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
Site type
3
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34Tourist board rating
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).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including Wifi are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- 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
This site is a member of Verdant Leisure group.
Pitch types & availability
7.8/10
Reviews
76% would recommend this site to a friend
72% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-maintained and friendly site with a good location close to Wooler village. Visitors praise the helpful staff, clean facilities, and pleasant atmosphere, often highlighting the riverside setting and family-friendly amenities like play areas and a swimming pool. While many found the value excellent and would recommend it, some noted that toilet and shower facilities are dated and could benefit from refurbishment.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
It was ok.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Location to Wooler
Disliked The toilets and showers were tired looking but relatively clean.
Every morning at 9am on the dot the ground keepers were out with the leaf blowers.
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See above
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Friendly welcome
Tidy pitches
Location- good base for sight seeing
Disliked Facilities need upgrading:
tired, cramped showers,
blocked toilets,
violent taps,
only one usable washing up sink
Recommend to friends Visit again
Touring facilities ageing and basic and insufficient for numbers.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Location in Northumberland
Disliked Touring pitches flet cramped with not enough space between pitches.
Toilet, shower and dish washing facilities were limited given the number of pitches. 3 showers, 3 toilets 3 washbasins in total. Showers were too hot and temperature could not be changed. The shower ran for 5 seconds, requiring constant pushing of the valve - very old fashioned - and the cubicles were cramped and no seat. For dishwashing there were 2 sink, but one sink was out of action due to hot water tap not working. As for recreational facilties it's the only site I've been to where the pub etc is not located in the actual site, but across the main A697 road some 350 yards from the main reception area and double that if you're further along in the site.
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From the manager: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the location in beautiful Northumberland. We're sorry to hear that some aspects of the facilities and layout didn’t meet expectations. Your comments are valuable and will help us as we continue to improve the experience for all our guests.
Best wishes,
Team Verdant
Our caravan was damaged whilst on site
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The location of the site, a short walk to the Town.
The ducks and ducklings on the site were lovely to watch.
Disliked Large groups of adults on the site.
Children riding up and down the roads of the caravan park which is apparently not allowed.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the location and the charm of the ducks and ducklings during your stay. We appreciate you raising your concerns about large groups and children cycling on the park roads, as well as the ramps being used. Safety is very important to us, and your comments will be shared with the team to review how we can better manage and enforce site rules to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all guests.
Best wishes,
Team Verdant
Wildlife is enjoyable. Lot of Ducks…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Wildlife is enjoyable. Lot of Ducks wandering around. Toilets and showers good. Water at pitch is convenient
Disliked Small, uneven pitches. No TV signal. Road noise can spoil the experience.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the wildlife, especially the ducks, and found the facilities and water access convenient. We appreciate your comments about pitch size and condition, TV signal, and road noise—these will be shared with the team as we look at ways to improve the overall guest experience.
Best wishes,
Team Verdant
Friendly/helpful receptionist; close to town( uphill…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Friendly/helpful receptionist; close to town( uphill walk); Bus station beside Bull Hotel to get to Berwick upon Tweed ; ducks & ducklings.
Disliked Small shower cubicles; nothing to mop floor with in shower block; pitches very close together; noise from road; no privacy ( i.e. pitches not separated by hedges very expensive to wash & dry clothes (£9); charge for Wi-Fi.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased you enjoyed the friendly welcome, convenient location, and the local wildlife—it’s always a treat to see the ducks and ducklings.
We appreciate your comments about the shower cubicles, pitch layout, road noise, laundry costs, and Wi-Fi charges. These points will be shared with the team as we look at ways to improve comfort, privacy, and value for our guests.
Best wishes,
Team Verdant
Pitch was ok…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Pitch was ok
Disliked Toilet block needs updating
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad the pitch met your needs, and we appreciate your comment about the toilet block. This will be shared with the team as we review future improvement plans.
Best wishes,
Team Verdant
Staff friendly, showers could do with spruce up but we're clean.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Location nice places to walk was central for where we visited
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the location and nearby walks, and that it was a great base for your visits.
We’d love to welcome you back for another stay in the future.
Best wishes,
Team Verdant
The pod was a new experience which didn’t disappoint.
Camping pod
Liked Riverside is in a lovely location along the banks of the river with ducks wandering around.The reception staff are friendly and helpful.The Pod was situated in a good position not too far from the toilets, showers, dishwashing and washing machine area.There was a fridge in the pod,a lamp and a plug socket.Outside there was a picnic bench.The site is quiet at night as the bar and entertainment area is a walk away on the other side of side of the main road.The Pod was great value for money.
Disliked The swimming pool was free but you had to give 24 hours to book.Maybe I didn’t read up about this properly but on a short stay it was hard to arrange.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the riverside setting, friendly welcome, and the comfort and convenience of your pod’s location and amenities. It’s great to hear you found the site peaceful at night and good value for money.
We appreciate your comments about the swimming pool booking system and understand how this could be tricky on a short stay. We’ll look at how we can make this clearer for future guests.
Best wishes,
Team Verdant
Cosy pod nice mini fridge (handy)…
Camping pod
Liked Cosy pod nice mini fridge (handy) great location for walking
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the cosy pod, found the mini fridge useful, and made the most of the great walking location.
We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay soon.
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 cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 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
Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamburgh Castle | 12.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seahouses North | 13.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beadnell | 14.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Spittal | 14.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Low Newton | 15.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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?
Read moreCamping 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Leisure Park? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.