Heckley Farm Camping

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Dramatic skies
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Spacious grass pitches

  • No-frills Northumberland camping with views of Alnwick Castle
  • Five minutes’ drive from Alnwick Castle and 20 minutes from Cragside
  • Off-grid farm site with an honesty shop and livestock all around
Roll up all you Harry Potter fans – now you can embark on a camping adventure with views of Alnwick Castle, where so many scenes from the famous film franchise were shot. Set on a three-acre field, Heckley Farm Camping is a laidback, off-grid sort of a place, with a very limited number of spacious grass pitches on a working Northumberland farm. To the west of the field, a large beech hedge provides shelter from the prevailing westerly wind. Wherever you pitch on the field, you’ll be surrounded by wildlife; you can expect to see some of the barn owls, buzzards, hares and deer that live around the farm. The surrounding land is a mixture of cattle and arable farming, and you’re sure to meet the two pet pigs as well as some very friendly and free-range hens – you can buy their eggs for breakfast and pop the money in the site’s honesty box. As this is pretty much wild camping, there’s no electricity on site, although drinking water and well-maintained posh portable toilets are provided. You'll be allowed to park at your pitch for easy setting up too. It’s a firmly family-friendly vibe at this low-key, relaxed site; it is certainly not a spot for party animals.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Open now
Opens 14 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 14 Jul to

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 49 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a basic, spacious campsite set in a beautiful rural location, ideal for exploring Alnwick and the wider Northumberland coast. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful owners, the peaceful atmosphere, and the excellent value. Facilities include portaloos and a water tap, which are generally reported as clean, though some noted a smell after a few days. The site offers plenty of space for children to play and is a great spot for stargazing. The lack of showers is noted, but considered part of the site's simple charm.

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This is definitely true, wild camping and all the more magical for it!

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Caroline S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location, perfect for the kids to run about and play in, and the wildlife was magical - we were treated to sighting 3 hares at dusk! The owner was really helpful, caring and knowledgeable about family-friendly activities and restaurants in the local area. Loos were clean and well-stocked. We arrived along with Storm Floris, and Lance was really helpful, supportive and understanding when we left early after the storm ripped our tent. We'll definitely go back for longer next time.

Disliked Nothing - nothing to dislike!

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Chose this site as it had an 8pm arrival time. As we…

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Dean M.

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Liked Chose this site as it had an 8pm arrival time. As we travel alot and come from far away. We arrived bang on 8pm. This site is only a few minutes away from The Pastures parkrun. Which is why we were in the area. We had great phone signal and can pitch next to your car. There is 2 portaloos , large bin and a water tap. Really big field. Just round the cornerů from Alnwick castle too

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Quiet…

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Peter I.

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Liked Quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the site/ beautiful place and views and gorgeous sunsets.

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Aoife D.

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Liked Loved the site/ beautiful place and views, lovely host and gorgeous sunsets. Very clean facilities.

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I liked it here; I'll come back another day when there's no storm.

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SERDAL G.

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Frankly, we only had a few hours to spare. We were caught in a heavy rainstorm, so we packed up the tent. Besides, there was no one else there. The place was so peaceful, beautiful, quiet, and clean. The restrooms were clean. A herd of cows were watching us from the adjacent field. I liked it here; I'll come back another day when there's no storm.

Disliked There are lots of black flies and they are sticking to you.

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Réka B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly and welcoming host, peace and quiet, and lovely views over the hills. We went at the last night of the season which meant is was only 3 tents up, which added to the charm.

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Really nice simple site

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Jim H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lots of space. Friendly and welcoming. Interesting for the kids to see a working farm.

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Very secluded and little light pollution which made for a stunning view…

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Anonymous

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Liked Very secluded and little light pollution which made for a stunning view of the night sky

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Good location near to Alnwick. Friendly atmosphere.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good location near to Alnwick. Friendly atmosphere.

Disliked Pitchup description highlighted Castle views but the castle was not visible from any part of the field and photo showing castle and quad bike was misleading. Pitchup description also highlights “posh” loos, but the toilets were just the standard building site / festival loos with no lighting and not very nice at all. The site is on a very exposed location subject to prevailing winds.

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Beautiful location. Clean facilities. Great host. Spacious. Flat.…

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful location.
Clean facilities.
Great host.
Spacious.
Flat.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Heckley Farm Camping

Heckley High House

Alnwick

Northumberland

England

NE66 2LQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.43144°N
1.71454°W

Route directions

The B6346 from Alnwick is the better road to use to reach the site

Nearest transport

Coach
1.3 mi Bus station
18.1 mi Bus Station
18.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.1 mi Alnmouth Rail Station
7.3 mi Chathill Rail Station
8.9 mi Acklington Rail Station
Airport
27.3 mi Newcastle International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities include: - Alnwick Castle and Gardens (including Lilidorei, the world's biggest play park): five minutes’ drive - Hulne Park (waterside walks): five minutes - Craster Harbour: 15 minutes - Dunstanburgh Castle: 15 minutes - Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum: 15 minutes - Alnmouth beach: 20 minutes - National Trust - Cragside: 20 minutes - Bamburgh Castle: 25 minutes - Wooler (gateway to Northumberland National Park): 25 minutes - The Cheviot Hills: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Low Newton 6.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Warkworth 7.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 8.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Amble Links 9.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seahouses North 11.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Alnwick Castle 1.1 mi

The Alnwick Garden 1.4 mi

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 4.3 mi

Northumberland Coast 6.9 mi

Warkworth Castle 7.2 mi

National Trust

Dunstanburgh Castle 5.5 mi

Cragside 10.4 mi

Lindisfarne Castle 16.6 mi

Wallington 21.5 mi

Seaton Delaval Hall 25.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

ALNWICK CASTLE 0.8 mi

Hulne Park - Brizlee Tower Loop 1 mi

Alnwick Castle - Hulne Priory 1.1 mi

Rock Farm Trail 3.4 mi

Alnmouth Station - Bilton Circular 4.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Heckley Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Heckley Farm Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Heckley Farm Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Alnwick Castle and Gardens (including Lilidorei, the world's biggest play park): five minutes’ drive - Hulne Park (waterside walks): five minutes - Craster Harbour: 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Heckley Farm Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Heckley Farm Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.