Heckley Farm Camping

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Dramatic skies
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  • No-frills Northumberland camping with views of Alnwick Castle
  • Five minutes’ drive from Alnwick Castle and 20 minutes from Cragside
  • Off-grid farm site with an honesty shop and livestock all around
Roll up all you Harry Potter fans – now you can embark on a camping adventure with views of Alnwick Castle, where so many scenes from the famous film franchise were shot. Set on a three-acre field, Heckley Farm Camping is a laidback, off-grid sort of a place, with a very limited number of spacious grass pitches on a working Northumberland farm. To the west of the field, a large beech hedge provides shelter from the prevailing westerly wind. Wherever you pitch on the field, you’ll be surrounded by wildlife; you can expect to see some of the barn owls, buzzards, hares and deer that live around the farm. The surrounding land is a mixture of cattle and arable farming, and you’re sure to meet the two pet pigs as well as some very friendly and free-range hens – you can buy their eggs for breakfast and pop the money in the site’s honesty box. As this is pretty much wild camping, there’s no electricity on site, although drinking water and well-maintained posh portable toilets are provided. You'll be allowed to park at your pitch for easy setting up too. It’s a firmly family-friendly vibe at this low-key, relaxed site; it is certainly not a spot for party animals.

Site type

Tent sites 15
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Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.5

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

A spacious, basic campsite in a lovely rural spot, perfect for exploring Alnwick and Northumberland's coast. Guests rave about the friendly owners, peaceful vibe, and great value. Basic but clean portaloos and a tap are provided. Lots of room for kids to play and great for stargazing. The lack of showers is part of its simple appeal.

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Excellent place just right…

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Fran D.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Excellent place just right

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We had a great time I'd highly recommend

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Lisa B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet and peaceful, loads of space, animals, and location.

Kids had a great time collecting pottery off the field, Lance came to say hi and told us where the pigs were. We had a walk down and they were indeed very friendly, kids had a blast and it was so relaxing. Able to walk to Alnwick and we had a couple of BBQ's. Swimming baths close by 😁

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Lots of space and friendly owner.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lots of space and friendly owner. Kids loved the pigs on the farm!

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Peaceful, simple grass field with very basic facilities

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Chris M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lots of open space for kids to play football/cricket/frisbee, and the site wasn’t very busy so all of the pitches could be well spaced out. It was lovely to meet the owner Lance and his wife who took care to check around the site every day to make sure everyone had everything they needed. Excellent location only 20-30mins walk from Alnwick.

Disliked We could only stay one night on this occasion, we’d have liked to stay longer!

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Prima pop-up camping voor 1 nacht op doorreis

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Anonymous

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Minimalistic clean friendly…

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Neil H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Minimalistic clean friendly

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Great wild camping spot, with clean portoloos and a top host!

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Anonymous

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Liked The owner, Lance and his friendly and enthusiastic approach. The cleanliness of the site and the views of countryside, the stars at night and Alnwick. The location is great to explore the local area and beyond, plus good amenities in Alnwick 5 minutes away. We also got to have a ride on the combine harvester which the kids loved (to be fair, I did too)!

Disliked Nothing, we're definitely going to stay again!

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A great site close to Alnwick with gorgeous countryside views.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The site location -very close to Alnwick. yet surrounded by countryside. Great site for night skies and wildlife. Friendly helpful owner .

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Brilliant site, walking distance into Alnwick,…

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margaret L.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Brilliant site, walking distance into Alnwick, clean toilets and brilliant staff! Loved the farm and pigs!

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This is definitely true, wild camping and all the more magical for it!

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Caroline S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location, perfect for the kids to run about and play in, and the wildlife was magical - we were treated to sighting 3 hares at dusk! The owner was really helpful, caring and knowledgeable about family-friendly activities and restaurants in the local area. Loos were clean and well-stocked. We arrived along with Storm Floris, and Lance was really helpful, supportive and understanding when we left early after the storm ripped our tent. We'll definitely go back for longer next time.

Disliked Nothing - nothing to dislike!

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Heckley Farm Camping

Heckley High House

Alnwick

Northumberland

England

NE66 2LQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.43144°N
1.71454°W

Route directions

The B6346 from Alnwick is the better road to use to reach the site

Nearest transport

Coach
2.1 km Bus station
29.1 km Bus Station
29.1 km Bus Station
Rail
6.5 km Alnmouth Rail Station
11.7 km Chathill Rail Station
14.4 km Acklington Rail Station
Airport
43.9 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Alnwick Castle and Gardens (including Lilidorei, the world's biggest play park): five minutes’ drive - Hulne Park (waterside walks): five minutes - Craster Harbour: 15 minutes - Dunstanburgh Castle: 15 minutes - Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum: 15 minutes - Alnmouth beach: 20 minutes - National Trust - Cragside: 20 minutes - Bamburgh Castle: 25 minutes - Wooler (gateway to Northumberland National Park): 25 minutes - The Cheviot Hills: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Low Newton 11 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Warkworth 11.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 14 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Amble Links 15.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seahouses North 17.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Alnwick Castle 1.8 km

The Alnwick Garden 2.2 km

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 7 km

Northumberland Coast 11 km

Warkworth Castle 11.6 km

National Trust

Dunstanburgh Castle 8.9 km

Cragside 16.8 km

Lindisfarne Castle 26.8 km

Wallington 34.6 km

Seaton Delaval Hall 41.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ALNWICK CASTLE 1.3 km

Hulne Park - Brizlee Tower Loop 1.6 km

Alnwick Castle - Hulne Priory 1.8 km

Rock Farm Trail 5.4 km

Alnmouth Station - Bilton Circular 6.6 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 Heckley Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Heckley Farm Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Heckley Farm Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Alnwick Castle and Gardens (including Lilidorei, the world's biggest play park): five minutes’ drive - Hulne Park (waterside walks): five minutes - Craster Harbour: 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Heckley Farm Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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