Riverside Leisure Park

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Pitches
Pod
River
Park setting

  • Friendly well-maintained park on the banks of Wooler Water
  • Lounge bar, restaurant and entertainment in peak season
  • A 10-minute uphill walk from the medieval market town of Wooler
Avoid the crowds crawling to the southwest coast and breeze your way to Riverside Leisure Park on the edge of the Northumberland National Park instead… This is a friendly, well-maintained site on the banks of Wooler Water, with plenty to appeal to the whole family: perhaps pottering around the riverbanks and stunning woodland, setting up for a bit of fly fishing, or a few rounds of pool in the games room. The park has good essential amenities, including a lounge bar and restaurant with Sky Sports and BT Sports, a launderette, play area and entertainment over peak season. It's also only 10 minutes' uphill walk away from the centre of Wooler, a medieval market town with restaurants, coffee shops and lots to browse around.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Touring caravan pitches 34
Motorhome pitches 34
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Facilities/activities including Wifi are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • There are currently no complex (including swimming pool) facilities available onsite due to ongoing works.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Fishing permits are available from reception, priced from £13 per adult & £7 per child. Fly fishing only is permitted. Unfortunately, many park locations and much of the accommodation is unsuitable for visitors with mobility issues.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6

78% would recommend this site to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

This site offers a beautiful, well-maintained location with friendly staff and easy access to local amenities and footpaths. Visitors frequently praise the stunning surroundings, convenient proximity to Wooler, and the presence of wildlife like ducks. While the site is generally clean, some guests note that the toilet and shower facilities are dated and could benefit from modernisation and improved maintenance. Pitch sizes and layout have also been mentioned as areas for improvement. The manager has acknowledged feedback regarding facilities and pitch sizes, indicating plans for review and enhancement.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

3rd time here so must be…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
1

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked 3rd time here so must be doing something right

Recommend to friends Visit again

Family holiday

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Facilities well maintained and clean
Spacious pitch
children are well catered for.
Typical holiday site for families, the canny owl is impeccable and the food is excellent. The pool had a jacuzzi which was an added bonus
We would only stay again if we had our 10 yr old

Disliked Not so desirable for anyone who wants peace and quiet.
The length of time allocated for the pool we only had 45 mins

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very welcoming staff. Site and amenities…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10

Camping pod

Liked Very welcoming staff. Site and amenities were clean and the pub adjacent was excellent for kids, entertainment and meals. Would highly recommend 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Couldn’t start van and the maintenance…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Couldn’t start van and the maintenance men helped us very kindly to start it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Could have stayed longer

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, sun all day, ducks roaming freely, pub/restaurant close by

Disliked Toilet block could do with a refurb

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good campsite. We enjoyed our stay and will be back soon

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7
Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We had lovely welcome from the reception girls on arrival. A really big pitch with water and electric. Very flat so no need for ramps. Clean, tidy and half grassed at the side for the BBQ and chairs etc to go out. We were pretty close to the pot wash and shower/ toilet block which was quite adequate, very clean and tidy but slightly tired in decor. The site's not massive on the touring side so your right near anything you want and just a short walk down the path to the canny owl pub which is really nice, dog and child friendly , it has an outside playground for the kids so the adults can have a drink and keep an eye on the kids from the bar or beer garden, We didn't eat but the food looked very nice.

Disliked Nothing to dislike about this campsite . It's in a fabulous location for walking into Wooler 10 minutes up a slight hill . Honestly couldn't fault it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site central to everything would return.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
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Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Friendly staff lovely park clean facilities would recommend.

Disliked The pitches were a bit small if you had an awning thankfully we didn’t need to be a bit bigger.

Recommend to friends Visit again

New pitches…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
8

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked New pitches

Disliked Expensive newly refurbished pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

Proximity to river & amenities.…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Proximity to river & amenities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and value for money.…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
No rating

Camping pod

Liked Great location and value for money.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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

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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Riverside Leisure Park

South Road

Wooler

Northumberland

England

NE71 6NJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.54349°N
2.00991°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.9 mi Bus station
15.7 mi Golden Square
15.7 mi Golden Square
Rail
11.9 mi Chathill Rail Station
16 mi Berwick-upon-Tweed Rail Station
18 mi Alnmouth Rail Station

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

Trip-trap over the bridge from Riverside Leisure Park to Wooler, a pretty medieval market town with some alluring eateries, pubs and shops, and the ideal starting point for walks into the Cheviot Hills and the Northumberland National Park. Cycling, fishing, golfing and horse riding fans will also find rich pickings nearby. If you haven’t explored the Northumberland coastline before, you’re in for a treat. Expect atmospheric ancient edifices in spectacular surroundings, such as Bamburgh Castle and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne; seaside villages like Seahouses, where you can jump aboard a sea safari boat to the Farne Islands; and miles and miles of nature reserves and wide sandy beaches. You can follow Hadrian’s Wall westbound from its start point in Wallsend, stopping off at Roman forts in scenic settings as you head in the direction of Carlisle; travel along peaceful country roads to explore the Scottish borders; or south to visit Alnwick Castle and the Alnwick Garden, contemporary gardens with one of the world’s biggest treehouses. For city lights, hit the A1 for an easy ride to Newcastle and Gateshead, both buzzing with culture (try the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art or a gig at the Sage Concert Hall), museums, football, restaurants, nightlife and shops; or head further north for a day trip to the many-splendoured delights of Edinburgh.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bamburgh Castle 12.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seahouses North 13.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 14.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Spittal 14.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Low Newton 15.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lindisfarne Priory 11.9 mi

Lindisfarne Castle 12.4 mi

Bamburgh Castle 12.5 mi

Alnwick Castle 14.8 mi

The Alnwick Garden 15.1 mi

National Trust

Lindisfarne Castle 12.3 mi

Cragside 16.2 mi

Dunstanburgh Castle 16.9 mi

Wallington 27.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

St Cuthbert's Way - Part 6 0.2 mi

Wooler Common - Gains Law - Gleadscleugh - Wooler Common 1.2 mi

Wooler - Yeavering Bell Circular 1.2 mi

Battle of Homildon Hill, 1402 1.8 mi

North Middleton - Carey Burn - Happy Valley - North Middleton 2.3 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

Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
  • 15% off

    Min. stay 2 nights Expires 03/06/2026
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Camping pod
  • 15% off

    Min. stay 2 nights Expires 03/06/2026

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Riverside Leisure Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Riverside Leisure Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverside Leisure Park? Trip-trap over the bridge from Riverside Leisure Park to Wooler, a pretty medieval market town with some alluring eateries, pubs and shops, and the ideal starting point for walks into the Cheviot … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverside Leisure Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Leisure Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.