Stampley Moss Farm

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Three fenced fields to choose from
Lots of hardstanding space
Gateway to the horsebox
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  • Family-owned wild camping site eight miles from Newcastle upon Tyne
  • A 10-minute drive from Metrocentre; 30 minutes from Derwent Reservoir
  • Barbecues and dogs permitted; small woodland area; pubs nearby
Whether it’s tracing Hadrian’s Wall, clip and climbing at a local entertainment complex or windsurfing and open-water swimming around a reservoir, you’ll be able to pack together a pretty dandy break from Stampley Moss Farm. Eight miles from Newcastle upon Tyne, the city lights are just 20 minutes’ drive away, but water-based relaxation is also within reach, whether at the coast (35 minutes’ drive) or Derwent Reservoir (half an hour). Four-legged friends are welcome on a lead here and they’ll have a small private forest to stretch their legs. The woodlands circle the pop-up pitches, which are kept in a fully wild paddock (not a professional campsite) with no electricity and no facilities other than a portable toilet and cold tap. You're welcome to get a toasty vibe going with a barbecue. There’s also a pile of chopped firewood in the forest to help yourself to if you'd like to make a firepit (just be careful with the fire). Keep a lookout for the very nosy peacocks on site, who love sultanas and seeds. The family-owned farm is friendly, that’s for sure, so once you’re all settled in, you’ll be ready to brace for take-off. Those of you who are after a foodie plunge first will find pubs and restaurants within five minutes’ drive of the site. And when you’re ready to march off into the horizon in search of wildlife, there are red kite zones locally or the river Derwent’s under half an hour’s walk away. With Gateshead’s Metrocentre 10 minutes’ drive away too, you’ll really be in a prime spot for a shop-till-you-drop afternoon or perhaps a clip and climb, cinema or miniature golf showdown. Take note that the security gate is locked at 10pm, so it's not possible to enter or exit after this time. If there's space left over, you are welcome to park your car on your pitch.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 4
Touring caravan pitches 4
Tent pitches 40
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 23 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 1 May to

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89% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

A grand spot for a quiet wild camp! Spacious pitches, campfires welcome with wood provided. Basic but advertised facilities are there, though a few folks mentioned upkeep. Gated entry is good, and the hosts are sound. Grand for a proper back-to-basics chill.

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Would recommend for wild camping, only facility is one portaloo.

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Sue S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great place to chill and relax, perfect experience for wild camping. Lots of space to choose from.
Camp fires allowed and plenty of dry wood if needed.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the review I’m glad you enjoyed the chipped wood it’s all dead or fallen trees we have chopped for our guests so no tree is damaged for fires . Thank you so much

Perfect wild camping spot, quiet and…

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Paul T. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Perfect wild camping spot, quiet and family friendly. Will definitely be pitching up here in future.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Paul for your booking and kind review . We would love to have you return

Beautiful little place just to get…

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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful little place just to get away

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From the manager: Thank you Gemma lovely to have you here have a lovely rest of your summer

Basic wild camping as described no complaints at all.

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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Easy booking at last minute and was given all information i needed quickly. Pitch space was big, kids loved the space and being able to make a fire with the cut logs provided. Thank you.

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Bare bones but pleasant enough

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice woodland, pleasant space

Disliked Field does not have much flat ground. There is only a portaloo, and only a single one. It's quite near the road and was a little noisy. The value for money was mediocre given the lack of facilities

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From the manager: Hi Peter, Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased you enjoyed the woodland and found it a pleasant place to stay.

We were a little disappointed by some aspects of the review, as our listing is very clear that this is a simple, seasonal wild-camping pop-up site, rather than a campsite offering extensive facilities. The facilities available, including the single portable toilet, are clearly stated before booking, as are the location and price.

The field is intentionally kept natural and, as you would expect with wild camping in the countryside, the ground is not uniformly flat as it’s day job is a pony paddock . Guests are welcome to choose the most suitable available spot for their tent.

We try very hard to describe the site accurately so guests can decide whether this style of camping is right for them before they book. We feel our pricing reflects the nature of the experience and the information provided in the listing. We feel £20 for the night is good value given we provide lots of chopped logs , the portaloo & bin are emptied every 5 days at a cost of over £100 , the wifi , electric gate use & feeding of the animals unable to use that paddock in their grazing rotation while used for 60d camping.

We’re nevertheless glad you enjoyed the woodland and the setting, and thank you for staying with us.

Loved my stay me and dog.…

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John H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Loved my stay me and dog. Superb place secure well looked after for wild camping and such a great touch making wood available for fires. Couldn’t ask for anything more and will be back for sure such a nice place Thankyou for our stay.

