Berwick-upon-Tweed – Berwick Seaview Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
Billendean Rd, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1QU
Price per night: from £17.90
Our final campervan site in Northumberland is the closest of our seven sites to Scotland. The Caravan and Motorhome Club’s most northerly campsite, Berwick Seaview Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite is near the seaside resort of Spittal.
Offering stunning views, this campsite is set on a hillside overlooking the sea, River Tweed estuary and Berwick town. Beaches, coves and castles are all close by, as is Goswick Golf Club, which has been rated one of the best links courses in the north of England.
Campsite features:
Family- and dog-friendly campsite within walking distance (1.5 miles) of Berwick-upon-Tweed
12 miles from the Ford and Etal Estate, with steam train, craft workshops and Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre
Choice of grass or hardstanding pitches, all with electric hook-up and optional awning space
Modern amenities including showers, toilets, disabled-access facilities, chemical disposal, family washroom, motorhome service point and gas sales
Hire a van for your Northumberland camping trip
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