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
  • 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

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Location
9
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6

77% would recommend this site to a friend

74% would stay here again

What customers say

This park is praised for its excellent location, close to Wooler town, with friendly and helpful staff. Guests enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and scenic riverside setting, along with the on-site amenities and nearby attractions. While many found the site clean and well-maintained, with spacious pitches, some noted that the toilet and shower facilities are dated and in need of refurbishment. Despite this, many visitors would return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 21/07/2026

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Must admit no one bothered us.…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Must admit no one bothered us. Also a friendly site which was good

Disliked Pitch really needed a tidy. Site very tired. Toilets although cleaned regularly not enough for size of site. Again tired needing a revamp

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the friendly atmosphere on the site and appreciated being able to relax without being disturbed.

We're sorry that aspects of your stay didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments regarding the condition of the pitch and the toilet facilities. Guest feedback is invaluable, and we'll share your observations with our team as we continue to review and improve the site and our facilities.

Thank you again for your comments, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for an improved experience.

Kind regards,
Jesika, Holiday sales team

Would not return, could be amazing but too crammed in .

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3 out of 10
Location
5
Value for money
2
Facilities / Activities
1
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3
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
1

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Reception staff were super friendly. Liked that there was water at the pitch.

Disliked Pitches were squashed in. I was travelling with family and had pre requested to be on pitches together, 3 of the 4 vans were cited together and I was the other side of the pitch, I asked to be moved as there were empty pitches around my family however was told no as they were fully booked.. fair enough I thought and got on with our break however the empty pitches remained empty for the full duration of our stay so we could easily have moved to one of those , not the end of the world but frustrating. The showers are terrible. And we were not able to access the pool once as it was booked out .

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We're delighted to hear that you found our reception staff to be super friendly and that you appreciated having a water connection at your pitch.

We're sorry to learn that other aspects of your stay didn't meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing it must have been not to be pitched alongside your family, particularly after making a request in advance. While we always do our best to accommodate these requests, there are times when operational requirements mean we can't make changes, even if pitches appear to remain unoccupied. We also appreciate your comments regarding the showers and your disappointment at not being able to access the pool during your stay. Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with the relevant teams as we continue to review and improve our guest experience.

Thank you again for your comments, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.

Kind regards,
Jesika. Holiday Sales team

Everything…

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9 out of 10
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9
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10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Note

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable stay and that you found the park so well maintained and our team so friendly.

Great location

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8 out of 10
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10
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Pitch size and location to town. Also the leisure facilities were immaculate.

Disliked The showers were leaking and overflowing.

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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.

We are glad you enjoyed the location and that our leisure facilities were to a high standard.

I will be sure to pass the issue with the showers to our park team and we hope that this didn't cause to much of a problem whilst you were on your break.

We hope to welcome you again in the future.

Perfect overnight stay

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Anonymous

Camping pod

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Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased you enjoyed our location and facilities, and it's great to hear there was nothing to dislike. We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay.

Fantactic campsite so well kept and…

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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Fantactic campsite so well kept and everyone so friendly. The milk shed and The Canny Owl is so worth a visit . Great milkshakes at The milk shed and we had an amazing meal at The Canny Owl and just a stroll from the campsite

Disliked Only a small thing which I reviewed and agree with the toilets and showers could do with a make over but didnt at all spoil our stay.

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From the manager: Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable stay and that you found the park so well maintained and our team so friendly.

It's wonderful to know you enjoyed visiting The Milk Shed and The Canny Owl too. We're so pleased you loved the milkshakes and had an amazing meal – we'll be sure to pass your kind comments on to the teams there.

Thank you also for your feedback about the toilet and shower facilities. We appreciate your comments and are always looking at ways to improve our guests' experience. We're pleased to hear it didn't detract from your stay.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great visit!

All fine, very friendly staff.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked It was close to the nature and the city.

Disliked The floor in the shower did not drain properly, so it was a very wet experience.
Toilets was ok.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed our location and found it to be a great base for enjoying both the surrounding nature and the nearby city.

We're sorry to hear about the issue with the shower drainage during your stay. This is certainly not the experience we want our guests to have, and we'll ensure your feedback is passed on to our maintenance team so they can investigate and resolve the problem. We also appreciate your comments about the toilet facilities.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for an even better stay in the future.

All round a lovely site…

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10 out of 10
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10
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6
Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked All round a lovely site

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the site lovely all round. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

Lovely but room for improvement

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7 out of 10
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8
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7
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Well kept site, excellent laundry facilities, we arrived at 8pm but there’s a number on the door for the night warden and he arrived a few minutes later, opened up reception and explained everything.

Disliked The touring pitches are very close to each other but we didn’t put the awning up this time.
The biggest disappointment is the showers. The toilet and shower block were very clean but the size of the shower cubicles are a bit of a challenge. They have plenty of hooks for clothes, towels etc but the “dry” space is tiny and I’m only 5’ 2” & a size 8. The showers are push button but each push only gets you 4 seconds and the head is fixed in place so the force hits the shower curtain, pushing it away from the shower tray and soaking the “dry” area.
So there’s an inch of water on the floor where you have to try and not get your clothes soaked whilst trying to get dressed again.
And doing this with a small child is even more difficult..

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We're delighted to hear you found the site well maintained, appreciated our laundry facilities, and that our night warden was able to welcome you and get you settled after your late arrival.

We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the touring pitches and, in particular, the shower facilities. We're sorry to hear they didn't meet your expectations, especially when showering with a young child. Your comments about the size of the changing area, the push-button timing, and the fixed shower head are valuable and have been noted as we continue to review and improve our facilities.

We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide an even better experience.

Lovely location. Swimming pool a nice…

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8 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
8
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8
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6
Child friendliness
8
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6
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3

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely location. Swimming pool a nice bonus

Disliked Pay-for wifi.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our lovely location and that the swimming pool was a welcome bonus during your stay.

We also appreciate your comments regarding the Wi-Fi. We understand that guests have different expectations when it comes to internet access, and your feedback is valuable as we continue to review the services we offer.

We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay in the future.


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant 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 3 nights Expires 31/07/2026
  • 15% off

    Min. stay 2 nights Expires 31/07/2026
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Camping pod
  • 15% off

    Min. stay 3 nights Expires 31/07/2026
  • 15% off

    Min. stay 2 nights Expires 31/07/2026

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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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 £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.