Dunstan Steads Camping

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General view of the camping field
General view of the camping field
View of dunstanburgh castle from the pitches
Neatly mown camping field
Sandy beach on embleton bay
Walk to embleton bay
Footpath directly to dunstanburgh castle
England coast path accessed from the site
Sea-view walks nearby
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View of dunstanburgh castle from the pitches
Neatly mown camping field
Sandy beach on embleton bay

  • Well-kept Northumberland pop-up site with easy access to Embleton Bay
  • Alnwick Castle and Seahouses 20 minutes’ drive; Lindisfarne 45 minutes
  • View of Dunstanburgh Castle from the pitches; golf course next door
A camping holiday in Northumberland is always a good idea, but one at Dunstan Steads Camping is even better – as it’s practically on spectacular Embleton Bay, a sandy sweep of sand edging the North Sea that’s popular for long walks, rook pooling and surfing (the latter when conditions are right). Staying at this scenic pop-up site also means you can wake up every day to views of the ruins of stately Dunstanburgh Castle, just a few minutes’ walk away along the newly named King Charles III England Coast Path. Set between the picture-perfect coastal villages of Craster (10 minutes’ drive) and Embleton (five minutes), the site makes a great base for exploring the stunning Northumberland coastline, giving you easy access to sandy beaches, scenic walking trails, historic castles (Alnwick is 20 minute by car) – and local pubs too. There are spacious, neatly mown grass pitches at Dunstan Stead, but beyond that the list of facilities is somewhat short. There are portable toilets on the side of the neatly mown camping field but no showers or electricity; you’ll have a back-to-basics traditional camping experience where you can relax far away from the bustle of everyday life.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 18 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 18 Jul to

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Dunstan Steads Camping

Dunstan Steads

Craster

Alnwick

Northumberland

England

NE66 3DT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.49455°N
1.61461°W

Route directions

Follow the road to its end; the site is the last field gate on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.9 km Bus station
34.7 km Bus Station
34.7 km Bus Station
Rail
7.5 km Chathill Rail Station
11.4 km Alnmouth Rail Station
21 km Acklington 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

As well as having direct access to the golden sands at Embleton Bay (five minutes’ walk), Dunstanburgh Castle (20 minutes) and the golf course that lies at its feet, Dunstan Steads is well placed for exploring North Northumberland. The many attractions of Alnwick Castle (20 minutes’ drive) include its well-known Poison Garden and Lilidorei, a vast themed adventure playground guaranteed to keep younger kids entertained. Bamburgh Castle (25 minutes) is open for self-guided tours of its staterooms, medieval kitchen and ornate Victorian-era King’s Hall; afterwards you can walk for miles on the expansive neighbouring beach. You can also join a boat trip from Seahouses (20 minutes) to the Farne Islands, famed for their colonies of puffins, guillemots and grey seals. A little further afield is the Holy Island of Lindisfarne (45 minutes); you’ll need to check the tide times before driving over the causeway to this little treasure trove of an island with an ancient priory and 16th-century castle – redesigned by Sir Edwin Lutyens in the 1900s – to explore, as well as a number of walks on the dunes and beaches around the island.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Low Newton 2.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 6.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seahouses North 11.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bamburgh Castle 14.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Warkworth 16 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Northumberland Coast 2.4 km

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 4.9 km

The Alnwick Garden 10.4 km

Alnwick Castle 10.6 km

Bamburgh Castle 14.1 km

National Trust

Dunstanburgh Castle 2.7 km

Lindisfarne Castle 22.1 km

Cragside 26.2 km

Wallington 43.7 km

Seaton Delaval Hall 46.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Craster - Dunstan Steads - Dunstanburgh Castle - Craster 2.8 km

High Newton by-the-Sea - Embleton Circular 2.9 km

Rock Farm Trail 4.7 km

HOWICK HALL 5.2 km

Doxford - Falloden Hall Circular 6.2 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 Dunstan Steads Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dunstan Steads Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Dunstan Steads Camping? As well as having direct access to the golden sands at Embleton Bay (five minutes’ walk), Dunstanburgh Castle (20 minutes) and the golf course that lies at its feet, Dunstan Steads is … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dunstan Steads Camping?
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    Arrive:  10:30 –  20:00
    Depart by:  09:30
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dunstan Steads Camping? From €35.12 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.