Bolam Lake Camping Paddock
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- Dog-friendly wild camping site opposite Bolam Lake Country Park
- A 25-minute drive from Hadrian’s Wall; 40 minutes from the coast
- Barbecues permitted; walking/cycling routes and a food shop nearby
Site type
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Admission
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 3 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
2

Non-electric grass campervan pitch
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25
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1 bedroom on-site touring caravan (no electricity)
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed 1 bedroom
Dimensions: 9ft width × 22.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £40
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Betty bell tent
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £100
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful campsite boasts beautiful views and is located opposite Bolam Lake, offering lovely walks. Hosts David and Jill are consistently praised for their exceptional friendliness, helpfulness, and attentiveness, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. Facilities, particularly the portaloos and washing-up area, are frequently described as immaculately clean and well-maintained. Spacious pitches, the presence of horses in adjacent fields, and the tranquil setting are highlights. Fire pits are available for hire, and the site is considered great value. Some guests note the absence of showers and hot water, though this is generally accepted for a 'Wanderlust' style campsite. A few reviews mention noise from other campers, particularly a large group of teens in one instance, and occasional issues with wasps. The managers actively address concerns and appreciate feedback.
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Last updated 25/08/2026
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Beautiful site
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Everything, lovely pitches, friendly owners, clean and tidy. Beautiful views
Couldn't fault anything and will definitely be back to the site.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your review and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your short stay.
We offer simple camping in a great location so we hope that you could just pitch up, relax and enjoy the countryside.
Thank you for staying with us and we hope you visit again very soon :)
Great photos too!!
Great little get away without the fuss of having your own tent
Betty bell tent
Liked Loved the bell tent. Loads of room and everything we needed for our little break.
Hosts were lovely. Couldn't do enough for us. Great value for money.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and it was great to meet you all.
Your comments are so helpful to other guests who may like to try a family camping trip without the hassle of setting up a tent and bringing lots of equipment.
Betty, our bell tent was a bit of an experiment this year but she's proving to be very popular for short breaks.
Thank you for staying with us and we hope you stay with us again in the future.
Fantastic camping spot
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great place, peaceful and relaxing.
Next door to the Bolam Country Park.
Jill and David are wonderful hosts.
I am already planning another camping trip.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and thanks too for sharing your great photographs.
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your short stay and we look forward to you staying with us again on your next camping adventure!
Absolutely brilliant campsite
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Fantastic hospitality
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and thank you for staying with us
It's really important to us that our guests feel welcome, have clean facilities and everything they need for a comfortable stay.
Thank you for staying with us and we hope to see you all again in the future.
Lovely area…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely area
Disliked Staff were rude, left us without wood that we found all night and its cold. Kicking our wood because we didnt buy his wood. My friends are asian and he is talking about how you cant treat uk like the middle east. They come for a nice night and were very repectful and got met with racist remarks.
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Amazing camp site would definitely recommend
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked I liked hat we were made welcome from getting there and David and Jill checked in to make sure everything was ok
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and we are so pleased that your first camping trip with children has been a positive experience.
Thanks for sharing your photographs too.
We enjoy meeting the lovely people who stay with us and it's great to see families spending time together in the countryside.
Thank you for staying with us and we hope you enjoy many more camping adventures :)
Well maintained, extremely helpful, everything that…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Well maintained, extremely helpful, everything that was needed
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your short stay with us.
We are a small Wanderlust campsite so we offer simple camping but it's important to us that our guests have everything they need for a comfortable and relaxing break in the countryside.
Thank you for staying with us and we hope you visit again soon.
Very friendly and welcoming site, will definitely be back.
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Pitch was flat, the owners are very welcoming, and overall it is a very nice and relaxing atmosphere.
Disliked Nothing that was not pointed out in the description of the site.
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Brilliant friendly hosts of a well…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Brilliant friendly hosts of a well operated and clean site. We are now four year visitors and will be sure to go next year too. Horses are lovely for the kids too.
Disliked Only downside is a lack of on-site recycling but we took it home so it’s fine.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and it was great to see you all again.
It's really important to us that our guests have clean facilities and everything they need for a comfortable stay.
We are a Wanderlust site who encourage guests to take home/recycle as much of their waste packaging etc as possible. We send out information to all guests to highlight this but we do provide glass recycling, bin sacks for waste and collect all rubbish daily but we will certainly review this and offer more recycling facilities if possible.
Thank you for staying with us and we hope to see you all again next year :)
Lovely, value for money but basic.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely location. Was given a very warm welcome and the pitches were well spaced out. The site was very neat and tidy and obviously well cared for.
Disliked The porta loos weren’t the best but a large part of that was down to the people using them to be fair. Noisy, inconsiderate guests making noise beyond the 9pm curfew.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and your brilliant photographs of the campsite and Bolam Country Park.
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and it was great to meet you both.
We are a Wanderlust site, located in Northumbrian green belt so we offer basic but clean facilities. The portable toilets are cleaned and checked three times each day - we are very sorry if they were not the high standard that we try to maintain on the evening you stayed with us.
The majority of guests are brilliant and always respect 9pm quiet time but just occasionally a small number have to be asked to adhere to campsite rules. We are always available if there is any problem.
Thank you for staying with us and we hope you visit again in the future :)
Features
Portable toilet
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 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 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
Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearbyLocation
Bolam Lake Camping Paddock
Belsay
Northumberland
England
NE20 0HE
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.1332°N
1.8688°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
Food and drink
- The Ox 2.4 mi
- Beresford Arms 2.8 mi
- Dyke Neuk Inn 3.1 mi
- The Highlander 4.1 mi
- The Waggon 4.8 mi
- The Plough 6 mi
- St Mary’s Inn 6.1 mi
Parks and play
- Adventure Playground 3.8 mi
- Wwallington Play Train 3.8 mi
- Play Fort 3.8 mi
Family days out
- Belsay Castle Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
- Belsay Hall Visitor attraction 2.3 mi
- Wallington Hall Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
- Ogle Castle 4 mi
Public transport
- The Arcade 2.4 mi
- Kirkwhelpington Road End 5.9 mi
What’s nearby
- Higham Lake Trout Fishery Fishing 5.4 mi
- N1GOLF Centre Morpeth Golf course 5.5 mi
Local services
- Robson and Cowan Country Store 3.9 mi
Must see
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 2.2 mi
George Stephenson's Birthplace 10.9 mi
Prudhoe Castle 11.6 mi
Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 12.5 mi
Chesters Roman Fort 12.9 mi
National Trust
Wallington 3.8 mi
Cherryburn 12.1 mi
Cragside 12.8 mi
Seaton Delaval Hall 15.1 mi
Holy Jesus Hospital 15.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bolam Lake - Shaftoe Craggs circular 0.05 mi
BELSAY HALL 2.3 mi
Hartburn Circular 2.8 mi
CAPHEATON 3.2 mi
WALLINGTON 3.7 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 Bolam Lake Camping Paddock have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bolam Lake Camping Paddock dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bolam Lake Camping Paddock? Want to feel like lord or lady for an afternoon? Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens (10 minutes' drive) should soon ignite that fantasy. The medieval castle and gardens are one of a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bolam Lake Camping Paddock?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bolam Lake Camping Paddock? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
