Elwick Campsite

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Entrance
Views over lindisfarne nature reserve to holy island
Campsite
Elwick campsite
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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 sites 20
RV sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open now
Opens July 3
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

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

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 3 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 244 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

A well-loved, simple campground with ample space and amazing views of Lindisfarne. Guests rave about the spotless portaloos, tranquil vibe, and the owner's welcoming nature. Perfect for exploring the Northumberland coast. Though some wished for showers, it's great value for no-frills trips.

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Nothing not to like. Clean, well…

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Neil C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nothing not to like. Clean, well signposted, quiet and with great views. We will be back 👍

Disliked Non

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Ben R. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Facilities and space available and friendly pitch manager

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Location was excellent gorgeous views. Well…

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 michelle c. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location was excellent gorgeous views. Well kept spacious pitches and toilets were well maintained and clean. Very happy with our stay will definitely be back again. Thank you!!!

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely views Really big generous pitches…

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Sian M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely views
Really big generous pitches
Great people - everyone really nice
Toilets were cleaned v regularly

Disliked No showers and portaloos but we already knew that and it was okay

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Cheap bur basic…

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 James J. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Cheap bur basic

Disliked Nothing

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Peaceful with spacious pitches

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Helen F. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Spacious grass pitches. Amazing views of Holy Island. Spotlessly clean toilets. Really peaceful and quiet. Short drive into Bamburgh.

Disliked Some sloping pitches so bring leveling blocks if you're in a campervan. Pre allocated pitches, so if you're coming with friends and family ask to be together when you book.

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A good place to stop off to visit Holy Island

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Christine S. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked It was quiet and peaceful and had everything we expected.

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Fantastic back to basics site. Large…

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Kristian S. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Fantastic back to basics site. Large pitches. Very clean toilets.

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Absolutely stunning location, easy to find…

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 Charlotte F. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Absolutely stunning location, easy to find and clean. Pitches are huge!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely wonderful semi-wild site. Beautiful views and spacious.

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Ian H. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Fabulous location with views over Holy Island and easy access to footpaths, generous dedicated pitch areas, and the cleanest chemical toilets I’ve ever seen, which makes the ‘worst’ part of any campsite much more pleasant. They were cleaned twice a day. Excellent value.

Disliked Nothing.

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.62594°N
1.81967°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19.8 km Golden Square
19.9 km Golden Square
24.7 km Bus station
Rail
12.2 km Chathill Rail Station
20.4 km Berwick-upon-Tweed Rail Station
28.4 km 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.

Food and drink

  • Black Swan Pub 3 km
  • The Salmon Pub 3.2 km
  • Priory Restaurant 5 km
  • Crown & Anchor Inn Pub 5 km
  • The Ship Inn Pub 5.2 km
  • The Potted Lobster Restaurant 6.8 km
  • The Middle Inn Pub 6.9 km
  • The Lodge Bar & Grill, Restaurant 6.9 km
  • The Lord Crewe Pub 7 km
  • Club House Pub 7.5 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.2 km
  • 793 Spirit & Soul Off-licence 5.1 km
  • St. Aidan's Winery Off-licence 5.1 km

Parks and play

  • Belford Play Trail Playground 3.4 km
  • Market Place park 5.1 km

Family days out

  • Ruined medieval chapel Visitor attraction 4.7 km
  • Lookout on Wild Lindisfarne Visitor attraction 4.9 km
  • Lindisfarne Priory Visitor attraction 5 km
  • Lindisfarne Centre Visitor attraction 5.2 km
  • Kyloe in the Woods Visitor attraction 6.9 km
  • Bamburgh Castle Visitor attraction 7.1 km
  • Haggerston Castle Tower 9.9 km

Public transport

  • Middleton Cottages 1.9 km
  • Belford, Post Office 3 km
  • Craft Gallery 3.1 km
  • South Lodge 3.3 km
  • Belford, Fire Station 3.5 km
  • Kiln Point 4.5 km
  • Holy Island 5.3 km
  • Holy Island Green Lane Coach Park 5.3 km
  • Fenwick Bridge 5.5 km
  • Chare Ends car park 5.7 km

Beaches

  • Ross Back Sands 3.6 km
  • Sandeel Beds 4.2 km
  • Sandham 6.9 km
  • Sandham 6.9 km
  • Goswick Sands 8.5 km

What’s nearby

  • Belford Golf Club 3 km
  • Bamburgh Castle Golf Club 5.4 km
  • Haggerston Castle Golf Course 9.6 km

Local services

  • Alphega pharmacy 3.2 km
  • Belford Medical Practice Doctors 3.4 km
  • EVCharge Charging station 5.3 km
  • Adderstone Supercharger Charging station 7 km
  • Adderstone Services Fuel station 7.1 km
  • Esso Fuel station 7.9 km

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Must see

Lindisfarne Priory 5 km

Lindisfarne Castle 5.3 km

Bamburgh Castle 7.1 km

Northumberland Coast 17.5 km

Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle & Ramparts 19.3 km

National Trust

Lindisfarne Castle 5.2 km

Dunstanburgh Castle 22.1 km

Cragside 34.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BELFORD HALL 2.9 km

Belford - Swinhoe Circular 3.1 km

LINDISFARNE CASTLE 5.3 km

St Cuthbert's Way - Part 7 - Final Leg 5.7 km

Holburn - St Cuthbert's Cave 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $43.19 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.