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West High House Farm Campsite

9.4 7 reviews

Pop-up site on a Northumberland farm on the outskirts of Morpeth
Belsay Hall 20 minutes’ drive; Northumberland Coast Path 25 minutes
Wild-style camping with basic facilities; pub within a half-hour walk

Surrounded by splendid countryside and forests laced with footpaths, West High House Farm Campsite is a good choice for those who are dipping their toes into the world of wild camping. With a water tap and a portable toilet on site, this family-friendly spot in Northumberland has that stripped-back vibe without being completely lacking in facilities. However, be aware that there is no electricity – and no lighting, either. On the plus side, this means that stargazing is a pretty remarkable experience here. Morpeth is five minutes’ drive away – or a half-hour walk, if you wish to go out in the evening (or the daytime…) for a drink at one of the market town’s many pubs (though the nearest boozer is actually only about a mile away). There are also several eateries in town, although barbecues are allowed at the site should you want to do your own cooking. Morpeth also has a golf club, a skatepark and a leisure centre with a pool. If you prefer wild swimming (and why not, you’re already wild camping), you can head to Cresswell beach (25 minutes’ drive), a large sandy stretch backed by dunes. Cresswell marks the start of the Northumberland Coast Path, which extends north for about 60 miles all the way to Berwick-upon-Tweed, taking in more spectacular beaches like Druridge Bay (25 minutes), nature reserves and ancient fortresses like Warkworth Castle (half an hour).

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups 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

Themes

Forest Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

West High House Farm Campsite

Morpeth

Northumberland

England

NE61 2YT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.15937°N
-1.71358°W

Nearest transport

Coach

1.8 km Bus Station

9.7 km Bus Station

Rail

2 km Morpeth Rail Station

4.9 km Pegswood Rail Station

10.8 km Cramlington Rail Station

Ferry

24.4 km North Shields Ferry Terminal

25.1 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal

25.1 km South Shields Ferry Terminal

Airport

13.6 km Newcastle International Airport

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

Spend a day at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens (20 minutes’ drive). While the castle dates from the 1500s, the hall was built in the early 19th century by Sir Charles Monck, who filled it with columns and pillars so it would resemble an ancient temple. The grounds include vast parkland and the Quarry Garden, with a collection of exotic rhododendrons. On the site of a former colliery, Woodhorn Museum (25 minutes) explores Northumberland’s mining past. In addition to the old industrial buildings, the site features a collection of ornate mining banners, plus works by the so-called Pitmen Painters, whose art reveals what life was like for underground workers in the mid-20th century. Check out the coal and steelworks wagons, locomotives and assorted railroad vehicles on display at the Stephenson Steam Railway (25 minutes), then relive the olden days with a ride to the River Tyne aboard a heritage train.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Newbiggin South	12.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Newbiggin North	13.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Druridge Bay South	14 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Blyth South Beach	14.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaton Sluice	17 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 11.5 km

Seaton Delaval Hall 16.3 km

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 20.3 km

George Stephenson's Birthplace 20.8 km

Great North Museum: Hancock 20.9 km

National Trust

Wallington 15.5 km

Seaton Delaval Hall 16.2 km

Cragside 21 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 22 km

Cherryburn 24.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Morpeth River Wander 2.5 km

ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, STANNINGTON 4 km

BLAGDON 8.9 km

Netherwitton - Broomfield Fell Circular 9.9 km

Hartburn Circular 10 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.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice pitch and facilities

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Anonymous Oct 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Nice welcome. Everything we needed was there. But we left early as the noise from the motorway and the quiet hours not adhered to was a bit much for us.

Disliked: Noise everywhere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great

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Shaunnxa L. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Easy to find. Lovley people. View was nice. Lovley atmosphere and nature to see. Also super clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Privacy and space Basic as described but clean and ideal location…

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Helen D. Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Privacy and space
Basic as described but clean and ideal location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice little site and very helpful when we arrived

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Robert S. Oct 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Nice little site close by ammenities

Disliked: A1 noise but knew this before booking and wasn't a massive issue still slept ok

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really friendly staff and great pitch, can’t wait to come back

Overall	10/10
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Charlotte K. Oct 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely everything, the field was lovely and clean, great water tap and portaloo and friendly people across the farm. Even came to inform us of the area around the site and we ended up going out on an adventure that we loved.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent..will stay again soon…nice and quiet

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Paul B. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Liked

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review Paul, glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Great remote site....very clean portaloo. Enjoyed the stay. Will come

Overall	10/10
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Andy I. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Remoteness and surprisingly quiet even though close to the A1....

Disliked: Very sketchy dirt road lead up to it. If you have a low car you may struggle.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review Andy, glad you enjoyed your stay. The stone road is generally resurfaced a couple of times a year and is due resurfacing. We also have another acre site located directly off High House road. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Frequently asked questions

Does West High House Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is West High House Farm Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near West High House Farm Campsite? Spend a day at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens (20 minutes’ drive). While the castle dates from the 1500s, the hall was built in the early 19th century by Sir Charles Monck, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of West High House Farm Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Depart by: noon

Read more