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
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 10.0m depth (19.7ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 60.0m² (645.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 10.0m depth (19.7ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 60.0m² (645.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 63% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Very attentive staff, owner was nice.well looked after and friendly…
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Electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Very attentive staff, owner was nice.well looked after and friendly
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We stayed on a nice electric hook-up, grass pitch in our tunnel tent.
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Electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Great location to explore Northumberland.
Friendly staff on booking in.
Basic but clean facilities.
Good size pitch (the site wasn't full).
Fairly small site so not too busy or noisy.
Friendly horses in the next field!
Good electric hook-up.
Disliked: Could do with the toilets being checked more frequently - we were there 4 days and there was only one toilet (ladies) with loo roll the whole time.
Outdoor washing up facilities could do with being covered - there was a washing up sink in the ladies toilet block but not in the mens, so if it was raining the girls had to wash up by default!
The trains are very close and fairly frequent, but you soon get used to them and barely notice after a while.
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big pitches and electric hook up and water supply to each pitch.…
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Liked: big pitches and electric hook up and water supply to each pitch. Pub serving meals Wed - Sun, very good food and friendly staff.
Disliked: A bit noisy at night with trains so close. Didn't bother us but I could see some people would be disturbed.
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Location, close to Amble, Alnwick and Alnmouth. Sunny pitches, plenty of…
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Location, close to Amble, Alnwick and Alnmouth. Sunny pitches, plenty of hot water
Disliked: Only wifi in pub, none at pitch
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Everything about the stay…
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Liked: Everything about the stay
Disliked: Nothing
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Avoid if You're Looking for a Peaceful, Family-Friendly Stay
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Liked: Nothing
Disliked: Not What We Expected – Avoid if You're Looking for a Peaceful, Family-Friendly Stay
We made the mistake of booking this campsite for a quiet weekend away with the kids, and I honestly wish we’d read between the lines before committing. If you’re after a calm, family-friendly site, steer clear.
The biggest issue was the noise — a theme night at the attached pub turned the entire site into an after-hours party zone. Loud music, shouting, and clearly drunk guests kept going well past 1am. It felt more like a festival campsite than somewhere you’d bring children or hope to relax.
The facilities were another letdown. Basic and dated, they clearly haven’t had a proper upgrade in years. Definitely not what you’d expect if you’re used to better-maintained, more thoughtfully managed sites. And the children’s play area? Tiny, uninspiring, and barely usable — more of a token gesture than a real amenity.
Overall, this campsite might appeal to a certain crowd, but it’s not suited to families or anyone used to a higher standard of camping. We won’t be back, and I’d strongly advise others to think twice before booking.
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Peaceful site good sized level pitches with EHU. Nice friendly staff.
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Liked: The on site pub, serving nice pub food at reasonable prices. Although close to railway the site was still very peaceful and also has options of pitches well away from the track as informed by the owner, when we arrived. Staff really friendly and helpful. Fairly basic facilities however had everything needed for pitching up with showers, washing up facilities etc and added bonus of water on the pitch.
Disliked: Nothing
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Excellent, clean and tidy with friendly staff
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Liked: The pitch was a decent size, and the staff were friendly and helpful. It's close to local attractions with plenty of things to do and see.
Disliked: If I had to pick one thing it would have been the trees, which just need a little cut back. They were fine until it was windy and they scraped the top of the caravan.
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Good pub stopover…
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Liked: Good pub stopover
Disliked: Didn't have my booking luckily I had conformation on my phone booked a hardstanding pitch non were available no refund offered
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Great size pitches very clean site electric points are really good never…
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Liked: Great size pitches very clean site electric points are really good never tripped out once with plenty of appliances on staff really helpful Great pub with nice beer 🍺 and food also good excellent entertainment i will definitely be going again.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
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 nearbyLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Druridge Bay North | 3.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Warkworth | 3.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Amble Links | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Druridge Bay South | 6.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Newbiggin North | 10.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Railway Inn? From £35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.