South Meadows Caravan Park

First time I put up a tent and it only took me 45 minutes (added by adrian_m3 08 Jul 2014)

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Going north? Navigate to this award-winning little star of a site just off the A1, in a pitch-perfect location for the activities and attractions of Northumberland and beyond. Small, family-run and meticulously maintained South Meadows Caravan Park is in a rural setting five minutes’ walk from the village of Belford, less than five miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed on the north Northumberland coast, and within easy driving distance of both Kielder Water and Forest Park and Northumberland National Park. Going further north? Base yourself at South Meadows for a trip to the Scottish Borders, a day among the museums and shops of Edinburgh or a historic hike around Hadrian’s Wall. South Meadows Caravan Park is on 40 acres of landscaped parkland with loads of room in the new play area and the separate playing field to kick back or kick a ball around; if the kids/dogs need to stretch their legs still further, the park is bordered by three acres of woodland carpeted by bluebells, orchids, snowdrops and other seasonal blooms. The first-class facilities include spacious grass and hardstanding pitches for tents, tourers and motorhomes, a new launderette, water points, chemical waste disposal, and washing-up/food prep areas. The immaculately kept shower and loo block has free hot water, disabled facilities and a family shower and loo area. Supplywise, stop off at the farm shop a few minutes’ walk away; it’s on the way to Belford village, where you’ll also find shops, pubs and restaurants.

Site type

Tent sites 24
Caravan sites 76
Motorhome sites 76
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 9
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

AA 5 pennants

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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

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

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

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Drainage hook-up points for caravans

Motorhome service point

Seasonal sites

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

South Meadows Caravan Park

South Road

Belford

Northumberland

England

NE70 7DP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

55.5914°N
-1.8191°W

Route directions

From the north 15 miles south of Berwick-upon-Tweed, turn right off the A1 onto the B6349, signposted to Belford. From the south 15 miles north of Alnwick, turn left off the A1 onto the B6349, signposted to Belford. Turn left after 500 yards, following the signs to South Meadows.

Nearest transport

Coach
21 km Bus station
23.1 km Golden Square
23.1 km Golden Square
Rail
9.4 km Chathill Rail Station
23.7 km Berwick-upon-Tweed Rail Station
24.9 km Alnmouth Rail Station

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

Stick to Northumberland or venture further afield: you’ll find castles, historic sites, market towns, animal attractions and active options in all directions. Leave the car behind and walk into Belford: after a suitably large breakfast or lunch, venture a further three miles to reach Holburn and St Cuthbert’s Cave, where Cuthbert’s body was rumoured to have been brought by monks from Lindisfarne. The area along the coast from South Meadows is designated as the North Northumberland Heritage Coast: jolly right too, we think when considering the endless ancient attractions around here: make definite time on the itinerary to see Bamburgh and its restored castle (join the archaeologists around here in summer to see what you can dig up); the old fishing village of Seahouses, and a trip to Holy Island/Lindisfarne, the final destination on the St Cuthbert’s Way from Scotland. The walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is also a must for a squint at Robert Louis Stevenson’s lengthy railway viaduct and the eighteenth century barracks, now a museum; roughly the same distance to the south, you might need more than one day at Alnwick to properly see its awe-inspiring ancient castle (Hogwarts!) and have a decent duke around the Alnwick Garden. About five miles from Alnwick, the popular seaside village Alnmouth has what’s said to be the smallest museum in the country, the teeny Ferryman’s Hut. Birdwatchers worth their salt will know the Northumberland coastline as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a prime location to see seabirds, waders, wildfowl and other fluttery creatures. Holy Island is a top spot for wildlife watching – the island and its mudflats make up the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve – but most naturalists in these parts take their binoculars to the Farne Islands, the strikingly scenic home of puffins, terns, rabbits and several thousand grey seals (go Farnewards from November to December for the mighty experience of watching them pup). Inland, both the Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water and Forest Park are sparklingly superior spots for stargazing: the skies above Kielder are the darkest in England and the area and Northumerland National Park were given Gold Tier Dark Sky Park status in 2013. By day, hike, bike or horse ride around either park, land some sea trout among several other scaly species, or just eat your way around Northumberland local produce in the towns and villages... More urbane pursuits around South Meadows include a bus ride or drive south to shop and shop some more at the Metro Centre in Newcastle, feeling marvellously cultured at Gateshead’s BALTIC Centre, or travelling a little further south to see the sensational cathedral at Durham.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Bamburgh Castle 7.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seahouses North 9.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Beadnell 12.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Low Newton 15.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Spittal 21.3 km Sea N/A Good Good N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bamburgh Castle 7.1 km

Lindisfarne Priory 8.8 km

Lindisfarne Castle 8.9 km

Northumberland Coast 15 km

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 20.5 km

National Trust

Lindisfarne Castle 8.9 km

Dunstanburgh Castle 19.3 km

Cragside 30.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BELFORD HALL 1 km

Belford - Swinhoe Circular 1 km

Warenford Circular via Chatton Moor and Brownridge 5.2 km

Holburn - St Cuthbert's Cave 6.7 km

Bamburgh - Budle Bay Circular 7.1 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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  • Does South Meadows Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near South Meadows Caravan Park? Stick to Northumberland or venture further afield: you’ll find castles, historic sites, market towns, animal attractions and active options in all directions. Leave the car behind and walk into Belford: after a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of South Meadows Caravan Park?

    Arrival from 2.30pm to 5pm, departure by 11.30am
    Late arrivals are accepted

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