Kirk Field Banks

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  • Small family-run Northumberland site just outside Ulgham
  • Morpeth, Cresswell beach and Northumberland Zoo 10 minutes' drive
  • Dogs and kids welcome; peaceful atmosphere with quiet hours from 10pm
Northumberland is the UK's least densely populated county, so it’s a fine choice of destination for those seeking some peace, quiet and space to roam without crowds. And Kirk Field Banks, just outside the village of Ulgham, is an equally fine choice as a place to stay – this site is small, family-run and known for its peaceful atmosphere. There’s a good amount of space here, in fact, but guest numbers are always kept on the low side so that everyone has space to relax without feeling cramped. And that also means you’ll have scope to set up your gazebo, an awning, some camping chairs, a barbecue… essentially pretty much whatever you need to make yourselves feel comfortable. With trees all around for shade and shelter, there’s a nicely natural feeling here – and the owners have implemented a few rules to help preserve the peace for all guests.There’s nothing too rigorous, but large groups (especially hen/stag parties) won’t be accepted, and there’s a strict 10pm quiet time policy to allow everyone some well-earned rest. Kids and dogs are welcome here, with plenty of space to have a bit of a run about and designated dog walks running from the site. Simple facilities on site include showers, toilets and picnic tables along with chemical disposal for the tourers. Ulgham village is a tiny place so it doesn’t have a pub or shop, but it’s easy enough to drive or get a bus to Morpeth (10 minutes’ drive) when you need to sort supplies.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Admission

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

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not 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

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 259 Pitchup.com customers

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95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, well-maintained campsite with spacious pitches and friendly, helpful owners. Guests praise the clean facilities, though many note there is only one toilet and shower per gender. Improvements are planned for the facilities. The site is well-located for local walks and exploring the coast, and visitors appreciate the secure, quiet atmosphere, with wildlife often spotted.

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Good location for visiting the coast…

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 Kevin C. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Good location for visiting the coast and beaches. Good die with a good selection pitches.
Site improvement planned over winter ready for next season.
Reomrnded if in area,
Welcomed by resident wardens 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Adequate for an overnights stay

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Very peaceful nights sleep .Friendly warden on .Toilet and shower were clean and adequate for our needs 👍

Disliked Could do with some lighting on site .

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Great site and great hosts.

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Jo L. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Made to feel really welcome by Chrissie and her husband, and nothing seemed to be any trouble for them (even our very early departure the next morning and having to borrow a hook up cable!). Facilites were really clean, warm water and a really nice peaceful site.

Disliked Could do with an extra female toilet but that’s being really picky.

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I've wanted to visit here for a while and glad I finally have.

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Andrea T. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Peaceful, well maintained, Chrissie, the warden, is great.
Has everything you need, pot wash, showers and toilets (yes, there aren't many and I suppose it can get busy when the site is full🤷🏼‍♀️ but there are portaloos as an option if you need them. I don't have onboard facilities but I do have a kampa khazi if I'm desperate).
Large pitches with hard standing and grass. I had electric but I ended up not using it for my one night as all my electronics were fully charged (my phone) and I have a power bank for emergencies.
Lovely dark skies for stargazing and this far North has regular visits from the Northern Lights.
Plenty of birds, I heard the hen pheasant coming in to land before I saw her 😁. And owls hooting from early evening. Robins, geese, rooks and jackdaws.
There is the road close by (that you have to drive on to reach the site) but it's not a motorway, the traffic noise isn't intrusive and it's small country road between Widdrington Station and Ulgham.
Ulgham is a pretty little village with a church, and Widdrington Station gas a Co-op and a chippy. Menus for Pegswood Tandoori at notice board.
I'm looking forward to coming back regularly as I live fairly local and sometimes I just need the peace and quiet.

Disliked Not a dislike but there were 20mph winds when I visited and they tend to funnel down the site, so chunky pegs and guy ropes a must if you're setting up a windbreak, awning or tent in windy weather. Wind did drop in the early evening and my van took the brunt of the wind.