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From the manager: Thank you to you & your dog for coming and we are glad you appreciated our concept for the summer

Lovely chillied 2 days with friends…

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Craig M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely chillied 2 days with friends and family .highlty reccomend

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Great wild camping on your door step

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Back to basics camping with walks around the area great for kids and adult’s alike

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your booking & kind comments it’s greatly appreciated

We had such a wonderful stay…

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ELITA S. 1 review

The Horsebox microlodge

Liked We had such a wonderful stay in this beautifully converted horsebox glamping accommodation. It had absolutely everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing break. The kitchen was exceptionally well equipped, with a cooker, combi microwave with an air fryer, plenty of dishes, cutlery, glasses, and cups, making self-catering so easy.

Inside, there was a comfortable bed, a cosy sofa, a fireplace, a TV, USB charging ports, reliable Wi-Fi, and even a shower and toilet—everything was thoughtfully designed and spotlessly presented. We were also welcomed with fresh milk, juice, and a great selection of teas and coffee, which was such a lovely touch.

We stayed with our dog, and it was truly dog-friendly. There was plenty of space for him to run around and stretch his legs, and the owners had even left bowls and a ball for him, which we really appreciated.

One of the highlights of our stay was meeting and feeding the beautiful peacock—it made the experience even more special! Outside, there were comfortable seating areas, a coffee table, a grill, and a portable fire pit, perfect for relaxing in the evenings and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

The owners have clearly put a lot of thought into creating a welcoming and memorable place to stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, would happily stay here again, and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and cosy glamping experience.

Disliked Nothing really

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your booking to our little glamping horsebox . We have tried really hard to make sure it’s as good as we could and at a big expense. We really appreciate your kindness and lovely supportive comments. Glad your little dog had fun. Thank you for leaving it so clean .

Excellent secluded spot or campervan or…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Excellent secluded spot or campervan or tent pitches down the bottom. Will be visiting again

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From the manager: Thank you very much for the booking & super review we try hard to keep it old fashioned basic fun and relaxation


Features

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 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

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

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Stampley Moss Farm

Thornley Lane

Gateshead

Tyne and Wear

England

NE21 6LB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.94218°N
1.73377°W

Route directions

What3words (entrance): larger.alert.stuff. What3words (camping field): woods.sprint.pumps.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.7 km Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Coach Stn, St James Blvd
8.1 km Newcastle upon Tyne: Central Station, Neville St
8.4 km Newcastle: Eldon Square, Stand A
Rail
3 km Blaydon Rail Station
4.7 km Metrocentre Rail Station
5.9 km Dunston Rail Station
Ferry
19 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
19.7 km North Shields Ferry Terminal
19.8 km South Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
10.7 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

What was life like in past times around here? Well, for a whizz back to the Roman era, Heddon-on-the-Wall (15 minutes’ drive) and Corbridge Roman Town (25 minutes) are both a short drive away, where you’ll get to see excavation collections, Roman armour and trinkets, as well as the remains of a 73-mile Roman wall. The 1820s to the 1950s are in focus at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (20 minutes). This place is an open-air museum, so you’ll get to dive in headfirst with croquet and den building activities here or just have a look around. There are old colliery railway tracks for walking and cycling at Chopwell Woodland Park (10 minutes) but Go Ape Matfen takes things to the treetops (25 minutes) for more daring obstacle courses and zipwires. Water’s surely got to feature in your break too, as the coast is just over half an hour’s drive away. At Seaham Beach (35 minutes), perhaps you’ll want to search for sea glass or pull out all the stops for a picnic on the shore, followed by a pretty promenade walk. Derwent Reservoir (half an hour) is another place all about the water, whether it’s fishing lessons, open-water swimming, sailing or windsurfing.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
South Shields 21.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands North 21.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands South 21.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth King Edwards Bay 21.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Cullercoats 21.9 km Sea PoorPoorPoorN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gibside 2.5 km

George Stephenson's Birthplace 6.2 km

Prudhoe Castle 8.4 km

Castle Keep 8.5 km

Laing Art Gallery 8.8 km

National Trust

Gibside 2.5 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 8.6 km

Cherryburn 9.8 km

Washington Old Hall 14.5 km

Seaton Delaval Hall 21.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GIBSIDE 2.3 km

Highfield - Spen Banks - Hookergate - Highfield 2.6 km

Swalwell - Derwent Valley - Rowland's Gill 2.8 km

Rowlands Gill - Derwent Walk - Pontop Pike - Rowlands Gill 2.8 km

Swalwell - Dunstan - Gateshead - Bill Quay 3.1 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 Stampley Moss Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stampley Moss Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stampley Moss Farm? What was life like in past times around here? Well, for a whizz back to the Roman era, Heddon-on-the-Wall (15 minutes’ drive) and Corbridge Roman Town (25 minutes) are both a short … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stampley Moss Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  14:00 –  19:00
    Depart by:  10:30
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  14:00 –  19:00
    Depart by:  10:30
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stampley Moss Farm? From €23.33 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.