Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning

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  • 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.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 26 Mar to

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Accommodation

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0 children
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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 192 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This basic, well-maintained campsite offers stunning rural views and a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a relaxing escape. Guests praise the spacious pitches, friendly hosts, and convenient location for exploring Alnwick and the surrounding area. While facilities are limited to portaloos and water points, they are generally reported as clean. Some visitors note occasional noise from nearby roads or other campers, and the exposed hillside location can be windy. Despite these minor points, many reviewers express a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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10 out of 10
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David D. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely location amazing view. Very relaxing and good central location with easy access to A1

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location…

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great location

Disliked Late night parties

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very Clean Mobile Toilet, View…

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3 out of 10
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Ralf B. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very Clean Mobile Toilet, View

Disliked The Party vom the British Group till 1 am, and that is no warden on the place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet with lots of space.…

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very quiet with lots of space.

Disliked Not flat, considering there are no facilities (which I knew about) it wasn’t that cheap.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic site, low key and relaxed vibe. Lovely views.

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked We liked the ease of being able to just park up and sort ourselves, very chilled and low-key site.
Lovely views of farmland, big area for kids to play.
Portaloos were fine: clean and had toilet roll and hand washing facilities.

Disliked Didn’t like how close to the road it was where cars travel quite fast and can be quite loud but they quietened off late evening and overnight.
We were near some loud guests but that was pure bad luck I suppose and the noise stopped at 11pm thankfully!

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Wouldn’t stay again

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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Views

Disliked Once there, there is no where to walk or explore, we tried walking the road but turned back after 5 mins as it was so busy and dangerous, as the owners stated in a previous review they would of advised walks etc but we didn’t see any owners at all, maybe put some signage up if you don’t want to speak to campers.
We have camped all over the country and very rarely give a bad review especially when we check facilities and reviews before booking but this is a very expensive site for very limited care to stayers..
Windy (can’t be helped) open field with large groups allowed, would not return.

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The ground was in excellent condition,…

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Ricky L. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The ground was in excellent condition, and the field is massive. Even though there were several others pitched when we were the distances between each tent meant you had privacy.

You are given freedom, so long as you are respectful of other campers and the working farm you are left alone to enjoy your getaway.

Very close to Alnwick (12 minute drive) so you can pop into town for any amenities you may need.

I would definitely book here again, only next time I might look to book a pitch with an electric point.

Thank you Sarah, we had a lovely couple of days.

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Mint

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Large field. No hassle. Location good.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Smashing quiet site.

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site. Stayed for our first 2 nights in a motorhome ever. So have nothing else to compare it to. But also nothing to complain about. Seems the most chilled out place in the country to me. Easy access to Alnwick. If you're happy with your own company and sufficient with just electric and drinking water then this place is perfect to just get away from the madness of everyday life.

Disliked Nothing. If you want showers and flushing toilets and a shop and pub this isn't for you. But that's not any thing to complain about.

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 Gillian M. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Noth

Disliked No shower room porter loo we pulled off in 5 mind

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: If you had actually read the information you would have known that before booking!
Our cattle also make noises!
There is no WiFi as you are in a field in the countryside!
And how can you criticise the location! Surely you checked that also before arriving!

If you wanted luxury try googling 5* hotels near me! And best wishes x

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.

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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.
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  • 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.