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From the manager: Hi Andrea glad you got your visit in and we become one of your go to campsites. Thanks for the lovely review and photos the team

Kirk Field Banks is a lovely…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Kirk Field Banks is a lovely clean, friendly campsite.
The shower block was clean, the portaloo was the cleanest I've ever been in.
The camp warden is very friendly and helpful

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for the fantastic feedback. It means the world to us at the campsite see you next time thanks for your visit

Lovely, peaceful site in a brilliant…

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Jane W. 7 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely, peaceful site in a brilliant location for both the beaches and National Park of Northumberland. Chrissy, the warden, made us feel very welcome and was exceptionally helpful, warm and kind. The pitches are generously sized and well maintained. There are some very pleasant dog walks directly from the site, too. Facilities are a little basic, but are adequate for the size of the site and kept clean.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thanks Jane for the fantastic feedback. Thank you for the great review see you soon the team

Great site. Toilet and shower block lacking.

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 Mike M. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Location. Staff.

Disliked Toilet block

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Great stay but let down by only 1 shower and toilet

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked So quiet and small, loved it

Disliked Needs to be a bigger toilet and shower block. Also phone signal is dodgy.

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Best Campsite We've Been Tk

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Abigayle W. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We loved our stay at this campsite, it's an absolute gem. Even though it's very spacious, the pitches were very large which meant the site wasn't busy at all and we had tons of room for our tent and car and extra room to spare.

It was lovely and quiet during our entire stay and the toilet and shower block was very clean. The site has strict quiet hours which we enjoyed as we like to enjoy the peace and quiet when camping and this site was perfect for exactly that.

The owner was so friendly and met us when we arrived and showed us our pitch and couldn't be more helpful!

The location is also perfect for exploring many sites in Northumberland with just a short drive, we were able to see Amble, Bamburgh Castle, and Alnwick while staying here!

We'll definitely be coming back next year! Thank you for a lovely weekend!

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From the manager: So glad you like our little site see you next time the team

Stayed for 2 nights. Highly recommend.

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 Julie C. 3 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Site was very clean and tidy
Small site which was lovely and quiet.
Really nice setting. Chrissy the warden was great so welcoming and helpful.
Facillities were clean

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your visit and the great review the team

Features

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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Kirk Field Banks

Grangemoor Road

Ulgham

Morpeth

Northumberland

England

NE61 3FU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.22791°N
1.63209°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4 mi Bus Station
4 mi Bus Station
4.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.1 mi Widdrington Rail Station
3.5 mi Pegswood Rail Station
5 mi Morpeth Rail Station
Ferry
17.2 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
17.6 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
17.8 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
13.5 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

Fancy a stroll? Head out from the site for a wander along the banks of the River Lyne, or head to one of the nearby country parks – Druridge Bay Country Park (10 minutes’ drive) is a popular choice. And of course there are heaps of walks and bike rides to try out in the Northumberland National Park (half an hour). For a change of pace, golf and fishing are both within 10 minutes as well. Throw in a dash of heritage by taking your strolls around National Trust properties at Wallington Hall or Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens (both 35 minutes) or planning a trail taking in Hadrian’s Wall (40 minutes). Alnwick Castle (25 minutes) is another great choice, whether you’re there for the history or the Harry Potter connection. Family days out around here might take you to meet animals at Northumberland Zoo (10 minutes) and Whitehouse Farm Centre (25 minutes) or for a splash in the sea from Cresswell beach (10 minutes).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Junction Restaurant 1.1 mi
  • Pacers Free House Pub 2.1 mi
  • The Widdrington Inn Pub 2.4 mi
  • The Plough Inn Pub 2.5 mi
  • Oak Inn Pub 3.1 mi
  • Pegswood Community Welfare Centre Pub 3.4 mi
  • White House Unique Social Club Pub 3.6 mi
  • The Old Ash Dene Pub 3.6 mi
  • The Portland Pub 3.7 mi
  • The Miners Pub 3.7 mi

