Elwick Campsite

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Entrance
Views over lindisfarne nature reserve to holy island
Campsite
Elwick campsite
Sunset at the campsite field
The campsite field
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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

9.4

Overall rating from 213 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Tranquil, roomy site with great Holy Island views. Generous, marked pitches. Clean portaloos and water tap. No showers weren't an issue for short trips. Perfect for exploring the coast. Owners are super friendly!

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Arrival date (latest first)

A basic campsite, well cared for and maintained. Just what we needed.

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Gavin C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked August 2026

We were walking a section of the English Coast Path, and having wild camped for a few nights it was good to find a legitimate campsite so close to the Coast Path.

The owner was very friendly and welcoming, and we enjoyed a good chat with her.

There weren’t many in when we arrived and so we were able to choose a good, level pitch for our tent, to suit us. The pitch sizes are generous and the grass is level and well maintained - no thistles, or lumps which we have become used to on our wild camping adventures.

The views across the estuary to Holy Island were spectacular and framed the destination of the next day’s walk. The campsite was peaceful, with no large groups when we stayed.

The campsite amenities are basic - drinking water and portaloo WCs. No WiFi, no hot showers, no dishwashing sinks, etc. This may not suit everyone but it was perfect for our basic camping needs.

The portaloos were clean and well supplied with toilet paper, soap and hand sanitiser.

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Huge site, very well organised. Very…

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 Laura C. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Huge site, very well organised. Very clean. Beautiful views and loads of space for the kids.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best no frills camping experience I have had.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Marvellous 2 night stay. Great experience. Facilities excellent and so refreshing to experience ‘proper’ camping. Really well organised and clear with no fuss. Really large pitches. Excellent location for exploring the area.

Disliked Nothing

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Perfect location and so so clean.…

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 MEGAN W. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Perfect location and so so clean. We took the dogs on a long walk through the fields and it was juts such a peaceful trip.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super spacious marked pitches. Being in…

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Tom K. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Super spacious marked pitches. Being in a camper van, it meant you could leave for the day safe in the knowledge that you didn’t have to look for a space when you returned. Really helpful and welcoming owner. Great to see the harvest taking place in the nearby fields. We really enjoyed our stay!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great, quiet site with spectacular views

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Andy B. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Quiet site, great views, easy check in / clear communication, clean facilities.

Disliked 3mile walk / drive to nearest shop. But that's nitpicking.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really amazing for a basic camping trip!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Gorgeous location!!! Friendly feel. Surprisingly nice portaloos and drinking water-really lovely stay. Amazing for stargazing at night!!

Disliked The facilities were lacking (no showers etc) but we knew that going in and was exactly what we were after

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Great location, nice and quiet, toilets…

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 Nathan J. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Great location, nice and quiet, toilets we’re exceptionally clean, easy to find

Will return in the future.

If it had showers 10/10

Recommend to friends Visit again

I'll certainly return another time!

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Caron W. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked The amount of space on the pitch.
The views.
The friendliness of the owner.

Disliked I hear the toilets were good but it would have been even better if a wheelchair accessible one was available.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good pitch sizes, quiet, clean toilets…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Good pitch sizes, quiet, clean toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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

Parks and play

  • 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

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 3.2 km

Family days out

  • Belford Play Trail 3.4 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 $43.20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.