The Railway Inn

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  • Spacious pitches in the grounds of a Northumberland village pub
  • A 10-minute drive from the A1 and east-coast beaches
  • Meals and drinks available Wednesday to Sunday; dogs and kids welcome
Plotting a stopover close to the A1, or perhaps in need of a nice rural spot to stay for a longer break spent exploring Northumberland’s countryside and coast? Either way, the pitches at the Railway Inn, on the edge of the village of Acklington, make a good pick – they’re spacious and set in two acres of tree-filled grounds for a pleasant and peaceful place to stay. Various handy facilities are provided – including electric hookups, a wifi connection and a bathroom block with separate ladies’ and gents’ toilets and showers – and it’s all less than 10 minutes’ drive from the A1. On top of all this, of course, there’s the huge bonus that you’ll be staying in the grounds of a pub – and a lovely traditional pub at that, in a restored building whose roots date back to the early 19th century. It’s open from noon from Wednesday to Sunday, serving up a tasty menu of pub meals and local ales either inside or out in the beer garden. Dogs and kids are welcome as well. This is a handy spot for simply spending the night before returning to your journey north or south, but it also makes a great base for a longer break – the coast is about 10 minutes' drive away, and lots of excellent locations (including Alnwick, Bamburgh and Warkworth) are within easy reach.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

7.3

Overall rating from 290 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

64% would recommend this site to a friend

62% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers friendly staff, spacious and level pitches, and convenient access. The on-site pub is frequently praised for its delicious and well-priced food and welcoming atmosphere. While some visitors noted train noise and basic or dated toilet/shower facilities, many found the campsite a great base for exploring the area and would recommend it for its value and accommodating hosts.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Proximity to pub…

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elaine t.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Proximity to pub

Disliked Toilet block outdated

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good option for stop overs

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Jackie M.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Well set out, close to the pub, friendly staff

Disliked Basic shower block

Recommend to friends Visit again

A warm welcome and level gravel…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked A warm welcome and level gravel pitches.

Disliked Toilet / shower block should be condemned, awful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendliness, pub food was excellent…

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Emma S.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Friendliness, pub food was excellent

Disliked Site expensive for what it was showers were hot but as the lights were in a sensor they went out half way through a shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy so access, the site pitches…

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Peter C.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Easy so access, the site pitches are level & spacious. I would recommend carrying the tap screw on fitting for your hose as none on taps.
The pub isn't open mon & tues but when open the food is delicious, we'll priced & plentiful.
The site is just outside the village, Amble & Wirksworth both easy driving distance with Amble being my favourite & very dog friendly.
The station is immediately the otherside of the boundary so trains running through frequently should be taken into consideration if a light sleeper.

Disliked The only real niggle on arrival was that we couldn't contact anyone initially (the pub was closed & not answering the phone) which is a bit off putting when you arrive for a prepaid booking but all ended well eventually.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A no thrills campsite but with…

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8 out of 10
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Gary D.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked A no thrills campsite but with a friendly welcoming pub which serves great food.
Not half as bad as some make out. Facilities were good. Showers Hot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

excellent stay

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Simon W.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked ideal place, very spacious. the pub on site is great. very nice and helpful people. will definitely be back again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant stop over

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Steven T.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The food was outstanding as were the owner and staff. We'll be back soon

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely staff…

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9 out of 10
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Mark C.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good sized level pitches, friendly staff ,

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Deborah B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Perfect location as were visiting friends nearby
The pub was closed 2 of the days we stayed(which we were aware of)
And was also told by the lady who showed us to our pitch, -
we didn’t visit the pub , but only as were out with our friends or we would have done and will in our next stay
We use our own facilities in MH so cannot comment on the site facilities
There was noise from the passing trains ,as we had previously read on reviews,
but that didn’t bother us, nor did it keep us awake or wake up up in the mornings

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

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

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby

Location

The Railway Inn

Acklington

Morpeth

Northumberland

England

NE65 9BP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

55.30838°N
1.64994°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.6 mi Bus station
9.2 mi Bus Station
9.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
0.1 mi Acklington Rail Station
4.8 mi Widdrington Rail Station
5.9 mi Alnmouth Rail Station
Ferry
22.6 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
23 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
23.2 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.9 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

Head east from the pub and you’ll hit the coast with a drive of 10 minutes or so. Once you’re there you can sign up for surf lessons in Amble, look out for birds at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre or wander through woods to hit the sand dunes at Druridge Bay Country Park. Looking a little further along the coast, there’s a nice long beach and a golf course in Warkworth (10 minutes' drive) and a couple of splendid seafront castles in Dunstanburgh (25 minutes) and Bamburgh (35 minutes). Holy Island (45 minutes) is another lovely place to visit, with lots of wildlife as well as an ancient priory and Lindisfarne Castle – don’t forget, access is via a causeway that’s inaccessible at high tide. Away from the coast, you can take a tour of Alnwick Castle (15 minutes) – a particular treat for Harry Potter fans – or take the kids to meet the animals at Northumberland Zoo (15 minutes). National Trust - Cragside (25 minutes) is a nice place for a gentle wander; for something more challenging, head to the trails of Northumberland National Park (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Druridge Bay North 3.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Warkworth 3.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Amble Links 4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Druridge Bay South 6.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newbiggin North 10.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Warkworth Castle 2.9 mi

The Alnwick Garden 7.6 mi

Alnwick Castle 7.8 mi

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 9.2 mi

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 10 mi

National Trust

Cragside 9.5 mi

Dunstanburgh Castle 11.6 mi

Wallington 16.2 mi

Seaton Delaval Hall 16.8 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 23.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Felton - Morwick Circular 2.5 mi

Felton - Brainshaugh Circular 2.5 mi

Felton circular 2.5 mi

Warkworth - Guyzance Circular 3 mi

Warkworth Village Circular 3.2 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 The Railway Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Railway Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Railway Inn? Head east from the pub and you’ll hit the coast with a drive of 10 minutes or so. Once you’re there you can sign up for surf lessons in Amble, look out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Railway Inn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Railway Inn? From £37.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.