Stampley Moss Farm

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Three fenced fields to choose from
Three fenced fields to choose from
Lots of hardstanding space
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Hardstanding pitch
Hardstanding for car parking and motorhomes
View down the field
Top field for wild camping
Hardstanding pitches by the trees
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Lots of hardstanding space
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Hardstanding pitch

  • Family-owned wild camping site eight miles from Newcastle upon Tyne
  • A 10-minute drive from Metrocentre; 30 minutes from Derwent Reservoir
  • Barbecues and dogs permitted; small woodland area; pubs nearby
Whether it’s tracing Hadrian’s Wall, clip and climbing at a local entertainment complex or windsurfing and open-water swimming around a reservoir, you’ll be able to pack together a pretty dandy break from Stampley Moss Farm. Eight miles from Newcastle upon Tyne, the city lights are just 20 minutes’ drive away, but water-based relaxation is also within reach, whether at the coast (35 minutes’ drive) or Derwent Reservoir (half an hour). Four-legged friends are welcome on a lead here and they’ll have a small private forest to stretch their legs. The woodlands circle the pop-up pitches, where it’s fully wild with no electricity and no facilities other than a portable toilet and cold tap (although you’ll be welcome to get a toasty vibe going with a barbecue). There’s a pile of chopped firewood in the field to help yourself to if you'd like to make a firepit (just be careful with the fire). The family-owned farm is friendly, that’s for sure, so once you’re all settled in, you’ll be ready to brace for take-off. Those of you who are after a foodie plunge first will find pubs and restaurants within five minutes’ drive of the site. And when you’re ready to march off into the horizon in search of wildlife, there are red kite zones locally or the river Derwent’s under half an hour’s walk away. With Gateshead’s Metrocentre 10 minutes’ drive away too, you’ll really be in a prime spot for a shop-till-you-drop afternoon or perhaps a clip and climb, cinema or miniature golf showdown. There's a lovely pond on site with ducks and geese, so guests should keep children safe and away from the pond. Also, take note that the security gate is locked at 10pm, so it's not possible to enter or exit after this time. If there's space left over, you are welcome to park your car on your pitch.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 40
Open now
Opens 17 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 23 or over.
  • Please note the gate to the campsite will be locked at 10pm.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 17 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 46 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild camping

91% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a popular site for wild camping, praised for its peaceful atmosphere, spacious pitches, and freedom to have campfires and BBQs. Guests highlight the friendly and welcoming owners, secure gated entry, and convenient location close to local amenities. While appreciated for its off-grid feel, some visitors note the basic facilities, including a single portaloo, and occasional issues with cleanliness around bins. The site is recommended for those seeking a relaxed, natural camping experience.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Quiet, plenty space. Forest full of wood that was cut for fire.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet, plenty space. Forest full of wood that was cut for fire. Park anywhere u wish. I had the tenbox and a living tent next to us. Drinking water tap also onsite. Secure site with electric gate locked at night.

Disliked Only downside was the portaloo. It was clean when we arrived Tuesday afternoon. But by Wednesday morning it was very unhygienic. Was only 3 camper vans and 3 tents including us. Not sure if someone had a bad belly but it was me I would not have left it in such a mess…. If I comeback I will bring a portable folding toilet for the kids. Was the only downside but I suppose it’s basically wild camping

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Son and his dad chilling with a fire

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Tracy M.

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet .. left alone

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your booking to the wild camp field . Glad you enjoyed the relax x

Lovely wild camping site out the way…

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Jasmine S.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely wild camping site out the way

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind review . We are glad you enjoyed the wild camp . Thank you for coming x

Easy access to site with good communication from owners. Very basic as…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Easy access to site with good communication from owners. Very basic as described, ypical wild camping. Great little site.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your booking and grateful for your kind review x

Travelled with my husband and 2 children (7 and 11). The location…

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Amy S.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Travelled with my husband and 2 children (7 and 11). The location was excellent, feels like you're in the middle of nowhere however, local amenities are just a 5 minute drive away. There is plenty of space for the children to run around and they had a great time collecting wood (already chopped) for the fire. There are animals roaming, my girls really liked to watch the peacock. The highlight of the trip was my daughters getting to see and interact with the horses. Although these are personal horses and this is not part of the camping experience, Louise and her daughter Anya were really welcoming and allowed my girls to have a small ride around the paddock. I would definitely recommend this site for a family friendly off grid experience.

