Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park

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  • Cosy pods at a family-run park on the banks of the Wansbeck river
  • Newcastle upon Tyne, Whitley Bay and Alnwick within half-hour drive
  • Within a nature reserve; 15 minutes' walk from Choppington village
You’ll get a little bit of everything when you stay at Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park – a good dose of fresh air mixed with a whole lot of luxury fittings, and a peaceful nature reserve location that’s also within easy walking distance of several shops and places to eat. This is an enviable location indeed for a Northumbria break – the family-run holiday park is inside Wansbeck Riverside Park, a country park that gained local nature reserve status in 2007 and is also home to birds, red squirrels, roe deer and rabbits. And, as the name of both parks suggests, it’s also right on the banks of the Wansbeck river, with access to a riverside path that will eventually take walkers or cyclists all the way to the coast, about three miles away at Ashington. Other outings in the area might take you north to Alnwick Castle and Alnmouth beach, west to hikes in Northumberland National Park or south for urban adventures in Newcastle upon Tyne. Feeding up for whichever one of those you select should be straightforward, as there’s a café on site serving up homemade baked goodies, drinks and lunches (don’t miss the fabulous Yorkshire pudding wraps…), or it’s a short walk of 15-20 minutes across the river to the village of Choppington for pubs, restaurants and takeaways. Alternatively, pick up supplies in the shops for use in your well-equipped kitchenette back on site. That kitchenette is just one of the handy amenities provided inside the pods here – each one also contains an ensuite shower room (with towels), a comfy double bed (with bed linen), a dining table, a TV and a sofa.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • Please note that the property is currently expanding, so development works are scheduled to continue to take place throughout 2023.

Languages spoken

English

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What customers say

Pods are consistently praised for being exceptionally clean, well-equipped, and offering lovely views. Guests highlight the cleanliness of the accommodation and the site itself. The location is considered a perfect base for exploring the surrounding area, with enjoyable walks along the river. Staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent , very clean, comfortable, warm, modern

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The Burrow microlodge

Liked Every thing

Disliked Nothing

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It had everything we needed it…

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 chris p. 2 reviews

The Burrow microlodge

Liked It had everything we needed it was exceptionally clean. Lovely walks along the river and a perfect base to explore Northumberland. We really enjoyed our stay. Darren? Hope that's the right name was very friendly and knowledgeable of the local area. Than you.

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Pod excellent. Very well equipped. Spotlessly…

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Anonymous

The Burrow microlodge

Liked Pod excellent. Very well equipped. Spotlessly clean. Lovely views down to the river.

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs 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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park

Ashington

Northumberland

England

NE63 8TX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.17007°N
1.59732°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.5 mi Bus Station
1.5 mi Bus Station
3.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.9 mi Pegswood Rail Station
3.4 mi Morpeth Rail Station
5 mi Widdrington Rail Station
Ferry
13 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
13.5 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
13.6 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
10.2 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

After you’ve taken a walk by the river, you may like to set off for longer hikes in the Northumberland National Park (40 minutes’ drive), which has over 600 miles of trail to keep you busy, plus cycle routes, climbing and horse riding. For a more leisurely bit of outdoor activity there are two golf courses within a 15-minute drive, including the splendid sea-view Newbiggin Golf Club. Also well worth a wander are the grounds of Alnwick Castle (half an hour), Warkworth Castle (25 minutes) and the National Trust’s Cragside estate (35 minutes). Otherwise, head to Whitley Bay (half an hour) for a stroll on the beach and out to the lighthouse or to try out some watersports. For a real change of scenery, take a day in Newcastle upon Tyne (half an hour) to see the Tyne Bridge, visit the Biscuit Factory for contemporary art displays and take a subterranean tour of the Victoria Tunnels.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Newbiggin South 3.3 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Newbiggin North 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Druridge Bay South 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Blyth South Beach 5.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton Sluice 7.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Seaton Delaval Hall 7.3 mi

Stephenson Railway Museum 11.3 mi

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 11.5 mi

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum. 12.1 mi

Warkworth Castle 12.1 mi

National Trust

Seaton Delaval Hall 7.3 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 13.8 mi

Wallington 14.3 mi

Cragside 15.5 mi

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Woodhorn Grange - Colliery Museum Circular 2.5 mi

Morpeth River Wander 3.3 mi

Cresswell Nature Reserve - Ellington Circular 5.4 mi

ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, STANNINGTON 5.7 mi

BLAGDON 6.4 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 Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park? After you’ve taken a walk by the river, you may like to set off for longer hikes in the Northumberland National Park (40 minutes’ drive), which has over 600 miles of trail … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park? From £120 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.