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 campsite offers a peaceful retreat in a beautiful rural setting, conveniently located opposite Bolam Lake. Visitors consistently praise the exceptional friendliness and helpfulness of hosts David and Jill, who ensure a welcoming atmosphere. The site is described as immaculate, with spotless portable toilets and well-maintained pitches. Its proximity to Bolam Lake, walking trails, and wildlife, including horses, is a significant draw. While facilities are basic, they are consistently reported as clean and adequate for a relaxing stay.
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Last updated 04/08/2026
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Recommend for a basic clean tidy quiet camp
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Very nice little campsite, quite lovely setting, toilets were spotless as was the site itself lovely cut grass Very tidy site. Owners both came to make sure we were ok they were both very very nice and kind would definitely recommend for a quiet camp. Definitely going to go back and stay in there caravan they have available for couples you can rent at a very reasonable cost also.
Disliked Nothing was all good
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From the manager: Thank you for sharing your feedback and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay.
We are a Wanderlust campsite so offer simple camping in beautiful countryside but it's important to us that guests feel welcome, have spacious pitches and clean facilities.
Our caravan and bell tent which are available to hire are really popular with couples or families who fancy a short break in the countryside without the hassle of setting up a tent and bringing lots of equipment.
Thanks for staying with us and we hope you stay again in the future :)
Lovely quiet location. Very clean adequate…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Lovely quiet location.
Very clean adequate facilities.
Reasonably flat, well maintained pitches.
Fire pits, logs and bbqs available if needed.
Friendly and helpful owners.
Plenty of room on pitches.
No traffic noise.
Horses in the next field and beautiful unspoiled views.
Disliked Nothing that I can think of.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your review as it's so helpful to other guests who may be looking for a campsite that suits their needs.
The horses seem to enjoy sharing their home with our guests and often come over to say hello.
Thank you for staying with us and we hope and we hope you visit again in the future.
A beautiful campsite with good facilities.…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked A beautiful campsite with good facilities. We were in Northumberland for a wedding and Jill the owner helped us get to the event in the morning. They were incredibly kind and helpful and we were so grateful.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your feedback and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your very short stay in Northumberland to attend to your friend's wedding.
Thank you for staying with us - definitely the most glamorous campers(in your lovely weeding outfits) who have stayed with us :)
Hope you return for another visit to Northumberland soon.
Top quality site
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Excellent site. Beautiful location, accommodating and very nice hosts. Good facilities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for sharing your feedback and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay.
We are small campsite in a lovely part of Northumberland. We offer simple camping and we hope that our guests can just relax and take time out to enjoy time in the countryside.
Thank you for staying with us.
Well what can I say we…
Betty bell tent
Liked Well what can I say we have stayed in betty bell tent for the first time me my partner daughter and 2 granddaughters we have had a brilliant time all i can say is jill and david are the most friendliest people I have met and there is everything in the betty bell tent what you need amazing!! Cant wait till come back.
Disliked None
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From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and it was so great to have you staying with us again :)
Betty, our bell tent is new this year and we hoped that it would be a great place for family and friends to enjoy camping without the hassle of setting up a tent and having to pack the large amounts of equipment needed for a camping trip.
Betty is proving to be very popular thanks to lovely people like you who are happy to stay with us and try something new.
It was great to catch up again, best wishes and thank you !!
Lovely, quiet and friendly.…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Lovely, quiet and friendly.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us.
We enjoy meeting the great guests who stay with us and just want them to take time out to relax, unwind and enjoy time in the countryside.
Thank you for staying with us and we hope to see you again in the future.
A simple, rural retreat
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked A delightful site opposite Bolam Lake. We had a warm welcome from the owner who checked we had everything we needed and offered us a fire pit. It wasn't busy, mid week. The toilets were clean and perfect for our needs. We knew there wasn't a shower, but we didn't need one for the time we were there. There is a good washing up station with liquid and cloths provided but no hot water. The best thing was the horses in the next field. We spent a happy hour watching them play together as a little group - galloping around the fields and enjoying themselves. Such a delight! We walked around the lake in the evening which was very pleasant.
Disliked Liked everything!
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your sharing your detailed feedback - we really appreciate your comments and advice as we are a Wanderlust campsite and offer off-grid camping but we are always looking to develop what we offer our guests.
The horses are all very individual characters and have retired from careers in racing, show jumping, eventing etc. They come to live with us in the fields surrounding the campsite and live happily together but seem to enjoy sharing their home with their camper neighbours :)
Thank you for staying with us.
Second stay here in a matter of weeks as the first time was so good.
1 bedroom on-site touring caravan (no electricity)
Liked Everything!!
Disliked Nothing.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay in our caravan.
We hope that our caravan offers 'the best bits of off grid camping in beautiful countryside without the hassle of setting up a tent' so we hope that you had a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Thanks so much for staying with us and it was great to meet you both.
Great little spot, recommended
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Lovely setting, great facilities including washing station, all clean and well presented.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us.
Enjoy your camping and we hope to see you again in the future.
Perfect for young children and short stays
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely campsite, went with our 2 grandchildren and they had a whale of a time. It is small enough to be able to see them wherever they are but big enough to give a sense of freedom.
The site itself is immaculate with level pitches, each with a picnic bench and plenty of room. Toilets and washing up areas cleaned twice daily and well supplied. Jill and David are the perfect combination of attentive, friendly and welcoming. Really quiet at night so we all slept well.
It really is a perfect site, highly recommend. Thank you both so much.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your detailed and relevant feedback. It is so helpful to other guests when choosing a campsite that suits them and to us to help us improve what we offer.
It was an absolute pleasure to meet you all and we hope to see you again in the future.
Our very best wishes and thank you.
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbiggin South | 14.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Newbiggin North | 14.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Blyth South Beach | 14.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Druridge Bay South | 14.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton Sluice | 15.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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 0.1 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.