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Peaceful .. safe .. secure Love the fact you book online ..…

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Tracy M.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful .. safe .. secure
Love the fact you book online .. turn up set up and are left alone to enjoy your time with your campfire roaring

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Quiet most of time…

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Terrence E.

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet most of time

Disliked Very poor facilities,no fresh water tap stand pipe,disgusting toilet loo,stray dog running around on site

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From the manager: Hi sorry you did not enjoy the wild camp. There is no facilities as clearly stated on the wild camping listing. There is a tap . You were sent a text message on Thursday prior to your check in on Friday which unfortunately you didn’t read by driving to the wrong place .
“Please close the double wooden gates (please close after you as we have several dogs)…..
Please don't approach the house as there are a number of dogs just text or call & we will come no problem  … Theres a water tap behind the riding arena. Just text if you would like  to drink bottle water and we will bring some but there is a tap cold water hose…”

We could have brought you bottled water as much as you liked & by not closing the gate Laura likes to visit people & in the main most repeat guests love Laura she’s a very quiet little dog who has had a very sad life. She’s most certainly not a stray & most enjoy seeing her .
Sorry you didn’t enjoy the wild camp
Louise x

Wonderful owner really helpful nothing too much trouble. Love it

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Jason D.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely location wonderful owner wild camping at best, build a fire and relax. I love this place x

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thank you so much it’s always lovely to see you & the boys . Lovely to have friendly face at our home :-)

Amazing owner really understands wild camping, thank you x

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Jason D.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Loved it as usual been several times wild camping, as described in the description.
My favourite place going in woods next time soon.

Disliked Nothing

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Clean site

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Steven H.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Loved it 1st time wild camping ill be back for sure excellent site

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your booking we would love to host you again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water 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 Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Stampley Moss Farm

Thornley Lane

Gateshead

Tyne and Wear

England

NE21 6LB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.94218°N
1.73377°W

Route directions

What3words (entrance): larger.alert.stuff. What3words (camping field): woods.sprint.pumps.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.8 mi Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Coach Stn, St James Blvd
5 mi Newcastle upon Tyne: Central Station, Neville St
5.2 mi Newcastle: Eldon Square, Stand A
Rail
1.8 mi Blaydon Rail Station
2.9 mi Metrocentre Rail Station
3.7 mi Dunston Rail Station
Ferry
11.8 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
12.3 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
12.3 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
6.6 mi Newcastle International Airport

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

What was life like in past times around here? Well, for a whizz back to the Roman era, Heddon-on-the-Wall (15 minutes’ drive) and Corbridge Roman Town (25 minutes) are both a short drive away, where you’ll get to see excavation collections, Roman armour and trinkets, as well as the remains of the 73-mile Roman wall. The 1820s to the 1950s are in focus at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (20 minutes). This place is an open-air museum, so you’ll get to join in with activities here or just have a look around. There are old colliery railway tracks for walking and cycling at Chopwell Woodland Park (10 minutes) but Go Ape Matfen takes things to the treetops (25 minutes) for more daring obstacle courses and zipwires. Water’s surely got to feature in your break too, as the coast is just over half an hour’s drive away. At Seaham beach (35 minutes), perhaps you’ll want to search for sea glass or pull out all the stops for a picnic on the shore, followed by a pretty promenade walk. Derwent Reservoir (half an hour) is another place that's all about the water, whether it’s fishing lessons, open-water swimming, sailing or windsurfing.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
South Shields 13.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands North 13.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands South 13.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth King Edwards Bay 13.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Cullercoats 13.6 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gibside 1.6 mi

George Stephenson's Birthplace 3.8 mi

Prudhoe Castle 5.2 mi

Castle Keep 5.3 mi

Laing Art Gallery 5.4 mi

National Trust

Gibside 1.5 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 5.4 mi

Cherryburn 6.1 mi

Washington Old Hall 9 mi

Seaton Delaval Hall 13.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GIBSIDE 1.5 mi

Highfield - Spen Banks - Hookergate - Highfield 1.6 mi

Swalwell - Derwent Valley - Rowland's Gill 1.7 mi

Rowlands Gill - Derwent Walk - Pontop Pike - Rowlands Gill 1.7 mi

Swalwell - Dunstan - Gateshead - Bill Quay 1.9 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 Stampley Moss Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stampley Moss Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stampley Moss Farm? What was life like in past times around here? Well, for a whizz back to the Roman era, Heddon-on-the-Wall (15 minutes’ drive) and Corbridge Roman Town (25 minutes) are both a short … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stampley Moss Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stampley Moss Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.