Elwick Campsite

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Entrance
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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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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Absolutely stunning location, easy to find…

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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

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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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Mooie uitzicht, grote plekken, goed gemaaid…

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Mooie uitzicht, grote plekken, goed gemaaid gras

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A great pop up site. Amazing view. Immaculate Portaloos.

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Plenty of space. Immaculate portaloos. Amazing views.
Its a great pip up site. Kids weren't impressed there was no park, but didnt expect there to be, they had plenty of space to play. They're probably just spoilt.

Disliked Being next to the entrance, not that it was busy.

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Fabulous find, very peaceful and clean.…

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Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Fabulous find, very peaceful and clean. Plenty of space between the pitches and a beautiful sunset.

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Very well kept site with spacious…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very well kept site with spacious plots.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Elwick farm has provided us all…

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E C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Elwick farm has provided us all we needed for the overnight stay with excellent opportunities of visits to the beautiful Ross Sands, Alnwick and Berwick. We enjoyed the view of Lindisfarne and sunset. The facilities are spotless and frequently checked and maintained by Susan (host). She has provided us with ideas of places to visit too. thank you and will be back soon.

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Lovely location for exploring the Northumberland…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely location for exploring the Northumberland coast with great views of holy island from the site.
Had a great night here, spacious plots and minimal noise from the road/ railway lines.
Toilet facilities were clean and working.
Owner contacted me shortly after booking with a welcome email and instructions on how to find the site. Site is well marked along the backroad and easy to find if you follow their instructions. Owners seem hands on and ready and willing to solve any issues promptly.
Definitely worth the money - we will be coming back!

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Easy to find, large well maintained…

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Easy to find, large well maintained pitches, great location and very friendly and helpful owners. We will definitely be back!

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Great well maintained campsite, very clean…

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great well maintained campsite, very clean toilets, lovely for kids to see the farm animals, combine harvester and tractor. As others have said, the site is basic but has all you need and a great location.

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Features

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

  • Priory Restaurant 5 km
  • The Potted Lobster 6.8 km
  • The Lodge Bar & Grill, Restaurant 6.9 km
  • The Apple Core 7.8 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 3.2 km

Parks and play

  • Belford Play Trail 3.4 km

Family days out

  • Belford Play Trail 3.4 km

Public transport

  • Middleton Cottages 1.9 km
  • Middleton Cottages 1.9 km
  • Belford, Post Office 3 km
  • Craft Gallery 3.1 km
  • South Lodge 3.3 km
  • South Lodge 3.3 km
  • Belford, Fire Station 3.5 km
  • Belford, Fire Station 3.5 km
  • Kiln Point 4.5 km
  • Holy Island 5.3 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 $43.30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.