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

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

7.4

Overall rating from 314 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

65% would recommend this site to a friend

63% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a friendly campsite with well-maintained, spacious pitches offering electric and water. The on-site pub receives consistent praise for its excellent food and atmosphere, with staff described as welcoming and helpful. While most guests enjoyed their stay, some noted that toilet and shower facilities are dated and could benefit from refurbishment. Train noise is present but generally not an issue overnight. The location is considered ideal for exploring the Northumberland coast.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location, great pitch, close to…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great location, great pitch, close to pub

Disliked Pub closed early; no option to eat/drink

Recommend to friends Visit again

needless to say disappointed and not up to your usual standards

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Rona R.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked nil

Disliked the pitch was overgrown with neglected trees and surrounding areas
toilet and shower block very tired and not very clean.too close to the railway as the caravan shook every time a train went past

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be back

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Anthony N.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great friendly welcome, lovely food, big pitches and level, good entertainment on Friday night, will definitely go again soon

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Spacious pitches…

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Heather T.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches

Disliked Tired toilet & shower facilities. Felt overpriced compared to other sites

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Spacious pitches, great bar atmosphere, lovely…

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Nicola K.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, great bar atmosphere, lovely food, keep hold of your chef he’s a good one! lovely staff and lovely locals and others staying caravans, will be back

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A nice little site, fabulous food, best suited for one night stopover

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Clean and tidy, food in the pub was fantastic. There’s was a singer on and the atmosphere was great.

Disliked Not close to any amenities
A little noisy as close to railway track and road.
Not able to walk dogs on site and no dog walk nearby

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good sized pitches staff in the…

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6 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good sized pitches staff in the bar was absolutely brilliant very welcoming

Disliked Showers and toilets facilities was not very good some
Door locks didn’t work and was very dirty

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would highly recommend the food at the Inn.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Site surrounded by trees and bushes, nice and secluded, right next to the Inn. Inn is very dog friendly , delicious food served, staff very welcoming and friendly. Ideal stop on our way home.

Disliked Should have clicked with the name, right next to the railway line, trains were quite noisy during the day,( but very quiet at night)
Didn't use the facilities, so cannot comment on showers etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

DO NOT use this site. The shower block is utterly filthy!

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1 out of 10
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Claire D.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Site could be lovely as a great location.

Disliked The toilet/ shower block was absolutely disgusting. THE dirtiest I’ve ever seen.
The pub toilets also filthy.
The owner was miserable. What a rip off.
Shame because it could be such a lovely site if someone cleaned it. We chose this site with a pub as we wanted to eat there but after seeing the facilities we didn’t bother.
Massively overpriced for such a disgusting site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous little site!

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10 out of 10
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Sunshine M.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Huge pitch size, clean site, very quiet surroundings, lovely dog walks nearby, food was outstanding, lovely staff, check in and out very straightforward.

Disliked N/A

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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.