Stampley Moss Farm
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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
Site type
3
40
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 23 or over.
- Please note the gate to the campsite will be locked at 10pm.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 24 Oct to
Open from Thu, 17 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 94% of visitors View breakdown
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Highly recommended
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Liked: Great little spot for that wild rural wild camp feeling . Great access with secure entry system for safety and peace of mind Local attractions 15 mins from metro centre or the derwent park and river for a great stroll or ramble . Local shops 5 mins for all your groceries. Camp fires and barbecue are allowed cation used and respect.
Disliked: Nothing it was a fantastic stay greatxfor families or groups or just a quite break .
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Wild camping .. no fuss just left alone 2nd time visited within…
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Liked: Wild camping .. no fuss just left alone 2nd time visited within in a week
Disliked: Nothing
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Great for families or just a short getaway .
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Great little site for that real wild camping experience. Camp fires and barbecue s allowed. I stayed 2 nights with my disabled son he had a great time easy car access straight to the pitch of choice limited spots so really quite and tranquil with a little wooded area to pitch up in to if that's what your after. No showers or on site loo blocks 1 porta loo in main car park but given the small site it wasn't a issue for us .fully electric security gates and car registration camera entry so very secure. With lots of shopping and local wild life within 15 minutes driving , it's the perfect little get away spot for those get aways .
Disliked: I honestly didn't dislike anything about the site it was camp fire and barbecue s allowed with caution used and respect and it was great for that wild camping experience.
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Great stay!
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Liked: This was a great spot! I needed a safe spot to stop with my kids for the night in our camper. The communication from the owner was fantastic, I got detailed instructions on where to go by text so contacting them was easy and straightforward. The camping field was huge with plenty of options to park. We parked next to a fire pit and my son had a great time making a fire. Our dog was able to run and loved it there. The toilet in the car park was clean and had plenty of supplies. My son said it’s the best smelling portaloo he’d ever been in! For £20 this was perfect, we were safe, able to stretch our legs and loved that check out time was 11am so I got to sleep in and have breakfast before starting the onward journey. The site is right by the A1 but it was lovely and quiet and we all slept really well and jumped back on the motorway the next morning. Thanks for your hospitality, we loved it here!
Disliked: Nothing - it was exactly what it said in the advert!
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The communication from the farm was fabulous. Bins and toilet were spot…
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Liked: The communication from the farm was fabulous. Bins and toilet were spot on. Really good wild camp. Will be going again.
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Loved the fact its wild camping you just set up collect your…
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Liked: Loved the fact its wild camping you just set up collect your dead wood take the dog for a walk then chill
Disliked: Not being allowed to use a gazebo .. we travel in a day van .. no cooking indoors so we usually set up gazebo to cook in also we have a pop up toilet (medical issues for myself) and use that but without gazebo for a bit privacy i couldnt use
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From the manager: You could have used a gazebo no problem at all :-)
Not too clean
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Liked: Convenient location
Disliked: Not very clean around the field. Bins overflowing to the point that there was a very large pile of trash around them. Only a single portaloo.
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From the manager: Very sorry you feel that way . There was 2 bins one small wheely bin with recycling on it so not sure where that’s gone . Every day we empty the bins with the quad & trailer so very sorry . I can’t buy another portaloo as it’s a new regulation to have one on a wild camping field and the cost of two and it’s professional servicing means the field wouldn’t be worth while but I am sorry you feel this way
Cheap and cheerful with laid back true camping experience
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Liked: Really relaxing campsite with a laid back feel Enjoyed the camp fire and real camping experience in our camper van. Toilet not the best but we coped Small bin for rubbish Filled up water tank with hose pipe on the fielwe which was good. Would use this site again we really enjoyed it as not a formal campsite feel . Felt very safe.
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From the manager: Thank you very much for your booking to our wild camp field
Location was great, easy to find and secure site. Kids enjoyed playing…
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Location was great, easy to find and secure site. Kids enjoyed playing in the wooded area, and we were able to have a campfire.
Disliked: Only one bin and porta loo for campsite.
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From the manager: Very glad you enjoyed the wild camp and our little wood
Nice place, scenic, large area to pitch for a cheap stay. Gibside…
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Liked: Nice place, scenic, large area to pitch for a cheap stay. Gibside is only about an hour walk away.
Disliked: No real facilities but this was of course already stated so it didn’t affect our stay.
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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 Rallies welcome 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 Forest Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
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
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| South Shields | 21.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Tynemouth Long Sands North | 21.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tynemouth Long Sands South | 21.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tynemouth King Edwards Bay | 21.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tynemouth Cullercoats | 21.9 km | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | N/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
Local events
- Festival of Thrift (Saturday 21 September 2024 – Saturday 21 September 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, England 46.3 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
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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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Stampley Moss Farm? From €23.67 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.