Elwick Campsite

View prices & book 9.7 122 reviews
Entrance
Views over lindisfarne nature reserve to holy island
Campsite
New field for 2025

  • Wild-style camping on a peaceful working farm opposite Lindisfarne
  • A 10-minute drive from Bamburgh and 15 minutes from Seahouses
  • Well located for Ross beach; good stopover from the A1 two miles away
Elwick Campsite is set in a peaceful location on the spectacular Northumberland coast, an area of outstanding natural beauty in the rural north east of England. This site is excellently located for trips to the holy island of Lindisfarne (a national nature reserve), visiting the castles that line the coast up to the Scottish border or exploring the many secluded beaches in the local area. These pitches have uninterrupted views over open countryside and over to Lindisfarne. This laidback spot has a no-frills approach but does have some well-maintained basic facilities, with running water, portable toilets and a chemical waste disposal tank made available to guests. Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Elwick Campsite (limited to two per pitch), but as there is livestock and wildlife all around, it is essential that they are kept on a lead at all times. The farm is in an easily accessible location, about two miles from the A1 and the nearest village of Belford (for a couple of pubs, a café, a small supermarket or a fish and chip shop). The nearest beach is in Ross, roughly five minutes away by car, followed by a lovely mile-long walk along a footpath.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 18
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 11 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, well-organised campsite offering spacious, level pitches and beautiful rural views. Visitors consistently praise the immaculate portaloos and friendly, helpful owners. While basic facilities are acknowledged, the cleanliness and overall upkeep are highly regarded. The location is ideal for exploring the Northumberland coast, with many recommending a return visit.

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Justin S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice, well kept site. Good sized pitches and clean facilities.…

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Geoffrey Lee R.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice, well kept site. Good sized pitches and clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet campsite with gorgeous views over holy island. Portaloos were clean…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely quiet campsite with gorgeous views over holy island. Portaloos were clean and had handwashing facilities.

Disliked I could hear the A1 which I personally don’t like, but otherwise this was a fantastic campsite for a pop up.

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Peaceful and well positioned dark to enjoy the night sky large pitch…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful and well positioned dark to enjoy the night sky large pitch everything you need will be going back.very clean portaloo

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very spacious pitches, immaculate toilets - perfect spot.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Very spacious pitches, immaculate toilets - perfect spot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing place.

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Andrew S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked location was brill, chilled atmosphere, easy to drive in, find the pitch etc.

Toilets clean. Pitches clean.

Disliked Nothing! its basic but thats what we wanted, great location to watch the sunset.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect pop up site for walkers, those with a car for Northumberland

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Michele S.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked The location, the vast pitch, the lovely farmer and his wife.
Lovely maintained portaloos
The price too !!

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

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Spot On

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John Paul H.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Well organised, well kept site with huge pitches which was absolutely perfect for our 4 night stay.
Basic facilities with water, chemical disposal and what must be the cleanest ports-loo’s in the country.
Lack of showers wasn’t an issue for us as we have on-board shower in our camper van.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful site with a view of Holy Island. Very clean, very spacious.

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Rebecca B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We loved the wide open space with fantastic views, level and spacious pitch, very clean portaloos and cleanliness of the site. No showers but this was made clear before booking so wasn’t a surprise. Loads of space for kids to play. It’s dog friendly with plenty of space for exercising them too. A wonderful, basic site. We hope to return.

Disliked Disliked nothing, it was great.

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Location was great. Quiet and clean site. Lovely setting. Beautiful coastal walk.…

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Elizabeth B.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Location was great. Quiet and clean site. Lovely setting. Beautiful coastal walk. Very peaceful. Would book again.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

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 Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Elwick Campsite

Elwick Farm

Elwick

Northumberland

England

NE70 7EL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.62594°N
1.81967°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.3 mi Golden Square
12.3 mi Golden Square
15.4 mi Bus station
Rail
7.6 mi Chathill Rail Station
12.7 mi Berwick-upon-Tweed Rail Station
17.7 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Ross beach: five minutes' drive, then a mile's walk - Bamburgh: 10 minutes' drive - Lindisfarne Castle: 20 minutes - Berwick-upon-Tweed: 20 minutes - Alnwick: 25 minutes - Cheviot Hills: 40 minutes - Newcastle: an hour - Edinburgh: an hour and 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bamburgh Castle 4.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seahouses North 6.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 9.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Low Newton 11.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Spittal 11.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lindisfarne Priory 3.1 mi

Lindisfarne Castle 3.3 mi

Bamburgh Castle 4.4 mi

Northumberland Coast 10.9 mi

Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle & Ramparts 12 mi

National Trust

Lindisfarne Castle 3.2 mi

Dunstanburgh Castle 13.7 mi

Cragside 21.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

BELFORD HALL 1.8 mi

Belford - Swinhoe Circular 1.9 mi

LINDISFARNE CASTLE 3.3 mi

St Cuthbert's Way - Part 7 - Final Leg 3.6 mi

Holburn - St Cuthbert's Cave 4.1 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Elwick Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Elwick Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Elwick Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Ross beach: five minutes' drive, then a mile's walk - Bamburgh: 10 minutes' drive - Lindisfarne Castle: 20 minutes - Berwick-upon-Tweed: 20 minutes - Alnwick: 25 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Elwick Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Elwick Campsite? From £23 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.