Elwick Campsite

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Entrance
Entrance
Views over lindisfarne nature reserve to holy island
Campsite
Elwick campsite
Sunset at the campsite field
The campsite field
Locals
A friendly neighbour
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Views over lindisfarne nature reserve to holy island
Campsite
Elwick campsite

  • Wild camping on a peaceful working farm opposite Lindisfarne
  • Bamburgh Castle 10 minutes’ drive; Newcastle an hour
  • A five-minute drive from Ross Sands; dogs welcome; A1 two miles away
Sitting between the Northumberland Coast National Landscape and Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Elwick Campsite rewards its guests with pretty spectacular views of this north-easternmost corner of England. Another benefit of staying at this back-to-basics site on a working farm is the easy access to an assortment of excellent activities: from trips to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, to visiting the castles that line the coast up to the Scottish border. And in between all that sightseeing, you can also, of course, explore the many secluded beaches in the local area. This laidback spot has a no-frills approach, but there are some well-maintained basic facilities, including portable toilets and a chemical waste disposal tank, plus running water. Well-behaved dogs are welcome (limited to two per pitch); however, since 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 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

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open now
Opens 3 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 3 Jul to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 204 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite offers stunning views, particularly of Holy Island. Guests consistently praise the exceptionally large, well-spaced pitches and immaculately clean portaloos. Its rural location is ideal for exploring the Northumberland coast, though the lack of showers means it's best suited for short stays. Owners are frequently noted as friendly and helpful.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great, quiet site with spectacular views

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9 out of 10
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Andy B. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet site, great views, easy check in / clear communication, clean facilities.

Disliked 3mile walk / drive to nearest shop. But that's nitpicking.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really amazing for a basic camping trip!

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Gorgeous location!!! Friendly feel. Surprisingly nice portaloos and drinking water-really lovely stay. Amazing for stargazing at night!!

Disliked The facilities were lacking (no showers etc) but we knew that going in and was exactly what we were after

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, nice and quiet, toilets…

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9 out of 10
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 Nathan J. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Great location, nice and quiet, toilets we’re exceptionally clean, easy to find

Will return in the future.

If it had showers 10/10

Recommend to friends Visit again

I'll certainly return another time!

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8 out of 10
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Caron W. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked The amount of space on the pitch.
The views.
The friendliness of the owner.

Disliked I hear the toilets were good but it would have been even better if a wheelchair accessible one was available.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exactly as I expected. It’s a…

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Michael B. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Exactly as I expected. It’s a basic campsite done very well. Great sized pitches and amazing views. We loved the wide open nature of the site and were treated to a wonderful sunset. Toilets were very clean and frequently checked in on by Susan who runs the site.

Disliked Nothing at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended and will definitely book again.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Massive pitches and all of the facilities you’d need all while overlooking a stunning view.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back from a lovely two days…

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Nikki E. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Back from a lovely two days here , location is nice and peaceful, does exactly what it says on the tin , big pitches , well kept grass , toilets are clean , would definitely go again

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely atmosphere, very friendly hosts, large…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely atmosphere, very friendly hosts, large pitches and amazing views of Lindisfarne
Five well-maintained portaloos and water taps for other necessities. No washing up area or showers

Disliked Not much shade, very basic facilities (though it is a pop up).

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Great views and big pitches…

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 James S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great views and big pitches

Disliked Could really do with some showers for those camping more than one night, but a dip in the sea at seahouses is a good back up option...very exhilarating

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for cycling the Eurovelo 1…

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10 out of 10
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Derek 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great for cycling the Eurovelo 1 or national 76 cycle routs. Smile farmers field campsite, very big pitch spaces. Very clean toilets and water tap.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 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

Imposing Bamburgh Castle (10 minutes’ drive) looms large over a wide sandy beach from its position atop a volcanic crag. In addition to a large collection of medieval weapons and armour, it houses a couple of museums: one displaying archaeological (mainly Anglo-Saxon) artefacts, the other with a focus on the history of aviation. On the Holy Island of Lindisfarne (20 minutes), which is accessible via a causeway only at low tide (be sure to time your return trip to the mainland just right), are the atmospheric ruins of Lindisfarne Priory. Also here is Lindisfarne Castle, which is not a fortress, but an Edwardian holiday home with the Gertrude Jekyll Garden. In Newcastle (an hour), the Discovery Museum is home to maritime displays including Turbinia, the very first boat powered by turbines. There are natural science and archaeological exhibits at the Great North Museum: Hancock, while nearby Exhibition Park has play areas and duck ponds.

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.

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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? Imposing Bamburgh Castle (10 minutes’ drive) looms large over a wide sandy beach from its position atop a volcanic crag. In addition to a large collection of medieval weapons and armour, it … 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.
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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.