Brunton Airfield Campsite
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Add your business details- Wildlife haven on a Northumberland pop-up farm site near the coast
- A 15-minute drive to Craster and 10 minutes to several beaches
- Pop-up site with firepits and barbecues to hire; pubs nearby
Get ready for take off into the Northumbrian countryside from the Brunton Airfield Campsite, 10 minutes’ drive from the sea. The 20-acre site is based on a World War 2 airfield which is now part of a working organic farm. You can unwind in wide open countryside on a spacious site with views towards the sea and pitch up under the dark Northumbrian night skies.
Birdwatchers, grab your binoculars… there are many farmland birds to be seen around the site, including skylarks, yellowhammers, goldfinches and barn owls if you have an eye for them.
The sandy coves of Beadnell Bay, Low Newton and the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are all within a 10-minute drive. Handily, the national Coast and Castles cycle route also passes the entrance to the site.
Hire a firepit or barbecue on site (or bring your own); wood and charcoal will be available to purchase on site. Anything else you forgot to pack can be sourced from local shops within a 10-minute drive. When you feel like eating out, take your pick from several pubs close by or a treetop restaurant 25 minutes' drive away (you're sure to spot a bird or two there.)
Site type
100
3Languages spoken
English
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsiteAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Surf school nearbyLocation
Brunton Airfield Campsite
Chathill
Northumberland
England
NE67 5ER
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
55.52534°N
-1.68642°W
Route directions
There is no postcode for this site. Follow the satnav to Christon Bank, Northumberland, then follow the signs to the site. You can also download the free app What3words: snug.structure.promises
Nearest transport
Coach12.6 km Bus station
33.8 km Golden Square
33.9 km Golden Square
Rail1.8 km Chathill Rail Station
15.1 km Alnmouth Rail Station
24.4 km Acklington Rail Station
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
While the shore is certainly sublime, the seaside has more than just sand and sea. Find local salted or pickled kippers and an art gallery in Craster (15 minutes’ drive) and then challenge yourself to the miniature golf course in the coastal village of Seahouses (15 minutes).
Perhaps make a day out of Northumberland Country Zoo (25 minutes) or join it together with a trip to Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum (15 minutes) for a seasonal nature trail and play area for kids to tumble to and fro.
You’ll pass by plenty of turrets on your way around, as castles are a common sight in this area. Why not embark on a Harry Potter-themed dragon quest at Alnwick Castle (15 minutes) or walk into the 14th century at Dunstanburgh Castle (15 minutes)?
Perhaps one of the grandest of them all, Bamburgh Castle (20 minutes) has nine acres of grounds, in a contest with the ruined priory and Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island (35 minutes). Decide for yourself which has survived best out of the medieval bricks at Warkworth Castle (half an hour) and the turrets in your wake.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beadnell | 4.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Low Newton | 4.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seahouses North | 7.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bamburgh Castle | 9.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Warkworth | 20.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Northumberland Coast 4.3 km
Bamburgh Castle 9.5 km
Howick Gardens & Arboretum 9.6 km
Alnwick Castle 12.3 km
The Alnwick Garden 12.4 km
National Trust
Dunstanburgh Castle 8.2 km
Lindisfarne Castle 17.1 km
Cragside 26.4 km
Wallington 44.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Doxford - Falloden Hall Circular 3 km
High Newton by-the-Sea - Embleton Circular 3.6 km
Beadnell Circular 5 km
Rock Farm Trail 5.4 km
Seahouses Saunter 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 Brunton Airfield Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Brunton Airfield Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Brunton Airfield Campsite? While the shore is certainly sublime, the seaside has more than just sand and sea. Find local salted or pickled kippers and an art gallery in Craster (15 minutes’ drive) and then … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Brunton Airfield Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.