Old Hartley Caravan Club Site

Perched on a grassy cliff-top overlooking St. Mary's Island Lighthouse
A members only site
Sandy beach nearby

The Old Hartley Caravan Club Site offers one of the best views on the network and is perched on a grassy cliff top overlooking the lighthouse on St Mary's Island. This island is a well-known local nature reserve with an abundant bird population of national importance and lovely walking trails where you can enjoy the unspoilt scenery. The traditional holiday resort of Whitley Bay is within easy reach of the caravan park and boasts a superb sandy beach and indoor leisure pool complex. Local transport is highly accessible from Old Hartley Caravan Club Site - the Metro and regular local buses will take you directly into the heart of Newcastle city centre, popular for the shopping in Eldon Square. A short journey across the River Tyne will take you to Gateshead, where you can discover the many attractions at the Metro Centre, Europe's largest indoor shopping centre which includes restaurants, cinemas and loads of entertainment facilities. The Blue Reef Aquarium is a fun and educational visit for all ages and located just a few miles from the site. For dining, you might like to consider the pub outside the site entrance or the fish and chip shop just a short drive away. All in all, the caravan site promises all the choices you could wish for in a relaxing holiday destination.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of Caravan and Motorhome Club group.

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Features

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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Old Hartley Caravan Club Site

Whitley Bay

Tyne and Wear

England

NE26 4RL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.08066°N
-1.47234°W

Route directions

Turn off the A19 about 3 miles N of Tyne Tunnel (toll) at junction with A191 into a road signposted Gosforth, Whitley Bay. Immediately at roundabout turn onto the A186 (signposted Earsden, Whitley Bay). Continue on the A186 and at the sixth roundabout turn onto the A192 (signposted Whitley Bay). Follow tourist signs for St Mary's Island. Turn left onto the A1148 (signposted Sea Front). At the T-junction with A193 at Whitley Bay seafront turn left into road signposted Blyth. Pass Whitley Bay Holiday Park. In 1 mile at the Delaval Arms public house roundabout turn right onto cycle path. In 30 yards fork left past houses into the site entrance.

Nearest transport

Coach

4.5 km Whitley Bay: Maughans Shop

4.5 km Whitley Bay Town Centre*

5.6 km Bus station

Rail

8.1 km Cramlington Rail Station

13.5 km Brockley Whins Rail Station

14.7 km Manors Rail Station

Ferry

8.7 km North Shields Ferry Terminal

9.5 km South Shields Ferry Terminal

9.9 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal

Airport

15.9 km 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

Explore Newcastle as regular transport brings you there with a short journey Journey across the river to Gateshead w plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife, entertainment etc in both cities The Blue Reef Aquarium nearby the site Fish and Chip shop near the site

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seaton Sluice	0.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Blyth South Beach	3.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Whitley Bay	3.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tynemouth Cullercoats	5.7 km	Sea	Poor	Poor	Poor	N/A
Tynemouth Long Sands North	6.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Seaton Delaval Hall 1.5 km

Stephenson Railway Museum 7.3 km

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum. 9.4 km

Biscuit Factory 14.1 km

Seven Stories, the Centre for Children's Books 14.1 km

National Trust

Seaton Delaval Hall 1.6 km

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 14.1 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 15 km

Washington Old Hall 20 km

Gibside 24.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SEATON DELAVAL 1.6 km

St Mary's Lighthouse - Seaton Sluice 1.8 km

Whitley Bay - Seaton Sluice - Holywell 3.3 km

Tynemouth - St Mary's Island - Tynemouth 6.3 km

Tynemouth Priory - Cullercoats - Tynemouth Priory 7.7 km

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 Old Hartley Caravan Club Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Old Hartley Caravan Club Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Old Hartley Caravan Club Site? Explore Newcastle as regular transport brings you there with a short journey Journey across the river to Gateshead w plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife, entertainment etc in both cities The Blue Reef … Read more