Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning

View prices & book 8.9 168 reviews
View across the site
View across the site
Looking across the site
A view from the site
Views of the countryside
Horses grazing
Views of the pitches
Views of the pitches
Views of the pitches
1/233
Looking across the site
A view from the site
Views of the countryside

  • Dog-friendly Northumberland farm site 10 minutes’ drive from Alnwick
  • A 20-minute drive to Craster and Dunstanburgh Castle on the coast
  • Pub five minutes’ drive away; dark skies with views of the Milky Way
It’s no secret that Northumberland has a stunning coastline and lush green countryside, but fewer have been introduced to the dramatic evening skies and rural views of Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning. At night, the Milky Way can often be spotted up in the dark sky – and when the sun’s still high in the sky, views over the Cheviot hills make up the green screen. From the well-maintained touring pitches (which all have electric hook-up and water and waste points) it's easy to explore the Northumberland coast and its beaches – Craster, Dunstanburgh Castle and Alnmouth are only 20 minutes’ drive away. The Northumberland Coast Path is splendid for a day of hiking and birdwatching, with the hilly trails of the Northumberland National Park about 25 minutes’ drive away. Those big names live up to their reputation, but local spots like the pub in the village of Eglingham (five minutes’ drive away) are just as lovely. Seek out a page-turner in the famed bookstore of Alnwick, 10 minutes’ drive away, too. If the scene sounds like something out of the Harry Potter wizarding world, you’re not far wrong; the town's castle is one of the series’ filming locations. The Alnwick Garden is mightily peaceful too, with 4000 different plants to spot as you stroll. Dogs are welcome on site as long as they get on with the resident dogs. The site’s border collies greet owner Robert with great excitement when he releases them from their kennels to help out on the livestock farm. Meanwhile, Timmy, who is now retired, likes to lie outside the house and keep an eye on things. The farm dogs take their duties seriously, so you may well hear a bit of barking at night.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 12
Motorhome pitches 12
Tent pitches 20
Open now
Opens 26 March
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 26 Mar to

No availability here for your search criteria

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 168 Pitchup.com customers

  • 63%
    10
  • 4%
    9
  • 17%
    8
  • 1%
    7
  • 7%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 2%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 1%
    2
  • 0%
    1
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 6
Peaceful

90% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained, peaceful campsite with spacious pitches and stunning panoramic views. Guests consistently praise the cleanliness of the portaloos and the friendly, helpful owner. Its location is ideal for exploring Alnwick and the surrounding countryside. While facilities are basic, most visitors found them perfectly adequate for a back-to-basics or touring base, with many expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 23/06/2026

Filter by topic

Reviews page 1 of 17
Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely Views ,close to alnwick…

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
 1
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 No rating
Wifi
 No rating
Susan H. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely Views ,close to alnwick

Disliked Portable toilets not always clean ,and noise from the road, nowhere to walk as it was a narrow fast road .

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your feedback!
I spoke to you over the weekend and helped with your grandsons pitch so very surprising to see such a poor score for customer services!
I suppose you can’t please everyone!
Thanks for staying! I hope your dog sally enjoyed her stay!!

Loved this site. Quiet with stunning…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
 No rating
Customer service
 No rating
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 No rating
Wifi
 No rating
Nicky R. 5 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Loved this site. Quiet with stunning views. Sheep one side. Cows the other. Portaloos were clean 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words and we hope to see you again soon. Thanks

Really enjoyed our 2 night stay

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Yvonne L. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Wanted to ‘get away from it all’ and that was this site… minimal facilities (elec,water,portaloos).. which is what we wanted.
Very peaceful… grass well maintained. We stayed on the EHU section… water tap right by our pitch and portaloos on the non electric section not far away.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back again. Thanks

Good site for stop over or…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Ean P. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Good site for stop over or a base for touring. Great panoramic views but no where to walk to. Quiet country roads so it would be a good base for cycling trips.

Disliked No where to stroll or walk to from the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words. There is a few nice walks. I would have been happy to help you. There is an app that some people use that have good routes on too. Maybe next time. Thanks

The views from the camp ground…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
 No rating
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 No rating
Jeanette K. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The views from the camp ground and the farm animals in the neighbouring field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

great view, lovely camping, had a…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked great view, lovely camping, had a great stay, well kept portaloos

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet well kept site…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
 Toni C. 3 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet well kept site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very well kept field. Very spacious.…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 No rating
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
 Judith M. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very well kept field. Very spacious.
Hubby said portaloos were immaculate.
Just drive in and set up.
Plenty water points too.
Lovely views.

Disliked Closeness to road.
Wasn't a problem just some traffic noise especially early morning.
Wouldn't stop me booking again though

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be staying again

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 No rating
Customer service
 No rating
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
 Donna S. 2 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Only stayed as a half way point , but what an amazing site , so quiet ,cows as neighbours, so relaxed would have liked to have stayed longer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely calm space. lots of campers…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 No rating
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Kate S. 3 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely calm space. lots of campers but nice and quiet. good facilities.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning

Shipley Lane

Alnwick

Northumberland

England

NE66 2LS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.45713°N
1.76991°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.9 mi Bus station
20.2 mi Bus Station
20.5 mi Bus Station
Rail
6 mi Chathill Rail Station
6.9 mi Alnmouth Rail Station
11.4 mi Acklington Rail Station
Airport
29.1 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

Which way, captain? That’s what the kids might ask – and your answer may very well be the medieval hilltop fortress of Warkworth Castle (25 minutes’ drive), where the Duke of Northumberland once lived, or the 14th-century Dunstanburgh Castle (20 minutes). For good views, head to the Holy Island (40 minutes), a tidal island with an ancient priory. Northumberland National Park's Upper Coquet Valley surrounding the River Coquet (half an hour) is a dream for walks or bike rides, and the same can be said of Breamish Valley’s prehistoric hill forts (around 15 minutes). Further afield, the Kielder Observatory (an hour and a half) may be worth the journey for keen stargazers. Scottish border towns like Kelso (50 minutes) and Hadrian's Wall (50 minutes’ drive) are also within reach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Low Newton 7.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 8.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seahouses North 10 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Warkworth 10.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bamburgh Castle 10.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Alnwick Castle 3.8 mi

The Alnwick Garden 4.1 mi

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 6.3 mi

Northumberland Coast 7.1 mi

Warkworth Castle 9.9 mi

National Trust

Dunstanburgh Castle 6.9 mi

Cragside 10.7 mi

Lindisfarne Castle 14.6 mi

Wallington 22.3 mi

Seaton Delaval Hall 28.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ALNWICK CASTLE 2.5 mi

Hulne Park - Brizlee Tower Loop 3.5 mi

Rock Farm Trail 3.7 mi

Alnwick Castle - Hulne Priory 3.7 mi

Doxford - Falloden Hall Circular 3.9 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.

Want to know more about camping in Northumberland?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning? Which way, captain? That’s what the kids might ask – and your answer may very well be the medieval hilltop fortress of Warkworth Castle (25 minutes’ drive), where the Duke of Northumberland … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning? From £32 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.