Riverside Country 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
Tourist 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 kids' club, swimming pool, Saturday evening show are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
- 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 at a cost of £14 per session. Fly fishing only is permitted. A maximum of three fish may be taken per session. 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
Reviews
77% would recommend this site to a friend
73% 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.
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Good location , helpful staff, nice…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Good location , helpful staff, nice group of people and good close club house amd village
Disliked Block and toilets could be in better condition
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments! We're so glad you enjoyed the location, the welcoming community, and the convenience of nearby amenities. We appreciate your feedback about the block and toilets—it’s something we're actively reviewing to improve the experience for all our guests.
Best wishes,
Team Verdant
Really good site, excellent location. Well run.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great atmosphere, near river, pub, good for dogs
Disliked Toilet/ shower facilities need upgrading.
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A great campsite, we really enjoyed our stay.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We had a great pitch with loads of space for our van and awning, the cost was well worth it for an electric hook up pitch. The onsite facilities were clean and checked regularly. There was a great atmosphere onsite and the ducks were just the cutest!
Disliked The club house was small for the amount of people that went across to it. We appreciate we were there during the school holidays but kids were running round unsupervised - maybe just having an adult only area for people who were there without children might be an idea
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My and my daughter love this site and will definitely return
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked This is the second time I have been to this site as a single female with a toddler.
Very easy check in with lovely friendly staff and lovely pitches, lots of space for playing on bikes, a lovely park and entertainment with pool just a short walk along the river which is very picturesque.
Also only 5 minutes walk into into Wooler town with has a few shops, pubs, cafes, and takeaways which is convenient.
Thank you, we will definitely be back again
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Disliked Small toilet and shower area but also I have never not being able to use the facilities when I've needed too.
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Relaxing, friendly and clean.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely family friendly site, greeted by really helpful staff. Pitch was great on the river banks and was a lovely walk into the local town. Dog friendly everywhere we looked in Wooller so great for your fury friends. Toilet/shower block clean and functional.
Disliked Only comment is that our pitch wasn't clearly marked up however staff informed and the will rectify this.
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Lovely location, lovely staff at reception,…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely location, lovely staff at reception, great space, toilets and facilities open 24/7. Children absolutely loved the whole stay and didn't want to leave. Thank you so much
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I will avoid in the future
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Staff are very friendly and helpful. The grounds around the static caravans are beautifully kept. There is a nice sunny sitting area outside the pub.
Disliked I’m not a whinger but I feel I need to be honest with things I didn’t like on this occasion. The touring area is quite small which is also reflected in the size of many of the pitches. Once a caravan put up an awning there was little space to park a car, which resulted in random cars parked on any spare bit of grass, either local to the owners van or somewhere else. Much of the touring site is taken up by seasonal pitches, with the resulting fences, storage boxes, bbq areas etc, which all takes up otherwise parking areas. In the area we were in our neighbours were constantly playing loud music, shouting or arguing with each other, although it did quieten down at 23.00 hours. We did in fact meet some really nice people during our stay, they were not all rowdy. There is a lake on site where it is claimed contains fish. In the time we were there I did not see any sign of life in it except for ducks, possibly due to the large amount of duck crap which was all over the place and in the lake. The toilet facilities are tired and in much need of renovation. Sorry to sound negative but I speak as I find.
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Been twice with my daughter and we will be back it’s great
Camping pod
Liked Location is good and nice glamping pods
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From the manager: Thanks for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and found the glamping pods to your liking—it's always great to hear when guests appreciate the blend of nature and comfort.
If there’s anything that could’ve made your stay even better, we’d love to hear it. Your feedback helps us keep improving and ensures your next visit is even more memorable.
Warm regards,
Team Verdant
Ok
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Site was OK club ok welcome good....
Disliked Shower & toilet block not good needs update told by staff being renewed next month September.
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Left alone nice site great location…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Left alone nice site great location will come again ps kids love the ducks
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Such a shame.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Close to Bamburgh Castle and the Holy island, an easily accessible campsite on the river which runs along the rear of the tourers pitches. There are a large number of pitches. Water and facilities are all close by.
Toilets and showers looked and smelled clean, there is a children's play area and fishing lake, there is an onsite restaurant and club house.
Ducks and Geese roam free around the pitches, we found them sleeping outside our van in the morning.
This was fine for us as we passed through on our tour of Scotland and Northern England.
The WiFi is a paid for service if you need it, Cell signal is fine.
Disliked The pitches are stacked close to each other and small, without fire break or a hedge to separate you from your neighbour. There are a number of seasonal pitches here who may be left over from when this was a Haven site. The vans look old and unkempt with one individual washing their car on the end of their pitch and pouring the soapy dirty water down the clean water drain. The facilities although clean, really need a revamp and some care, again maybe more the fault of the legacy clientele, wads of paper strewn across the loo floor, dirty cracked sinks.
There are a number of water points, one of which is at the back of a pitch, a gentleman decided that he needed to use to this water point to fill his water butt whilst a family ate their meal on said pitch. Maybe he wanted to avoid the soapy one?!
The fishing lake was found and can never be forgotten, sadly due to nature this is just a massive ring of duck and goose faecal matter. Natural yes, health hazard? Maybe. At least the band of unsupervised young ladies chasing the ducks with a witches broom may sort this issue out.
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From the manager: Thank you for your detailed review. We're glad you enjoyed the location, clean facilities, and natural surroundings. We appreciate your feedback regarding pitch spacing and upkeep, and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve the site. Your insights help us create a better experience for all guests. Best wishes, Team Verdant.
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 cafe On-site restaurant 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 Local produce 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 Country Park
South Road
Wooler
Northumberland
England
NE71 6NJ
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.54349°N
2.00991°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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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 Country Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Riverside Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Riverside Country Park? Trip-trap over the bridge from Riverside Country 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 Country 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Country Park? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.