Bowler’s Hill Campsite
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- Peaceful rural site on a working farm a half-hour drive from Newcastle
- Prudhoe 10 minutes’ drive; Whitley Bay 50 minutes
- One-acre dog exercise field; less than one mile from a pub
Site type
30
3
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
A simple, quiet site loved for its rural setting & large pitches with lovely views. Flexible arrival/departure is a big plus. While some found the portaloos fine for a no-frills stay, others noted cleanliness issues & no drinking water. Great for dogs with their own field. Some facility gripes & a noise complaint, but many would return for the peace & quiet.
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Views and gorgeous grassy field. Loads of space very quiet…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Views and gorgeous grassy field. Loads of space very quiet
Disliked Drinking Water tap would be useful
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Basic site but perfect just to get away from the madding crowd
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked The remoteness of the site, basic but enough
Disliked Couldn’t find a water tap. Maybe because we didn’t search enough but we had our own anyway
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From the manager: Thank you for the review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We do have two water taps on site - one beside the toilets and one at the far end of the field. They are shown on the map in our welcome pack. Please do not hesitate to call us if you are stuck - we are always happy to help. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
It was peaceful and i loved that you can leave and arrive…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked It was peaceful and i loved that you can leave and arrive at any time. i felt safe being there at night.
Disliked There could be more toilets spread across the field rather than in 1 place.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback, we can certainly look at putting toilets in various locations around the field, if this would suit our guests better. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Very basic, friendly, clean toilet, drinking water supplied as promised. I was…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Very basic, friendly, clean toilet, drinking water supplied as promised. I was the only camper. Which wasn't surprising and was OK by me.
Disliked Nil
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Great places to get back to basics
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Large, basic site in a peaceful location. Clean facilities (2 portaloos and a shower) Free to pitch where you like.
Close to A69,
Great for visiting Hexham, Corbridge, Hadrians wall/forts and Newcastle (train station close by) and lots of great walks/ cycle routs around the area.
The exercise field for the dog is a great bonus!
Camp fires allowed.
Well maintained field.
Would highly recommend for people who like a back to basic, simple way of camping.
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Easy to find, a nice big field with lots of space to…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Easy to find, a nice big field with lots of space to pitch.
Disliked No drinking water available. Although this is listed in the description I hadn't noticed it. I'd assumed we'd be able to get water to drink and cook with but there isn't any.
No shower on site, we were there in October though so maybe these are just hired for the summer season.
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From the manager: Sorry you missed the information regarding the drinking water. If you had contacted us we would have been happy to provide bottled water, as we have done for many guests.
We do have shower on site, all year around. A map of the site is included in the welcome pack sent to all guests before arrival and shows where the shower is located. Again, if there was any confusion we would have been happy to have helped with this.
Peaceful site. Quite quiet. Easy to find. Toilets clean: didn’t use the shower facilities. Will…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Peaceful site.
Quite quiet.
Easy to find.
Toilets clean: didn’t use the shower facilities.
Will visit again
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From the manager: Many thanks for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again.
Clean. Friendly and scenic campsite. Would visit again.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful views and the peaceful environment certainly make this stay worth its value alone. Flexible check in/out times also advantageous after a long working day. Facilities were well presented and clean, owners made us feel welcome and advised us on good locations to eat and visit. Would certainly visit again.
Disliked No drinking water is a downside but understand this isn’t an easy fix but is reflected in the price.
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Overpriced for what is provided.
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked It's a nice enough field, reasonably flat
Disliked 2 portaloos, very basic, not clean. Shower very basic, just the one, and very dirty
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From the manager: Thank you for the review. I am sorry you felt our facilities were not clean enough. We clean toilets and showers at least once a day, with checks more often. Unfortunately things can happen between these times, however we will always rectify these as soon as possible, especially if we are notified. It is difficult to put these things right for guests if they do not notify us until after leaving the site.
It's a field with a toilet and shower
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked It's a field
Disliked lighting in shower not working
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, we do not have any lighting in the shower as we do not have electricity on site as we are a basic, rural campsite. The shower can currently be used during hours of daylight and we are looking to provide alternative lighting sources in future.
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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
D. of E. 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Bowler’s Hill Campsite
High Mickley
Stockfield
Northumberland
England
NE43 7LU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.94288°N
1.87849°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay | 30.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton Sluice | 30.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tynemouth Long Sands North | 30.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tynemouth Cullercoats | 30.3 km | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | N/A |
| Tynemouth Long Sands South | 30.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Prudhoe Castle 2.8 km
George Stephenson's Birthplace 6.2 km
Gibside 9.6 km
Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 14.3 km
Castle Keep 17.4 km
National Trust
Cherryburn 1.7 km
Gibside 9.6 km
Holy Jesus Hospital 17.6 km
Washington Old Hall 23.5 km
Wallington 23.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
New Ridley - Hedley on the Hill - Whittonstall 2.5 km
BRADLEY PARK 5 km
Highfield - Spen Banks - Hookergate - Highfield 8 km
Hadrian's Wall Part 7 - Tyneside Country Park - Wallsend 8.2 km
Newburn - Wylam Circular 9.2 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bowler’s Hill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bowler’s Hill Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Bowler’s Hill Campsite? National Trust properties in the area include Cherryburn (five minutes’ drive) and Gibside (20 minutes). The former is a pretty country cottage where Thomas Bewick, renowned for his books about British birds, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bowler’s Hill Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Bowler’s Hill Campsite? From €23.12 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.