Riverside Leisure Park

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  • 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
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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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Reviews

7.9

Overall rating from 424 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

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)

One of the best family sites we stayed on

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james t.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great for walks bar across road has good entertainment staff on site friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, quiet site would return.

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Alison M.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice sized even pitches, washing and toilet facilities nearby. The refurbished pub was lovely as was the food.
Showers and toilets were no where near as bad as the reviews they have been given.

Disliked Forgot to book swimming, so no slots left.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice friendly welcome, plenty of space,…

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Chris A.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice friendly welcome, plenty of space, clean toilet and showers. And lots to do 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review Chris. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed a friendly welcome, plenty of space, clean facilities and lots to do during your stay.

Best wishes, Team Verdant

Lovely site plenty of parks for…

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6 out of 10
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Helen L.

Camping pod

Liked Lovely site plenty of parks for kids and places to walk nice setting along the river. Pub is nice on an evening. Didn't have any food there though.

Disliked Shower block wasnt the cleanest and toilet seats hanging off.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review Helen. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the lovely setting, riverside walks, children’s play areas and the pub in the evening. We’re sorry to hear the shower block cleanliness and loose toilet seats let things down and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Best wishes, Team Verdant

Fabulous location and plenty to do in the area .

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Julie M.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Reception was easy . Map was provided. Directions to pub and town offered . Clean site and spacious plot . Close to river and town .

Disliked People mention the toilets and showers being old . They were heated and clean . I think the owners are updating the park and can imagine the toilet and showers will get updated soon .

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear you found reception welcoming and helpful, enjoyed the clean, spacious site and appreciated the convenient location near the river and town. We also value your balanced comments regarding the facilities and ongoing improvements.

Best wishes, Team Verdant

friendly and helpful nice quiet site.…

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julie s.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked friendly and helpful nice quiet site.

Disliked ducks next to water taps.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback Julie. We’re pleased to hear you found the site friendly, helpful and nice and quiet. We appreciate your comment regarding the ducks near the water taps.

Best wishes, Team Verdant

I think this will become our regular site, amazing place

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Raymond O.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, beautiful location with lots to do for the kids on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review Raymond. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the spacious pitch, beautiful location and the range of activities available for children on site.

Best wishes, Team Verdant

Good level pitch, friendly staff will…

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8 out of 10
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peter A.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good level pitch, friendly staff will book again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review Peter! We're glad you enjoyed the good level pitch and found the staff friendly — great to hear you'll be booking again.

Best wishes, Team Verdant

Spacious pitches Plenty people about on site…

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8 out of 10
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Ben R.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches
Plenty people about on site but quiet atmosphere which was nice
Friendly people on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review Ben! We're glad you enjoyed the spacious pitches, the peaceful atmosphere, and the friendly people on site.

Best wishes, Team Verdant

Handy site excellent value

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice friendly welcome at reception.

Disliked Tired uneven pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review! We're glad you received a nice, friendly welcome at reception. Sorry to hear the pitch felt tired and uneven — we appreciate the feedback and will pass it on.

Best wishes, Team Verdant

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.

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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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Leisure Park? From £23 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.