The Railway Inn

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  • Spacious pitches in the grounds of a Northumberland village pub
  • A 10-minute drive from the A1 and east-coast beaches
  • Meals and drinks available Wednesday to Sunday; dogs and kids welcome
Plotting a stopover close to the A1, or perhaps in need of a nice rural spot to stay for a longer break spent exploring Northumberland’s countryside and coast? Either way, the pitches at the Railway Inn, on the edge of the village of Acklington, make a good pick – they’re spacious and set in two acres of tree-filled grounds for a pleasant and peaceful place to stay. Various handy facilities are provided – including electric hookups, a wifi connection and a bathroom block with separate ladies’ and gents’ toilets and showers – and it’s all less than 10 minutes’ drive from the A1. On top of all this, of course, there’s the huge bonus that you’ll be staying in the grounds of a pub – and a lovely traditional pub at that, in a restored building whose roots date back to the early 19th century. It’s open from noon from Wednesday to Sunday, serving up a tasty menu of pub meals and local ales either inside or out in the beer garden. Dogs and kids are welcome as well. This is a handy spot for simply spending the night before returning to your journey north or south, but it also makes a great base for a longer break – the coast is about 10 minutes' drive away, and lots of excellent locations (including Alnwick, Bamburgh and Warkworth) are within easy reach.

Site type

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Open all year
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

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English

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Reviews

7.3

Overall rating from 350 Pitchup.com customers

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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

64% would recommend this site to a friend

63% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests loved the welcoming vibe, roomy sites, and great pub grub. Handy for exploring the coast. Facilities are okay, but washrooms are dated and need work, with some cleanliness concerns. Train noise is noticeable but often manageable. A few found it crowded or had pitch issues.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-07-21

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Arrival date (latest first)

Quit the place…

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 Anthony P. 6 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Quit the place

Disliked No toilet papers, dirty closet, (brush full or sh*t) when you take a shower, the light turn off (timing too short)
The funiest part is high speed trains passing along the pitches. The weirdest place for a camping and the dirtiest camping I ever see. Just run away!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overpriced would definitely not go again.

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Hand dryer was powerful in ladies toilet block

Location as handy for family.

Disliked Water taps in ladies block just dribble water, not enough to rinse a toothbrush in the week but come Saturday they worked!!!

Dishwashing is outside so if it rains you get wet while doing it.

No toilet paper in some of ladies toilets

No hand-wash in ladies toilets

No dog walk you have to walk along a main road

Facilities are very dated and not very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would return good value

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 Sarah W. 8 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely large pitch but not to large site.Food in pub was fantastic and great for visiting areas.Plenty of places to visit.

Disliked Showers Toilets functional but could do with up date refresh. Getting into site little bit tight when busy.

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Absolutely loved it here. It was…

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Kath S. 9 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Absolutely loved it here. It was so peaceful and the staff were very welcoming. Should definitely recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location

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Lesley S. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Every single part of our stay

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and great food

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Jason D. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great location, the restaurant was really nice the presentation of the food and flavours where first class. Would definitely recommend and will be going back again

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Worst place we have stayed. Pub food excellent tho.

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2 out of 10
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 Julie S. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Food in the pub is excellent.

Showers which look horrendous are actually very hot & good water pressure!

Disliked The trains passing right alongside the site stop just before midnight & the first trains start at 4.15am. Horrendously noisy! & you are right alongside the road.

Toilets have codes on the doors that no one can remember, needlessly difficult. Toilets are dirty, everything seriously dated, broken toilet seats, no water coming out of cold taps, toilet rolls on the floors & luke warm water out of 1 tap only. Not cleaned in the 3 days we were there. (Same stuff & rubbish on the floors since arrival)

Washing up sinks have luke warm water too.

Way overpriced.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location Owner and staff are…

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 David H. 5 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely location
Owner and staff are very welcoming
Pitch size very large
Live music in the bar

Disliked Toilet/shower block in need of a refurb

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great staff in the bar ,canny…

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10 out of 10
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James B. 1 review

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Great staff in the bar ,canny location

Disliked Toilets shower block needs a spruce up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Flat…

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 Shaun A. 8 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Flat

Disliked It says dog friendly but as you get there the sign you see is, don’t walk your dogs round the site, and there is no where to take them. And the trains🤦‍♂️

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby

Location

The Railway Inn

Acklington

Morpeth

Northumberland

England

NE65 9BP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.30838°N
1.64994°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.2 km Bus station
14.8 km Bus Station
14.8 km Bus Station
Rail
0.2 km Acklington Rail Station
7.8 km Widdrington Rail Station
9.4 km Alnmouth Rail Station
Ferry
36.3 km North Shields Ferry Terminal
37.1 km South Shields Ferry Terminal
37.4 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
30.4 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

Head east from the pub and you’ll hit the coast with a drive of 10 minutes or so. Once you’re there you can sign up for surf lessons in Amble, look out for birds at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre or wander through woods to hit the sand dunes at Druridge Bay Country Park. Looking a little further along the coast, there’s a nice long beach and a golf course in Warkworth (10 minutes' drive) and a couple of splendid seafront castles in Dunstanburgh (25 minutes) and Bamburgh (35 minutes). Holy Island (45 minutes) is another lovely place to visit, with lots of wildlife as well as an ancient priory and Lindisfarne Castle – don’t forget, access is via a causeway that’s inaccessible at high tide. Away from the coast, you can take a tour of Alnwick Castle (15 minutes) – a particular treat for Harry Potter fans – or take the kids to meet the animals at Northumberland Zoo (15 minutes). National Trust - Cragside (25 minutes) is a nice place for a gentle wander; for something more challenging, head to the trails of Northumberland National Park (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Druridge Bay North 5.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Warkworth 6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Amble Links 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Druridge Bay South 10.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newbiggin North 16.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Warkworth Castle 4.7 km

The Alnwick Garden 12.2 km

Alnwick Castle 12.5 km

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 14.9 km

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 16 km

National Trust

Cragside 15.3 km

Dunstanburgh Castle 18.7 km

Wallington 26.1 km

Seaton Delaval Hall 27 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 37.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Felton - Morwick Circular 4 km

Felton - Brainshaugh Circular 4 km

Felton circular 4.1 km

Warkworth - Guyzance Circular 4.8 km

Warkworth Village Circular 5.2 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 The Railway Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Railway Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Railway Inn? Head east from the pub and you’ll hit the coast with a drive of 10 minutes or so. Once you’re there you can sign up for surf lessons in Amble, look out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Railway Inn?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Railway Inn? From $70.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.