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 1.1 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.3 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 3.4 mi
  • Asda Supermarket 3.8 mi
  • The Original Factory Shop Supermarket 3.9 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 3.9 mi
  • Heron Foods Supermarket 4 mi
  • Booze Brothers Off-licence 4 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 4.5 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 4.5 mi

Parks and play

  • Pegswood Community Woods park 3.1 mi
  • Pegswood Moor Country Park 3.5 mi
  • Portland Play Area Playground 3.7 mi
  • Brewers Fayre Playground 3.7 mi
  • Queen Elizabeth II Country Park 3.9 mi
  • Shire Farm Grove Play Park Playground 4.1 mi
  • Adventure Land Playground 4.1 mi
  • Wansbeck Riverside Park Playground 4.2 mi
  • Red Row & Hadston (Millennium Green) park 4.4 mi
  • Aintree Close Play Area Playground 4.4 mi

Family days out

  • Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine Visitor attraction 0.9 mi
  • Bothal Castle 3.9 mi
  • Queen Elizabeth II Country Park Visitor attraction 3.9 mi
  • Expresso Amusments Amusement arcade 4 mi
  • Northumberland Zoo 4.1 mi
  • Wallabys Visitor attraction 4.1 mi
  • Eshott Castle 4.3 mi
  • Woodhorn Church Museum Visitor attraction 4.8 mi
  • Morpeth Castle 5 mi
  • Druridge Country Park Visitor attraction 5 mi
  • Bandstand Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
  • Piazza Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
  • The Couple Garden Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
  • Whitehouse Farm Centre Zoo 7.3 mi
  • Warkworth Castle 8.2 mi

Public transport

  • Woodlands 0.2 mi
  • Ulgham, Institute 0.3 mi
  • Forge Estate 0.5 mi
  • Grangemoor Road 0.9 mi
  • Station Mews 1 mi
  • Widdrington Station, Station Mews 1 mi
  • Mile Road 1.2 mi
  • Widdrington Station, Level Crossing 1.2 mi
  • Level Crossing 1.2 mi
  • Old Ferneybeds Road 1.2 mi

Beaches

  • Broad Sand Rocks 4 mi
  • Lyne Sands 5 mi
  • Newbiggin Beach 5.8 mi
  • Newbiggin Beach 5.8 mi

Other nearby

  • Jps Pat Testing Nightclub 2.8 mi
  • Longhirst Hall Golf Course 2.9 mi
  • Burgham Park Golf Club Golf course 4.7 mi
  • Newbiggin by the Sea Golf Club Golf course 5.3 mi
  • Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club Golf course 5.6 mi
  • Morpeth Golf Club Golf course 5.7 mi

Local services

  • Widdrington Surgery Doctors 0.9 mi
  • Grange Garage Fuel station 1 mi
  • Cash Zone Cashpoint 3 mi
  • Brown's of Pegswood Cashpoint 3.3 mi
  • The Co-operative Bank Cashpoint 3.3 mi
  • BP Fuel station 3.4 mi
  • Wellway Pegswood Surgery Doctors 3.5 mi
  • Lynemouth Medical Centre Doctors 3.5 mi
  • Asda Pharmacy 3.9 mi
  • Asda Fuel station 3.9 mi

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Must see

Warkworth Castle 8.1 mi

Seaton Delaval Hall 11.4 mi

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 11.6 mi

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 12.6 mi

The Alnwick Garden 13.1 mi

National Trust

Seaton Delaval Hall 11.4 mi

Cragside 12 mi

Wallington 13.8 mi

Dunstanburgh Castle 17 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 17.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cresswell Nature Reserve - Ellington Circular 3.2 mi

Woodhorn Grange - Colliery Museum Circular 3.8 mi

Morpeth River Wander 4.3 mi

Druridge Bay Figure-of-Eight 5 mi

Felton circular 5.6 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 Kirk Field Banks have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kirk Field Banks dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kirk Field Banks? Fancy a stroll? Head out from the site for a wander along the banks of the River Lyne, or head to one of the nearby country parks – Druridge Bay Country Park … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kirk Field Banks?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kirk Field Banks? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.